UK Power News - March/April 2024

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UKGSA IS GROWING

More is always better - since its official launch in the UK in December 2023 UK Gen-Set & CHP Association has registered 50+ members [Page 2]: 24 Gen-Set members, 4 Founder Member companies, 14 Component Supplers & 8 Affiliates.

Finning Energy & Transportation has completed the installation of the exhausts to the gensets being used in a 20MW gas peaking project at Miners Road in thre city of Wrexham. The city represent the key administrative centre of Wrexham County Borough in Wales. It is located between the Welsh mountains and the lower Dee Valley, near the border with Cheshire in England.

Thw Wrexham site has been developed by Terra Firma Energy Limited. Assisted by Steve Foster Cranes. Finning oversaw the installation of the final six exhaust stacks, concluding the assembly work on the gensets.

The gas project went live in early February, this followed by the cold commissioning phase for the generators.

Additionally, a 10 MW co-located solar facility will be added to the site.

The Miners Road site, along with Terra Firma Energy’s portfolio of peaking assets, plays a vital role in the National Grid Electricity System Operator’s strategy for scalable power generation.

Recent threats of rolling blackouts and planned power cuts highlight the importance

CARRINGTON: It’s been a year since since Edina delivered a 10MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in South Yorkshire. The EPC system integrated solution now supports grid infrastructure.

20MW GAS PEAKING PROJECT IN WREXHAM MAKES A KEY CONTRIBUTION TO GRID

of secure electricity supplies in the coming years.

Partnering with Finning CAT for the supply of generating sets ensures that Terra Firma Energy complies with the local planning authority and environmental permits’ noise and emission limits while maximising profit margins.

With the operating permit secured, the 23 MW power plant can now operate

for 8760 hours annually, significantly increasing profitability.

The project delivery team is overseeing the installation of all major generation items while works are carried out by both SPEN (Electric) and WWU (Gas).Terra Firma Energy’s Miners Road development is a significant milestone in meeting the UK’s electricity demands and ensuring a secure and reliable power supply.

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Two 830kVA generators have been installed at the new ASOS Distribution Centre based in Lichfield, Staffordshire near Birmingham

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CHALLENGING POWEREX GOLF DAY COMES BEFORE POWEREX LIVE MIDLANDS

PowerEx Live Midlands 2024, will be held on Thursday, June 27th, 2024. It aims to probe and discuss all the trends, opportunities and challenges for the GENSET, CHP & ENERGY industries.

At the Conference - PowerEx Live Midlands 2024 - the exhibit space is within the same room - and in a different room the (DCA) datacentre alliance will be holding seminars and presentations. PowerEx Live will be hosting some of the foremost energy speakers in the country with the most recent and cuttingedge content within the energy industry..

This regional UK event - with an associated Golf Tournament held the day before the event (June 26th) - offers all key sector players in the North of England an opportunity to assess new trends, connect and develop all under 1 roof over the course of 1 day. The official PowerEx Live 2024 Golf Tournament is held at the Belfry Hotel & Resort at Royal Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, UK, on Wednesday 26 June, 2024, is the date before the event.

The Belfry Spa, the site of the PowerEx Live 2024 Conference also features three courses, including BRABAZON golf course. These are recognised as world-class, having previously hosted major golfing championship events.

Sponsorship opportunities are available at £135 per hole. There are Prizes – Nearest the pins on every Par 3 and 2 Longest Drive holes.

This is also a great networking event and an opportunity to meet people from the Power & Energy Industries.

Final deadline for booking: April 30, 2024.

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VIRGIN MEDIA CENTRE IN KNOWSLEY REPLACES DRUPS SYSTEM WITH THREE STANDBY GENERATORS

The Virgin Media Technology Service Centre, a campus facility in Knowsley, UK, dealing with data centres and telecoms, was subject to technical upgrading of its supportive infrastructure to better enhance the power resilience to the site. This involved the supply and installation of two 2000kVA prime rated generators in N+1 configuration plus three bespoke fuel tanks.

The existing Diesel Rotary Uninterruptible Power Supplies (DRUPS) technology installed previously became extremely expensive to maintain, leading to the decision to upgrade the equipment.

Shenton Group was entrusted with this project due to an ongoing relationship with previous power installations for Virgin Media.

The project consisted of removing the DRUPS units, aligning these works with the installation of resilient UPS arrays to support the technical loads, replacing the DRUPS with three 2000kVA standby generators (1800kVa prime), and each generator having its own bespoke fuel tank.

All generators needed to be synchronised with three different incoming mains supplies in separate Low Voltage (LV) switch rooms; the site loads being shared and transferable between these sets for extra resilience, the resilience afforded via downstream change over devices.

Shenton Group opted for Comap control system as this would allow the generators to run in island mode and have forward and back synchronisation capability. The control system also required several breakers needing to be controlled in each LV room along with each generator.

