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
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
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
The number of on-farm AD plants is predicted to increase following the recent government announcement that will see the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) restored to the same level as December 2016. Specialist renewable energy funder, Privilege Finance, explains the positive impact this could have on the farming and related food sectors. “We expect to see … Read more
Specialist AD finance provider, Privilege Finance’s commitment to the renewables sector has been rewarded, with the company being shortlisted for three British Renewable Energy Awards. The shortlisting follows a year of significant growth for the business, having invested over £75m into the industry over the last 12 months and with plans to invest over £90m … Read more
The UK Government is committed to fulfilling greenhouse gas reduction targets set out in the Paris Agreement and the Climate Change Act, regardless of uncertainty brought about by Brexit. Phil Gerrard, CEO of Privilege Finance, believes anaerobic digestion (AD) can play a key role in helping to meet these targets, but that both Government support … Read more
The future of a 1MW on-farm anaerobic digestion (AD) plant based in Essex has been secured following new investment. The purchase of Station Works AD in Thaxted, was completed in November by AD funders Privilege Finance and business partner BioWatt, who will take over the operation of the plant with immediate effect. “Privilege has a … Read more
Gas to grid anaerobic digestion (AD) plants will be built on many Irish farms in 2018, subject to an RHI announcement due to be made next summer. “There will be a big opportunity for farmers and producers across Ireland to diversify their businesses through anaerobic digestion installation, but the industry needs clarification of RHI incentives … Read more
Farm-based anaerobic digestion plants can improve efficiency from 10% to 30%, by taking a proactive approach in three key areas; feedstock, mixing and monitoring, according to industry consultant and Privilege Finance’s technical director, Phil Hobbs. With a bumper maize harvest currently underway across the country, Dr Hobbs says that feedstock quality is the biggest factor affecting … Read more
Renewable energy funding provider, Privilege Finance, will showcase their commitment to the growth of the AD and biogas sectors, at Energy Now Expo Ireland. Phil Gerrard, CEO of Privilege Finance explains that the primary focus of the business is to support the development of the sectors, through the provision of funding and technical support. “We … Read more
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We are on the REA Awards shortlist!
Privilege are excited to announce that we have been shortlisted in the REA Awards 2019
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Phil Gerrard, Privilege Finance CEO, attended the ADBA National Conference
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