Thursday, 14 September 2017
by Ed Hardy
Energy storage is more than just batteries
Mention energy storage and many people will first think of batteries. While this is part of the story, electricity is just one form of energy. Growers may be more familiar with heat released through the combustion of fuel in a boiler or engine, for example. Heat too can be stored, often as hot Thursday, 31 August 2017
by Tay Bishop
RHI regulations brought forward
The long anticipated RHI regulations are to come into effect on 20 September. The reforms were laid before parliament yesterday giving the minimum 20-day notice. This has the greatest impact for biomass boilers where the tariffs for small, medium and large biomass will all align to one new tariff. Tuesday, 29 August 2017
by Chris Plackett
FEC Energy joins the NFU
This week has seen changes here at FEC Energy that brings positive news for both our clients and staff alike. We have sold the FEC Energy Ltd business to the National Farmers Union (NFU) in a strategic move which recognises the increasing involvement of farmers in the energy business. Tuesday, 08 August 2017
by Andrew Morbey
Are you a Renewables Obligation generator... do you need an ITAR?
If you applied to the Renewable Obligation (RO) scheme before it closed recently, or are trying to achieve RO accreditation you may require an Independent Technical Assurance Report (ITAR). The ITAR is required at Ofgem discretion, but usually for sites where evidence of generation is limited. Tuesday, 01 August 2017
by Andrew Kneeshaw
More electric cars – good for renewables…
I recently read some interesting news about electric cars and their relentless takeover of our roads. Dutch Bank ING reckons that within two decades all cars sold will be electric. Also, National Grid has predicted that by 2030, which is only 13 years away, peak electricity demand from charging Thursday, 27 July 2017
by Oli Coe
Energy generators… are you paying for convenience?
Oli Coe from FEC Energy looks at this diverse topic. Friday, 21 July 2017
by Ed Hardy
How do you like your potatoes? Baked, mashed, boiled, electronic?
Over the last couple of years, I have been involved with an Innovate UK (IUK) funded research project focusing on improving storage conditions for potatoes. The fundamental aim is to improve the evenness of airflow in potato stores, allowing anti-sprouting agents to be distributed more evenly Tuesday, 18 July 2017
by Thomas Wilkins
Heating of the Olympic village
I recently visited the Olympic Park in Stratford, London to view their district heating system, which consists of a biomass boiler, four gas boilers and three gas Combined Heat and Power units. The heat produced by the heating system is used to heat approximately 50 buildings across the site, Thursday, 13 July 2017
by Jenny Beynon
Five go cycling in the Netherlands
When our friends at Jules Energy invited us on their cycling tour of the Netherlands we jumped at the chance send a team. Jules Energy is an important partner of FEC Energy. They are the Dutch software developers who created the trading platform, which allows us to easily and effectively tender the Tuesday, 11 July 2017
by Andrew Morbey
