Tag Archives: Renewables

Supporting independent renewable generators

The independent renewables sector has a crucial role to play in delivering the unprecedented levels of investment in low-carbon generation that the UK needs to meet our targets to reduce carbon emissions. Role of Independents In the renewable sector, independent … Continue reading

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Energy Price Hikes Drive Up Interest in Green Energy

Companies who are willing to invest in green technologies could make savings despite the latest round of price increases by the major energy suppliers. Small and medium sized companies could have more to gain than ever by opting in to … Continue reading

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Comparing UK to European Electricity Prices

With the debate on energy prices now more prominent than ever, we thought that it would be interesting to see where the UK stacks up in terms of what we pay for electricity compared to our European counterparts. This is … Continue reading

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This week’s energy news – 05/10/12

RO support for small-scale renewables to continue, 50 months to save the world & more

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Have your say: Planning policy for renewables in Wiltshire

We’re calling on Good Energy’s customers and supporters to have your say on an important planning policy issue on our home turf

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Campaigning for a fairer planning policy for renewables in Wiltshire

We’re working with a newly-formed group of local community organisations, individuals and businesses – the WCEA.

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Greening events great and small

Well first an introduction, as the newbie guest blogger in the DECC space. I’m Rick Storey, from Eco Action Partnership, a sustainability consultancy set up to offer advice and practical solutions to events and companies wishing to engage and reduce their … Continue reading

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The truth is out there

It’s been another rollercoaster week for renewables in the media.

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Highland wind farm is online

A new wind farm in the Scottish Highlands has finally been connected to the national grid, with the first two turbines now online and generating electricity. This is good news for SSE as it means they are beginning to see … Continue reading

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Farming the sun in a mine

The UK’s first solar farm has been granted planning permission, and it is hoped that it will produce £462,000 a year from the Feed-in Tariff incentive. 35 Degrees, a Slough-based company, is planning to build the 1.5-megawatt peak capacity farm … Continue reading

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