Service continuity and supporting Virgin Media’s customer service expectations were the primary focus of the installation side. Due to the nature of the site and complex specifications, throughout the project, Shenton Group identified and upgraded other areas of infrastructure, aligning them into the resilience design for the site.

Shenton Group reported that it adjusted its works to meet the additional challenges encountered and were able to ‘resource and meet the needs of the developing project’.

To ensure power integrity and resilience was maintained throughout the project, Shenton Group supplied 5MW of rental generators, configured in an N+1 arrangement to provide resilience for the site.

Shenton Group also removed an underground 78,000-litre fuel tank. Whilst these works were underway, an opportunity arose to replace and upgrade all existing Schneider Air Circuit Breakers (ACB) within each LV room, a number of auto transfer switches, and a new LV switchboard in one of the electrical rooms.

Extensive building works were required throughout the project, including vast trenches for cabling roots and new concrete plinths to support the three new standby generators .

Don’t miss PowerEx Live held on 12th December, 2024, London

PowerEx Live 2024 - THURSDAY 12th DECEMBER, Location: LONDON, UK

PowerEx Live 2024 at London’s Park Plaza Hotel, will be held on Thursday 12th December, 2024.

PowerEx Live 2024 aims to offer the perfect networking opportunities for international professionals across the Genset, CHP, Data Centre and Consultancy industry sectors.

With conference speakers at GEN-SET, CHP & ENERGY LIVE the top of their respective fields you can be sure to glean some valuable insights into the industry. The conferences are held alongside premier display space in a world class venue. This event has become a priority for all those in the power and energy markets. The conferences will run parallel with prime exhibitor space available in adjoining rooms. Do not miss this opportunity for networking with experts in all fields of CHP, Data Centres, Consultancy and Gensets.

The Power Hub Learning Zone

PowerEx Live 2024 will again feature a special Power Hub Learning Zone. The training experience will cover four subjects presented by different companies & speakers . The object is to teach, inspire and educate students, young people and fellow industry professionals about the importance of equipment familiarisation and other key aspects of the training experience within industry. This highlight of the UK’s Power & Energy calendar for 2024 is being held at . London’s iconic South Bank hotel, the Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London.

UK POWER NETWORKS MAKES A £15M TOWERING INVESTMENT

UK Power Networks is investing more than £15 million this year in upgrading and maintaining electricity towers across the East and South East of England.

The steel towers deliver electricity from the national grid to the distributor’s many substations which provide power for local communities. The voltage is at 132,000-volts when it arrives with UK Power Networks and is then reduced to 33,000-volts before it leaves and supplies electricity to around six million homes and businesses.

UK Power Networks, the largest electricity distributor in the country, looks after 46,000km of overhead lines and has 120,000 substations keeping the electricity flowing to 8.5 million homes and businesses. The multi million-pound investment will also see nearly 10,000 metres of overhead power lines replaced between the towers, to maintain reliability and future proof the network.

Part of the work will include repainting nearly 200 towers across Suffolk, Norfolk, Kent and East Sussex with a special anti-corrosion paint to protect them in all weathers.

Work has already begun alongside contractors Keltbray to ensure the towers are delivering a safe and reliable electricity supply to homes and businesses. Engineers are specially trained to climb the 30-metre high towers safely and members of the public are reminded to stay well clear of towers and substations as they carry live electricity in the overhead cables.

Colin Barden, UK Power Networks head of quality and supply said: “This work is a major part of an annual programme to ensure that our overhead lines continue to meet the requirements of our customers, as the modern-day usage of electricity increases.”

The work will future-proof local power supplies, as well as enabling more low carbon electricity generation to feed into the grid. As more people connect renewable energy, heat pumps and electric vehicles to local electricity networks, UK Power Networks plays a critical role in helping to enable the UK’s transition to a Net Zero economy.

UK Power Networks owns and runs the cables and substations which deliver electricity from the national grid to 8.5 million homes and businesses across London, the South East and East of England, serving approximately 20 million people.

As the country’s biggest electricity distributor, it has invested more than £6.4 billion in its electricity networks since 2011, focusing on safety, network reliability, sustainability and affordability by caring for vulnerable customers and keeping costs low.

It was named Utility of the Year in 2023, 2016, 2015 and 2012. It is also a founder member of the Levelling up Coalition, second on the UK Inclusive Companies list as well as one of only 5% of companies worldwide to achieve Platinum Investors in People status.

8.67MW LANDFILL GAS SITE UTILISES WASTE GAS POWER POTENTIAL WITH EIGHT G3516LE GENERATORS

A landfill site in the UK needed to replace its Ruston RK270GS generators which had been proving difficult to run and lacking in available spare parts.

The customer required the careful and multi phased re-engineering of a landfill gas power generation facility. This also had to be carried out whilst incurring the absolute minimum of downtime and interruptions to production.

