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An HS2 construction site in London has held successful trials for two zero emissions hydrogen fuel cell based electricity generators cutting carbon and improving air quality for workers and the local community.
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The two GeoPura 250kVA hydrogen power units (HPUs) were trialled over the last year at HS2’s Victoria Road Crossover Box in Ealing, as a direct replacement for diesel generators to power machinery on the site Tested and commissioned on site in August 2021 by HS2’s mains work civils contractor Skanska Costain STRABAG (SCS JV), the trial shows that the products are capable of producing the required energy to power equipment required for site operations Andrea Davidson, HS2’s Air Quality Manager told UKPN: “This is another example of how HS2 is driving change in the industry by trialling alternative fuel innovations, which will help us develop a thriving low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK and work towards a cleaner, greener energy system “With no harmful pollutants, the technology brings major air quality benefits to the workforce and local communities around construction sites, something which is vitally important to HS2 across the whole project ”
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This project would take place over two years and would involve sinking a purpose built shaft up to ten metres in diameter and up to 250 metres deep Charlie Blair, Gravitricity’s managing director, said: “Knapton Energy Park is an ideal site for this proposal The surrounding geology is very stable and there is an existing grid connection at East Knapton Our technology soaks up excess renewable energy by lifting multiple weights in a shaft and then releases it by lowering the weights It stores energy in the same way as a grandfather clock but on a massive scale “In the future, many of these purpose built energy stores could be located wherever required, to store renewable energy for use when needed This would help stabilise the grid and lower consumer costs If this planning proposal is approved, it will help us raise the public and private funds that would make this demonstration project a reality “There are a number of steps in this process We will submit our feasibility study to BEIS later this year and we hope our application is viewed favourably by Ryedale District Council ” Third Energy’s operations director Shaun Zabłocki said: “The proposed development is a prime example of how progressive and creative engineering can provide market disrupting solutions to the UK’s energy storage demands
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Scottish energy storage firm, Gravitricity, is to apply to Ryedale District Council with its plan for a facility at East Knapton in Ryedale on the site of the former Knapton gas generator
He concludes: “This type of development would be of great benefit to Ryedale, and North Yorkshire, and would really emphasise how the North of the UK is working together to lead the way in this sector ” Underway to Collett is with of 242 components to construct 22 Enercon E115 E3 wind turbines at Creag Riabhach Wind Farm
Currently under construction, Creag Riabhach Wind Farm is situated on the Altnaharra Estate, near Lairg in the North Highlands, and features 22x 67m hub height turbines with 57m blades Arriving at the Port of Nigg, the largest open port in the Moray Firth, Inverness, the windfarm components faced a 53 mile journey to the construction site in the North Highlands Having already undertaken a test drive of the route utilising a 48m trailer, complete with a 9m rear projection to simulate the loaded Enercon E115 turbine blades, the engineering team had fully surveyed the route to ensure suitability Alongside highlighting any necessary route modifications and road widening requirements, the test drive also identified areas of street furniture removal, relocation of flower beds and lamp post removals to accommodate the wind turbine oversail Having modified the route for the passage of the blades, the longest of the components, the technical team could ensure safe passage of all 12 components necessary to construct each complete turbine With this in place, Collett began the project, transporting the 66 blades, 66 tower sections, 44 stator halves and 22 nacelles, hubs and rotor centres the 53 miles from Inverness to Lairg Utilising a total of nine trailers to accommodate the varying components, deliveries are now underway With cargoes ranging from 31 to 73 Tonnes, technicians are employing the capabilities of the super wing carriers, clamp trailers, stepframes and 40ft flats to systematically deliver the components
The Scots firm has already written to local residents and will hold a public information event on July 13 at Knapton Energy Park, prior to submitting a planning proposal If the application to Ryedale District Council is successful, this could pave the way to a further BEIS grant to part fund the works
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If completed, it could store up to four megawatt hours (4MWhs) of electricity sufficient to power more than 9,000 homes for an hour Gravitricity is developing technologies to store renewable energy by lifting and lowering heavy weights in an underground shaft The firm believes it can store energy more cheaply and with less environmental impact than batteries Last summer it successfully demonstrated the technology with an above ground demonstrator in Edinburgh
In September Gravitricity secured a £912,000 grant from the Department of Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to develop feasibility plans for a purpose built below ground system It has identified Knapton Energy Park, currently owned by Third Energy, as an ideal location for this first of a kind energy store
“Considering the global challenges experienced over the past few years, it’s a privilege to take home the Woman of the Year award and the success story that we’ve collectively c reated ”
Renewable energy award has been won by company co-founder Jordan Brompton, co founder and CMO of myenergi, has taken home gold as Woman of the Year at the 2022 Humber Renewables Awards
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The first phase of the project will be complete by spring 2023 and will integrate solar photovoltaic panels, a 500 kVA grid connection, electric vehicle (EV) charging points and electricity demand from an office building, as well as heating from an air source heat pump Capacity has been set aside for the project’s Phase 2 (subject to funding), which will enable the depot to produce more energy than it uses by integrating a battery energy storage system, as well as combined heat and power (CHP) units fed by hydrogen gas from biomass gasification units
The research was commissioned by waste to pellet company WKE, which turns materials such as wood, paper, card and non chlori nated plastics that are destined for landfill into alternative fuel for power plants, cement kilns and steel manufacturers
The site is one of dozens of similar locations in the UK where this approach could be successfully deployed While the project was initially conceived as an island microgrid, the project scope changed due to reallocation of funding during the pandemic, which shifted the battery system and CHP units to a later phase As a result, ABB’s engineering team worked with Tetra Tech to deliver a scheme that would meet the requirements of Phase 1 alone, as well as Phase 2 in the future David Lowen, ABB’s Lead Business Manager in the UK for Electrification said: “The beauty of our circuit breakers is that they come with additional features built in, such as accurate metering, as well as digital communication and algorithms for smart decision making
“Not only does that save space and reduce installation time, but it gives them the flexibility to control low voltage distribution, as well as more sophisticated roles such as power management, load shedding and generator control when clients require these That creates exciting opportunities for a site like this in Greater Manchester ”
Now in its 10th year, the prestigious event celebrates innovation, progress and success in the clean energy industry across both banks of the Humber A true leader in the sector, the judges were impressed by Jordan’s pivotal role in driving the rapid growth of myenergi, alongside her commitment to leading the transition to electrification As one of the UK’s fastest growing renewable tech businesses, myenergi is renowned for its industry defining portfolio of eco smart solutions that help users to reduce reliance on mains energy supply
According to the findings, there are substantial benefits to using SIRF pellets, including that they perform two times better on CO2 emissions than natural gas, and three and a half times better than coal Ian Jones, CEO at WKE, said:
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Commenting on the news, Jordan said: “When we founded myenergi, the vision was simple create a positive impact, push the boundaries of possibility and change the world through pioneering green technologies In the few years since, we’ve built a global brand, created hundreds of green jobs and helped to put the Humber firmly on the map as a hub for sustainability
The electrical control scheme is based on smart ABB Ability™ circuit breakers These have the capabi lity and flexibility to control power generation, distribution and consumption, as well as providing advanced features such as power management, metering and communication
“We’ve worked closely with ABB to develop an innovative electrical system that anticipates potential future developments that are proposed for Part 8 of the IET Wiring Regulations,” said Lindsay Moody, Director of Engineering, Tetra Tech “The result is a sophisticated control system that provides a similar level of control to an industrial control system but at a fraction of the cost It has huge potential to help operators of small scale commercial and industrial sites make th e most of renewable energy and reduce their own carbon emissions ”
Oldham Council’s long term goal is for a future eco park (based at its Environmental Services’ depot) to become carbon negative by completely covering its own electrical and heat requirements, as well as supplying excess power to the grid
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“The results demonstrate that SIRF pellets work particularly well as a substitute to coal, including coking coal, pet coke and indu strial coal, in
Solid improved recovered fuel (SIRF) pellets perform significantly better than coal and natural gas on carbon emissions, according to a new report by management consultant and waste specialist Monksleigh
ABB (is a leading global technology company which energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels ABB’s Electrification Business Area is a global leader in electrical products and solutions, operating in more than 100 countries, with over 200 manufactu ring sites Its 50,000+ employees are dedicated to transforming how people live, connect and work
WKE fuel pellets are cleaner and greener than coal and gas in coal fired power stations and steel manufacturing As a substitute for natural gas, for example in brickmaking, there are also significant benefits “The report also shows that the carbon emissions produced in the manufacture of our pellets are considerably lower than sending waste directly to landfill ” Global energy costs are rising, and Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed them up even more Coupled with Britain’s net zero ambitions and concerns around our reliance on foreign fossil fuels, there has been a redoubling of efforts to find homegrown greener and cheaper sources
ABB is delivering the electrical distribution and control systems for a 300 kW future microgrid that Tetra Tech, the engineering and management consultancy, is deploying for Oldham Council in Greater Manchester. The system provides similar electrical control as an industrial-scale system but at a fraction of the cost. The project is a blueprint for small-scale microgrids and has potential for deployment at thousands of commercial and industrial sites around the UK.
