en-gb The Microgeneration Knowledge Hub from Sustainable Business - the number one news source for environmental professionals. http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:09:35 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=113&cat=19 As low-carbon technologies become more popular, a new type of grid will be needed to truly revolutionise the way in which we make, transport and use energy. But, says Tom Idle, implementation could take a while Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:26:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=112&cat=19 In a crowded marketplace, buying the right technology is becoming increasingly difficult. One solution is to look out for the Kitemark tag. Claire Lynam explains the many benefits of the trusted certification mark Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:23:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=111&cat=19 A towering wind turbine may be the most visible sign of the environmental credentials of a smart new bus garage in London's East End. But, as Tom Idle discovers, it's just one of many impressive sustainable technologies installed on site Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:09:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=110&cat=19 The supermarket giant Sainsbury's and postal services company the Royal Mail Group are demonstrating commitment to clean technologies. But, says Tom Idle, for both companies the economics must stack up Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:03:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=109&cat=19 Plug Into The Sun has seen substantial increases in interest and business since the Feed-In Tariff kicked in. Installation sizes are growing too, with businesses showing interest in systems which deliver up to 100kWp. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 12:00:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=108&cat=19 Andy Tanner, managing director of Plug Into The Sun, estimates solar panels producing 10kW a year will cost around £35,000-£40,000 to install. Generation and export tariffs, combined with energy savings, should deliver a value of around £4,600 a year. This means the original investment will be paid off in under nine years, leaving over 16 years of clear profit - over £70,000. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:59:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=107&cat=19 The South-west of England has the highest levels of solar radiation in the country. Which is why, with Feed-In Tariff incentives, says Lucy Hunt, it makes sense for Cornwall Council to invest in PV development Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:55:00 GMT http://www.sustainablebusinessonline.com/knowledge_hubs/news.asp?id=106&cat=19 The Government wants to see businesses and householders across the UK generating their own energy. But, says Tom Idle, financial constraints may threaten this vision of the future from becoming a reality Wed, 10 Nov 2010 11:46:00 GMT