Someone just asked me if they can repower an 11kW Gaia with a 225kW Vestas. The answer is yes… but you probably wouldn’t want to! It’s not possible to de-rate a 225kW down to 11kW… the turbine wouldn’t be able to ‘back off’ enough at medium or higher wind speeds. That said, you could still …
Our smallest wind turbines need to be a minimum of 400 metres away from residential properties, ideally 500 metres or more to be sure there will be noise complaints. They also need to be 110% of tip height away from roads, train tracks, powerlines etc., so a minimum of 110 metres. Finally they need to …
OFGEM are now allowing FIT accredited wind turbine owners to swap their turbines for better more reliable models. It’s a game changer
The most efficient 225kW wind turbine can vary depending on various factors such as location, wind conditions, and the specific needs of the project. Some popular wind turbine brands in this capacity range include Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, and General Electric, and each offers different models with varying levels of efficiency. However, two of the most …
In December 2021 OFGEM quietly announced they are now allowing turbine owners to ‘repower’ with larger machines. Not many turbine operators seem to know about this at the moment, but it’s actually a huge opportunity for them. If you own a 80kw Endurance, you could repower (i.e. replace it) with a 225kw turbine, and — …
Wind farms are once again a viable option for UK farmers and land owners who want an extra revenue stream. This is in part due to rising cost of electricity imported from overseas. Wind power is one of the cheapest and cleanest sources of energy, and the UK has been developing onshore wind farms since …
In November 2021, representatives from over 200 nations around the world came together to address the global problem of climate change. The annual United Nations climate change conference took place in Glasgow, and ended on 13th November. But what was discussed? What decisions were made? And how will they reflect you as a consumer? Let’s …
With the ongoing energy crisis and the record high gas prices, many providers are struggling to continue providing their services as it becomes financially unsustainable for them to keep on working. Twenty-two energy companies have already gone bust and many more are expected to follow this path. You’ve probably heard – Bulb Energy, which has …
One of our customers emailed us this morning about trouble getting a PPA renewal quote. Unfortunately they’ve been told that their current PPA offtaker won’t allow them to renew, and ‘have paused all their winter pricing, because the market is too volatile.’ Our customer was asking if we can therefore recommend any other companies who …
YouTube channel Climate Story just published an excellent video about the United Nation’s efforts to deal with climate change. Here’s a link: If you heard about the UN’s recent report and wanted to know more about what they’re doing this video covers all the important stages. Recommended (and very sobering) viewing!