The majority of UK based manufacturers have admitted that rising energy bills have significantly impacted their margins and ability to remain competitive in the last two years This is according to the latest report released by energy services firm, Aggreko, entitled The Power Struggle: Manufacturing The report highlights that while solutions are available to counter high energy bills through distributed s olutions, some government support, and EaaS contracts, Aggreko has noted an increase in manufacturers turning to them for more flexible, decentralised solutions The survey
Renewables investment is reducing UK power prices
The reports suggests that 75% claim that the rising cost of energy is having a direct impact on their business ability to remain competitive Around 65% admitted that they had experienced a power cut in the last 18 months Most significantly, over 60% of manufacturers who particpated in the survey say they are now considering generating their own electricity using distributed solutions
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This next generation renewable fuel has all the advantages of a sustainable fuel source, with none of the disadvantages of first generation biodiesels While first generation solutions had a limited storage life of just six months, HVO is highly stable, with no sensitivity to oxidation, so it can be stored long term It is also 90% carbon neutral and sourced entirely from waste products making it part of a circular economy
“Customers can continue to rely on Kohler for their backup power needs, and now with a greater commitment to sustainability and reducing their carbon footprint, while not compromising on performance The HVO fuel option supports Kohler ’s commitment to our Better Planet strategy within the Believing in Better operating philosophy that focuses on overarching environmental goals,” Zhang adds
Rising energy costs cause power struggle for UK Hmanufacturers VO fuel capabilities provide customers with a pathway to Zero Carbon
The four vessels being built by Alicat to the Chartwell Daughter Craft design specifications will support operations with the safe transfer of maintenance techni cians and equipment between the SOVs and wind turbines at Dogger Bank Wind Farm during phases A, B, and C, providing further flexibility in field when it comes to personnel deployment and logistics covered 251 manufacturers across the UK, spanning spanning junior and senior managers, directors and C suite executives
North Star has awarded a £2 million contract to Great Yarmouth firm Alicat Workboats for the construction of two new Chartwell designed daughter craft
The vessels will be added to its new renewables fleet which is bound for the Dogger Bank Wind Farm off the North East coast of England from next year sels (SOVs)
A new report from Cornwall Insight: ‘GB Power Market Outlook to 2030’ demonstrates greater investment in renewables by countries across Europe, which has resulted in lower price projections for the UK from 2024 until 2030 This is compared with the company’s first report published 12 weeks back
£2 million contract to build further two new vessels for North Star ’s renewables fleet package includes four of North Star ’s unique hybrid powered service operation vessels (SOVs) These ships provide state of the art comfort and accommodation for wind farm technicians working in field and encompass the latest green technologies to integrate and futureproof for zero emission fuels in the future
The similar ity in HVO and fossil diesel characteristics further smooths the shift to biofuel because the two fuels can be mixed directly in the tank without issue Therefore, it can be used immediately as the sole fuel supply for all KOHLER diesel generators, whether they are brand new or previously installed and in operation
Kohler Power Systems, part of Kohler Co., has announced that its entire offering of mission critical diesel generators is compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO), marking a significant breakthrough in the usage of alternative fuels in backup power No adaptations to the installed generators are required, allowing for the immediate rollout of renewable fuel to customers seeking to reduce their carbon footprint “At Kohler, we have already made great strides in making our generators inherently more efficient, reducing emissions regardless of the fuel used,” says James Zhang, President, Kohler Power Systems “Now with HVO, we have taken a massive leap forward in our sustainability journey by greatly reducing the carbon footprint of our diesel products ''
Renewable investment has increased largely as a response to the war in Ukraine Despite the fall, predicte d prices are still set to remain above the pre 2021 historic average In the first ‘GB Power Market Outlook’ of 2022, power prices were predicted to stay above £100/MWh annually; however the new report shows prices dipping below the previous forecast in 2024, and going below £100/MWh from 2026 onwards, with a low of below £80/MWh in summer 2029 The situation in the Ukraine has accellerated renewable s investment across Europe, with millions more allocated to the transition The higher levels of renewables deployment coincides with interconnectors coming online, smoothing out the transfer of energy The increasing competition for GB renewables is forecast to reduce prices in the second half of the 2020s Tom Edwards, senior modeller at Cornwall Insight, said: “With many of the headlines rightly f ocused on the short term prospects for energy prices, it is often difficult to see the long term picture Our new data, forecasting a dip in power prices from 2024 up to 2030, shows that markets and governments are responding to the current higher prices with new investment in renewables to shore up energy supplies The reduction in gas flow from Russia into Europe has led to a reval uation of energ y supply and security throughout the continent ”
Last September, the marine and engineering specialist firm successfully won a competitive te nder to build an initial two daughter crafts for the offshore wind service vessel operator utilising a game changing hybrid pow ered design, developed by leading sustainable naval architect Chartwell Marine, in collaboration with North Star The partnership has resulted in the build of high performance vessels that combine diesel and electric outboard propulsion, a first for the offshore wind market North Star ’s first fleet purpose built for offshore wind operations and maintenance (O&M) support is being delivered to the Dogger Bank Wind Farm partners Equinor, SSE Renewables and Eni Plenitude, from February next year The full tonnage
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In both cases, Genesal has designed tailor made solutions according to the client’s specific needs The result has been two super soundproofed, high
GEN275FI + GEN550VI to reinforce the NHS’s emergency power £supply 295k to decarbonise industrial steam in the UK
4,000 kVA genset has been installed at Marble Arch Place, London with electrically driven radiators to achieve the required variable volume air flow with generator temperature
The Southampton firm has developed, and already begun to deploy in residential settings, a zero carbon heat battery, known as Warmstone, which stores heat energy using ren ewable electricity (either off peak or generated on site) and can be released when required as high pressure steam the main source of heat for many industrial processes including pharmaceuticals, food processing and brewing
The BEIS Industrial Fuel Switching competition aims to address this by providing innovation funding, as part of the £1 billion Net Zero Innovation Portfolio, to develop fuel switching and fuel switch enabling solutions for industry, while building the UK’s decarbonisation skills and supply chain The competition supports the recently published Industrial Decarbonisation Strategy (March 2021), wh ich identified that government investment is required to advance the development of low carbon technologies to address the barrier around uncertainties associated with novel technologies for the private sector
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They have received £295,478 Phase 1 funding from the BEIS Industrial Fuel Switching competition to investigate the design and build of a UK factory capable of rolling out Calder a heat batteries to support the rapid decarbonisation of British industry Commenting on the award Caldera CEO James Macnaghten, says “Industrial steam makes up 31 percent of the UK’s total industrial process heat requirement This is normally provided by multiple steam boilers and accumulators that burn natural gas or oil “Warmstone is a direct replacement that can provide steam on demand Single o r multiple units contain solid Warmstone material which can be heated up using cheap off peak electricity and on site renewables such as solar PV which can be stored with very high efficiency until needed “Banks of Warmstone heat batteries can then deliver high pressure steam as required at temperatures up to 200C This will enable factories to switch off fossil fuels as their primary fuel source, enab ling an easily adopted route to low carbon electrical power “In addition, industrial steam boilers and steam accumulators store large quantities of superheated water, which brings significant cost and safety implications requiring continuous manning and detailed annual inspection “ The adoption of Warmstone heat batteries avoids these risks due to the low quantity of water used without combustion, ” Macnaghten concludes Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Hands said: “As we accelerate the UK’s energy independence by boosting clean, home grown, affordable energy, it’s crucial that our industries reduce their reliance on fossil fuels He explains: “This investment will help them to not only cut emissions, but also save money on energy bills, on top of supporting jobs by encouraging green i nnovation across in the UK ” According to the UK Government, industry accounted for 16 percent of UK greenhouse gas emissions in 2018, making it the third largest emitting sector therefore meeting the Net Zero target requires a near complete decarbonisation of UK industry The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) estimated that decarbonising industry will take c £8 billion public and private investment a year ”
As the power solution was to be located in the basement, the generators needed to be disman tled into component parts to enable them to be skated into position before being rebuilt precision generator sets the GEN275FI and GEN550VI According to Genesal, the two gensets now guarantee the energy supply for the uninterrupted operation of med ical care equipment, operating rooms, hospitalization plants and other health areas in the event of a mains failure Based in the Galician region of Spain, with over 25 years of experience in the distributed energy sector, Genesal Energy has comp leted a number of high profile installation amongst NHS and medical facilities throughout the UK
Heat Batteries has secured a £295,000 grant from the Department of Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) for a feasibility study on how to roll out thousands of Warmstone heat batteries for use in industrial settings
The Shenton Group has installed 1 x 2,200 kVA + 1 x 1,870 kVA diesel generators at a location in Marble Arch Place, located on the corner of Bayswater Road and Edgware Road in Marylebone This is a new mixed use development consisting of an 18 storey residential tower with 54 apartments and a seven storey commercial building providing over 95,000 sq ft of office space This prestigious development, designe d to the highest quality specification, is a new landmark build ing for London Until Shenton came long, however, this did not have a backup power supply Dornan was appointed the mechanical and electrical contractor on the project Having worked with Shenton in the past, Dornan asked the company tosupport them with the life safety and backup power solution for the development Working to the consultant’s specification, the Shenton team supported Dornan in the final design stages to produce a cost effective solution which achieved all of the client’srequirements The solution consisted of 2 LV generators, a 1870kVA and a 2200kVA; both built
