Up to 16 per cent of the UK’s gas needs could be met by renewable energy, according to National Grid.
By producing biomethane from waste through anaerobic digestion or thermal gasification the UK could help secure gas supply and keep prices as low as possible.
We hear a great deal about renewable technologies when it comes to generating electricity. But business gas customers will also know that the same concerns about price and supply exist for both utilities.
There has been less investment in renewable gas technologies and currently anaerobic digestion and thermal gasification are not commercially viable.
However, National Grid, which supplies gas and electricity in both North East USA and the UK, has been researching how to make these technologies more affordable.
In another story from Energy Efficiency news, it emerges a UK brewery, Adnams, has created its own anaerobic digestion system, feeding renewable gas directly into the national grid, in partnership with British Gas and National Grid.
The plant will generate 4.8million kwh per year, and in future enough to power both the brewery and its fleet of lorries, with 60 per cent left over to put into the grid.
For business gas price comparison and advice, contact Energy Advice Line.
Read about the possibility of renewable gas generation in Energy Efficiency News.
And read the Adnams story here.




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