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Mar
19
Royal Academy of Engineering sets out how UK can meet 2050 carbon emissions targetsPosted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: Renewable Energy , Nuclear , Fossil Fuels , Energy Demand , Emissions Targets , Electricity Demand , Carbon Dioxide Emissions
1. Level demand with fossil fuels used principally for transport.
Mar
16
Advertising Industry taking steps to combat “greenwash”Posted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: IPCC , Himalayan Glaciers , Greenwash , Greenpeace , Committee Of Advertising Practice , Cathy Anderson , Carbon Dioxide Emissions , Carbon Dioxide , Broadcast Committee of Advertising , Advertising Standards Agency
Mar
15
Hydro-electric hotspots in the UKPosted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: Renewable Energy , Hydro-electric , Feed-in Tariffs , Environment Agency , Electricity Grid , Clean Energy Cashback
![]() The Enivronment Agency has identified 26,000 locations along rivers in England and Wales that could be used for hydro-electric purposes. Rivers such as the Severn, Aire and Neath have been highlighted as strong areas. Additionally, there has been an increase in applications for small-scale hydro-electric plants in the last year, from 10 per year to 80 per year, with more increases expected as a result of the Feed-in Tariffs from the Clean Energy Cashback scheme to be introduced in April. However, hydro-electric installations may be to the detriment of some local environments. For example, fish migration is one such sensitive issue because of the delicate balance of the ecosystems involved. Moreover, some locations have practical constraints, such as lack of access to the local electricity grid. On the other hand, there is potential to generate electricity, as well as improve the environment through sensitively designed installations in many other areas. Furthermore, if installed properly, hydro-lectric installations provide a clean form of energy storage that can combat the problem of intermittency of renewable energy supply.
Mar
11
E.on to cover upfront costs for businesses to install Renewable Energy installations ahead of CRC launchPosted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: Self Energy UK , Renewable Energy , PAYS , European Union Emissions Trading Scheme , Energy Savings , Energy Provider , Energy Perfomance Guarantee Service , Energy Bills , E.ON , CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme , CRC , Carbon Reduction Commitment , Carbon Dioxide Emissions , Business Energy Manager Monitor
Mar
10
Copenhagen Accord given timely boost as China and India formerly sign upPosted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: Yvo de Boer , United Nations , Temperature Rise , Greenhouse Gas , Emissions Targets , Copenhagen Accord , Connie Hedegaard , Climate Change Conference , Climate Change , Angela Merkel
China and India complete the list of big economies to endorse the Copenhagen Accord and add to the list of over 100 countries that formally support the agreement. The Accord states that global temperature rises are limited to 2 degrees and for climate funding to be increased to developing countries. In general, developed countries have given their emissions targets for 2020, while developing countries have given climate change action plans. However, Russia is still the last remaining major greenhouse gas emitter that has not endorsed the Copenhagen Accord.
Mar
09
MIT scientist claims to have developed artificial photosynthesisPosted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: Solar Energy , Photosynthesis , MIT , Hydrogen Fuel Cell , Fuel Cell , Bloom Box , ARPA-E , Advanced Research Projects Agnecy-Energy
However, as with most bold claims of a revolutionary new technology, there remain some yet unanswered questions. Nocera claims the technology will be cheap but there is no indication of concrete prices. Details of a fully working model are still yet to be shown and sceptics will point to the fact that the process of water splitting has been around for many decades, but the problem has always been to make it safe enough for home usage. Therefore, like the Bloom Box, it remains to be seen whether this technology can live up to the ambitious claims of its maker.
Mar
08
My view on The Guardian Feed-in Tariff debatePosted by: richardm | Comment (6)Tagged in: Wind Power , Wind Farm , Steam Engine , Solar Power , Renewable Energy , Nuclear Decommissioning Authority , Microgeneration , Micro Generation , Jeremy Leggett , Industrial Revolution , Gulf War , George Monbiot , Feed-in Tariffs , Feed-In Tariff , Falklands , European Union Emissions Trading Scheme , David Mackay , Daily Express , Clean Coal , Alan Simpson
This blog comes in response to the sparring match between George Monbiot (GM), Jeremy Leggett (JL) and Alan Simpson (AS) on The Guardian website. For a bit of background, here are the articles in question: the first right hook from GM, then JL’s blow to the ribs, followed by GM’s left jab and AS's uppercut.
Mar
03
Power Predictor helps to promote small wind power in AfricaPosted by: richardm | Comment (0)Tagged in: Wind Power , Renewable Energy , Power Predictor , Mali , Kenya , I love wind power , Hugh Piggott , Greenstep , Feed-In Tariff , Ethiopia
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Since our latest newsletter went out (sign up here) we've received a fair number of emails on the subject of Feed-in Tariffs, and a fair number complimenting us on the current success of the Power Predictor. Enough trumpet blowing, here is an interesting account (also check out the inspiring video above) from Piet Willem Chevalier who has taken the Power Predictor over to Mali, and who is now seeing interest from elsewhere in Africa:
Mar
02
“Green energy” loan scheme to be unveiled by Ed Miliband todayPosted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: Solar Panel , Renewable Technology , Renewable Energy , PAYS , Microgeneration , Insulation , Green Industry , Green Energy , Energy Efficiency , Energy Bills , Ed Miliband , Climate Change , Carbon Dioxide Emissions
Mar
01
Marks and Spencer aim to become the World’s most sustainable retailer by 2015Posted by: charlesa | Comment (0)Tagged in: Your Green Idea , Sir Stuart Rose , Plan A , Marks and Spencer , Insulation , Home Energy Monitors , Energy Efficiency , Clothes Recycling
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