Renewable Power for Business

Getting renewables to work financially remains a challenge for us
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13 Sept. 2012 — started by David Douglas, Robert Wiseman Dairies
As a supplier of a third of the UK’s milk every day, Robert Wiseman Dairies has a significant environmental impact. But we are making some excellent progress on our …
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Anyone installed renewable energy systems with a pay back period of under 3 years?
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7 Nov. 2012 — started by Amanda Goodwin, 2degrees
A member of the private group, The Asda Sustain and Save Exchange asks: 'Does anyone have any experience of renewable energy systems that have a cap ex pay back of 3years …
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When is it better to buy, lease or go for free solar?
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28 March — started by Naomi Andersson, Freelance/Contract
A common conundrum amongst all clients, from the home owner to the multinational, when comparing capital outlay against likely returns and looking as far as 20 years into the …
Should shale gas be part of the UK's future?
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26 March — started by Lucinda Broad, 2degrees
In last week's Budget, UK chancellor George Osborne declared that shale gas is 'part of the future' and that the Government 'will make it happen'. I'm interested to hear your …
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Would micro-CHP be suitable for the Department for Work and Pensions' 800 Jobcentre Plus offices?
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27 Feb. — started by Lucinda Broad, 2degrees
The UK Department for Work and Pensions is keen to further reduce its energy costs and environmental impacts and is interested in identifying whether small-scale (micro) CHP …
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Biomass; friend or foe?
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7 March — started by James Pollington, BAE Surface Ship Support
Hi I'd like to understand more about the biomass debate. Is recent discussion around liquid biofuels undermining the case for solid biomass or is the use of wood fuel to …
Could you be a Community Energy Champion, acting as a local spokesperson for community energy?
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15 Feb. — started by Alastair Mumford, Regen SW
We are looking to recruit Community Energy Champions, who we hope will be able to work closely with us and who will be willing to act as local spokespeople for community …
Investing in renewable energy: Payback times?
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30 Aug. 2012 — started by Lucinda Broad, 2degrees
A 2degrees member and Tesco supplier from the food and beverage industry who’ll be coming to 2degrees Live next month says: “At my company we would love to invest in …
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Looking for expertise on CSP mirror design
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30 Aug. 2012 — started by Hossam Allam, Hassan Allam Services
Good evening I represent one of Egypt's leading construction / engineering houses with an interest in project development across many sectors including energy. I am looking …
What are the best ways to attract investment to renewable energy projects?
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7 Oct. 2011 — started by Bose Falk, University of New Mexico
Following the experiences of EGS Energy in their geothermal project in Cornwall outlined here, I'd be interested in your thoughts on practical ways to attract investment to …