Industry News
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DEFRA NEWS RELEASE - ENGLISH LOCAL AUTHORITIES MAKE GOOD PROGRESS ON RECYCLING TARGETS
07 November 2008
Ninety per cent of local authorities are meeting or even exceeding their household recycling targets, new figures published by Environment Minister Jane Kennedy today show. The waste statistics for all English local authorities in...read more
IN BLOOM: GROWING ALGAE FOR BIOFUEL - BBC NEWS ITEM
07 November 2008
"It's exciting because it's achievable," says Peter van den Dorpel, as he looks over the big plastic tubes full of various shades of green algae. His company has designed, produced and marketed the crop in its...read more
GREEN JOBS NEWS LETTER
01 October 2008
Policy Messages and main findings for decision makers The original report is commissioned and funded by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), as part of the Green Jobs Initiative jointly mounted by UNEP, the Internation...read more
DOORS OPEN FOR BIOFUELS-EXPO 2008, THIS YEAR'S LARGEST INDUSTRY EVENT IN 3 WEEKS TIME. BIOFUELS-EXPO 2008 IS ON 15 & 16TH OCTOBER 2008.
23 September 2008
They have over 100 exhibitors coming together at the Newark Showground for what is set to be an exciting, educational and inspiring couple of days. The last 5 stands are available, if you are interested please contact the organisers...read more
SUSTAINABILITY ACTION PLANS TO IMPACT MANUFACTURERS
12 September 2008
Corporate Climate Response is the forum for businesses looking to address the risks and opportunities presented by global warming. These events stand out for the unparalleled number of corporate speakers and delegates they attract and ...read more
JIM MATHER, SCOTLAND'S ENERGY MINISTER TODAY ANNOUNCED SCOTLAND IS SET TO SURPASS ITS RENEWABLE ENERGY TARGET FOR 2011 - SEE
11 September 2008
See - http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2008/09/09103722 for more details. Some of you may have seen the interview with Marcus Trinick in Planning Magazine a week or two ago, but if you missed it, please see attach...read more
BWEA SMALL WIND SYSTEMS UK MARKET REPORT - 2008.
11 September 2008
The BWEA Small Wind Systems UK Market Report - 2008 is the first of its kind in Europe and draws on contributions from across the UK micro- and small-wind industry. The report assesses the current size and dynamic of the UK...read more
ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSFORMATION FUND FOR ANAEROBIC DIGESTION
15 August 2008
The anaerobic digestion component of the Environmental Transformation Fund (ETF) was announced by Defra Ministers on 16 th July. It is a demonstration programme for cutting edge anaerobic digestion (AD) on a commercial scale in Engl...read more
RENEWABLE FUELS AGENCY ISSUES FIRST MONTHLY REPORT
11 August 2008
To encourage suppliers to source sustainable biofuels, the RFA requires fuel suppliers claiming Renewable Transport Fuel Certificates to submit monthly reports on the lifecycle greenhouse gas saving and the sustainability of the biofuels...read more
REPORTS ISSUED ON SMALL SCALE WIND
11 August 2008
Small-scale wind energy (wind turbines <50kW rated capacity) is receiving increasing interest as one of a number of microgeneration technologies with potential to reduce carbon emissions. Recent years have seen new products being m...read more
FOURTH LARGEST OFFSHORE WIND FARM IN UK IS APPROVED
08 August 2008
The Government's plans for a low carbon future took another step closer today as Energy Secretary John Hutton announced the approval of the UK's fourth largest offshore wind farm. The 315MW offshore wind farm (Sheringh...read more
COMMITTEE ON CLIMATE CHANGE VISIT REGION'S AD PLANT
06 August 2008
A top level meeting at BIOGEN (UK) Ltd. has discussed how agriculture can make a significant contribution to UK climate change targets - but the government must not be tempted to strangle the golden goose. The company played h...read more
BWEA: GOVERNMENT SHOULD SUPPORT QUICK GRID ACCESS FOR RENEWABLES
25 July 2008
"Important to support EU Commission's wording of the Renewables Directive, ‘Connect and Manage' way forward" BWEA, UK's leading renewable energy association, today called on the Government to supp...read more
TRIPLE WHAMMY FOR WIND AS EUROPE’S BIGGEST ONSHORE PROJECT GOES AHEAD
22 July 2008
Clyde Wind Farm to provide electricity for 250 000 homes, London Array back on track - and wind overtakes hydro as leading source of renewable electricity in the UK BWEA, UK's leading renewable energy association, welcomed ...read more
CALOREX FIRST TO GAIN MICROGENERATION APPROVAL
19 July 2008
CALOREX Heat Pumps has taken the drive towards more energy-efficient heating of UK homes to another level after becoming the first manufacturer in the country to earn accreditation under the rigorous Microgeneration Certification Scheme....read more
THE BRITISH RENEWABLE ENERGY AWARDS 2008
19 July 2008
The British Renewable Energy Awards 2008 The renewable energy industry celebrated the third year of the annual British Renewable Energy Awards, recognising achievement in the UK renewable energy industry, a...read more
GALLAGHER REPORT ON BIOFUELS
18 July 2008
The Renewable Fuels Agency's Gallagher review into the indirect effects of biofuels has been released. The review, led by RFA Chair Professor Ed Gallagher, examined the "indirect effects" of biofuels. Specifically whe...read more
MINISTERIAL MEETING ON ANAEROBIC DIGESTION
18 July 2008
