The Covid-19 lockdown has cut climate change emissions by 17%, a level not seen since 2006. The CO₂ numbers during the lockdown show that it’s possible to reduce emissions, it’s just not the way that we want to do it. I'm sure you will have noticed how pleasant it has been with fewer cars on the road and planes in the sky - for now. Climate Change poll A recent poll conducted by the BBC show that most people think climate change is as serious at COVID-19. 3 Main Sectors to Consider … [Read more...]
Reduce warehouse heating and cooling costs
What is a Destratification (HVLS) fan Destratification fans are great air movement devices for large indoor spaces. Solving the problem of rising heat is essential to providing energy savings. Suspended from the ceiling of a commercial or industrial building. Our fans achieve energy savings and provide a comfortable environment for occupants in the building. Each meter gained in height, temperature rises by between 1.2° C and 1.6° C, as a result a 10-meter-high building could have a 16° … [Read more...]
Energy Storage for Renewable Energy
Energy storage capacity is on the increase in the UK. With the announcement of a major new deal to deliver two 50MW batteries in large storage facilities in Oxford and Kent by the end of 2020. This will deliver 100MW of storage, enough to power over 36,000 homes. 33% of the UK’s electricity currently comes from renewable energy sources. This figure is increasing as new solar power and wind farms are built. Large facilities will allow for the storage of energy during peak generation times, … [Read more...]
World first for Stockport renewable energy company KAST
Sustainable racing? The Isle of Man TT and the sustainability aren’t words you would normally put in the same sentence, fire breathing 230 bhp motorbikes ridden by the world’s best riders down country roads at over 200mph on a small Island in the Irish sea: not exactly the image of energy sustainability and carbon reduction. Innovative technology for the racetrack But, there is a new breed of racing that has been developing under the radar, taking place during the TT fortnight that has … [Read more...]
Energy Prices – Is this a Netflix moment?
We are at a pivotal moment in time in the UK, the likes have never been seen before. Nuclear power is stalling, energy provided by fossil fuels are in rapid decline, energy imported from Europe is on the increase, Ofgem have significantly increased price caps, wholesale energy costs have risen by 10% in 2019 already and the strain on an already exhausted infrastructure is at breaking point - it all looks like doom and gloom, and it is if you don’t take action. However, there is a light at … [Read more...]
KAST Energy and Duffy Motorsport – TT Zero and MotoE Championship
KAST Energy and Duffy Motorsport join forces for TT and MotoE championship KAST Energy and Duffy Motorsport have agreed an initiative to bring renewable energy powered racing to the racing paddocks of the UK and Europe. The collaboration will show the art of the possible with Duffy Motorsport and KAST Energy race entries being powered by energy generated locally to the races. KAST Energy has expertise with Solar energy, energy storage and electric vehicle charging and will be developing the … [Read more...]