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Exploring energy innovation in the Netherlands
Via the GrowSave project, NFU Energy organised a 3-day Study Tour to the Netherlands in March for UK greenhouse growers. Our focus, of course, was energy – using it more efficiently, sustainably, cost-effectively and learning about new technology and innovation. The Dutch are among the top commercial horticulturalist in the world, with a particular talent…
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Installing small-scale wind turbines – what do you need to be aware of?
Landscape Wind power frequently contributes between 10% and 60% of the UK electricity power grid. Although the onshore currently installed capacity is comparable with offshore, the planned developments heavily favour offshore. This is predominantly due to difficulties with planning permissions and restrictions on the maximum onshore turbine height. Project Status[1] Generation Capacity (GW) Onshore Offshore…
