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Jan 27, 2025
Written by: Phil Davis, Managing Director at Renewables First and specialist in hydropower, wind power and solar power system design.Reviewed by the Renewables First engineering team for technical accuracy. Are you a large consumer of electricity that needs to make... Read more...
Sep 15, 2024
Written by: Phil Davis | Managing Director | Renewables First Are you a large consumer of electricity that needs to make the switch to renewables? There has never been a better time to act. With changes to the planning process of wind turbines imminent, starting your... Read more...
Jul 24, 2024
Written by: Phil Davis | Managing Director | Renewables First As anticipated in our pre-election edition, the effective ban on onshore wind turbines in England has been lifted by the new Labour Government. Changes to the National Planning Policy announced by... Read more...
Jul 1, 2024
Written by: Phil Davis | Managing Director | Renewables First With a general election approaching, there is an opportunity for onshore wind in England to change. Development of onshore wind in England has been at a standstill since 2015 when a de facto ban was... Read more...
Jun 3, 2024
Written by: Ian Nock | Engineering Manager | Renewables First Water-source heat pumps (WSHP) are energy efficient systems that will significantly reduce the carbon emissions associated with the heating and cooling of a building. In this article we will explore the... Read more...
Apr 23, 2024
Written by: Phil Davis | Managing Director | Renewables First There are several factors which should be considered when assessing whether a roof will be good for solar PV installation. These factors apply to both commercial and residential PV developments. In... Read more...
Mar 19, 2024
Written by: Phil Davis, Managing Director at Renewables First and specialist in hydropower, wind power and solar power system design.Reviewed by the Renewables First engineering team for technical accuracy. Key Takeaways Strong average wind speeds are essential for... Read more...
Feb 26, 2024
Written by: Phil Davis | Managing Director | Renewables First In the dynamic landscape of agriculture, embracing innovation and technology is paramount to meet the growing demand for food while ensuring sustainability and efficiency. Recognising this need, the Rural... Read more...
Feb 12, 2024
Written by: Ian Nock | Engineering Manager | Renewables First Project Summary: Heat Source River Frome Collector Type Filter Pumps and Heat Exchanger Heat Pump Capacity 600 Kw (3 x 200w) Commission Date Feb 2022 Building Use County Council Offices Heated Floor Area... Read more...
Feb 6, 2024
Written by: Phil Davis | Managing Director | Renewables First A good hydropower site is a valuable asset. You could write a book on what makes a good hydro site, but in summary you need:• Good head• Good flow• Simple site layout with main parts close together• Good... Read more...
Jan 30, 2024
Written by: Ian Nock | Engineering Manager | Renewables First Background Port Mill dates from the 19th century and was named after the Brimscombe Port basin which once sat immediately to the east. The current mill building was originally built to bolster the local... Read more...
Jan 30, 2024
Written by: Ian Nock | Engineering Manager | Renewables First Background An exclusive new development on the banks of a 360,000 m² former gravel quarry in the Cotswold Water Park. Our client purchased one of the properties, off-plan, and chose to upgrade the heating... Read more...