Eight suitable G3516LE generators were selected from the client’s fleet of units. Located as far afield as Aberdeen and Norfolk, they were decommissioned and collected with their associated control systems and LV synchronising breakers.

They were then transported to YELLOW POWER’s Great Haywood workshops, where they were mounted in pairs onto specially designed steel bases that would not only accommodate the generator and control panels, but also support the overhead stainless-steel silencers once installed onsite.

Engine cooling systems were also engineered before pre-delivery to site, with both high and low temperature circuits configured to utilise plate heat exchangers which would then be integrated into the existing services and employ the Ruston radiators already on site.

Site preparation involved the phased removal of the 65-ton Rustons, along with their associated pipework and cabling back to clean

interface points. Civils were then modified to suit the new cabling requirements.

Conversion of the old 11kV breakers was also carried out, to allow them to be used as feeder breakers rather than synchronisation, this is now carried out at LV along with G59/3 mains protection at each generator.

Once preparations were complete, the pairs of generators were delivered, positioned and connected to each service in turn, including the utilisation of the old exhaust silencers to house individual flues for each engine.

Due to the difference in gas pressure required by the Ruston and G3516LE units, YELLOW POWER LTD was also commissioned to relocate and install a Haase gas plant from another site and install alongside the existing extraction facility. This was then dismantled once changeover was complete and commissioning finished to the customer’s satisfaction.

OVERHAUL & NEW FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM FOR NHS HOSPITAL GENERATOR

Hadley Wood Hospital is a dynamic new private healthcare facility located in High Barnet, North London.

The backup diesel generator set at the hospital required a complete overhaul, which included a new enclosure and fire suppression system. FirePro was the installer/ provider for Titan Fire & Security Ltd on this project.

Firepro’s role was to design, supply and install a new fire detection and FirePro fire suppression system, within a limited space enclosure. Everything about the project was limited - limited time scale, minimal space and limited budget - however there was quality and professionalism in abundance, says the company

“The client was impressed that we got the job done in under three days from start-to- finish,” explains Dean

Clark, Service Manager, Titan Fire & Security.

FirePro’s automatic fire suppression systems employ the patented FirePro Compound (FPC) technology that is the result of intensive and extensive R&D. FirePro systems have undergone tests and are certified according to the most stringent international standards and requirements. The modular, pre-engineered FirePro units efficiently and effectively protect conventional as well as specially-designed projects.

The Atlas Copco portable Battery Energy Storage Systems, we call ZenergiZe offer a multitude of benefits, including low carbon footprint, reduced maintenance and servicing and improved sustainability. Whether you’re looking to enhance grid stability, manage peak loads,reduce operational costs or integrate renewable energy sources into your operations, we have the solutions to support your goals.

PEAK POWER 200 FLYWHEEL SYSTEM PROVES ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN 2024 TEST

PUNCH Flybrid was recently rebranded to Dumarey Flybrid. A spokesman commented:

“Same group, same people, same product but a new brand that encapsulates our desire to continue our growth, to innovate further and to service our customers, with the same passion to work towards our vision of a future where sustainable mobility will be accessible to all.

“Dynamic duty cycles waste energy, and wasting energy is no longer acceptable. Our customers operate equipment which runs on dynamic duty cycles, where motors are constantly starting and stopping. Each time the motors start and stop, energy is wasted. Dumarey Flybrid helps our customers save energy, reduce power supply requirements and costs, and reduce their CO2 footprint. Our products help capture, optimise and reuse energy across a wide range of applications.”

Large industrial chillers have myriad uses across multiple industries. These systems are often deployed in remote or temporary locations where mains power is not available, requiring the use of temporary diesel power. In this case study, Carrier partnered with power provider WBPS and energy storage and management specialists Dumarey Flybrid to demonstrate significant cuts to power rental costs and CO2 emissions using the Peak Power 200 flywheel system.

The Model 522 CAR is a large industrial chiller from Carrier Rental Systems. It has a nominal capacity of 579 kW, and is typically powered by a 320 kVA diesel generator where mains power is not available. Given the typical applications, it’s normal for the generator to be run 24 hours per day. The model 522 has 8 hermetic scroll compressors controlled by a microprocessor. The startup of these compressors results in a brief spike in current, and the generator needs to be sized to cope with these spikes.

The Peak Power 200 flywheel system stores energy from the diesel generator during periods of low load, and can rapidly supply both real and reactive power when needed. This allows operators to reduce the size of the diesel generator required. The customer then makes three savings: Firstly, saving on the rental cost of a smaller generator. Secondly, the lower fuel costs associated with a smaller generator and finally they save CO2 emissions due to lower fuel usage. The combination of these factors makes the Peak Power 200 environmentally friendly and economically attractive.

