Better Generation Community Newsletter
It’s already been ten weeks since we launched the Power Predictor, and you’re starting to generate some great information about the suitability of your sites for wind turbines and solar panels.
Exmoor farmer George Halliday appeared in our Case studies section when the Power Predictor helped him to determine the energy savings he could make and the most appropriate wind turbine for his farm (in this case a Proven 15kW).
He
has since been trying to secure planning permission for this turbine,
which, as he is in a National Park, is proving challenging. However, an
application for a 20kW turbine was recently successful on the West Ilkerton Farm in this National Park, so we’re crossing our fingers for George. We will keep you posted on his progress.
Our news . . .
Last week we appeared in the guest spot on The Guardian’s ‘Ethical Living Blog’. For anyone who would like to catch up on what was discussed, find our more here.
We’re pleased to introduce our Irish partner C-Mc Energy, distributor for the Power Predictor in the Republic of Ireland. Those interested in site assessment in Ireland can purchase a Power Predictor by contacting C-Mc Energy via their website.
We’ve set up a ‘Green Energy Blog’
on our website, which will be updated several times a week. Look out
for our pick of useful developments in green energy that we think you
should know about!
In the news . . .
This month in the news : A new generation of turbine has been developed, we’ve seen ideas to replace roads with solar panels
and we’re saying goodbye to the incandescent light bulb. Zopa and a new UK financing initiative can help finance your microgeneration project,
10 new Low Carbon Zones have been proposed in London, but can someone tell us why Britain is still investing in coal power?
Competition!
And finally, are you FEELING LUCKY?! We have just launched our free competition to win a Power Predictor! To enter simply pop over to www.bettergeneration.com. Good luck!
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All the best,
the Better Generation team
Tags: energy, generation, home, microgeneration, solar, wind