Among the latest projects carried out in the UK by Genesal, there are two which stand out: one for a cancer treat ment centre, and another for one of the leading hospitals in the north
The NHS has invested in a new Genesal Energy range of generator sets for hospitals These are designed by Genesal to meet the demanding conditions of a sector as complex and sensitive as the health sector, where the company has carried out several projects at a national and international level
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The units were installed in a single plant room with a bespoke acoustic and forced air ventilation system designed to achieve a noise rating of 50dB@1
The generator day tanks were connected to two 12000 litre bulk fuel tanks with Lloyds registered double skinned pipework, and a complex PLC contr ol system con trolled the transfer pumps
Increasing battery storage capacity is a vitally important aspect of the energy transition With the UK focusing predominantly on intermittent solar and wind energy as part of its transition, sufficient energy storage will be needed to balance out the peaks and troughs in generation However, to maintain the rapid rollout of battery energy storage projects, stacking value and optimisation have been regarded as crucial components in achieveing attractive investment opportunities
As a first major investment, Octopus Energy has allocated up to £35 million in renewable energy developer Exagen aiming to develop, own and operate over 5GW of generation and energy storage capacity over the next 10 years in addition to one of the UK’s “largest” battery storage sites
With funding secured, Exagen will rapidly expand its renewable portfolio with a current development of over 2GW of utility scale generation and storage projects This will be enhanced and developed in the coming years to reach 5GW before it plans to expand internationally and support the global energy transition “All of us at Exagen are thrilled by this ground breaking deal with Octopus, which will support us in our mission to build smarter, flexible renewable generation projects across the grid, enabling communities access to cleaner, cheaper energy,” said Jeremy Littman, founder and CEO of Exagen
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“This fund is helping to unlock huge amounts of new renewable energy across Europe, turbocharging the journey to greater energy security,” said Zoisa North Bond, CEO of Octopus Energy Generation “The more new green power we can build, the faster we can reduce our dependence on gas imports and drive down energy bills for people in the UK and the rest of Europe ”
The funding will enhance Exagen’s proprietary technology platform and development team whilst also funding new community focused development opportunities, including three solar and battery storage projects across the Midlands and North East with an aggregate capacity of c 400MW Alongside this, what Exagen claims is one of the UK’s “largest” battery storage sites will be developed in the Midlands with a capacity of 500MW/1GWh once operational in 2027 Octopus’ funding will directly support its development
“The project has already brought several benefits to the local community, the UK supply chain and, once completed, Seagreen will make a significant contribution to Scotland and the UK’s ambitious renewable energy targets ” Each of the wind turbines will have a maximum tip height of 187m (614ft), which is about twice the height of Big Ben’s tower Seagreen is also the world’s deepest fixed bottom wind farm as it is being developed in the deep water of depths up to 59 meters The companies aim to have the 1075 MW wind farm fully opera tional by the first half of 2023 Building offshore wind is a critical part of the UK’s Energy Security Strategy, which was unveiled earlier thi s year as a roadmap to lower energy bills
Innovative biomass projects across the UK have been awarded £37 million in funding, as the government drives forward its plan to scale up domestic renewable energy, including from biomass
The OEDP’s primary focus is investing in early stages of building new green energy, which could prove vital in helping reduce Europe’s dependence on gas imports and lowering energy bills in future Managed by Octopus Energy Generation, the fund will target solar, onshore wind and energy storage projects in the UK in addition to the rest of Europe The firm also stated it can optimise assets through KrakenFlex, Octopus' flexibility and trading platform, which currently manages 1 3GW of green energy assets
Increasing the growth of elephant grass (miscanthus), farming seaweed off the North Yorkshire coast, and increasing the harvesting capacity for willow are among 12 projects receiving a share of £32 million funding under Phase 2 of the Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme, which aims to find new ways to increase biomass production in the UK In Wales, Aberystwyth University is receiving over £2 million for their ‘Miscanspeed’ project, looking at accelerating the breeding of high yielding, resilient miscanthus (elephant grass) grass varieties that are well suited for biomass use Also announced are 22 winners of the first stage of the Hydrogen BECCS programme, with £5 million funding to help develop innovative technologies to produce hydrogen, a clean fuel that emits only water vapour when combusted, from sustainable biomass and waste Biomass, a sustainable plant material, can be used to produce biofuels and sustainable aviation fuels, or to create chemicals for household cleaning products and bio plastics Biomass generat ed 12 6% of total UK electricity in 2020 million renewable fund to nvest in one of the UK’s largest’ battery projects.
“I believe our commitment to our staff, our technology focused approach to operations, and above all our passion for local communities and the environment has aligned us with the Octopus team and we’re all looking forward to delivering on our promise together ”
Octopus Energy has launched its Octopus Energy Development Partnership (OEDP), a £185 million (€220 million) renewable fund aiming to spearhead the green energy revolution in the UK, whilst making its first investment in Exagen
Biomass key in renewable energy innovation boost of £37million
An increase in battery supplier investment could overcrowd the market, leading to less interest Because of this, optimisation and stacking value must be utilised to maintain investor attraction, analysts have suggested
Energy boost with £3bn North Sea project to power 1 million homes turbine turning in the North Sea and to have reached first power safely, is a fantastic achievement for everyone connected to the project
Seagreen, which is Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm, has begun generating power off the Angus coast in the North Sea Taking over a decade to develop and costing £3billion, the wind farm, built by TotalEnergies and partner SSE Renewables, is set to have 114 tur bines When fully operational, the site will produce around five terawatt hours (TWh) of renewable electricity per year, enough to power the e quiva lent of 1 6 million households Vincent Stoquart, TotalEnergies' senior vice president for renewables said: "This marks a new step in the development of TotalEnergies' offshore activities capacity n This milestone will contribute directly to our objective of reaching 35 GW of renewable electricity capacity world wide by 2025 " Paul Cooley, Director of Offshore Wind, SSE Renewables said: "We often talk about key milestones along a project’s journey, and Seagreen has had a number to date, but to see this
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Drax says it remains committed to coal closure and development of BECCS, with no change to its expected timetable In 2010, the Drax station was co firing biomass In 2012, the company announced plans to convert three generating units to solely biomass, burning 7 5 million tonnes imported from the United States and Canada This work was completed in 2016 and a f urther fourth unit was converted in 2018 The company now plans to convert its remaining two coal units to Combined Cycle Gas Turbine units and 200 MW battery storage In June 2014 Drax engaged in a joint venture with Alstom and BOC to build a 626 MW oxygen fuelled combustion power station adjacent to the existing Drax site The idea was that the National Grid would simultaneously construct a pipeline to transport CO2 40 miles (64 km) to the Yorkshire coast for sequestration In July 2014 the project was awarded €300 million funding from the European Commission
Drax says it is continuing to push forward with its plans for Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) technology in order to become a global leader in negative emissions It adds that its portfolio generated 5% of the UK’s electricity between April 2021 and April 2022 (the most recent period for which data is available) and 11% of the UK’s renewable electricity over the same period Will Gardiner, CEO, said: “We are accelerating our investment in renewable generation, having recently submitted planning applications for the development of BECCS at Drax Power Station and for the expansion of Cruachan Pumped Storage Power Station “As a leading producer of sustainable wood pellets we continue to invest in expanding our pellet production in order to supply the rising global demand for renewable power generated from biomass “We have commissioned new biomass pellet production p lants in the US South and expect to take a final investment decision on up to 500,000 tonnes of additional capacity before the end of the year “In the UK and US we have plans to invest £3bn in renewables that would create thousands of green jobs in communities that need them ”
More vehicle to grid tech needed to support renewable Renergy enewable energy drive at Drax power station site problem has always been numer ous and obvious, if difficult to implement at large; battery storage, efficient grid manage ment, supply side control, demand side response, and pumped hydroelectric storage are all essential ” According to Virta Global, there will be 140 240 million electric vehicles globally by 2030, which means there will be at least 140 million batteries with an aggregated storage capacit y of 7TWh, or 7,000GWh
The group’s customers business performed well with Adjusted EBITDA of £24m (H1 2021: £5m loss) This is a significant improveme nt on 2021, which was affected by Covid 19 principally in the SME business In January 2022, Drax’s two legacy coal units were called into the Balancing Mechanism by the system operator for limited operations to support security of energy supply
The business notes these short term measures helped stabilise the power system during periods of system stress and did not result in any significant increas e in the Group’s total carbon emissions
Electric vehicles (EVs) could provide crucial power storage to support the generation of renewable energy, using vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology A renewable powered grid needs a backup energy source for when the sun isn’t shining or the wind blowing Traditionally, this may have been gas, but this is now less feasible due to a reduction in Russian gas supplies EVs could help achieve this flexible, cheap, and independent on demand energy grid Aidan McClean, CEO of UFODRIVE, said: “The answers to this North Yorkshire based energy supplier, Drax Group, has recorded adjusted EBITDA of £225m in its half year results for the six months ended 30 June 2022 (H1 2021: £186m). The business also recorded pre tax profits of £200m (H1 2021: £52m) and a total operating profit from continuing operations of £207m (H1 2021: £84m).