For this application, a 330 kVA diesel generator (SDMO R330C5) and a Peak Power 200 flywheel system were provided by WB Power Services. The test setup involved heating a large tank of water to 60°C using an industrial boiler. When the tank reached the set temperature, the chiller was turned on with a set point of 7°C. The test was ended when the water reached 15°C. Data was recorded from both the flywheel and the generator for later analysis.

A spokesman said: “ The results of the application were very promising. Analysis of the data showed a maximum continuous current of 260 A. The flywheel sucessfully reacted to each motor start with a rapid injection of power to support the generator and minimise frequency and voltage drops. Although compressor starts were never simultaneous, the flywheel would be able to manage 5 of the compressors starting at the same time.

“The result is that on this application, the generator can be downsized from a 320 kVA to a 200 kVA. Savings for this are considerable, and are multiplied by the long running hours. We estimate that this downsizing would save around 650 litres of fuel per week. The customer would also see savings on generator rental, AdBlue usage and fuel deliveries. These more than offset the rental cost of the flywheel. On a typical 20 week rental, a user should see a net financial benefit, including flywheel rental costs, of approximately £13,400 as well as reducing their CO2 emissions by 34.4 tonnes.”

The spokesman concluded: “Dumarey Flybrid would like to thank the technical and commercial teams from Carrier Rental Systems UK and WP Power Services. Both provided equipment, logistics, and expertise to make this application a success.”

REGENERATIVE DPF WITH CATALYST FITTED TO A GENERATING SET

Based in St. Albans, GenCat has been trading in the exhaust after treatment industry since 2003, with a focus on heavy duty applications for NRMM, generating sets and materials handling equipment.

Its products include a range of Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs), Catalytic Converters, and key accessories include exhaust rain caps.

The company says its mission is to ‘find the best solution to the application by offering the right equipment to do the job. From plant working in enclosed spaces, tunnelling, offshore applications to standby power exhaust filtration’.

In one recent contract GenCat engineers fitted a Bersy BPF R620 DPF with Catalytic Converter into the existing canopy of a Speedy generating set. The system replaced the original silencer unit and was expertly fitted by Western Tydens of Ivybridge, Devon before heading to the London NRMM LEZ zone. NRMM, particularly from the construction sector, is a

significant contributor to London’s air pollution. The NRMM Low Emission Zone uses the Mayor and London Borough’s planning powers to control emissions from NRMM used on construction sites. Like the Ultra Low Emission Zone, the NRMM Low Emission Zone requires that all engines with a power rating between 37 kW and 560 kW meet an emission standard based on the engine emission “stage”.

The BPF R620 system is constructed using recrystallized silicon carbide (SiC) filters with oxidation catalysts positioned in front. These filters serve a dual purpose:

- Particulate Filtration: They effectively retain more than 99% of solid particles emitted by diesel engines, thereby eliminating the typical black smoke associated with these engines.

- Emission Reduction: The oxidation catalysts help reduce unburned hydrocarbon (HC) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions. Interestingly, this combination allows for an increase in nitrogen dioxide.

HEAT NETWORK PROPOSED FOR ALNWICK AREA

Northumberland Estates, in collaboration with Reheat, an Alnwick-based consultancy, and SSE Energy Solutions, is exploring the possibility of establishing a clean, eco-friendly energy network to supply local businesses and public spaces in Alnwick.

The study will explore low carbon heating for a large portion of Alnwick, which includes commercial consumers, public buildings, and new homes. The first area being considered includes Linnet Court, Lionheart Enterprise Park, Willowburn Retail Park and Willowburn Trading Estate on the southern edge of Alnwick. This area is typically made up of commercial, industrial and publicowned properties. The second area includes Alnwick Castle, The Alnwick Garden and Alnwick Infirmary.

Heat networks form an important part of the government’s plan to reduce carbon and Northumberland County Council’s energy masterplan. A heat network works by establishing a common heat source and ensuring that heat is distributed via insulated pipework to buildings on the network to provide their heat and hot water, instead of each building having its own individual heat source.

BIOMASS IN ACTION: THE SNETTERTON RENEWABLE ENERGY CENTRE, NORFOLK, PROVIDES 44.2MW

BWSC is a leading O&M and technical service provider for power plants whose engineering expertise spans hydrogen plants, boiler-based waste and biomass plants, hybrid and engine plants.

To date, the company has designed more than 180 power plants and operated and serviced more than 3800 MW of base load generation equipment worldwide, and is keen about the role it will play in the future of the energy sector. BWSC reports that its Snetterton Biomass plant has been performing with a YTD availability above 96% and to secure similar high performance during 2024 a broad scope of works was included in the company’s outage - a key maintenance period - in late 2023, including more than 20,000 hours of work.

This outage involved a broad work scope, including: turbine gearbox replacement; extensive preventative tube replacement within the boiler; Wet ash conveyor overhaul; and a flues gas treatment plant overhaul, including catalyst super structure upgrades

Snetterton Renewable Energy Centre, Norfolk, has an an electrical capacity of 44.2MW, fuelled annually by 250,000 tonnes of baled straw supplied by local farmers, as well as woodchips. The plant is owned by a joint venture of Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor (BWSC) and a Danish infrastructure fund managed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners who together have put around £160M into the project.

