Whilst much of the emphasis has been on finding the right renewable energy technologies to reduce our carbon footprint on the world, there is one other growing problem that we will, at some point, need to address. You might think that water shortage would just apply to the hotter regions of the globe but nothing could be farther from the…
Month: March 2015
Get Ready for the Solar Rooftop Revolution
When Ed Davey said last year that he believed the future of solar was in the rooftops of businesses and homes rather than on open land and large farms, he may have set in motion a renewables revolution that could be difficult to halt. Companies like Lightsource Renewable Energy, who have put aside nearly £125 million for rooftop installations, have…
Why the UK is Still Crazy for Off Shore Wind
Stretching over an area of 430 square miles, the wind farm project planned for Dogger Bank off the coast of Yorkshire is set to be the biggest in the world, with a capacity of 2,400 MW and the potential to provide power for some two million homes in the UK. The £8 billion project has just been given the green…
Can Biomass Play a Key Part in Our Future Energy Needs?
Focus has turned to the future of biomass in recent times. Could it be providing a more significant part of our energy needs, not only in localised situations such as offices and homes, but also on a grander scale with large power stations fuelled by wood burning? The truth is, it’s not all good news for the industry – there…
Technological advancements and their impact on renewable energy sector
In addition to environmental issues, development of renewable energy also responds to a need for diversification of energy sources. Although renewable energy is theoretically unlimited, their potential varies with climatic, geographical location and storage possibilities. The advantages and disadvantages of the different renewable energies are surmounted below Solar power Solar is a relatively expensive energy source and, therefore, still undeveloped,…
Biomass goes BIG in Sweden
When it comes to thinking out of the box and implementing extravagant and world changing renewable initiatives, the Nordic countries seem to be in a league of their own. Sweden has been at the forefront of using green technologies such as district heating and now they are proving how they can bring style and innovation to the biomass industry. The…
The Solar Panels Saving a UK Council Thousands.
4 Business Benefits of Going Solar It’s clean and it’s more affordable than ever. For businesses both large and small that have some roof space or land available, opting for solar panels can have a number of benefits that more than make up for the initial outlay. There’s no doubt that it’s an increasingly attractive proposition for businesses to go…
