Scotland’s government has just announced the start of a new multi-million-pound fund that will target private renewable energy investments. Alex Salmond, Scotland’s First Minister, speaking at the Scottish Low Carbon Investment conference, said the Renewable Energy Investment Fund (REIF) will be another channel for investors who are looking to use … [continued]
Embracing wind power is not just for city dwellers and young ‘uns. In this episode of Fully Charged, English farmer Chris Holmes (with a terrific British accent) speaks candidly about the wind turbine on his farm. The farmer is located in Worcestershire, where the mighty wind blows his turbine … [continued]
The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change released their quarterly Energy Trends report on the statistics on energy in the country. The report includes tables, charts, and commentary covering all major aspects of energy. The main points to come from the second quarter in the UK are as … [continued]
Peak wind power recently hit 4,010 MW in the UK. (The previous record of 3.8 GW was set in May 2012.) This was a record for electricity generated by UK wind turbines. At that level, wind power was generating about 10-11% of the UK’s electricity. Renewable Energy UK said the peak level was enough to power about 3 million British homes […]
A new British research and development centre at Warwick University aims to take advantage of the emerging BEV (battery electric vehicle) and HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) battery market by building what may be called an “electric vehicle battery hub.” The government announced that it plans to build the £13 million … [continued]
IKEA stores in the UK will soon be stocking thin-film solar systems and “a comprehensive homeowner service package that includes a full site survey, installation, fitting and a guarantee,” thanks to Hanergy Holding Group Limited. Hanergy and IKEA UK will also be conducting three workshops at the IKEA Milton … [continued]
A new study that investigated the efficiency and reliability of wind farms has found that common criticisms of wind energy used by politicians aren’t supported by the evidence. The study comes from the think tank IPPR in cooperation with the leading energy consultancy GL Garrad Hassan. They concluded that … [continued]
The offer, reported to be available to homeowners to the south of Birmingham from August 1, will be rolled out nationwide from October. It wiil provide households with an unsecured 10-year consumer loan worth up to £50,000 at an APR of 7.9 per cent. […]
A £20-million clean energy plant has been proposed for a site at Shoreham Port in West Sussex, England. Portslade, Southwick, and Shoreham could all be powered by the proposed energy plant if it is approved and becomes operational. (Shoreham has a population of about 19,000–20,000.) Edgley Green Power is … [continued]
Sharing renewable energy capabilities and demands makes for cozy partnerships between countries — Ireland and the UK are setting an example of such. The wind farm will be worth about €8 billion. The two countries have signed a contract that sets up wind farms in Ireland and exports some of the … [continued]
