Abandoned mines to create ‘green’ energy
Water found in disused coalmines has been identified as a new source of renewable energy for the UK, following a two-year study by Nottingham...
On-site renewable energy generation: Ten considerations
In recent years, rising energy costs and a desire for energy independence have made on-site renewable generation both desirable and economically advantageous. This article...
Plastic pipework scores points for biogas CHP plant
One of the UK's first RHI-funded biogas plants is optimising its energy efficiency by installing a pipe network that benefits from low thermal conductivity.
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Heat exchanger cuts carbon emissions for malted ingredients maker
The 3-tank batch sludge pasteuriser system from HRS is said to provide 40% heat regeneration.
Malted ingredients company Muntons (Stowmarket, Suffolk) is putting the finishing...
Government backs Big Data trial on district heat networks
Advanced algorithms could be used to dramatically improve the energy efficiency of district heat networks, according to a proposal submitted to DECC by smart...
Premium paper maker lifts green energy gong
EMPLOYEE-owned premium paper and board producer Tullis Russell picked up the award in the Renewing Scotland category at December's Scottish Green Energy Awards in...
Much to chew on at cleantech panel session
A panel of experts gathered in Edinburgh in December to discuss the topic "Cleantech: The key ingredient for a sustainable food and drink industry?"...
The sweet taste of success
INDUSTRIAL AD systems supplier Clearfleau has revealed energy output results for its plant built for global food and beverage supplier Nestlé, one year after...
Rivers of gold?
The UK has been somewhat slow to exploit renewable heat from rivers and waterways, says one academic, as DECC unveils a national map highlighting...
Re-design for energy recovery units
ATLAS Copco has announced a complete re-design of the stand-alone, retrofit energy recovery units for its GA compressors. The new ER range now offers...
NAPIT dispels ‘heat pump myths’
The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers (NAPIT) is working with ground source heat pump manufacturer Kensa to help dispel what it sees...
Renewable heat training discounts
INSTALLERS who are eager to undertake renewable heat technology training can apparently save time and money with NAPIT Training’s new course combining three pre-requisite...
Scheme pilots district heating monitoring in social housing
LONDON-based housing association Octavia Housing has teamed up with green energy specialist Guru Systems for a project that will use the latter’s smart metering...
Compressor waste heat warms local college
GREINER Packaging’s production plant in Northern Ireland is helping a neighbouring college cut its £40,000 annual heating bill by donating waste heat from its...
Surveying the AD landscape
Envirotec asked Richard Gueterbock of Clearfleau a few questions about the state of the AD market in the UK, and where his own company's...
Heat pump windfall awaits in Scotland, says study
SCOTS businesses are missing out on a £250m windfall from the country’s sodden climate, a new study suggests.
Heat pumps – hailed as "game changing"...
Warm reception for the Domestic RHI
THE government launched its Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) on 9 April, a scheme designed to drive the uptake of renewable heat technologies –...
Heat pump body flies nest
AFTER 10 years growing and developing under the wing of the National Energy Foundation, the Ground Source Heat Pump Association has become a stand-alone...
Meeting German formaldehyde emissions targets
POWER generation from Germany’s enormous biogas industry produces emissions to air that are regulated by the Technical Instructions on Air Quality Control (TA Luft).
As...
Low carbon sector heats up
Stephanie Clark of Scottish Renewables examines the issues surrounding the Scottish government's forthcoming Heat Generation Policy Statement
2014 is so far shaping up to be...