Renewables East were represented by Richard Parker, Development Director - Bioenergy, at a ministerial meeting on anaerobic digestion held on July 16 th . The Bioregen project instigated by RE has done much to promote the opportunities ...read more
UK RENEWABLE ENERGY STRATEGY - HAVE YOUR SAY
18 July 2008
The Renewable Energy Strategy has recently been announced by BERR. Everyone is urged to contribute to the debate as part of the national consultation. Please note that the consultation closes on 26 September 2008 For more info...read more
NEXT STEPS ON CARBON CAPTURE READINESS AND UK DEMONSTRATION COMPETITION
11 July 2008
The four bidders that have pre-qualified in the Government's carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration competition were named by Business Secretary John Hutton today. He also announced publication of a consulta...read more
OUTWARD TRADE MISSION TO DUBAI
07 July 2008
You are invited to join Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham, Minister of State for Trade & Investment , and UK Trade & Investment specialists , and UK Trade & Investment specialists from across the Middle East and North Africa...read more
REA: GOVERNMENT MUST NOT USE GALLAGHER REVIEW AS AN EXCUSE FOR
07 July 2008
Speaking on the publication of the Gallagher review into biofuels, Clare Wenner, head of transport biofuels at the Renewable Energy Association, said: "We welcome this review and hope that it will lead to a more balanced debate abou...read more
JDR TO BUILD INTER-ARRAY CABLES FOR THE 140 WIND TURBINE GENERATORS OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST OFFSHORE WIND FARM
03 July 2008
JDR, a worldwide provider of custom designed and manufactured subsea power cables, umbilical systems and specialised marine cables, has been awarded a contract by Fluor Ltd for the supply of inter-array cables for the Greater Gabbar...read more
NWES TO MANAGE ORBISENERGY
03 July 2008
NWES Property Services Limited, the region's top business incubator specialist, has been awarded a three-year contract by Suffolk County Council to be the Management Operator Company for OrbisEnergy, the iconic offshore renewables ce...read more
‘WINDRUSH' AS INDUSTRY HAILS ‘ROUTEMAP FOR GREEN ENERGY REVOLUTION' BWEA
26 June 2008
BWEA welcomes ‘big step forward' in Renewable Energy Strategy The UK wind industry gave an enthusiastic welcome to today's publication of the Renewable Energy Strategy (RES) by Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. The am...read more
REA: RENEWABLES INDUSTRY WELCOMES “FIRST STEP TOWARDS A COMPREHENSIVE RENEWABLES STRATEGY” BUT SAYS IMMEDIATE ACTION IS NEEDED
26 June 2008
The Renewable Energy Association, which represents the country's major renewable energy producers and users, has welcomed the breadth of the government's renewables strategy document. Importantly the document ...read more
QUARTERLY ENERGY STATISTICS
26 June 2008
Energy Trends and Quarterly Energy Prices publications are published today 26 June by the Department for Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform. Energy Trends covers statistics on energy production and consumption, in t...read more
ENERGY 2020: INDUSTRY BODIES CALL FOR STRONGER REGULATION TO MEET UK SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TARGETS
25 June 2008
Individual targets should be set for renewably produced heat, transport and electrical energy by 2020, according to a joint manifesto put out by a range of industry bodies today. The coalition, put tog...read more
PLANNING BILL IS VITAL TO ACHIEVING 2020 RENEWABLE TARGETS
25 June 2008
Wind industry backs Government proposals for streamlining the planning system The UK's leading renewable business organisation, BWEA today backed Government plans to introduce a fast track planning process for major infrast...read more
WIND POWER TAKES OFF WITH NEW AGREEMENT ON RADAR AND AVIATION
13 June 2008
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENTERPRISE AND REGULATORY REFORM News Release (2008/111) issued by The Government News Network on 13 June 2008 A landmark agreement has been reached between Government and industry which aims to remove av...read more
CROWN ESTATE LAUNCHES ROUND 3 LEASING PROGRAMME
04 June 2008
The Crown Estate has today launched its round 3 leasing programme for the delivery of up to 25 GW (gigawatts) of new offshore windfarm sites by 2020. The announcement was made at the BWEA (British Wind Energy Association) conference in c...read more
WIND INDUSTRY WELCOMES THE CROWN ESTATE OFFSHORE ANNOUNCEMENT
04 June 2008
BWEA, the UK wind industry trade association, has welcomed the Crown Estate's announcement of a sped up timetable for allocating the next generation of offshore wind farm sites. Speaking at BWEA's Offshore 08 conference i...read more
RES ACQUIRES SOLAR THERMAL BUSINESS
19 May 2008
Renewable Energy Systems Limited (RES) has boosted its on-site power systems capabilities with the acquisition of solar thermal company Future Heating Ltd. This deal, which follows RES's acquisition last year of similar stakes i...read more
PARISH VOTES AGAINST WIND FARM
05 May 2008
A parish council has voiced its opposition to a planned wind farm as the district council prepares to consider the application. Residents of Hempnall are opposed to the installation by Enertrag UK of 125 metre wind turbines near the...read more
WIND INDUSTRY FRUSTRATION AT GOVERNMENT INACTION ON DOMESTIC RENEWABLES GRANTS
04 April 2008
BWEA, the country's leading renewable energy business organisation has been left frustrated by latest government announcements on grants for domestic wind turbines. This week the Government department for Business Enterpris...read more