The biomass plant’s operation is based on energy technology developed in Denmark.

The main part of the power plant is a boiler from Burmeister & Wain Energy (BWE), which is said to be the world’s largest water-cooled vibrating grate straw-fired boiler. The boiler house is 33m-high with the four elevations up to 35m-long. The building is a large braced frame with cross bracing inserted between the main columns, which are spaced at 5.7m intervals.

BIOMASS PROJECTS SUPPORTED WITH £26 MILLION FUNDING

The UK government has been actively supporting innovative biomass projects to enhance sustainable energy production, say new reports from Westminster Here are some key initiatives:

*£26 Million Funding for Biomass Boost:: The UK government has allocated £26 million to promote the production of sustainable biomass. This funding aims to power homes and businesses using materials like grasses, hemp, and seaweed. Biomass, derived from sustainably grown plant material, can be used as fuel for low-carbon energy. It plays a crucial role in achieving the UK’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050.

The selected projects will focus on enhancing biomass productivity through activities such as breeding, planting, cultivating, and harvesting organic matter. This includes water-based materials like algae and sustainable forestry operations1.

* Phase 2 of Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme: Under the government’s Biomass Feedstocks Innovation Programme, 25 projects across the UK have already received a share of £4 million in Phase 1. These projects explored ways to boost biomass production.

In Phase 2, these projects will evolve from the design stage into full demonstration projects. They will showcase innovative methods for growing biomass materials, which contribute to low-carbon energy.

BIOFUEL GENERATORS NOW SUPPORT THE UK BANKING SECTOR

Rolls-Royce has supplied 4 x MTU 20V Series 4000 gensets (each with a capacity of 3290kVA) to the UK’s banking sector.

These gensets are already deployed to provide emergency backup power across many industry sectors around the world.

Partner company AVK|SEG (UK) Ltd, a leading provider of critical power solutions, recently installed these four mtu 20V Series 4000 gensets (pictured above) to support a facility in the UK banking sector.

Powered by HVO, a drop-in fossilfree replacement for diesel fuel, the systems not only provide robust and efficient emergency power, but also support the customer’s carbon neutral goals.

Before being despatched to site, the systems underwent a rigorous FAT program, which included a cold start test, functional tests, a heat run over several hours and load step testing as per ISO 8528-5 class G3 to ensure peak performance.

The AVK|SEG team will provide service and technical support to ensure optimal operation and ongoing customer satisfaction.

Hydrotreated vegetable oil, (HVO) is the next-generation low-carbon diesel. It is derived from used cooking oils, residue animal fats

from food processing, tall oil, and non-food grade crops. Biofuel, more generally, is a renewable source of energy that comes from plants, animals, or algae.

With the world shifting towards more sustainable practices to reduce climate change and protect the environment, HVO fuels have become a viable choice to help reduce diesel vehicle and plant emissions.

It is considered a paraffinic fuel, a new classification of cleaner transport fuels, and has almost zero sulphur and aromatics content. Made from sustainably and responsobly sourced renewable raw materials its use can make a real contribution to climate protection, research indicates.

It has excellent storage properties, and systems powered by it see lower particulate and nitrogen oxide levels and an emissions reduction of up to 90%.

Experts say waste-derived HVO is by far the most sustainable type of HVO and results in the lowest amount of greenhouse gas emissions.

It is already being used in many of mtu engines without any compromise to power delivery or service life, reports the company.

SANDWICH, KENT, THE BASE FOR A KEY BIOMASS PLANT

Now the Kent Renewable Energy Power Plant is fully operational at Sandwich in Kent it generates around 27MW of green electricity.

A spokesman comments: “Our plant burns locally sourced wood fuel to generate heat and power for Discovery Park and export electricity to the national grid. We generate enough electricity to supply the equivalent of 50,000 homes and save over 100,000 tons of CO2 every year.

“It’s difficult to visualise how much that is but would look the same as 165,000 really big hot air balloons

and the saving is equal to over 1 million plane flights to Paris. Around 15 – 20% of the clean, green energy we generate is supplied directly to the tenants of Discovery Park, who also benefit from the heat generated by the steam from our plant..”

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WORLD’S LARGEST TIDAL POWER GENERATION SCHEME IS PLANNED FOR THE RIVER MERSEY, LIVERPOOL

Aplan to build a barrier across the River Mersey is starting to take shape. Liverpool City Region’s mayor, Steve Rotheram said: “There are still huge technical and financial challenges to overcome but Mersey Tidal Power has the potential to provide enough clean, green, predictable energy to power up to one million homes for over a century.”