In May 2018, Drax announced a new carbon capture and storage pilot scheme undertaken with the Leeds based firm, C Capture The focus of this pilot will was on capturing carbon post combustion from the biomass burners as opposed to the coal b urners Drax will invest £400,000 into the project The company, C Capture, is a side company of the Department of Chemistry established at the University of Leeds This would yield about 1 tonne (1 1 ton) of CO2 stored per day from the process, which could be sold on for use in the drinks industry The pilot scheme was launched in February 2019 The capture of carbon from biomas burners is officially kno wn as Bio Energy with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS)
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Leasing funds large battery energy storage system
The newly created EU Energy Platform, supported by regional task forces, will enable voluntary common purchases of gas, LNG and hydrogen by pooling demand, optimising infrastructure use and coordinating outreach to suppliers As a next step, the Commission will consider the development of a ‘joint purchasing mechanism' which will negotiate and contract gas purchases on behalf of participating Member States
Close Brothers Leasing today announced it has provided a development loan for Pacific Green Technologies’ 99 98 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) at Richborough Energy Park in Kent
Expansion into Scotland to support energy transition to hire as it builds out its team in Scotland
The funding will be used for the construction phase of the BESS Pacific Green Technologies Group is a world leading provider of sustainable cleantech solutions aimed at solving climate warming, green energy and resource scarcity challenges James Sutcliffe, Managing Director of Close Brothers Leasing’s Energy team, said: “We are thrilled to participate in this ground breaking project finance scheme on one of the UK’s largest battery energy storage systems and we look forward to working with Pacific Green on this project and the rest of their 1 1 GW UK pipeline ”
The Commission has also published an ‘EU Save Energy Communication' detailing short term behavioural changes which could cut gas and oil demand by 5% and encouraging Member States to start specific communication campaigns targeting households and industry Member States are also encouraged to use fiscal measures to encourage energy savings, such as reduced VAT rates
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The Commission proposes to make targeted amendments to the RRF Regulation to integrate dedicated REPowerEU chapters in Member States' existing recovery and resilience plans (RRPs), in addition to the large number of relevant reforms and investments which are already in the RRPs Energy savings are considered the quickest and cheapest way to address the current energy crisis, and reduce bills
Burns & McDonnell has established an office and team in Scotland,continuing to expand its current UK footprint
The company, which has operated in for over 120 years, will provide engineering and construction services to electricity network operators and renewable energy developers as they update and expand Scotland’s power grid infrastructure Through delivering substation projects and supporting the mod ernisation of the power grid, Burns & McDonnell will help ensure that energy generated by new renewable sources in Scotland reliably powers homes and business es across the UK
The Commission proposes to enhance long term energy efficiency measures, including an increase from 9% to 13% of the binding Energy Efficiency Target under the ‘Fit for 55' package of European Green Deal legislation
Michael Benson, inward investment specialist at Scottish Development International, said: “Burns & McDonnell is a long established, global engineering firm, so it is excellent news that the company has chosen Scotland to expand its U K presence “It is clear Scotland was an ideal location for Burns & McDonnell and the SDI team has been pleased to support Burns & McDonnell ”
Scott Poulter, Pacific Green’s Chief Executive, added: “Bankable projects such as Richborough Energy Park are the cornerstone of Pacific Green’s ‘ODCO2 Energy Development Platform’, which specialises in developing and operating optimised, turnkey renewable energy and storage parks across their entire lifecycle ”
The Specialist Asset Finance Division includes specialist businesses such as Close Brothers Leasing, Braemar Finance and Close Brothers Business Finance UK is part of the EU fossil-fuel deal proposed after Ukraine’s invasion
Jonathan Chapman, U K managing director, Burns & McDonnell, said:“This is another exciting and important step for our company as we set up another new office and welcome additional talented engineers to our team Scotland’s global leadership in renewable energy is a perfect match for our firm’s global experience in designing and upgrading onshore network infr astructure ”
The Commission proposes to increase the headline 2030 target for renewables from 40% to 45% under the Fit for 55 package Setting this overall increased ambition will create the framework for other initiatives, including: a dedicated EU Solar Strategy to double capacity by 2025
There is a doubly urgent need to transform Europe's energy system ending the EU's dependence on Russian fossil fuels, which are used as an economic and political weapon and cost European taxpayers nearly €100 billion per year, and tackling the climate crisis The EU believes that by acting as a Union it can phase out its dependency on Russian fossil fuels faster, a belief shared by 85% of Europeans, and that it should reduce its dependency on Russian gas and oil as soon as possible to support Ukraine
A scaling up and speeding up of renewable energy in all areas will accelerate independence, give a boost to the green transition, and reduce prices over time
The EU has been working with international partners such as the UK to diversify supplies for several months, and has secured record levels of LNG imports and higher pipeline gas deliveries
The measures in the REPowerEU Plan are intended to respond to this ambition, through energy savings, diversification of energy supplies, and accelerated roll out of renewable energy to replace fossil fuels in homes, industry and power generation
The office in Motherwell is the company’s third in the U K , extending the firm’s investment and expansion in the country Burns & McDonnell opened its first European office in Birmingham in 2017 and another in London in 2022 The firm has over 50 U K employees and is continuing to The Russians will soon be ‘out of Europe’s energy picture’. It’s official. Earlier this year the European Commission proposed the outline of a plan to make Europe independent of Russian fossil fuels well before 2030. EU leaders agreed on this objective and asked the Commission to present the detailed REPowerEU Plan which was finally adopted on 18th May, 2022. Called the REPowerEU Plan, it is a response to the hardships and global energy market disruption caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The Recovery and Resilience Facility is at the heart of the REPowerEU Plan, supporting co ordinated planning and financing of cross border and national infrastructure as well as energy projects and reforms
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Boosting service capabilities and scaling up activities to meet a surge in demand
The new infrastructure maintains modern communications used by automatic power restoration systems and allows engineers to remotely control local network equipment The routers send signals between network control systems and 11,000 volt secondary substations, to restore customers’ power supplies quickly in the event of a fault While its primary purpose is supporting electricity network resilience, the communications will also enable UK Power Networks to connect more smart flexibility services and Electric Vehicles in the future, supporting transition to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050 Barry Hatton, director of asset management at UK Power Networks, said: “This is a great example of how we are engineering infrastructure for now and the future “Meeting the Net Zero challenge needs collaboration across many skillsets, departments and partners and this project is a great example of that We have taken an innovative approach to introduce new technology that maintains visibility and control for our substations while paving the way for more low carbon technologies connecting to our networks, such as Electric Vehicles We have readied 16,000 sites where we can deploy smart approaches more easily meaning more Electric Vehicles (EVs) can be accommodated at a lower overall cost ” UK Power Networks trained 78 employees in new skills to support the roll out, enabling engineers with basic computer knowledge to replace the equipment, without specialist SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) engineering skills Steve Slim, managing director of Cherry & White, which provided the network routers, said: “We were delighted to provide the communications technology that will continue to support fast, resilient and secure wireless connectivity for digital communications across UK Power Networks regions, while enabling Britain’s biggest network operator to prepare for the future “Delivering these systems supports the reliable operation of UK Power Networks’ electricity system for millions of homes and businesses, ensuring the network continues to perform at its best ” UK Power Networks is the country’s biggest electricity distributor, making sure the lights stay on for more than eight million homes and businesses across London, the South East and the East of England Network operators aren’t the same as energy suppliers; network operators manage local power lines and substations, while energy suppliers sell the electricity that runs through the power lines UK Power Networks continues to be listed in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For, and made industry history by becoming first company to win Utility of the Year two years running The company invests more than £600 million in its electricity networks every year, offers extra help to vulnerable customers at times of need, and is undertaking trials to ensure that electricity networks support the transition to a low carbon future It also moves cables and connects new electricity supplies
Low carbon solutions in the UK improved with new deal
The acquisition of Triton Power is anticipated to strengthen Equinor and SSE Thermal’s portfolio of low carbon solutions in the UK
“Customers come to us in part because of t he high performance KOHLER generators we supply However, it’s our ability to deliver critical power to our customers wherever they are in the UK within four hours of receiving the emergency call that enables us to stand out from the competition This year alone, we’ve met over 95% of call outs within this time frame, with the majority occurring within just two hours ”
The family run business is the UK’s largest distributor of KOHLER generators in Europe; and is on track to post a turnover of £44 5m for the year to 30 April 2021, up from £25 7m in 2020 To keep up with growing demand for KOHLER’s generators as well as WB’s industry leading services, the company has increased the number of depots it has around the UK UK Power Networks has upgraded digital communications across 16,000 electricity substations to enhance network visibility and reliability, while preparing for a future with more smart connections and flexibility services Engineers have rolled out new 4G mobile network routers which enable remote communications and control of electricity substations across the South East and East of England to maintain reliable supplies for millions of homes and businesses
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Derbyshire based WB Power Services (WBPS) is on target to record its most successful year in the company’s 38 year history, with profits up 30 per cent on the year before The exponential growth is down to a combination of the company boosting its service capabilities and scaling up activities to meet the surge in demand for critical power systems across several key industries, including data centres, cons truction, and the utilities sector
The acquisition of Triton Power is anticipated to strengthen Equinor and SSE Thermal’s portfolio of low carbon solutions in the UK Equinor and British renewable power generator SSE Thermal are set to acquire Triton Power for a total consideration of £341m The two companies are acquiring the power generating company from Energy Capital Partners (ECP), a private equity firm focused on energy infrastructure The acquisition is expected to close in September this year, subject to approval from the UK National Security Filing and EU Merger Control Upon completion of the transaction, Equinor and SSE Thermal would jointly own the Triton Power through a 50:50 joint venture
Equinor midstream and processing marketing executive vice president Irene Rummelhoff said: “This acquisition together with SSE Thermal demonstrates our commitment to building a broad energy partnership with the UK “We will continue to work to supply the UK market with reliable energy and to reduce emissions by offering a transition to hydrogen through our hydrogen project H2H Saltend ”
Digital communications upgrade supports a reliable, flexible power network
It recently opening its ninth in Milton Keynes last month “We’ve experienced significant growth over the last three years and have ramped up our service capabilities to keep pace and ensure we can consistently deliver the service we’re renowned for which is providing emergency power, when and where it’s need ed,” explains Andy Wilmott, managing director at WBPS
