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In the latest issue
Oxford University Professor Peter Dobson tells Energy Now how farmers and landowners can integrate systems, including solar energy units, to generate their own heat and power. A special focus on the West Midlands, a report on how and why farmers and processors need to keep a close eye on the quality of biodiesel being produced and a look at new crops that could help relieve the pressure on the current biofuel favourites.
THE RENEWABLE ENERGY MAGAZINE FOR FARMERS & RURAL LANDOWNERS
DIARY DATES
WREC X
21st-24th July - Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre, Glasgow
The 10th World Renewable Energy Conference looks at the development of energy sources which are benign, sustainable, accessible, and economically viable.
www.wrecx.com industry@wrecx.com
BHA Micro Hydro Seminar
22 July - Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, Perth
This event will provide information and inspiration on how and where to start developing a micro-hydro scheme, including a guide on getting started, case studies, lunch and a site visit.
www.british-hydro.org info@british-hydro.org
The CLA Game Fair
25th – 27th July – Blenheim Palace, Woodstock Oxfordshire
Celebrating its’ 50th year, the original countryside exhibition will also feature the Rural Diversification area, looking at organisations who can provide advice and ideas to farmers and landowners on the many opportunities for diversifying.
www.gamefair.co.uk gamefair@cla.org.uk
European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference
1st - 5th September - Feria Valencia in Valencia, Spain
The ‘who is who’ of the PV Solar sector will meet in Valencia to discuss the latest developments in both science and industry.
www.photovoltaic-conference.com pv.conference@wip-munich.de
HUSUM WindEnergy
9th – 13th September – Husum, Germany
The wind energy sector’s leading international trade fair showcases the latest technologies and provides the ideal environment for making and expanding international business contacts.
www.husumwind.com info@messehusum.de
BHA Annual Conference 2008
17th – 18th September – Bristol
Keynote speakers from the UK government and hydro industry will open the conference, which will also include a technical exhibition and gala dinner.
www.british-hydro.org info@british-hydro.org
BWEA Connect
23rd September - Urbis, Cathedral Gardens, Manchester
Organised by the BWEA these events are designed to provide an opportunity to meet new people, conduct business or expand your knowledge of the industry.
www.bwea.com alice@bwea.com
REA Bioenergy 2008
7th – 8th October – Aston Villa Football ground, Birmingham
This two day conference looking at sustainability, the RE directive, standards and reporting, also includes a comprehensive bioenergy exhibition, opportunities available within the biogas industry and site visits.
www.r-p-a.org.uk sjfreni@r-e-a.net
European Biofuels Expo and Conference 2008
15th-16th October – Newark, NottinghamThe largest event of its’ kind in Europe will this year be showcasing Biodiesel and Combined Heat & Power solutions from production technologies through to storage options.
www.biodiesel-expo.co.uk info@biofuelsmedia.com