The scheme involves building a structure to house 28 turbines driven by the flow of water in and out of the Mersey and generating electricity using the energy available from the difference in height of the tides, which can be up to 10 metres (33 ft) in Liverpool.” Total capacity is expected to be 700 MW, which would make this the largest tidal range scheme in the world.

The design will include sluice gates to allow water through when needed, which could help mitigate increased risks of flooding caused by climate change, as well as marine navigation locks to help keep the busy river traffic flowing.

At a meeting held in March 2024, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority voted to initiate the formal planning process by drafting a scoping opinion, marking a crucial step towards realising the tidal power scheme. If realised, it could potentially generate clean energy for 120 years and create significant employment opportunities in both construction and operation phases.

Steve Rotheram explains: “We are under no illusions, we know there are still significant technical and financial challenges to overcome, but the plans we’ve agreed mark a huge step on our journey to bringing Mersey Tidal Power to life. Quite simply, the case for tidal has never been clearer – both for our economy and our planet.”

Over the past three years, the authority has conducted extensive technical groundwork to outline the scheme’s scope, which could be up and running within a decade, playing a huge role in the region’s push to be net zero carbon by 2040.

Councillor David Baines, Portfolio Holder for Net Zero and Air Quality, highlighted the significance of harnessing the River Mersey’s potential, emphasizing its role in diversifying the region’s clean energy mix and fostering economic resilience.

He comments: “Existing strengths in wind and solar power and emerging strengths in hydrogen mean that our city region is already leading the way in developing a cleaner and greener economy. Harnessing the power of the River Mersey to generate green and predictable energy for the next 100 years and more would be an incredible addition to our clean energy mix. We need to ensure we are extremely aware of our sensitive local ecology but just reaching this stage in the Mersey Tidal Power project has taken a huge amount of hard work allied with vision and would be a big step towards it becoming a reality.”

Prior to the scoping opinion being submitted the Combined Authority will now carry out a period of engagement, regionally and nationally, with stakeholders. Once the scoping opinion is received, the CA will hold formal consultations across communities and stakeholder groups.

The scoping opinion will be based on the creation of a barrage across the river. The report to the CA notes that a barrage option would be less expensive than a lagoon, requiring less material and lower levels of government support.

Submitting a scoping opinion is the first step towards preparing a Development Control Order (DCO) submission – a process which typically takes two to three years. The scoping opinion submission describes the project and asks the Planning Inspector to advise on the scope and breadth of surveys needed to complete the documents outlining the environmental impact of the scheme. The actual location of the barrage has yet to be determined- the Authority is currently looking into locations “closer to the mouth of the river that may align to regeneration aspects around Liverpool Waters and Wirral Waters,” said one source.

It is likely the multi-billion-pound project will be sent to the UK’s Planning Inspectorate later in 2024 for feedback on the kind of surveys needed to complete documentation relating to its environmental impact.

If the plan gets greenlighted the firstin-the-UK concept could generate as much as 2 TWh of electricity (opinions vary) annually for up to 1 million local homes - serving 30% of the region’s demand. Tidal range systems like this pull energy from the difference in water height between tides and the UK’s resources account for 5–15% of worldwide tidal range generation, say the experts.

DON’T MISS POWEREX LIVE MIDLANDS 2024 - IT WILL BE BE BIGGER & BETTER

PowerEx Live Midlands 2024, to be held on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, aims to probe and discuss all the trends, opportunities and challenges for the GENSET, CHP & ENERGY industries.

The organisers will be hosting some of the foremost energy speakers in the country with the most recent and cutting-edge content within the energy industry.

This regional event - with an associated golf tournament held the day before the event (June 26th)offers all key sector players in the North of England an opportunity to assess new trends, connect and develop all under 1 roof over the course of 1 day.

The conference is being held at a top-class venue offering optimal trade opportunities to meet both regional and global buyers, specifiers, OEMs, equipment distributors and contractors/ installers. The venue is at an awardwinning hotel and golf resort situated in the heart of the country at the Belfry Hotel and Resort in Royal Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.The site offers 300+ luxurious bedrooms and suites.

Also available are several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and The Belfry Spa. A key attraction is The Brabazon golf course.

This is recognised as world-class, having previously hosted The Ryder Cup more than any other venue in the world and home to the 2023 Betfred British Masters.

Be part of this unique and mustattend event held for all power professionals in the industry..

At the Conference - PowerEx Live Midlands 2024 - the exhibit space is within the same room and in a different room the (DCA) datacentre alliance will be holding seminars and

training on Data Centres. With limited space there are only a few tables available, therefore another 2 tables have been added to accommodate.These tabletop arrangements mean companies can take their products direct to customers with the additional opportunity for networking with experts in all fields of CHP, Data Centres, Consultancy and Gensets. The choice of stands at the Belfry Hotel is allocated on a ‘first-comefirst-served’ basis, so please contact us today and prepare for the highlight of the UK’s Power & Energy calendar in the Midlands for 2024.

