April 8, 2011
Wind Energy Direct Secures €20 million investment
January 6, 2011
Planning Permission granted to WED for a Wind Mast at A.W. Jenkinsons Woodwaste Ltd, Bo’Ness Scotland
December 23, 2010
Planning Permission granted to WED for a Wind Mast at Belliston Quarry Company Ltd, Belliston Quarry, Fife, Scotland

Renewable power – Cutting the UK’s carbon emissions

In the UK the government is still actively pursuing a roll-out of renewable power, despite its measures to cut spending across the board. This is largely because the UK has a legal obligation under European law to source around 15% of its energy from renewable resources by 2020. It is also upholding a commitment to cut the UK’s carbon emissions by 2050.

What is Ireland and the UK’s renewable resources?

Ireland and the UK are blessed in terms of renewable resources, and there are many different ways of producing renewable electricity.

With over 1,400 hours of average sunshine hours a year in the UK, solar panels can generate renewable electricity or heat for a household. Solar panels are popular with domestic homeowners, and can be useful if you are located in an area with low wind speeds. The heat in the ground and air can also be used to generate thermal renewable power, while micro hydro schemes are increasingly popular on sites located next to rivers.

However, Ireland and the UK’s most abundant renewable resources is undoubtedly its wind energy. According to experts, there is enough wind energy resource across Ireland and the UK to power it seven times over. Furthermore, the industry has developed turbines that will suit almost any need – from micro-turbines for a small business, up to a large wind turbine for industrial or community applications.

How expensive is renewable electricity?

Renewable electricity bought on the utilities market is expensive. This is because it is expensive to install renewable wind energy, and any other renewable resources. But the cost of “brown” or non-renewable energy is also on the rise, and the gap between the two is narrowing.

Wind Energy Direct takes on the financial burden of installing renewable wind energy on our customer’s business sites. The renewable electricity produced is then sold to the business at a significant discount to the retail rate, ensuring the lowest possible prices for clean, green energy.

At Wind Energy Direct, we know that the most efficient wind projects are deployed at the best sites, which is why we offer a free on-site assessment. Click here for more details.

Wind Energy Direct is a Wind Energy company with Irish offices based in Limerick Ireland. Wind Energy Direct specialises in installing wind turbines on business and industrial sites throughout the Ireland in areas such as Cork, Kerry, Cavan & Mayo.