Paul Winter Consulting Ltd

With the end of the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) looming ever closer, and no replacement yet announced, the UK’s anaerobic digestion (AD) and biomethane sectors are entering a period of rapid acceleration, or as some see it, controlled “panic.” Developers and investors are racing to secure the benefits of the scheme before its closure.

Closing for new applicants on 31 March 2028, the GGSS offers developers a clear but fast-closing window of opportunity. Across the UK, projects are being advanced at record pace, with new AD and grid-connected biomethane plants being commissioned in hopes of meeting the deadline.

This surge has injected welcome momentum into renewable gas, but it’s also putting unprecedented pressure on supply chains, contractors, and the planning system that underpins delivery.

www.paul-winter.co.uk/newsdetails_sgff_5_3348/

#AnaerobicDigestion #GGSS #Renewables

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Paul Winter Consulting Ltd

Last week, Associated British Ports (ABP) announced that the Barry Biomass 2 facility in Barry, Wales, has been submitted for demolition, bringing a long-standing planning row plus various other plant-related issues to a dramatic end.

The demise of the plant comes, not only following a reportedly lengthy battle with Vale of Glamorgan Council over the way the incinerator was built but also following widespread opposition to the site from environmental campaigners and concerned residents in the local area.

Perhaps an inevitable climax in retrospect, it seems as though the plant was plagued with challenges from the outset as early in 2025 Aviva Investors, who were behind the igasification project, announced that the plant’s operators were going into liquidation.

www.paul-winter.co.uk/newsdetails_sgff_5_3306/

#Biomass #Incinerator #Renewables #RenewableEnergy #ProjectManagement

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Paul Winter Consulting Ltd

The UK has been urged to prepare for at least 2°C of global warming by 2050, following a new warning from the Climate Change Committee (CCC).

In a letter to the government, the CCC said the country is not yet adapted to the extreme weather already happening, let alone what lies ahead.

The warning comes as the World Meteorological Organization confirmed that 2024 saw the largest rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide since records began in the 1950s; and with greenhouse gas levels continuing to increase, the CCC said preparations for a hotter climate have “either stalled or are heading in the wrong direction,” leaving hospitals, schools, transport systems and energy networks increasingly vulnerable to disruption.

Read more: www.paul-winter.co.uk/newsdetails_sgff_5_3284/

#ClimateChange #ClimateAction #EfW #EnergyfromWaste #WasteManagement #Renewables #CCUS #CarbonCapture

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Paul Winter Consulting Ltd

Immediately following the 2025 Labour Party Conference at the end of September, the UK government announced plans to significantly expand their existing solar scheme to military sites, schools and hospitals across the country.

The scheme, which will bring solar panels to 15 military sites, approximately 50 more schools and over 70 further NHS sites, the government says, will see all cooperating sites save on their energy bills thanks to up to £75 million in funding from Great British Energy (GBE or GB Energy), bringing the total funding up to £255 million.

The expansion will see solar panels and small-scale wind systems installed across selected military sites, including training grounds and operational facilities. These upgrades aim to lower energy costs for public institutions, strengthen on-site energy resilience, and enable savings to be reinvested into essential services across the public sector.

www.paul-winter.co.uk/newsdetails_sgff_5_3260/

#NetZero #CleanEnergy #GBEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Renewables

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Paul Winter Consulting Ltd

Last week saw the conclusion of the 2025 annual Labour Party Conference; bringing together party members, trade union representatives, MPs, councillors, and industry stakeholders, alongside charities, campaign groups, and the media, serving as both a policy-setting forum and a networking hub where businesses from a variety of sectors such as energy, infrastructure, and construction also attended to engage with and observe Labour’s agenda.

The Conference was particularly interesting this year as, set upon a backdrop of political tension and high public expectations, our Prime Minister and his Party made some noteworthy promises and policy changes that could make a world of difference to the future of renewable and clean energy generation in the UK.

www.paul-winter.co.uk/newsdetails_sgff_5_3240/

#LabourPartyConference #Renewables #CleanEnergy

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Paul Winter Consulting Ltd

We’re excited to reveal the new, modern look of PWCL!

The eagle-eyed amongst you may have already noticed our brand new look, but over the past few months, we’ve been working hard on refreshing our brand; making it more modern, accessible, and informative - with a new website, updated literature, and the relaunch of our popular bi-monthly email newsletter.

This refresh has been created to make it easier to understand what we do, the sectors we work in, and how we help complex projects succeed.

From industrial and commercial construction to renewable energy and infrastructure, our updated content offers clear insights into our expertise and project delivery experience.

We’ll also be sharing regular updates, insights, and case studies through our newsletter, designed to keep developers, investors, and industry experts informed on the latest in project management across the UK and internationally.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on this fresh, new approach, and we look forward to continuing to share our journey with you.

www.paul-winter.co.uk/ & www.paul-winter.co.uk/email-newsletter/

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