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Read our latest Case Study from Umberleigh Farm, featuring a successful farm-scale community heating scheme using short rotation coppice (SRC) willow as a fuel source. The project has been cost-effective and provided a range of benefits, including energy self-sufficiency, reduced carbon emissions, and potential biodiversity enhancements. https://loom.ly/nTDNzPE

I will be representing GKinetic Energy Ltd at this upcoming event. Coming from a farming background, I can see the fit for our new CEFA 2 #hydrokinetic #generators in providing energy to the agriculture sector. In comparison with the #intermittency of the other main #renewableenergy technologies, it depends on neither wind nor sun but on one of our most abundant resources, water. The water that runs in our rivers and streams and the rain that has kept farmers and their stock out of fields until late in the year, is the source of the energy that drives this technology. With none of the concrete required for traditional hydro, and sized to be easily moved with a tractor, it can be installed in one day and removed just as easily. I'm looking forward to meeting the people who will be the early benefactors of this technology. Generating energy all night long and peaking in the middle of winter, this an Irish designed and built product for Irish conditions. If you have a stream or river you think might be your source of low cost energy, come to the show and let us know. #distributedenergy #climatetransition #agriculture #decarbonisation #dispatchableenergy #climateactionplan #2030

Cowboy Clean Fuels has achieved a significant milestone by securing its inaugural Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit from the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. This accomplishment marks the launch of an innovative project dedicated to carbon dioxide removal (CDR) and renewable natural gas (RNG) in the Powder River Basin of Wyoming. Upon reaching full operational capacity, this project will have the capacity to sequester more than 150,000 metric tons of CO2 annually while simultaneously generating 0.7 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of clean and sustainable natural gas. The project's positive impact extends beyond environmental benefits, as it promises substantial advantages for the state of Wyoming as well. Economic forecasts anticipate the creation of 66 jobs and an annual addition of $36 million to the state's economy. Check here more about Cowboy Clean Fuels https://lnkd.in/egw8FPWA

Those seeking a masterclass in the 'left hand, right hand' presentation technique being expertly demonstrated in the images below feel free to DM me. This was a great session, and what I thought was particularly good was the progression through the day as we moved from different local experts in waste management, covering the local authority role and services, innovative local companies doing more with waste, right through to waste management, traceability and end of waste....or not, in a truly circular economy >MASSIVE WINK<

Discover my latest newsletter featuring stories on real hot solar energy, the promising potential of biomass, and a cautionary note on carbon storage! 🌞🌿 #biotech #energy #fusion Read more at:

From its vast, fruit-filled orchards to its plentiful vineyards and wineries, the Yakima Valley region in eastern Washington boasts robust agricultural activity. Land use and environmental protection are central priorities for the people who live there, and, as such, residents take vetting and approval of planned developments — as well as their developers — very seriously. When conducting initial research and outreach for the BrightNight Hop Hill Project in Benton County, Washington, Vice President of Development Christopher Wissel-Tyson understood how protective its community is of the land, how it’s being utilized, and by whom. “In our conversations with the local community, we realized that keeping productive land in use was very important. For that reason, with the Hop Hill Project we’re pursuing a dual use of the land. Specifically for this project, our solar panels are only covering 28-30% of the ground. The rest of that ground can be used for grazing and production,” he shared. The BrightNight Hop Hill Project will be co-located with 3000 acres of productive grazing land, which will generate over 500 MW for local and regional consumption. “We believe if we work together, we can bring valuable energy to Benton County and the surrounding region, as well as a valuable agricultural resource to the local neighbors and community.” See how we’re partnering with local landowners to build a high-value agrivoltaics solar and power storage project that meets Yakima Valley’s sustainable energy needs: https://lnkd.in/eAUTDr4C

For those who wish to see the reality of a large-scale solar farm in construction, in this instance built with East to West panels to increase densification of the panels. Please see below. To state biodiversity net gain, ecosystem services and natural capital is maintained or improved is highly questionable. The siting of such large scale solar farms must take into account habitat connectivity, water catchments, biodiversity, ecosystems and agriculture. the myths that all these aspects continue and are not negatively impacted must be scientifically challenged. We know that grazing below for sheep or similar is also problematic as structural supports suffer damage when they feel the itch! We urgently need researchers, academics to capture the learning. Bust the myths and inform policy and planning. There are sites where nature and agriculture are not already inherent in the land use. As well as a shift needed on planning to enable more panels on property. We do need renewable energy but we also do need to embed wisdom from credible evidence and running digital scenarios to counter maladaptation! Interested to hear other views? Tom Hambley Stephen Hallett Rob Passmore, FRSA Mark Drewell Claire Wansbury Michael Obersteiner Jeppe Aagaard Kristensen https://lnkd.in/eUhfCydk

IMPERATIVE is proud to announce the receipt of our first ex ante carbon rating from BeZero Carbon. The first 10,000 hectare phase of Imperative’s recently sanctioned South African project, which at full scale will restore 100,000 hectares of land through active replanting of native thicket across a vast area in the Eastern and Western Capes of South Africa, has received an ex ante Standalone Carbon Rating of 'aa' and a BeZero Carbon ex ante Rating of 'Ae'. This ex ante rating puts Imperative’s Spekboom project amongst the highest rated Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation projects for which BeZero have issued ex ante ratings. This very strong rating serves as a significant external validation and endorsement of Imperative’s commitment to top-decile quality in our carbon credit projects. As execution progresses on the project, we aim to further increase the project’s rating. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/g6ZRkvZC #climateaction #voluntarycarbonmarkets

【CLP𝘦 and Hysan Join Forces to Build a Sustainable Future for Causeway Bay】 CLP𝘦 has signed a MoU with Hysan Development Company Limited to explore the opportunities to apply innovative energy management solutions to Hysan’s core portfolio in the Lee Gardens area of Causeway Bay, with the aim of transforming Causeway Bay into a sustainable community that balances economic, environmental, and social development. Under the MoU, the key focus is to explore the development of a distributed district cooling system in the Lee Gardens area, which is already an established district. The cooling facilities of Hysan’s major buildings in the area will be interconnected through new pedestrian links and underground driveways. The entire interconnected system is expected to result in significant energy savings and carbon reductions, marking a milestone in sustainable development. This is an innovative project which will mark a major step forward in energy management solution. Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/gjHMWDzq #CLP𝘦 #Hysan #CausewayBay #Sustainability #DistributedDistrictCooling #Innovation

Methane from dairy farming is a significant contributor to GHG emissions. We help farms apply modern manure management techniques to avoid releasing methane into the atmosphere.