Register for free at PowerLive Midlands 2024

In 2023 the Mere Golf & Spa Club, Knutsford, Cheshire, was the setting for the first Power Media International Group’s PowerEx Live regional conference & exhibition. This event was designed to give enhanced access for the power generation sector to companies with a primary focus in the region. This proved a major success as over 120+ delegates and exhibition personnel were registered. The 2023 event was described by one attendee as “business, education and excellent golfing all rolled into one.”.

Adam Thomas, CTO, also commented on the 2023 PowerEx Live event in Cheshire: “Thanks for running the event, it was a good place to network with other people in the generator industry.

For more details on the 2024 Powerex Live Midlands Conference, the Call For Papers and Exhibiting please visit: www.powerexlive.

NEW WASTE TO ENERGY PLANT IN WEST YORKSHIRE WILL FEATURE CARBON-CAPTURE TECHNOLOGY

Enfinium, a leading UK energy from waste operator, has announced a significant step in its mission to decarbonise the UK’s unrecyclable waste by signing an agreement with global green technology company Hitachi Zosen Inova (HZI) to install the UK’s first carbon capture pilot plant at an energy from waste facility.

The technology supplied by HZI will be a scaled-down, containerised version of the CCS technology that could be applied to energy from waste facilities on a commercial scale. The unit will capture up to one tonne of CO2 per dayfrom enfinium’s operations at its Ferrybridge-1 site, in West Yorkshire. The trial will run for at least 12 months and will be operational from July 2024.

The pilot is the first of its kind mobilised in Europe, representing a significant milestone for HZI who intends to build on its world leading reputation in the energy from waste and renewable sectors by offering its clients new decarbonisation solutions.

The pilot will be used to demonstrate how carbon capture technology can be applied at energy from waste facilities to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. Through the pilot, enfinium will be able to compare different amine solvents and collect realistic data on performance, such as CO2 capture rate, energy consumption, and solvent degradation.

The pilot builds on enfinium’s broader ambitions to lead an investment of up to £800 million in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) at its Ferrybridge 1 & 2 facilities, which together would capture over 1.2 million tonnes of CO2 every year.1 With CCS installed, the UK’s largest energy from waste site would become one of the largest carbon removal projects in Europe.

Mike Maudsley, CEO of enfinium, told UKPN: “Installing carbon capture technology on energy from waste facilities is the only way the UK can decarbonise its unrecyclable waste. It also offers benefits including creating durable carbon removals, or negative emissions, at scale and generating reliable homegrown carbon negative power.

“This ground-breaking partnership with HZI will allow us to test multiple capture techniques that could in the future be deployed across our facilities at scale.”

Bruno-Frédéric Baudouin, CEO of HZI, added: “It gives us tremendous pride that with the support of the UK authorities and thanks to a strong collaboration with enfinium, we have the opportunity to help move the dial on the nation’s decarbonisation of its waste management infrastructure.

“The pilot will contribute significantly to our carbon capture knowledge base, which we are developing across several projects in Europe, and represents an important step not only towards to reducing CO2 emissions in our industry, but also towards making CO2 circular and driving down demand for fossil resources globally.”

“Minister for Investment and Regulatory Reform, Lord Dominic Johnson said: “The Government is making sure the UK continues to be an attractive choice for green investment, creating jobs and opportunities across the country as we transition to net zero.

“I’m delighted enfinium with HZI has chosen the UK for this pilot project – another win for our country and a huge step to enabling the decarbonisation of the UK’s unrecyclable waste.”

The announcement is the latest development in enfinium’s strategic partnership with HZI, who have provided engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) services to enfinium’s Ferrybridge 1 and 2 facilities. HZI is also acting as the EPC partner on enfinium’s £500m Skelton Grange facility in Leeds, which is due to be operational from 2025.

Enfinium is a leading UK energy from waste operator with four operational sites in the UK, in West Yorkshire, Kent and Flintshire, and two in construction.

Enfinium diverts 2.3 million tonnes of unrecyclable waste from climate-damaging landfill, putting it to good use by turning it into home grown energy, enough to power 500,000 UK homes. Enfinium’s ambition is to transform its facilities into local ‘decarbonisation hubs’ powered by the millions of tonnes of unrecyclable waste the UK will produce for decades to come.

Using existing energy from waste infrastructure, enfinium could contribute to heat networks, produce electrolytic hydrogen, or use carbon capture technology to provide durable, high quality carbon removals which will be critical for the UK to achieve net zero by 2050.

ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL BACKS NEW OFFSHORE WINDFARM PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

The Orkney Island Council is backing the West of Orkney Windfarm’s proposed multibillion pound offshore windfarm, located 30 km west of the Orkney mainland and 25 km north of the Sutherland coast, Scotland.

The offshore plans contain detailed information on how the windfarm will be constructed, including the proposed location of turbines and cable routes, and includes a comprehensive suite of environmental assessments based on survey data collected over two and a half years.