Aluminium-chalcogen
The addition of BRUSH wi ll increase Baker Hughes’ core turbomachinery portfolio with electromechanical equipment, including electric generators, synchronous condensers, electric motors, and associated control power management systems
The reserachers developed a bidirectional, rapidly charging aluminium chalcogen battery operating with a molten salt electrolyte composed of NaCl KCl AlCl3 Formulated with high levels of AlCl3, these chloroaluminate melts contain catenated AlnCl3n+1 species, for example, Al2Cl7 , Al3Cl10 and Al4Cl13 which with their Al Cl Al linkages confer facile Al3+ desolvation kinetics resulting in high faradaic exchange currents, to form the foundation for high rate charging of the battery
Baker Hughes announced that it has agreed to acquire the Power Generation division of BRUSH Group from One Equity Partners BRUSH specialises in electric power generation and management for the industrial and energy sectors, so the acquisition supports Baker Hughes’ strategic commitment to be a lead provider of decarbonisation solutions for the natural gas industry and other sectors
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Lithium ion batteries are currently used in everything from smartphones to medium sized power storage systems however the cost of producing them makes them unsuitable for large scale backup systems for wind and solar power installations With a growing need for such systems to store and provide power when the sun is not shining or the wind is not blowing, an international team of researchers set about creating a low cost battery made from inexpensive and abundant materials “I wanted to invent something that was better, much better, than lithium ion batteries for small scale stationary storage, and ultimately for automotive [uses],” commented Donald Sadoway, a professor at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Together with scientists from institutions in Canada, China and across the US, Professor Sadoway set about trying to make a suitable battery made of aluminium, the second most abundant material on the marketplace, and sulphur, the cheapest of all the non metals
The completion of the drive represents a key moment for the £1 billion project to rewire London and prepare it for future electricity demands as the city continues to grow LPT will also help provide crucial infrastructure for helping the UK energy sector to reach net zero targets Members of the LPT project team gathered at the Eltham site to witness this major milestone and celebrate their achievement National Grid’s three other TBMs, “Edith”, “Grace”, and “Caroline” continue their tunnelling work deep underground across sites in South London Gareth Burden, Project Director, said: “The completion of Christine’s journey from Hurst to Eltham represents a significant milesto ne for all of us working on London Power Tunnels ” is cheaper than a lithium-ion batteries? ones
National Grid team members have celebrated a landmark moment for the London Power Tunnels (LPT) project as the first of five drives by four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) was completed at Eltham
BRUSH currently operates in four facilities in the UK, Czech Republic
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Researchers claim to have developed a new type of battery which is said to be six times cheaper than conventional lithium-ion batteries - it is believed this could accellerate the transition to more renewable energy sources
Power generation division will be acquired by major conglomerate and The Netherlands, with after market capabilities through service centres in the UK and USA The acquisition is expected to close in Q4 2022, upon receipt of all required customary regulatory approvals BRUSH recently delivered two Pole Air Cooled Generators to the The Cerro Dominador CSP plant in Chile synchronised to the grid on the 10th of April 2021 The plant reflects the principles of the National En ergy Policy 2050 begun in 2015 This sees Chile decommissioning all coal powered plants by 2040 This has the knock on effect of removing the associated grid stability provided by the large rotating equipment used Whilst inverter based photovoltaic solar farms have captured a great deal of attention in recent years, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants offer a unique solution to Carbon Net Zero power gene ration in the region
National Grid celebrates ‘Boring’ landmark for London Power
The 140 tonne TBM, named ‘Christine’ after Christine Townley, the former Executive Director of the Construction Youth Trust, known for her championing of diversity and STEM careers, began its journey at the LPT site in Hurst in July of last year In total, it has travelled 6 7km underneath London, reaching depths of up to 50m underground in the process
This chemistry is distinguished from other aluminium batteries in the choice of a positive elemental chalcogen electrode as opposed to various low capacity compound formulations3,4,5,6, and in the choice of a molten salt electrolyte as opposed to room temperature ionic liquids which induce high polarization Laboratory work shows that the multi step conversion pathway between aluminium and chalcogen allows rapid charging at up to 200C, and the battery endures hundreds of cycles at very high charging rates without aluminium dendrite formation Importantly for scalability, the cell level cost of the aluminium sulfur battery is projected to be less than one sixth that of current lithium ion technologies Composed of earth abundant elements that can be ethically sourced and operated at moderately elevated temperatures just above the boiling point of water, this chemistry has all the requisites of a low cost, rechargeable, fire resistant, recyclable battery, say researchers
Through the acquisition, Baker Hughes also plans to optimise its supply chain by using the BRUSH manufacturing base and expanding its scope on customer projects in both the industrial and energy sectors
Using those two materials as electrodes, the researchers used a molten salt electrolyte that was easy to produce and has a low melting point to avoid overheating “The ingredients are cheap, and the thing is safe it cannot burn,” Professor Sadoway said Small scale versions of the battery could be used at charging stations, storing power and releasing it quickly when needed rather than installing expensive new power lines to serve the chargers A new startup called Avanti has already been set up in order to commercialise the technology “The first order of business for the company is to demonstrate that it works at scale,” Professor Adoway said The research was detailed in a study, entitled ‘Fast charging aluminium chalcogen batteries resistent to dendritic shorting’, published in the scientific journal Nature According to the publiashed abstract: “Although batteries fitted with a metal negative electrode are attractive for their higher energy density and lower complexity, the latter making them more easily recyclable, the threat of cell shorting by dendrites has stalled deployment of the technology ”
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AFC Energy, a leading provider of hydrogen power generation tech nologies, is pleased to announce an agreement has been reached for the deployment of a further Power Tower fuel cell generator system in support of the decarboni sation of a London based construction site
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In June 2022 Kier and AFC Energy announced a partnership which will see a clean Hydrogen power generator unit, utilis ing AFC Energy’s new Hybrid Fuel Cell (HFC) technology, being deployed at a Kier construction site in the South West The zero emission HFC generators will offset power currently provided by diesel generators, reducing the overall carbon footprint of the Kier site
The Power Tower hydrogen power genera tor will be leased to the Mace Dragados Joint Venture (“Mace Dragados”) for deployment at a high p rofile UK infrastructure project during the second half of 2022 The project client will provide full details of the deployment in due course This agreement is the basis for a longer term collaboration to support Mace Dragados’ sustainability aspirations through adoption of zero emission energy where grid supply is constrained AFC Energy’s series of lease agreements with UK and international construction com panies validates the role hydrogen is set to play in the decarbonisation of industry and is the first phase towards establishing more tra ditional models of selling units to plant hire companies and creating a critical mass of large scale fuel cell system deployment Adam Bond, Chief Executive Officer at AFC Energy, said: “Our new Power Towers represent a significant step forward in hydrogen fuel cel l technology We are now working with a number of UK and European construction companies and are accelerating progress towards establishing a critical mass of large scale deployment across these regions to enable the construction sector and other temporary power operators to transition away from highly pollutant diesel generators ”
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on UK construction Site The Kier Group wil l lease an Power Tower set for deployment on an act ive UK construct ion site in the second hal f of 2022 and AFC Energy wil l source and supply hydrogen fuel to the where Kier wil l operate the system. Similarly, a Power Tower generator has been leased to the Mace Dragados project for deployment at a high prof ile infrastructure site in London.
This deployment of AFC Energy’s next generation HFC system continues to high light the growing and immediate need for construction and temporary power operators displace diesel generators with zero emission power sys tems as part of a portfolio approach to industry’s decarbonisation Chris Lilley, health, safety, wellbeing and sustainability director at Kier Group, said:
The decision to lease AFC Energy’s system is driven not only by a desire to show immediate leaders hip in the decarboni sation of UK construction sites and improve air quality around urban construction sites, but also as a consequence of rising and uncertain diesel costs with geopolitical events impacting fossil fuel prices across the world AFC Energy has agreed to source and supply Hydrogen to Kier on commercial terms with support provided to Kier to operate the system on a day to day basis The agre ement also sets an opportunity for the two companies to explore a longer term commercial partnership across multiple UK sites with potential deployment of additional fuel cell systems in 2023
“To meet our net zero carbon target s out lined in our Building for a Sustainable World framework, it’s crucial that we continue to work with credible supply chain partners and trial new innovations Following on from the trial in the South West, we will assess other sites that we can use the Power Tower on ”
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The new factory in Dundee will be producing the high performance bat tery cells needed to help electrify vehicles, homes, and industries for the UK’s energy transition
The MegaFactory will complement AMTE Power's existing facility in Thurso, Caithness, enabling the company to respond to high lev els of interest in its cells from customers in the automotive and energy storage markets and get them to market quicker AMTE Power is in discussion with Scottish Enterprise to help bring the development forward, in line with the organisation’s aim to provide funding and support to drive sustainable economic growth in Scotland
“All partners are committed to deli vering on the vision that we had for MSIP following the closure of the tyre factory He concludes: “AMTE’s proposed MegaFactory is a great fit with that vision, and would build significantly on the successes that have already been achieved in securing tenants for the Parc
“The MegaFactory will be a platform from which AMTE can harness our advanced inho use capabilities to build further factories to meet the huge demand for battery cells allowing us to rapidly scale up production and fast track the path to achieving net zero Brundish explains: “Battery cells are fundamental to enabling the UK’s energy transition and with this investment, we will play a key role in electrifying the vehicles, homes and industries of the future The site at Dundee is the ideal location for a MegaFactory, it has local industry knowledge and is close to our current and future customers in energy storage We look forward to updating all stakeholders on our progress ”
AMTE Power remains one of the only companies in the UK currently producing battery cells and the proposed new site at Dundee’s Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) would ensure the business can rapidly scale up to mass manufacturing vol umes
www amtepower com J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 U K P o w e r N e w S 2 1 “ B a t t e r y c e l l s a r e f u n d a m e n t a l t o e n a b l i n g t h e U K ’s e n e r g y t r a n s i t i o n a n d w i t h t h i s i n v e s t m e n t , w e w i l l p l a y a ke y r o l e i n e l e c t r i f y i n g t h e v e h i c l e s , h o m e s a n d i n d u s t r i e s o f t h e f u t u r e . T h e s i t e a t D u n d e e i s t h e i d e a l l o c a t i o n f o r a M e g a F a c t o r y. B AT T E R I E BS AT T E R I E S Dundee is preferred site for battery cell factory in boost for Scottish net zero AMTE Power, a lead ing battery cel l manufacturer, has selected Dundee as the preferred site for its f irst MegaFactory in a boost to the UK’s ambit ions to produce homegrown battery cel ls for a net zero society. The new factory wil l d irectly create up to 215 high skil led on site jobs and 800 more across the supply chain, reports UKPN.
