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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. The Allt Eilidh Hydropower project consists of a 700 kW... Read more...
Written by: Phil Davis | Managing Director | Renewables First Allt Coire a Bhainidh Hydropower – a Scottish Forestry Commission Site Renewables First has been commissioned to develop a hydropower scheme on Scottish Forestry Commission owned land in the Wester... Read more...
Case study of Crossflow turbine upgrade – This hydro project involved creating a new split-phase grid connection, the removal of an old Gilkes turbine, refurbishing the turbine house with a lowered concrete floor and installation of a new Crossflow turbine.
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2017 was another productive year for Renewables First, as they played a key role in a number of high-profile hydropower schemes throughout the United Kingdom. Our sister company, GoFlo Screens ( www.gofloscreens.co.uk ), has also gone from strength to strength,... Read more...