The Agri PV Networking event was a success.What a great day with a real buzz in the room. Farmers, energy experts and academics all supporting the idea of food growing within solar farms. (Agri PV) The two presentations can be […]
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Food farming AND solar farming? Exploring what is possible in our local context. Is Agrivoltaics for us?
The number of large-scale solar farms is set to increase around the country over the next 10 years. As each one is planned, there is always a debate about use of land for renewables vs use of land for farming. […]
Measuring sustainability
Measuring Sustainability Measuring sustainability is really important but is fraught with difficulty. Working with my colleague Dr Geeta Lakshmi and fellow investor Joddy Chapman we have created a short video with Dr Anjan Ray which debates some of the issues […]
We are pleased to announce a new round of support
We are pleased to announce in May 2020 a new round of support for sustainable initiatives in Hockerton. Residents and businesses can claim up to £200 towards purchases that helped them become more sustainable. There is a big list of […]
Research and other news March 2019
Geeta Lakshmi (Fellow Director) and I have been working on a research paper using Sustainable Hockerton as an example. We were inspired to look at valuing what we have done incorporating financial, social and environmental aspects rather than the finances […]
£200+ for Hockerton residents and buisness – Deadline 31 March
Dear Hockerton resident, Sustainable Hockerton is pleased to announce a new offer of £200+ to every home and business in the parish for energy saving and other measures promoting sustainability, funded by income from Sustainable Hockerton’s wind turbine and solar […]
Can local communities become more sustainable in energy? Could Biogas help?
Bio Gas for Hockerton? Sustainable Hockerton ran a successful work shop late last year on community bio gas and its potential in and around Hockerton. It explained how community biogas could contribute to local resilience of energy, organic waste recycling […]
Potential turbine spotted!
Exciting times! The Society has found a second hand turbine for sale which is the correct size to meet the requirements of our planning permission. A deposit has been raised from local supporters, and we are very grateful to their […]