Councillor John Alexander, leader of Dundee City Council, said: “This is an excit ing proposal which has the potential to deliver hundreds of direct and supply chain jobs
The announcement i s part of AMTE Power’s evolved execution strategy to rapidly scale up production and deliver on the UK market demand for its products AMTE has the ambition to use the site at Dundee as a template for future factories producing its high value product for UK customers The model is repeatable and is expected to enable AMTE to be flexible in meeting market demand for its differentiated cells MegaFactories a re smaller than gigafactories and can, therefore, be constructed and become operational much faster They have the additional benefit of being able to use existing infrastructure providing more flexibility in location, requiring less investment and a faster path to profitability Due to the high value nature of AMTE’s products, a factory can be profitable at a smaller scale than the size of factories at multiple GWh size Commenting on the investment, Kevin Brundish, CEO, AMTE Power, said:“We are excited to announce Dundee as the preferred location for our first MegaFactory, a quantum leap for AMTE The change in our execution strategy will accelerate our journey to mass manufacture of high value added, differentiated cells
The plant will build upon the expertise AMTE Power has gained through its battery cell operations in Thurso, alongside the work the company is doing with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre in Coventry and at its technology centre in Oxford
The MSIP site is said to be perfectly suited for a battery MegaFactory with a highly skilled, local workforce, onsite renewable energy, commitment from the Scottish Government for net zero manufacturing and good transport links Following the proposed state of the art fit out of an existing building at MSIP, AMTE Power’s 0 5GWh plant could be opera tional and in production by the third quarter of 2025 based on current planned timings, bringing new green collar manufacturing jobs to Scotland
These engines have a long history of operating on a range of liquid and gaseous fuels including biofuels Although the UK market has predominately been powered by natural gas, the global focus on low carbon energy production has seen a shift in customers’ requirements to more sustainable fuel sources including biogases, bioliquids and of course high b lend hydrogen Fleetsolve, which has 20 years’ experience in low and zero carbon applications says it provides a unique opportunity to operate these engines effectively using alternative fuel sources including renewable gaseous, liquid biofuels and on site waste streams to further develop the circular economy With decarbonisation a priority for all UK commercial energy users, Fleetsolve has structured itself for rapid growth This agreement is a critical piece in its growth and development strategy The company is currently on an exciting business pathway of ambitious growth plans over the next 5 years, aiming to increase its annual revenues to £150 million Key to this, is its aim to supply all industry sectors with all fuel types and all sizes of power generation and CHP, ranging from 2kW to 2MW To deliver on its ambitions, Fleetsolve has recently appointed several senior roles to bol ster its capacity and prepare itself for major growth The company forecasts that by 2027, it will provide skilled employment opportunities for an additional 100 people both in the Northwest region and across the UK fleetsolve.com
The relationship also presents an exciting opportunity for carbon conscious businesses looking to future proof their CHP systems in read iness for medium and longer term decarbonisation plans
As a result of the agreement, Fleetsolve has extended its range of CHP and generator packages in the >500kW to 2MW sector These low carbon systems can be used for cogeneration (Combined Heat and Power CHP) power generation, continuous duty applications and as uninterrupted power sys tems in energy critical data centre sector Fleetsolve says the agreement will support UK users’ business con tinuity through UK stocked parts, factory trained technicians and UK based specialist expertise
The anew greement enables Fleetsolve to supply the class leading energy efficient Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engines in the UK and Ireland, providing UK based parts supply, warranty management and factory trained service engineers for long term reliable oper ation on a wide range of low carbon fuels
The engine based CHP is based upon a range of internal combustion continuous duty engines in the mid dle power range of >500kW to 2 0MW as part of its portfolio of low carbon technologies
Fleetsolve, which is a specialist bioenergy and carbon reduction business, is one of the UK’s fastest growing low carbon businesses From its Wirral HQ near Liverpool England, the company says this agreement underpins its strategy to accelerate industrial decarboni sation and zero carbon projects for UK com mercial ene rgy users
‘ “ a t f a U w c p “ 2 2 J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 U K P o w e r N e w S “ T h i s i s a v e r y e xc i t i n g t i m e f o r F l e e t s o l v e . T h i s w i l l a l l o w u s t o p r o v i d e a d d i t i o n a l s u p p o r t t o t h e U K m a r ke t o n i t s d e c a r b o ni s a t i o n j o u r n e y w i t h a v e r y p o w e r f u l c o m b i n a t i o n o f w o r l d- c l a s s e x p e r t i s e , c u s t o m e r s e r v i c e a n d f u t u r e p r o o f e d t e c h n o l o g i e s . C H CP H P Milestone partnership to accelerate the UK’s renewable drive Underpinning the company’s wider internat ional OEM partner strategy and bolstering their ongoing commitment to strengthening its customer value proposit ion, Fleetsolve has conf irmed its status as a UK Solut ion Partner to the Engine Business of Siemens Energy (this business has been recently sold to Mutares SE &Co; and with effect from October 2022, it wil l be run outside of Siemens Energy, reports UKPN. Keith O’Connor, Co founder and CEO at Fleetsolve
For businesses that are concerned with the impact of Brexit on parts supply and import challenges, both parties hope this arrangement will give much needed market confidence
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The additional CHP plant is part of ongoing energy efficiency measures to manage energy costs, improve sustainability, and on site energy resilience for the University of York NG Bailey, a leading independent engineering, and services business awarded Edina the contract to design, engineer, and install the CHP plant The 2 3MWe CHP plant is containerised within an attenuated acoustic enclosure engineered at Edina’s in house packaging facility and was recently delivered to site and positioned within a purpose built energy centre situated on the University East
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For over 35 years Edina has continued to support the growth of decentralised low carbon power generation, helping businesses improve energy efficiency, cost savings, power resilience, and emission reduction as nations collectively move towards achieving net zero For more information about Edina’s CHP capabilities and to discuss CHP provision for your business, please visit Edina at
www.edina.eu 2 4 J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 U K P o w e r N e w S “ T h i s p r o j e c t i s u n i q u e i n t h e w a y w e c r e a t e d b e s p o ke a r t w o r k a r o u n d t h r e e s i d e s o f t h e c o n t a i n e r p e r i m e t e r t o v i s u a l i s e t h e i n t e r n a l c o m p o n e n t s a n d w o r k i n g s o f t h e C H P p l a n t . T h i s r e q u i r e m e n t f o r m s p a r t o f a l e a r n i n g i n i t i a t i v e . ” Ad a m B l o o m , H e a d o f S a l e s , E d i n a G A S E N G I N E GS A S E N G I N E S A third CHP plant is delivered to the University of York Ed ina, a recognised on-site power generat ion and energy storage solut ion provider has del ivered its third Combined Heat and Power (CHP) project at the University of York, a lead ing educat ional inst itut ion The latest CHP plant comprises a 2.3MWe MWM TCG 3020 V20 gas engine and associated equipment and joins two exist ing CHP plants.
This latest CHP plant delievred to the University of York comprises a 2 3MWe MWM TCG 3020 V20 gas engine and associated equipment and joins two existing CHP plants rated 1 56MWe each also engineered, installed, and maintained by Edina
The University’s latest CHP plant accompanies the sites existing two combined heat and power (CHP) plants to provide the University with a total power output of 5 4MW elec trical capacity
As a recognised C HP supplier and total solutions partner, Edina manages the end to end delivery of a client’s CHP plant from design, engineering, installation, commissioning, and ongoing asset care requirements, helping reduce risk, interfacing, and ambiguity all from one point of contact About Edina Edina is a leading power generation specialist and EPC solutions provider for the engineering, installation and maintenanc e of gas fired distributed power plants, standby mission critical generation, and battery energy storage systems
Campus Adam Bloom , Head of Sales, Edina, said: "This project is unique in the way we created bespoke artwork around three sides of the container perimeter to visualise the internal components and workings of the CHP plant He says: “This requirement forms part of an expansive learning initiative designed to engage the university students and staff on the energy efficient technologies powering their campus and facilities whilst educating the university’s engineers of tomorrow ” Edina will commission the CHP plant in late 2002, and once operational, Edina will provide long term asset care coverage to ensure plant operation, energy security and availability
The company employs over 200 staff across its international operations located in the UK, Ireland, Australia, and India, and collectively manages a growing portfolio of almost 1GW electrical distributed generation
What is CHP? CHP is the cogeneration of heat and electricity from a single fuel and is a highly efficient form of energy conversion using gas engines Combined Heat and Power can save up to 30% on primary energy costs when compared to the separate purchase of electricity from the electricity grid and gas for use in on site boilers
Combined energy generation or the use of power and heat or cold typically enables energy savings of up to 60 percent compared to separate generation in power plants with additional boilers
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To ensure high quality and availability of the plant, the TCG 3020 V20 Z has undergone an extensive test cycle
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Combined heat and power plants with gas engine gensets can easily and inexpensively be integrated in existing plants
www mwm net J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 U K P o w e r N e w S 2 5 “ T h e t r i e d a n d t e s t e d T C G 3 020 s e r i e s h a s b e e n s u p p l e m e n t e d w i t h a n e w v a r i a n t . I n t h e Z c o n f i g u r a t i o n t h e M W M T C G 3 020 V 20 g a s g e n s e t r u n s o n p r o p a n e ; i n t h i s w a y, t h e e n g i n e d e l i v e r s a h i g h p e r f o r m a n c e d e n s i t y e v e n a t h i g h a l t i t u d e s . T o e n s u r e h i g h q u a l i t y a n d a v a i l a b i l i t y o f t h e p l a n t , t h e T C G 3 020 V 20 Z h a s a l s o u n d e r g o n e a n e x t e n s i v e t e s t c y c l e . ” G A S E N G I N E GS A S E N G I N E S Key features of the MWM TCG 3020 gas genset The MWM TCG 3020 gas genset effectively balances efficiency and reliability It delivers up to 18 percent more output than its predecessor, though its dimensions are almost the same Additionally, the new model features long service intervals with up to 80,000 operating hours until the next general overhaul (if the gas quality is high) and a total efficienc y of more than 87 percent (with natural gas) Owing to their high reliability and profitability, the new gas gensets with an output of 1,380 to 2,300 kWel are ready for the challenges of Industry 4 0 Thanks to the use of the digital power plant control TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management), they are able to reach their full performance for maximum plant availability, capacity, and usability Higher Effici ency and Performance Summary of special features: •Compared to the predecessor model, the TCG 3020
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lcmenvironmental co uk J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 U K P o w e r N e w S 2 7 “ R e g u l a r t a n k m a i n t e n a n c e i s e s s e n t i a l a t t e r m i n a l s i t e s d u e t o t h e s h e e r v o l u m e o f p r o d u c t s t o r e d . I f a s t o r a g e v e s s e l w i t h t e n s o f t h o u s a n d s o f l i t r e s f u e l i s c o n t a m i n a t e d i t c o u l d r e s u l t i n s i g n i f i c a n t f i n a n c i a l d a m a g e . ” C L E A N I N G F U E L TA N K CS L E A N I N G F U E L TA N K S Fuel Terminal Tank Clean Case Study Fuel, whilst a crit ical asset, is a costly, hazardous resource which needs careful management. Every aspect of fuel management demands extensive industry knowledge and experience, strict heal th and safety procedures and ad herence to al l the relevant legislat ion. When hydrocarbon fuel such as d iesel and kerosene is bul k stored without treatment for longer than 6 12 months it can become contaminated, reports LCM Environmental.
