National Grid says “distributed resource desk” will give a big boost to smaller generators

National Grid’s electricity control room introduced a new ‘Distributed Resource’ Desk on 23 January that enables power system engineers to give instructions much faster...

New guide will help organisations reduce emissions and achieve international targets, says IChemE Energy...

The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Energy Centre has launched a good practice guide in energy and resource efficiency that it says will help...

Feed, chop and pump process boosts family farm’s new AD facility

In the heart of the Wye Valley area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Herefordshire, a Börger pump is said to have significantly enhanced the...

Borders wastewater site celebrates green energy milestone

A wastewater treatment works in the Borders has become one of Scottish Water’s most self-sufficient energy sites. Galafoot Waste Water Treatment Plant in Galashiels now...

France’s first tidal energy plant gets smarter with data intelligence platform

French tidal and ocean stream turbine developer Sabella has partnered with software firm QOS Energy to improve the performance monitoring of its Ushant tidal...

Minister: Resources & Waste Strategy will “require” food waste collections

Investment Minister Graham Stuart MP has said that the government’s forthcoming Resources & Waste Strategy will “require separate food waste collections” to reduce emissions...

Cost of UK large-scale solar could drop below £40MWh by 2030, says solar trade...

The STA has conducted a fresh assessment of large-scale solar costs which was explored with leading energy analysts and BEIS at an expert workshop...

Firm secures partnership with Northumbrian Water to pilot use of large scale battery storage

The batteries are ‘second life’ li-ion units recovered from Renault electric vehicles Energy storage expert Argonaut Power has partnered with Northumbrian Water (NWL) to...

Paper highlights pumped storage potential and positions the technology in the intermittency debate

A technology in which Scotland is well-placed to create massive carbon savings and cut energy bills has been highlighted in a discussion paper produced...

Liam Fox opens facility of solar firm hoping to spark a revolution in lighting

International Trade Secretary Liam Fox visited "a solar technology success story" in his own North Somerset constituency on 30 November, as he officially...

New guides tap into growth of innovative power deals for UK firms

The world’s most iconic businesses – Microsoft, Nestle and Amazon, among many others in 75 countries – are already buying renewable energy direct from...

Research explains how best to repower onshore wind farms

With lowest cost green energy considered the future, understanding how to ‘repower’ existing onshore wind farms supports the Scottish government and industry desire to...

Firm claims Belgian biomethane first

Belgium’s first biomethane-to-grid installation was announced on 27 November. The Bright Biomethane installation at a facility owned by Dutch bioenergy firm IOK Afvalbeheer, in...

A Minister, a Lord, and a Chief Economist: keynotes announced for AD conference

Key themes to be discussed include Brexit, climate change, farming, and investment The Minister for Investment, the Chair of the EU Energy & Environment Sub-Committee,...

Solar industry welcomes Claire Perry pledge on solar export to grid

The UK's Solar Trade Association (STA) has hailed "a significant breakthrough" for its #Fair4Solar campaign, referring to comments made during the BEIS Select Committee...

EU funds project that aims to slash materials cost of wind power by up...

The European Union has awarded a €1.4 million research grant to digital simulation firm Akselos, whose technology is used to optimize the design of...

Gas engine expert claims to help AD operators take back control

Gas engine support expert Gen-C has assisted AD operator Green Circle Renewables to address engine downtime at their 1 MW on-farm anaerobic digestion (AD)...

Biogas firm extols the benefits of a part that is ‘more than just a...

A case study from pumps and mixers expert Landia, on how its equipment is supporting the efforts of an innovative AD firm The tagline on...

Report examines solar’s potential contribution to limiting global temperature rise

European solar photovoltaic (PV) panels supplier REC Group reflects on the latest IPCC report and on a report of its own, which seemingly shows...

Anaerobic digestion is huge economic opportunity for UK, ADBA tells Treasury

Chance for UK to be at centre of potential £1trn global biogas industry, says trade organisation The Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA) has described...