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Attracting investment into the AD sector
Phil Gerrard, CEO, Privilege Finance Anaerobic digestion (AD) has the potential to reduce the UK’s emissions by 5%, create 30,000 jobs and generate green energy from approximately 90 million tonnes of slurry and manure that currently contributes to rising greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, according to Charlotte Morton, chief executive of the AD & Biogas … Read more
Food waste opportunities for the fresh produce sector
Chris Negus, Business Development Manager, Privilege Finance The UK food and drink sector produces 10 million tonnes of food waste every year1. The majority of this is currently filling limited landfill space, but what are the opportunities for food waste being used in ‘green’ energy production? An increasing number of food producers and retailers are … Read more
Preparation key to delivering RHI tariffs
Extensive preparation is key to successful applications for the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) tariff guarantee, according to one renewable energy funding provider. Speaking at the ADBA Finance Forum on 13 November, Phil Gerrard, Chief Executive Officer at Privilege Finance, describes how rigorous preparation and working with advisors from the start of the process gives the … Read more
Recognising excellence in anaerobic digestion
Charlotte Morton, Chief Executive of the Anaerobic Digestion & Bioresources Association (ADBA), outlines the benefits of the Anaerobic Digestion Certification Scheme for AD plant operators, regulators, funders, and the wider public. In December 2017, ADBA was delighted to officially launch the Anaerobic Digestion Certification Scheme (ADCS), a voluntary certification scheme created specifically for anaerobic digestion … Read more
Multi-million-pound financial opportunities from on-farm AD
On-farm AD plants convert wastes and crops into renewable energy and biofertiliser Value of on-farm AD operational expenditure expected to exceed £150 million p.a. by 2020 Potential for ten-fold increase in number of on-farm AD plants across UK There are “multi-million-pound financial opportunities” from on-farm anaerobic digestion (AD) plants across the UK, according … Read more
Biomethane, the saving grace for government energy targets?
Marc Graham, Programme Manager, Privilege Finance Time is rapidly disappearing for the government to hit its target of 15% of energy being sourced from renewables by 2020. However, there is no doubt anaerobic digestion (AD), and specifically biomethane production, is a key technology that gives the government the best chance of meeting this goal. There … Read more
Young farming couple scoop top award
A young farming couple have scooped a top global award in recognition of their trailblazing dedication to renewable energy. Rob Greenow and Katie French won ‘Best UK On-Farm AD Plant’ at the 2018 AD & Biogas Industry Awards for Agrogen, a 249kW anaerobic digester sited on a 1,200-acre farm in Staffordshire. The plant was the … Read more
Privilege attended AD and Biogas Expo
Renewable energy funding provider, Privilege Finance, offered advice and expertise on financial and technical AD topics at this year’s UK AD and Biogas Expo on 11 and 12 July. “We’re really pleased to be exhibiting again after a great event last year. ADBA is an invaluable event, which allows us to meet new and existing … Read more
AD funder joins industry advisory board
Renewable energy funder, Privilege Finance, has shown its dedication to the future of the AD and biogas industry, with CEO Phil Gerrard, joining a new advisory board that is focussed on tackling the issues that matter the most. Speaking on his new appointment, Phil explains that he hopes his new position will enable him to … Read more
SCOPE: The Privilege Process
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Performance
We have experts who can guide you the through commissioning and optimisation of your projects to get the most out of your investment
Endurance
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