Dirty fuel ultimately is a threat to your critical systems loss of standby power, business continuity and could cost thousands in damages if left untreated, reports LCM Environmental Contaminants in your stored fuel are incredibly harmful to emergency generators and their ageing infrastructures as it can damage clog filters, fuel injectors If your tank has layers of buildup it can cause detrimental oil pollution spills from tank/pipe failure and overfills The key to avoiding diesel bug from growing and enduring high quality fuel in your tanks is simply good housekeeping
In May 2022 a major client of LCM Environmental contacted the company to uplift and transfer over 600,000 litres of kerosene from an 18 million litre storage tank
The client has always kept on top of fuel and tank maintenance, and the LCM Environmental team is regularly called upon for fuel or tank environment servicing Due to the significant size of the tank this involved a 6 day project and the LCM Environmental team arrived onsite to p erform a site audit and outline the scope of work required At this terminal site, due to the significant security and health and safety measures present, LCM Environmental obtained a special permit to conduct a case study and take photographs The LCM Environmental team uplifted 600,000 litres of kerosene from a single tank at the fuel terminal via ADR rated vacuum tankers and transferred this to another ta nk for safe storage All pipework was drained, yielding approximately 15,000 litres of additional kerosene per pipework run A man entry tank clean was performed on the 36 metres diameter tank, then it was jet washed and rag dried Whilst onsite, the technical team was asked to complete another man entry clean of a smaller gas oil holding tank Thanks to the efficiency of LCM’s operatives, they were able t o safely complete the main scope of works ahead of schedule and also undertake this additional task for the clientThe challenge of the job came from the sheer volume of fuel which required transferring, the remarkable dimensions of the kerosene tank, the tightened security measures at the fuel terminal and the tight timescale the team had to perform under, as well as the extensive health and safety measure s taken to ensure everyone’s wellbeingLCMEnvironmental’s client was left with a dry, clean and contaminate free 18 million litre storage tank ready to be refuelled
The company has scheduled in another tank clean for the additional kerosene tank for later in the summer and will complete a similar job to the same excellent standards
Included within this project the engineering team from LCM Environmental also undertook a man entry tank clean to remove all traces of sludge and contaminates before jet washing, ragging dry and draining back all the associated pipework All waste was disposed of appropriately via a licensed facilityKerosene is a combustible hydrocarbon fuel oil known by many names, such as Heating oil, boiler oil, kerosene, lamp oil and paraffin all of which refer to the same product It’s f requently used for heating, cooking, transportation, and a higher grade of it serves the aviation as jet fuel When left unchecked for long periods of time, kerosene can become contaminated with water particles and microbial growth, just like other types of liquid fuel stored in large tanks Spoiled kerosene can cause damage to your heating system, which can lead to an increase in expenses due to boiler re pairs or replacing your entire system You will burn less fuel with a cleaner system and massively decrease the chance of carbon monoxide poisoningFortunately, the client put trust in LCM Environmental’s years of expertise with maintaining its kerosene tank and ensuring it is kept safely within specification Regular tank maintenance is essential at terminal sites due to the sheer volume of product store d If a storage vessel, with tens of thousands of litres fuel, is contaminated it could result in significant financial damages
The lack of space meant WBPS had to come up with a solution around the placement of the generator silencers, which could not be hung from the ceiling in a traditional style project format The Project Team instead created an alternative solution in constructing a bespoke silencer support frame
WB Power Services’s extensive experience means it can provide clients with comprehensive support for every aspect of their critical power needs The compan y is trusted to install turnkey power solutions for world class corporations, government bodies,supporting hospitals, data centres, banks, utility companies, military installations and more www.wbpsltd.co.uk
2 8 J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 U K P o w e r N e w S “ I n a m u l t i m i l l i o np o u n d p r o j e c t c o m p l e t e d t h i s y e a r, W B P S w a s a s ke d t o p r o v i d e s u p p o r t w i t h a b a c k u p p o w e r s o l u t i o n t o m e e t t h e a d d i t i o n a l p o w e r l o a d o f a n e w l y - b u i l t d a t a c e n t r e i n H a m p s h i r e . G E N S E T GS E N S E T S Critical power solutions help secure multimillion pound data centre Lead ing power generat ion provider WB Power Services (WBPS) has played a lead ing role in provid ing crit ical power services to global data centre and crit ical environment special ist, Keysource. In a mul t imil l ion-pound project completed this year, WBPS was asked to provide support with a back up power solut ion to meet the add it ional power load of a newly buil t data centre in Hampshire
The project requirements included generator installation, plant room installation, working to footprint and space restrictions, providing bespoke support frames and sync controller modification WBPS is the largest Kohler generator distributor in Europe and installed two T2200kVA KOHLER generator sets for the project Keysource needed a backup power solution for its support of a first floor data centre and approached WBPS to scope, design and install a new back up power solution to meet the additional power load of the new build project once completed Severe space limitations meant that the project had several challenges The two KOHLER generators had to be put in place using a third party cranage company and then skated in and secured
The generators were installed with plant room acoustic equipment, placed alongside two incumbent generators, with connection made to an existing fuel tank arrangement The final part of the project comprised installing new COMAP synchronising controllers which were then modified to ensure compatibility with existing synchronising systems
About WB Power Services Ltd WB Power Services is an expert in th e reliable delivery of critical power projects, generator maintenance and hire solutions nationwide, for over 35 years As a leading family owned operator of critical power infrastructure, the company has led projects of all sizes, across all sectors
About Keysource Keysource is a global data centre and critical environment specialist, providing a range of services to support the full data centre and critical environment lifecycle from initial consultation to implementation and ongoing operational management
Comments WBPS Managing Director, Andy Wilmott: “We are proud to have been part of this installation project which will provide power security for this data centre site The projects team worked to manage the challenges around space, sound levels, emiss ions, and access, delivering and installing a new power solution This was achieved in partnership with WBPS logistical teams, all within the predefined time frames and critically, on budget He concludes: “It is essential that data centres have adequate critical power backup With the service and generator solution we have provided we have exceeded all customer requirements This means that this site wi ll have cost efficient and low emission standby power security going forward ”
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“In February 2021 we launched the first model in the series the 5008C E30TAG into North America I’m really excited that we’re now unveiling the complete range of six, eight, 12 and 16 cylinder variants which will be offered to our customers in Europe, Africa and the Middle East,” adds Richard Designed, engineered and built to provide dependable power for prime and standby installations including data centres and hospi tals, the 5000 Series has been rigorously t ested for performance and durability with more than 10,000 running hours already under its belt With critical infrastructure at stake, the engine has been tested and proven in harsh environments Richard continues: “The 5000 Series is proven to be ready to deliver reliable power when it’s required, even in the most demand ing working environments And for applica tions where real estate is at a premium, such as in a hospital, the high power density of the 5000 Series provides a compact design that packs power into a small, compact footprint ”
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telematic ecosystems www.perkins.com/5000seriesengines J U LY A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 U K P o w e r N e w S 3 1 “ T h e e n g i n e ’s a b i l i t y t o v e r y q u i c k l y d e l i v e r s t a b l e b a c k u p p o w e r i s a v i t a l r e q u i r e m e n t f o r c r i t i c a l a p p l i c a t i o n s l i ke d a t a c e n t r e s a n d h o s p i t a l s . T h e 50 0 0 S e r i e s h a s b e e n d e s i g n e d f r o m t h e g r o u n d u p a n d i s t h e c u l m i n a t i o n o f m a n y y e a r s o f r e s e a r c h & d e v e l o p m e n t . G E N S E T E N G I N E GS E N S E T E N G I N E S Full authority electronic engines – an analysis of the 5000 range Accord ing to the manufacturer, the al l new Perkins® 5000 range is a ful l authority electronic range of inl ine six and eight cyl inder and V12 and V16 cyl inder engines, engineered specif ical ly for the power generat ion market. It was created to supply crit ical appl icat ions such as data centres and hospitals with dependable prime or stand by power, where downt ime isn’t an opt ion, reports Perkins
• High power density in a smaller footprint for ease of installation • Low cost of ownership with optimised fuel and oil consumption Redefining world class performance in power generation Ranging from 750 to 2500 kVA of power potential, the full authority electronic fuel injection 5000 Series engines are built to world class standards for high efficiency, low fuel consumption and global emission standards, reports Perkins Packed with featu res and the performance to provide dependable power output up to 2500 kVA for standby and 2250 kVA for prime applications, the 5000 Series is designed to supply electrical power when and where needed
Engineered to be capable to EPA Tier 2 emission standards, the 5000 Series engines ensure your generator set is futureproofed with sustainability in mind The core engine design features newly designed electronic fuel injectors to reduce exhaust emissions
For generator manufacturers and end users looking to reduce their carbon emis sions, the 5000 Series can run with biodiesel up to B20, based on a 20 percent dilution of biodiesel with standard diesel or on 100 per cent hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to EN15940 as detailed in the Perkins 5000 Series Operation and Maintenance Manual
Optimised turbochargers enable the 5000 Series engines to deliver outstanding load acceptance meeting ISO 8528 5 G2 and G3 standards and the ability to accept NFPA 100 percent block load All of this means that the 5000 Series achieves full recovery after first l oad step within 13 seconds
The most powerful and largest fully electronic, electric power range from Perkins, the 5000 Series has been designed to optimise customers’ needs for quick, reliable and cost effective power, while delivering reliability, high performance and peace of mind Providing reliable power when needed, the 5000 Series delivers:
