Renewable Energy Exhibition

A renewable energy exhibition was also held this month at the YMCA Drop-in-Centre. The event was held on the 9th of September and ran from 11 am until 7pm. The event had been advertised in the Galloway News and with full poster coverage around the town. A wide range of renewable energy technologies were on display, Antony Beretti from Glentrool Microenergetics also helped deliver the event and set up a range of kit including low energy light bulbs and an energy bike. The bike is an old exercise bike that has been modified to include an electrical generator. The bike proved very popular, especially with the children. The event saw a turnout of approximately 30 people with about half being tourists from outside the area. The Gatehouse residents that did attend the event had already had a carbon survey but were nonetheless educated further regarding the use of renewable energy technologies and low energy appliances and lighting systems.