Author Archives: Alison Kidd

Unknown's avatar

About Alison Kidd

Research Psychologist

Urea Batteries

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Alison Kidd

This looks like an interesting innovation – storage batteries using urea which is (of course) widely and cheaply available and definitely renewable!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Advice on Community Energy Storage

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Alison Kidd

Helpful advice on the state of energy storage from RegenSW. “Firstly it should be stressed that energy storage is very different to renewables and there are a different set of issues for community groups to consider: The income is less … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Shared storage across a neighbourhood

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Alison Kidd

40 homes in Oxspring, near Barnsley, are taking part in a pioneering trial that will see them fitted with batteries to run their homes, using stored energy generated by local rooftop solar panels.The batteries are linked to form a virtual … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

New approach to low head hydro

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Alison Kidd

Excellent development if it works and is cost effective for rivers and tidal applications https://innovateuk.blog.gov.uk/2016/08/23/meet-our-customers-verderg/

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Energy from sewerage

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Alison Kidd

Article in this week’s New Scientist about bacteria turning sewerage into clean water AND electricity. Win win.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment