Author Archives: Alison Kidd

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About Alison Kidd

Research Psychologist

List of local energy supply trials

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Alison Kidd

This blog from the National Trust talks about the results of their trial selling the electricity they generate in Snowdonia to the Eden project in Cornwall (interesting notion of ‘local’!). It is mediated by Good Energy. It also gives a … Continue reading →

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A novel solution for community veg growing?

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Alison Kidd

If there’s no land available, then what about a floating greenhouse on the canal? Floating urban greenhouse produces clean energy and organic food

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Growing Miscanthus as a heat source

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Alison Kidd

Miscanthus – or “elephant grass” – is a perennial that can be harvested annually after about 3 years and requires no nitrogen fertiliser.  It has woody stalks up 4 metres, leaves that rot back into the soil, grows anywhere, improves … Continue reading →

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Thermal Batteries

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Alison Kidd

We’ve written a short report here on ways to store heat in a battery including an introduction to Sunamp thermal batteries which can be used domestically.

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Llangynidr Cubs – Eco Badge 2

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Alison Kidd

We’ve been busy running activities in partnership with Llangynidr cubs as part of their 2nd Stage Eco badge. You can see pictures and read about it here.

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