“The engine’s ability to very quickly deliver stable backup power is a vital requirement for critical applications like data centres and hos pitals,” said 5000 Series product manager, Steve Chesworth “Drawn on nine decades of engine design and manufacturing expertise, the 5000 Series has been designed from the ground up and is the culmination of many years of research, develop ment and rigorous testing We’re confident this engine range will exceed our customers’ expectations ”
Whether for critical power applications, or prime or standby power, the engine range has been optimised and tested to deliver cost effective, reliable performance “With multiple engine models offering a subst antial power output of up to 2500 kVA, every aspect of the new 5000 Series engine range, from its outstanding load acceptance capabilities to custom created components and innovative engineering techniques, has been designed to optimise our customers’ needs for quick, reliable and cost effective power,” says EAME sales director Richard Hemmings
• Outstanding load acceptance, response and performance
End users can lower their owning and operating costs by taking advantage of the telematics capabilities on the 5000 Serie s with an integrated engine control module (ECM) and sensor pack, the compact package easily integrates with existing
It combines a 2MW/5MWh vanadium flow battery from ener gy storage leader Invinity Energy Systems with a 50MW/50MWh
The system will be controlled and man aged by Wärtsilä’s GEMS Digital Energy Platform and optimised by Habitat Energy’s AI enabled battery trading system Pivot Power plans to deploy up to 40 Energy Superhubs across the UK, with the next two projects already underway in Coventry and Sandwell, to the northwest of Birmingham
The activation of Energy Superhub Oxford’s cutting edge hybrid battery system, developed by Pivot Power, has been a significant event and underpins local and national clean power systems It also support the UK’s transition towards a zero carbon energy system
Once complete, the network could provide almost 10% of the energy storage that the UK is predicted to require by 2035 As the flagship Superhub city, Oxford is leading by example to show how ambitious local councils can accelerate their net zero plans The city recen tly set out its plans to reach net zero by 2040 and reduce emissions by 40% by 2030 Energy Superhub Oxford has also supported the installation of over 60 ground source heat pumps for social housing properties in Oxford, helping to alleviate the reliance on fossil fuel based heating that has pushed energy prices to record levels and placed increased strain on working families
Residents who have already r eceived ground source heat pumps in Oxford have reported running cost savings of over 50%
The project is also demonstrating the use of remote control to target times when renewable energy is most plentiful and lowest carbon This approach will reduce future electricity bills as heat pump installations scale from thousands to millions over the next decade
Councillor Imogen Thomas, Cabinet Member for Zero Carbon Oxford and Climate Justice, Oxford City Council, said: “Oxford has a history of being ambitious as we look to adopt new and exciting transport approaches in our city Redbridge was the location of the country’s first full running Park & Ride in 1973, and now almost 50 years later, we are home to Europe’s most powerful electric vehicle charging hub
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“In order to achieve a Zero Carbon Oxford by 2040 w e need to encourage uptake in electric vehicles, and drivers want to know that they can charge their vehicles quickly and efficiently The completion of Energy Superhub Oxford is an exciting step for our city and the future of EV charging ” Michiel Langezaal, CEO of Fastned, said: “The launch of Fastned’s station at Energy Superhub Oxford, our 12th station in the UK, has marked another important milestone in our mission to revolutionise the charging experience for British EV drivers, by giving them electric freedom Since we opened the UK’s first public ultra rapid charging station in Sunderland in 2019, Fastned has been com mitted to using our experience from across Europe to accelerate the EV revolution in the UK energysuperhuboxford.org reliable, consumer friendly charging,
The battery system, which stores renewable energy at times of high supply, will provide essential flexibility to the UK’s grid as renewable energy is scaled up During periods when the sun doesn’t shine or the wind doesn’t blow, the battery will discharge, helping to ensure electricity is secure and reliable throughout the day This will be essential if the UK is to reach its goals of 50GW of offshore wind and 70GW of solar capacity by the 2030s, as well as fully decarbonising electricity by 2035
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The study also revealed that around a third (31%) of SMEs where resources are often more constrained are planning to develop a dedicated ED&I strategy in 2022, with nearly two thirds (63%) welcoming support from ACE in this space
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A heat network scheme is made up of insulated pipes used to deliver heat from the point of generation, in the form of hot water or steam, to an end user Heat networks provide the means to transport heat efficiently They can be supplied with heat from a diverse range of sources including power stations, waste to energy facilities, biomass boilers and CHP plants, gas fired CHP units, heat pumps, electric boilers and even solar thermal arrays Click here for more information about district heating and here for case studies About the ADE
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The ADE is bringing energy together to advocate on the priorities for the UK in achieving net zero We have over 150 members organisations and together we are driving the decarbonisation of heat, championing the role of industry in the green transition and pushing for UK homes, places of work and public services to be energy efficient and smart Only by getting users engaged and investing in energy efficiency, low carbon heat and providing smart flexibility will be the UK truly be able to decarbonise its energy system For this to happen, energy must work for the user At the ADE, we believe that an energy system designed around the user ’s needs, enabling the right technology choice in the right place, serves everyone better
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Respondents to ACE’s most recent benchmarking study, show that all respondents with more than 500 staff have a dedicated ED&I strategy, with nearly nine out of ten (88%) stating that this approach has helped them to recruit a more diverse workforce, and three quarters’ (75%) retain it
Chris Friedler, Energy Efficiency Policy Manager at the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE), said: “While doubling ECO should never have come at the expense of other energy efficiency schemes, recent media reports paint a gloomy picture for a policy that could have boosted protection for the most vulnerable households this winter. “Between the fires of this summer and a colder winter due to ever higher gas prices, there has never been a more obvious year to boost energy efficiency to tackle climate change and keep households safe”
There has never been a more obvious year to boost energy efficiency efforts, reports
The UK Government has awarded more than £54 million to innovative heat network projects in England, in a move the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) suggests will shield nearly 28,000 homes and businesses from costly fossil fuels
This one day Seminar is aimed at examining these records to see if the proposed rapid expansion of such technologies inspires confidence and to identify improvements necessary to achieve success as their deployment is rolled out IPowerE has organised speakers with considerable experience in each of these technologies for this one day Seminar which covers a wide range of relevant technologies and the day will be an excellent opportunity to meet others closely engaged in the various technologies and gain first hand experience of their progress With the added opportunities for networking and discussions in smaller groups during the day and the excellent venue, this should be both an informative and enjoyable day *****
Energy efficiency in buildings reduces demand for the heating and power of the indoor space through a combination of measures, such as insulation, draught proofing, and LED lighting The cheapest, safest and most secure form of energy is the energy we do not use That is why energy efficiency must be allowed to compete on equal terms with new supply capacity Energy efficiency means the construction of fewer new generating plants and reduced network infrastructure investment combined with greater resilience and lower carbon emissions £54 million to innovative heat network projects in England
Kieran Sinclair, Heat Policy Manager at the ADE, said: “We are delighted with the latest announcement from BEIS these projects represent thousands of homes and businesses that have moved from high carbon heating to the low carbon heat networks that will heat the UK for the decades to come This is the tip of the iceberg for the UK's heat networks and is vital to protecting UK consumers from high prices
Commenting on the completion of the Construction Innovation Hub’s Value Toolkit, Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) CEO Stephen Marcos Jones said: “The completion of the Value Toolkit is key to unlocking our industry’s huge potential and delivering the social, environmental and economic outcomes championed by government through the Net Zero and Levelling Up agendas. It will ensure we look beyond simplistic measures to deliver the healthy, green and productive built environment we all want to see “ACE and its members have been strong supporters throughout its development, and we will continue to work collaboratively with all stakeholders as the Toolkit moves to its implementation phase Now its impact has been demonstrated, we will need widespread adoption led by public sector clients to ensure the full transformative potential of the Toolkit is realised
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Figures from ACE, which represents the businesses large and small which design, deliver and manage our built environment, show that progress has been made in recent years, especially by larger firms
Media reports have suggested the UK government will scale back plans to double the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme and won’t be able to insulate as many homes as it had planned to before the coming winter.
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11. AMPS Member Company of the Year More than just a great employer or successful business, the winner of this award will demonstrate stand out success whether that’s in overcoming business challenges, developing new brands or markets, or outstanding sustained growth. The Judges are looking for evidence of corporate excellence. nominate a company or individual for an award, please fill out our awards nomination form available on https://i.emlfiles4.com/cmpdoc/0/4/9/1/5/files/960628 awards of excellence 2022 form form to: richard teasdale@amps org uk There are five judges this year, they are: AMPS Vice President, Richard Teasdale; AMPS Technical Secretary, Bernard Gospel;Richard Meadows; AMPS Honorary Member, Chris Whitworth and AMPS Technical Committee Honorary Member, Stan Archer
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