The European Commission is conducting a ‘Technical Assessment study for biogas optimal use post 2020’, with eclareon, Wageningen UR and CE Delft undertaking research and analysis into how biogas is used across the EU currently and how it could be…
A month into my new role at ADBA, I went on my first site visit to an Anaerobic Digestion plant in South London (Mitcham). I was looking forward to the visit as I love technology and find renewables fascinating. I…
Last week we submitted our response to the European Commission proposals for new Fertiliser Regulations, which will set end of waste criteria for digestates across the continent. While these criteria could theoretically replace PAS110, as we have previously reported the…
SEPA are consulting on proposed new guidance on food waste management in Scotland and a review of their regulatory position on the use of compost and digestate. This will have implications for those members who operate in Scotland. The proposals…
Following the closure of the first FIT tariff period on 31 March we reported that 20.825MW total capacity had been applied for, breaching not only the first quarter’s cap of 5.8MW but also the 5MW second, third and fourth tariff…
As part of the European Commission’s Energy Union strategy a new bioenergy sustainability policy for post 2020 is being developed. The new policy would impact the AD industry with possible changes to: sustainability criteria; soil, water and air quality standards;…
We are looking for volunteers to put themselves forward to play a key role in the exciting restructure of the Training, Safety and Environment Working Group. This is a great opportunity for any members interested in improving standards in the…
Ofgem have today released an updated version of their guidance for renewable installations. You can access version 10.1 here. The changes in the guidance from version 10 reflect minor and technical alterations introduced by the government's Feed-in Tariffs (Amendment) Order 2016…
Several members have been in touch this year reporting severe delays in Ofgem approval of their FIT applications. Working with members we compiled case studies showing the time elapsed since submission and the uncertainty this had created, which can threaten…
The Energy and Climate Change Select Committee is investigating disruptive innovation in the energy sector, including technologies with the potential to transform existing market structures. ADBA members suggested innovations that could transform the energy sector. You can read our submission here. We presented…