New RHI consultation risks further delay to crucial reforms, says ADBA

The Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresouces Association (ADBA) on 5 September stressed that BEIS’s new consultation on further amendments to the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)...

Report highlights importance of whole-process appraisal of AD

By Matt Hale A new report published by the European Biogas Association (EBA) has highlighted that the true benefits of anaerobic digestion (AD) measured across...

Decarbonise UK public buildings ‘five times faster’ to meet Net Zero targets, report warns

Analysis of public building energy usage appears to find government risks missing its 75% CO2 emission reduction target – by 101 years. The UK government...

High Court agrees to hear legal challenge over Gove’s green homes ‘roadblock’

The High Court has given the green light for a judicial review of Michael Gove’s policy on green homes. Campaigners say the barriers...

Regulation of heat networks could fail consumers, cautions consumer group

The 900,000 heat network consumers in the UK will judge regulation to have failed if it does not deliver cheaper, fairer and more reliable...

Solar output hits record high as demand destruction continues

Ultra-low gas-fired power generation, falling demand, and the restart of solar generation build-out characterized Britain’s electricity market in the second quarter this year, according...

First-of-its-kind project will harness hydropower from wastewater

Described as a first of its kind in the UK, a new project will see Scottish Water install a hydro turbine at Hamilton Waste...

Fusion industry attracts another $1.4bn

The fusion industry has now attracted a total of $6.21 billion in investment (up from $4.8bn last year), after another $1.4bn flowed in over...

Comment: Electrifying offshore wind – a vital step towards net zero

Leo Hambro explains why he believes the electrification of small vessel fleets to be key to decarbonising the offshore wind sector. According to insight...

Hydrogen ‘bank’ could see production advantage for Scotland

Scientists at the University of Aberdeen are developing technology that they say will enable electricity generated by renewables to be ‘banked’ as green hydrogen...

Plans announced for UK’s first commercial‐scale hydrothermal carbonisation facility

CPL Industries, a manufacturer of smokeless fuels and other carbon‐based products, has recently announced plans to install a commercial‐scale Hydothermal Carbonisation (HTC) facility at...

Nominations open for the Scottish Green Energy Awards

Billed as the UK’s biggest celebration of renewable energy, The Scottish Green Energy Awards 2023, opened for nominations on 26 July. This year’s event will...

Drax approved for new £500m Cruachan 2 pumped storage hydro project

Energy firm Drax Group has secured development consent from the Scottish Government for plans to build a new c.£500m underground pumped storage hydro plant...

Storage in Catalonia: Optimising energy use at Primavera

In what's described as a disruptive initiative for the event industry, Morillo Energy Rent, with over 60 years of experience delivering energy solutions, has...
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AI firm aims to help maximise gains from solar installation

An AI technology company based in Southampton says it is making it easier for businesses and homeowners to install solar panels and get the...

Lambeth Pier connection paves way for greener River Thames

Electric boats along the River Thames will soon be able to plug in to charge and reduce emissions thanks to a partnership between...

Storing hydrogen safely and efficiently: US firm outlines vision

A US firm has a vision to design and develop durable and efficient solid-state hydrogen storage solutions that work under ambient temperature and low...

INEOS says it commits to using 100% renewable energy at Norwegian plants

Chemicals firm INEOS Olefins & Polymer Europe has signed a renewable power agreement with Skagerak Energitjenester to provide 100% green energy to its Rafnes...

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)...

Sponsored Content: ADBA National Conference 2022 to make the business case for anaerobic digestion...

Faced with the energy crisis currently affecting not just the UK but much of the world, the British government is overlooking the gift that is anaerobic digestion (AD), despite the business case for AD development growing stronger by the day.