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RD Energy Solutions is proud to announce the launch of our new anemometer and data logger package. The anemometer features a LCD touch screen, which displays instantaneous wind speed, direction and a data logger.

Wind monitoring is an invaluable tool for determining your sites suitability for wind development, as it records not only wind speeds over a period, but also the prevailing direction. This ensures that any wind development can be made with optimal exposure to prevailing winds.

We recommend that home owners/business whom have only a marginal wind resource available complete at least 6 months of monitoring with an anemometer. This enables the client to make a more reliable estimation of the generation potential and the payback period of any investment in a micro-wind turbine, and obviously it represents a much smaller investment in comparison to the purchase of a wind turbine.

The anemometer, complete with data-logger, LCD display, mounting bracket and software is available at £99.95 + postage. For further information, please contact Richard Feenan.

We are delighted to welcome Richard Feenan to the company, who has joined us in the role of Business Development Manager. Richard comes from a strong Sales background and business relationship management in both the banking and I.T. industry. He will be responsible for creating new business, marketing our new products, and fostering client relationships.

RDES is in the final phase of the turn-key installation of the diversified renewable energy system at Birmingham City College. The package is comprised of a 12.5kW Solar PV system, 9m² of solar thermal panels, and 2 SWIFT Turbines. Collectively, the system is set to generate approximately 15.4 MWh per annum, equivalent to a CO₂ offset of approximately 8.7 tonnes per annum.

RDES was commissioned to undertake the required environmental works to support the planning application for a medium-scale Wind Turbine at a proposed community hospital in Ayrshire. RDES is also in an on-going discussion with the NHS about the installation of a biomass plant to provide the site’s heating requirements. Pending successful planning approval, construction is scheduled to commence early 2008.

RD Energy Solutions has recently completed work on UK’s first 5-star near zero carbon home at the BRE project, Watford. The home, constructed by Stuart Milne Timber Systems, features an innovative design which has incorporated closed panel insulation, energy efficient lighting/appliances, and grey water recycling. Collectively, these measures have delivered a 100% energy performance beyond current building regulations. The house is powered by a solar PV system and three SWIFT wind turbines, which is further supplemented by a solar thermal system for the hot water supply. This project has set the benchmark for sustainable housing, and also created the opportunity for a large scale development based on its design.

RD Energy Solutions have recently been appointed as project managers to develop a low head, 50kW hydro site at Strathclyde Loch near Motherwell. The scheme will generate power to be used on site at the local water sports centre with the excess exported to the grid.

The scheme is being developed by North Lanarkshire Council as part of their global footprint programme which aims to reduce the environmental impact of the entire council area.

RDES have completed a pre-feasibility study for the site and are currently carrying out environmental consultations prior to submitting a planning application.

RD Energy Solutions will install a package of micro renewable technologies at a commercial site in Northern England.

The package includes solar photovoltaic panels and a solar thermal system, which will be linked to a modern building management system to enable the company to monitor the performance of the technologies.

The package was designed by RD Energy Solutions and will be commissioned towards the end of March 2007.

A 1.5 MW steam biomass system designed by RD Energy Solutions is awaiting planning consent for Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary.

The planning application was filed after the completion of a successful detailed feasibility survey funded by the Carbon Trust. A grant application has also been filed with the Scottish Biomass Support Scheme for 50% of the capital costs.

RD Energy Solutions has recently been commissioned to manage the procurement and development of the biomass system, which will be commissioned early 2008.

RD Energy Solutions has secured 50% grant funding for the installation of a micro wind turbine at Loanhead based EAE Distribution Ltd.

EAE is keen to reduce the carbon emissions and energy bills of the company and expect to save over £1,000 each year with the micro wind turbine.

RD Energy Solutions is currently preparing the procurement package for the project and will install the system in summer 2007.

A Scottish Biomass Support Scheme grant application for a 750 kW biomass system has been filed by RD Energy Solutions on behalf of a salmon hatchery near Loch Fyne.

The project was identified by RD Energy Solutions in 2005 and has developed with HICEC funding as a community project.

The charity involved in the project, Here We Are, plan to start a biomass supply company to deliver woodchip to the biomass project and the wider area.