ENERGY INSIGHTS – Winter 2020
Trends, events and developments in the UK energy sector.
New CleanEarth turbines in Wales and Scotland
We have three very different wind projects in development, in south Wales and in opposite corners of Scotland. Two are brand new turbines while the third is bringing into commission two turbines that were erected in 2016 but never connected to the grid by the original developer. In total, they will add 8 MW of…
Big uptick for CleanEarth solar in 2019
Last year CleanEarth’s solar PV business delivered a sizeable increase on the previous year, giving us our best results for solar since 2015. This comes after several turbulent years for the solar PV industry. Abrupt changes to the programme of government incentives, culminating in last April’s elimination of the Feed-in Tariff, saw many businesses struggling…
ENERGY INSIGHTS – Summer 2019
Trends, events and developments in the UK energy sector. (We used to produce an annual, in-depth Energy Outlook. But things are moving so fast these days that we decided a quarterly bulletin would be more useful. Here’s the summer edition.)
‘A first of its kind’ for UK business: CleanEarth wind turbine for Accolade Wines
At CleanEarth we are always delighted when a major wind turbine project comes to fruition, but this one has particular significance because it sets an important precedent for UK businesses. Our 2.5 MW wind turbine at Accolade Wines’ Avonmouth distribution centre is the first to be constructed for a business that does not own the…
Plymouth printer Pepper picks a pack of PV panels
Well known West Country printer, Pepper Communications, have installed 100 kW of solar PV panels on the roof of their Plymouth HQ. CleanEarth have completed several projects for printing businesses recently, showing how the print industry is embracing renewable energy generation. No strangers to sustainability Printers tend to be more familiar with environmental responsibility than…
CleanEarth working with St Austell Printing Company to meet ambitious sustainability goals
The St Austell Printing Company (SAPC) are one of the south west’s sustainability trailblazers, and CleanEarth are proud to be working with them on further reducing their carbon footprint. The completion of a 150 kWp solar PV system is the latest example of the company’s commitment to the environment. Split across the roofs of two…
Patience and tenacity pay off for wind turbine planning application
Good things may come to those who wait, but simply waiting and hoping is rarely enough. Usually a bit of persistence and determination is also required. CleanEarth first identified the site at Graig Fatha Farm back in the summer of 2015. This ridgeline in South Wales was already home to three sizeable wind farms, so…
Entering the final 12 months for new FIT applications
With 12 months remaining to take advantage of the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) programme, many businesses are taking a closer look at the merits of solar power. The technology is proven and equipment and installation costs are lower today than they’ve ever been. The commercial argument is even stronger if FITs can be secured, so from…
Wind Power: Supporting culture, sport and education in the community.
CleanEarth have committed over £5 million (to date) to local communities over the lifetime of our operational wind turbines throughout England, Scotland and Wales. The allocation of funds is usually handled by the local council or by a foundation set up for the purpose, and the beneficiaries are many and varied. On the sports field…