Sky prepares to use biomass power

Broadcasters Sky are preparing to switch over to biomass power and moving a step closer to its target of cutting its carbon emissions by a quarter. Sky is commissioning a new combined heat and power (CHP) plant that could potentially supply up to 40 percent  of energy to Sky's main studio complex. The generator will also help Sky achieve targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 25 percent, as well as improve energy efficiency by 20 percent. Read more ...

Denmark looks to UK as potential location for Biomass CHP

Denmark's largest power producers Dong is looking at the United Kingdom as a possible location for power plants that convert household waste to energy. The UK government is interested in this technology but the industry has been waiting for the government to reveal more on its future structure of renewable energy subsides. Dong has a history in the biomass market and currently produces heat and electricity at three waste-fired CHP plants in Jutland, Denmark. Read more ...