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We know our climate is changing, and that in this century we should expect that:
- temperatures will increase
- winter rainfall will get heavier, increasing the risk of flooding
- summer rainfall may reduce considerably, creating pressure on water resources
- sea levels will rise, leading to further coastal erosion and flood risk
In future, climate change will affect many aspects of our lives, our environment, our business and our public services.
The idea of this website is to provide a place where people who want to adopt green technologies can get help and advice from those who've been down the path already.
News
E.ON backs offshore wind cost cutting plan Energy giant joins world leading collaborative R&D initiative to solve offshore wind
Thu Jul 29 17:59:24 2010
Energy giant E.ON today announced it will be investing into a pioneering industry initiative to slash the costs of offshore wind power.
Coalition sets out energy policy as new analysis points to scale of 2050 challenge
Wed Jul 28 09:52:57 2010
The UK’s energy and climate change policy was today recalibrated for the long term, supported for the first time by comprehensive analysis of plausible pathways to a secure, low carbon energy system in 2050.
E.ON leads in Offshore wind
Wed Jul 21 10:40:22 2010
E.ON is leading the European offshore business. According to new statistics released by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) 118 new offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 333 megawatts, were connected to the grid in the first half of 2010.
CBI WELCOMES INDUSTRIAL EMISSIONS DIRECTIVE
Wed Jul 7 14:26:23 2010
The CBI today welcomed the outcome of the vote on the Industrial Emissions Directive in the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
EU greenhouse gas emissions: more than half way to the '20 % target by 2020'
Thu Jun 3 18:38:36 2010
The European Union's greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory report, compiled by the European Environment Agency (EEA), shows that emissions have not only continued their downward trend in 2008, but have also picked up pace. The EU-27's emissions stood 11.3 % below their 1990 levels, while EU-15 achieved a reduction of 6.9 % compared to Kyoto base-year levels.
The Coalition: our programme for government
Thu May 20 10:18:31 2010
What the new coalition want to do about ENERGY AND CLIMATE
CHANGE
E.ON opens new onshore wind farm in Portugal
Mon May 17 09:15:55 2010
E.ON has put another major onshore wind plant into operation in southern Portugal. The Barao Sao Joao wind farm has an installed capacity of 50 MW and cuts CO2 emissions by about 60 tonnes annually.
Low Carbon Construction IGT - First Findings
Tue Mar 30 09:01:08 2010
Low Carbon Construction Innovation and Growth Team, chaired by Chief Construction Adviser, Paul Morrell, published its Emerging Findings
Greenland Ice Sheet Losing Ice Mass on Northwest Coast, Says New International Study
Mon Mar 29 13:08:21 2010
Ice loss from the Greenland ice sheet, which has been increasing during the past decade over its southern region, is now moving up its northwest coast, according to a new international study.
New cheapest, greenest biofuel from waste to slash UK transport
Mon Mar 15 16:01:52 2010
new consortium to develop and produce ‘carbon efficient’ transport biofuel
Ask an Expert
2.5kW Proven
Tue Oct 6 10:33:05 2009
Hi,
We installed a 2.5kW battery charging Proven last year. Our client and we have now concluded that the performance is poor.
With the dump loads disconnected and a good wind the machine is producing no more than 800W.
Any idea what might be the problem? I do not think the cable drop is too high.
Thanks
Hilary White
Proven Energy tower local earth
Thu Jun 25 15:28:37 2009
I would like to install the Proven 6 at home in Cyprus.If some one knows
how to earth the tower.I ve heard the Proven towers have a earth point.I also know lot of towers connected to the earth rod with 16 sq.mm cable.Is ity thesame with 15 m Proven tower?Any ideas will be much appriciated.
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AVV
Recycled Supermarket Trolleys
Tue Sep 30 11:50:59 2008
Looking for an answer on recycled plastic supermarket trolleys versus recycled traditional steel trolleys.
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| Should OfGem, rather than the power companies, regulate the price differential between prices charged for imported and prices paid for exported electricity? See this discussion thread. | |
| Yes, OfGem should regulate it | 80% |
| No, leave it to the power companies | 20% |
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Small Wind Turbine Output Data
RRR members' data for KWh generation using wind turbines. Click the graph for more info.
Forums
Recycle and re-use of home appliances
Fri Jul 16 12:26:00 2010
How difficult is to recycle or use your old home appliance??
Why is more easy to dump in a bin your TV that recycle or reuse it?
solar system and wind turbine for sale(without panels)
Tue Jul 6 14:19:33 2010
24 VOLT OFF GRID SOLAR SYSTEM AND WIND TURBINE FOR SALE(NOT INCLUDING SOLAR PANELS) . 3 YEARS OLD. £5500
Survey about reusable packaging
Wed Jun 2 11:48:41 2010
Could you help me by filling out a 100% anonymous survey?
Thinking of getting some PV solar on top of my existing wind turbine.
Wed May 5 11:57:45 2010
I am considering getting PV panels to benefit from the feed in tariffs, and I wondered how having an existing Wind Turbine system would impact on this.
Transferring from Renewables Obligation to FITs. I'm Confused....
Sat Mar 27 20:11:39 2010
What do pre-July 2009 ROC registered generators have to do before 01st April 2010 to change to FITs?
Who's offering the best deals for our power ?
Sat Mar 27 16:31:50 2010
Who's offering the best deals for our power ?
All's changed with the new FIT's so where is the best deal now ?
Site Planning Tool Trial
Thu Feb 25 15:52:55 2010
We are currently trialling a site planning tool for Solar PV and Wind Turbine installations. We would appreciate any feedback.
New Feed in Tariffs
Sun Feb 7 11:07:45 2010
Are you a winner or loser? If you installed before July 2009 read this.
Blogs
Questions to ask before you buy a wind turbine
Thu Jul 22 13:13:07 2010
A useful document - prepared by the Green Company.
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Peter
Wind Turbine Tower height considerations
Tue May 18 15:12:18 2010
The attached short article explains why short towers are bad for small wind turbines.
2010 Wind Turbine Buyer's Guide
Sun May 2 12:08:30 2010
Attached is the latest Wind Turbine Buyer's Guide from the June/July 2010 edition, issue 137, of Home Power Magazine. I recommend this guide as a starting point for people who are considering the purchase of a wind turbine.
Bergey 10kW Turbines in the UK & Ireland
Wed Apr 28 20:25:50 2010
At last, Bergey have a partner in the UK & Ireland who appear to have the capability to make this manufacturer a significant player in the UK and Irish markets.
Feed In Tariffs
Sun Feb 7 20:58:30 2010
Recently published Table of Generator Tariffs to 2020 (or 2027 for existing accredited installations), from the Feed-in Tariffs
Government’s Response to the
Summer 2009 Consultation, published February 2010.
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