Some of the biggest and most powerful onshore wind turbines built in the UK so far are being lined up for the Northumberland coastline in a project to re-power one of the country’s oldest wind farms. Construction work is finally due to start within months on the scheme to replace the nine turbines at Blyth Harbour, which have been producing renewable energy for almost 20 years. 

The UK anaerobic digestion industry is under ‘major threat’ from proposed changes to the EU Waste Framework Directive, according to the Renewable Energy Association. The changes, known as “End of Waste”, are currently being developed to define the point at which certain recovered materials cease to become a waste and can be classified as a product. Once finalised, they will replace the Quality Protocols already in place in the UK for materials such as compost and digestate. 

On the February 9th, 2012, the world’s largest offshore wind farm, located in the East Irish Sea, will be inaugurated by Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change The Rt. Hon. Chris Huhne, MP. Barrow-in-Furness Town Hall will be the gravitation point for this grand celebration marking a milestone to the Cumbria County and expansion of renewable generation in the UK having the potential to power more than 320,000 British homes with carbon neutral electricity.