Friday, August 01, 2008

Renewables mandate 'undermined'


The UK's business department, BERR, has been accused of trying to sabotage Europe's rules on renewable energy.

BERR is trying to change a line in an EU Directive which mandates that energy sources such as wind and wave should get priority connections to the grid.

Problems with getting electricity grid connection to windy sites is one of the biggest reasons for the UK failing on its current renewables targets.

See full Article.