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| Authors & editors | |
| Publisher | Network for Alternative Technology and Technology Assessment |
| Year of publication | 1981 #12 July/August |
| Languages | |
| Medium | Newsletters |
| Edition | 1 |
| Topics | Energy & power > Gas and biofuels |
| Tags | Alternative Technnolgy Movement |
| Scope & content | NATTA News and Activities (1981) New Publications: Community Action and Alternative Technology and NATTA International newsletter supplement released. Conference Announced: “Renewable Energy: New Technology Options for the UK” set for 7 November 1981. Women in Manual Trades: Directory of local groups supporting women in alternative technology (AT). Slide Services: New visual aids for AT exhibitions and talks, including a 34-slide set on solar and wind power. Working Groups: Focus on legislation, energy alternatives, public speaking, and coordination. AT Forum Highlights Dave Elliot critiques early AT optimism, arguing large-scale centralised systems will remain necessary. Emphasises democratic control over both large and small systems. A 50/50 mix of large and small renewables projected by 2030. Information Overload The AT Information Group is experiencing content backlogs; newsletter contributions are being delayed. Reader survey reported. Other Publications UN Solar Abstracts: Targeted at developing countries. Minority Press Group: Investigates limited access to radical publications due to advertising-driven commercial magazine models. Energy Cost Debate: Tony Small explores the energy payback of renewable tech like windmills and solar panels. Solar Energy Developments Exeter Energy Enterprise: Nearing prototype launch of advanced solar water heaters, with full production planned. Neighbourhood Energy Action: Volunteer-based home insulation project in Newcastle, supported by some government departments. Solar Survey: UK solar heating sector healthy, with strong exports. Major solar centre proposed in London (St. Pancras area). Wind Power News USA: Boeing’s 7.5MW wind farm cluster operational in Washington State. UK: Delay in Orkney’s 3MW turbine project due to unresolved government contracts. Individual in Dorset powers home with homemade windmill. Private wind farm in New Hampshire generates 1MW for disabled children's centre. Aesthetic potential of windmills discussed in the Financial Times. Wave & Tidal Energy Wavepower Under Threat: UK government considering pulling funding by 1982, citing technical and cost challenges. Criticism: Energy establishment accused of undermining alternatives to protect fossil and nuclear interests. Tidal Power: The long-discussed Severn Barrage gains interest but raises environmental concerns. Local Group Initiatives Oxford Local Energy Group: Promoting conservation through insulation projects and educational competitions. Urban Centre for Appropriate Technology (Bristol): Hands-on renewable energy experiments since 1979. FoE’s ‘Earthworks’ Study: Advocates nationwide building insulation, estimating large energy savings and significant job creation. |
