Professor Peter Crossley, Director of the Joule Centre, has contributed to BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours as part of a discussion on the temporary closure of nuclear plants in France and the subsequent need to import energy from the UK.  Prof. Crossley also spoke about the planned integration of energy networks across Europe, which would reduce fuel prices and lead to greater energy stability.

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The Northwest Hydro Resource Model  is a Joule Centre project undertaken by Lancaster University which address the various barriers to the deployment of small-scale hydro power. At the heart of this research - which is nearing completion - is a web based tool which provides answers to questions about small scale hydro power.  As an online information resource, visitors to the site can easily access advice on a range of topics including: payback periods, site suitability, community engagement and environmental considerations. Users are directed to expert advice where necessary. Keep an eye out for more info in the next Joule newsletter in September.

Northern Wind Innovation Programme reports…The NWIP has been successful in stimulating collaborations between industry and academia in the area of off-shore wind.

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Envirolink NW reports… Bakewell Ovens, based in Haslingden, Rossendale, is the first in the UK to produce an integrated wood pellet fuelled bakery oven. The oven uses biomass technology, ensuring all bread baked is environmentally friendly - yet tastes as good as bread baked in a conventional oven.

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