ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

A joint report between levy bodies HCC, QMS and AHDB has highlighted practical steps farmers can take to improve their environmental impact and become more profitable.

#welshbeef #ruralwales

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ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

A new report by RenewableUK shows that building more energy storage projects alongside onshore wind and solar farms reduces electricity system costs, benefitting billpayers in the long term.

#wind #solar #renewables

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DIGITAL DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME📱

Residents and businesses in mid-Wales have helped to create a world-first initiative to by taking part in the trial of a digital deposit return scheme (DDRS).

Welsh Government Powys County Council WRAP Cymru #DDRSAlliance

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PARTNERSHIP PROJECT🤝

Wales&West Utilities is working with HydroStar to develop hydrogen systems designed to reduce the operational barriers to wide-scale green hydrogen usage.

#greenhydrogen #hydrogen #wastewater #partnership

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APPOINTMENT💼

Charlotte Champ has joined Hydrogen Safe in Swansea as a Specialist Trainer. The company collaborates with businesses, educators, and individuals to tailor courses to their unique objectives & sustainability goals.

#appointmentswales

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WET WIPE BAN🚫

Last week the Environment Secretary confirmed that the UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic.

#wetwpies #ban #plastic #microplastics #pollution #legislation

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GREENER POWER

North Wales waste-to-energy company, Compact Syngas Solutions (CSS) is helping safeguard the British cuppa with a project that will use waste tea clippings to make greener power for Kenyan farmers.

Karen Taylor

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FUTURE PROOFING FUND 📢

Grants of £5,000 to £10,000 available through the Welsh Government’s Future Proofing Fund to help small businesses invest in renewable energy technology, improve business premises, and reduce energy use.

#funding #energy

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PEMBROKE GREEN HYDROGEN

RWE UK is progressing proposals to develop a green hydrogen production facility on its land adjacent to Pembroke Power Station, this is part of RWE’s vision for Pembroke Net Zero Centre

#greenhydrogen #renewables #PNZC #RWE

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COASTAL CONNECTIONS PROJECT

Neath Port Talbot Council has unveiled a Coastal Connections project aims to connect communities to the local coastline, raise awareness of habitats and wildlife, and inspire action for the sea.

#businesssupport #boidiversity

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SWITCH IT OFF!

Hywel Dda UHB has launched a campaign to help drastically reduce both its energy usage and costs.

The campaign consists of ‘switching off’ all non-essential equipment when not in use.

#switchitoff #energysaving

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INDUSTRIAL GROWTH PLAN

An Industrial Growth Plan setting out how to triple offshore wind manufacturing capacity over the next ten years has been unveiled.

RenewableUK Offshore Wind Industry Council The Crown Estate #crownestatescotland

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BUSINESS GROWTH⬆️

Consumer Energy Solutions has hired 250 new staff this year to meet increasing demand for its products & services, CES supports it's customers to make their homes more energy-efficient to reduce their carbon footprint.

#businessgrowth

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ACQUISITION OF THE YEAR🤝

The acquisition of a former power station, Aberthaw power station, has been named Acquisition of the Year for Wales.

Savills Cardiff Capital Region RWE UK #aberthaw #renewableenergyhub

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NET ZERO SUPPORT

South Wales software start-up, Gopher Zero has unveiled a platform designed to support SMEs navigate the transition to net zero emissions.

#smesupport #netzero #startupswales

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🚨 SPECIAL FEATURE🚨

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We spoke to Institute of Welsh Affairs 'Sharing Power, Spreading Wealth' report author, Lydia Godden, about work ongoing in Denmark, Canada and Scotland which could provide a blueprint for developments here.

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LOW CARBON HEAT PROJECT

DenbighshireCC’s Energy Team has completed a project to reduce energy usage and also lower long term energy costs at Ysgol Brynhyfryd

#energy efficiency #lowcarbon #energy

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FLOOD RISK CONSULTATION

Environmental bodies are seeking views on plans which aim to better protect 1,000 businesses and more than 3,000 homes from flood risk.

#midwales Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru | Natural Resources Wales Powys County Council Shropshire Council

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🚨SPECIAL FEATURE🚨

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We spoke to Jim Woodger, Managing Director of LanzaTech UK, about the sustainable aviation fuel initiative, dubbed Project Dragon, which is set to create hundreds of jobs in and around Neath Port Talbot.

#aviation

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FUTURE TRANSPORT SYSTEM

A new Institute of Welsh Affairs report highlights challenges for the Welsh Government, such as promoting electric vehicles, improving public transport, and addressing divided public opinion.

#futuretransport #publictransport

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