Farming Monthly National January 2015 | Page 44

| Renewables The renewable energy event for farmers and landowners Energy Now Expo is a two-day event, next being held on 11th and 12th February 2015, at the Telford International Centre, Shropshire. The energy event is specifically designed to bring farmers and landowners from all over the UK together to engage with experts on the latest renewable energy developments and opportunities. highlight of the event is the two day multi-streamed conference, where industry professionals will present and discuss the latest advances, opportunities, and best practice advice. Headline speakers include Amber Rudd, parliamentary under secretary of state at the department of energy and climate change; Meurig Raymond, NFU president; Louisa Coursey, small and medium wind development manager, RenewableUK and Nina Skorupska, chief executive, REA. A If you pre-register, attending the exhibition and exhibitor presentation zone is free of charge. Topics being discussed include: the next government’s blueprint for green energy, how the RHI has fared, what the likely future changes are, and contracts for the difference (CFDS) explained. The future of on-farm wind, maximising returns from marginal land, the business plan for an AD plant, sources of heat for a heat pump, the latest developments in energy storage, practical tips to heat metering, timetable of changes to the financial incentives, biogas CHP vs biomethane, the financial help available and a practical guide to grid connections. Another feature of interest is the renewables advice clinic, where experts will be on hand to discuss visitors’ projects. Topics covered will include energy efficiency, energy crops, feed-in tariffs, renewable heat incentives, legal advice, selling the power produced and advice on each renewable energy sector from biomass heating and fuel supply to hydropower feasibility and solar PV. The 2015 event will also include: An exhibition of more than 160 product/service suppliers representing the length and breadth of the renewables market; A low emission vehicle zone, where electric, hydrogen, gas and other low-emission vehicles will be on show; New for 2015 is a grid connection workshop, providing participants with the opportunity to discuss grid connection issues with experts. The show is being held in association with the CLA and NFU, sponsored by NatWest & Lombard and supported by ADBA, Anglia Farmers, Mole Valley Farmers, the BPVA, BHA, REA, GSHP NNFCC and Woldmarsh. , If you pre-register, attending the exhibition and exhibitor presentation zone is free of charge. To register visit: www.energynowexpo.co.uk or call 01293 854405 to organise a ticket. Energy Now Expo: 11 & 12 February 2015 Telford International Centre, Shropshire Belectric, First Solar connect UK’s largest solar farm to the grid 46MWp solar farm with continued sheep grazing [