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UK's first floating solar power system launched on Berkshire farm
The UK’s first fully operational floating solar panel system has been unveiled on farm in Berkshire. Located at Sheeplands Farm, Berkshire, the…
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Electricity generating waterwheel wins university prize
Smith Engineering have been voted winners of a renewable energy award for their high efficiency, flat pack waterwheel concept that is capable of…
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Beware Inheritance Tax risk on solar development
Farmers with solar panels on their land should consider taking out life insurance to cover the potential Inheritance Tax liability, a leading farm…
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Solar could be cheapest energy source by 2025
By 2025, solar power could become one of the cheapest forms of energy in many areas of the world, but success depends on stable financial and…
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Shrinking incentives threaten wind turbine projects
Shrinking incentives are threatening the future of smaller wind turbine projects across the country, according to energy experts at CKD Galbraith…
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UK medium wind under threat from declining FiT, says Norvento
The encouraging growth of the UK’s Feed-in Tariff (FiT)-supported 15kW-500kW small and medium wind market may be undermined in the coming years by an…
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Exports Key to Success as Gaia-Wind Short Listed For Second Award
Glasgow based farmscale wind turbine manufacturers Gaia-Wind has backed the Industry call for reforms to the Feed in Tariff regime. RenewableUK (RUK)…
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UK solar policy is changing
Last week, DECC released the results of the contracts for difference (CfDs) auction and just 5 solar projects were successful, totaling 72MW. After…
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Lincolnshire farmers to bid for a share of £14m
Farmers in Greater Lincolnshire can now apply for new grants to help them protect the environment and reduce water pollution. Environment Minister…
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Gaia-Wind Appoints First Japanese Reseller
World leading farm scale wind turbine manufacturer Gaia-Wind has appointed its first reselling partner in Japan. Green-Power Corporation, based in…
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