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About Alison Kidd

Research Psychologist

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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Guide to becoming a local energy supplier

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Alison Kidd

Very useful white paper produced by RegenSW on the ins and outs of becoming a supplier of your own energy – generated locally and consumed locally. Well worth a read by anyone considering this.

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Beginners’ Guide to Energy Storage

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Alison Kidd

Simple introduction to energy storage solutions based on a recent RegenSW seminar.

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