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Wind turbine grant database gives farmers local information on the grants that are available(04/06/2009)
A new grants database, launched by small wind turbine manufacturer Evance and its main UK distributor Segen, will help UK farmers to find which grants they are entitled to for the purchase and installation of a small wind turbine. The database gives farmers local information on the grants that are available via the EU’s Agricultural Fund for Rural Development, which totals €345 million. Administered by the UK’s regional development agencies, the grants range from £10,000 to £60,000 or up to ... [more]
Waste2Tricity aims to convert municipal solid waste into clean electricity(13/02/2009)
Rising quantities of waste currently present a number of problems in disposal. It is unpleasant and unhygienic and must be dealt with quickly; it may need to be transported long distances away from urban populations; and there are limited options for its disposal. Incineration is expensive and unpopular; and landfill space is rapidly running out. In addition, buried waste produces both CO2 and methane when it rots down and recycling processes themselves use energy without guaranteed revenue ... [more]
Iskra small wind turbine can provide electricity for two average homes(09/02/2009)
Iskra makes an advanced wind turbine for the 'small wind' market - for example, for homes, schools, and farms - as opposed to the 'big wind' market of commercial wind farms or roof mounted turbines 'micro wind'. Iskra's AT5-1 advanced wind turbine can produce 9000KWh (units) per year at an average wind speed of 11 miles per hour, enough to provide electricity for two average homes. The AT5-1 is manufactured with a 20 year design life and is tested to the IEC 61400 standard for power and noise... [more]
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