The final consent decision will be made by Scottish ministers following recommendations by the Marine Directorate Licensing Operations Team and taking into account comments made by statutory consultees, including Orkney Islands Council.

The project will incorporate up to 125 turbines on fixed foundations, providing an expected capacity of around 2 GW. The farm aims to deliver its first renewable power in 2029. It is being developed by a joint venture comprising Corio Generation, TotalEnergies and Renewable Infrastructure Development Group.

West of Orkney Windfarm development manager Jack Farnham explains: “The Scottish government has a stated ambition to deploy 8-11 GW of offshore wind in Scottish waters by 2030. As the first ScotWind project to enter the planning process, securing timely offshore consent from the Scottish government and onshore planning

permission from The Highland Council will be critical if Scotland is to meet this target, which will unlock significant inward investment and with it economic and social benefits to the far north”.

The developer has already supported a number of initiatives in the north of Scotland, including a £1 million research and development programme being led by EMEC in Orkney, a £900,000 education initiative led by UHI, and a £125,000 Fit 4 Renewables scheme led by ORE Catapult.

The West of Orkney Windfarm is involved with a £105 million investment initiative during the development phase of the project. This will fund the development of the supply chain which is planned to be enhanced to £140 million by match funding from third parties.

Orkney Islands Council is currently developing the Orkney Community Wind Farms project to generate significant income and harness Orkney’s natural resources.

The project consists of three developments – Quanterness, Hoy and Faray. Each wind farm sited in the area will contain six turbines which are 149.9 metres in height from base to blade tip. They are expected to generate nearly 90 megawatts per year. Additionally, the West of Orkney Wind Farm, developed by TotalEnergies, boasts an impressive installed capacity of 2 gigawatts, which can power the equivalent of over 2 million homes. These wind farms play a crucial role in advancing renewable energy and contributing to the UK’s Net Zero.

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EVENTS DIARY

THE UKPN DIARY - EXHIBITIONS, SEMINARS & OTHER EVENTS

8 - 9 May 2024

Decarbonisation Technology Summit Europe 2024

Institution of Engineering & Technology, Stevenage

9 - 10 May 2024

International Conference on Renewable Energy and Conservation 2024 London, UK

14 - 16 May 2024

Africa Energies Summit 2024 Conference London

15 - 16 May 2024

All-Energy Exhibition and Conference 2024

Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow

15 - 16 May 2024

Battery Cells and Systems Expo 2024 NEC, Birmingham

21 - 22 May 2024

Utility Week Live 2024 NEC, Birmingham

21 - 22 May 2024

Renewable Energy Revenues Summit 2024 Conference

Hilton London Tower Bridge, London

21 - 22 May 2024

Utility Week Live 2024 NEC, Birmingham

4 - 5 June 2024

UK Solar Summit 2024 Conference Novotel London West Hotel, London

11 - 12 Jun 2024

Energy Exports Conference 2024 Conference P&J Live, Aberdeen

24 – 28 June

ASME Turbo Expo 2024

ExCel London

21 - 22 May 2024

25 – 27 June

Hillhead

Quarrying, Construction & Recycling Show Hillhead Quarry Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 9PR

25 - 27 Jun 2024

InstallerSHOW 2024 NEC, Birmingham

26 Jun 2024

PowerEx Live 2024

Golf Tournament

Belfry Hotel & Resort, Royal Sutton Coldfield

Final deadline for Golf

Tournament booking: April 30, 2024.

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POWEREX LIVE - MIDLANDS

27 JUNE 2024

27 Jun 2024

PowerEx Live MIDLANDS Conferences & Networking Event

Belfry Hotel & Resort, Royal Sutton Coldfield

28 July 2024:

PowerAid Charity Football Day - UKGSA Event

Coalville Football Club

14 Aug 2024

SR Solar Conference 2024 Conference

COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh

22 Aug 2024

York Races – Ebor Festival

- UKGSA Hospitality Event

YORK RACES 22 AUG 2024

19 Sept 2024

Cricket at Trent Bridge UKGSA Hospitality Event

24 - 26 Sep 2024

Solar & Storage Live 2024 NEC, Birmingham

25 - 26 Sep 2024

World Energies Summit 2024 Strand Palace Hotel, London

23 – 24 Oct 2024

The Showman Show, Newbury Showground, Berkshire

23 - 24 Oct 2024

Renewable Energy Scotland Event 2024

Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow

24 Oct 2024

Smart Energy Conference & Exhibition 2024 ICC Belfast, Belfast

23 - 24 Oct 2024

Renewable Energy Scotland Event 2024 Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow

6 - 7 Nov 2024

NIBS Battery Conference Telford, Shropshire

6 - 7 NOV 2024 NIBS

12 - 13 Nov 2024

Future Energy Wales 2024

International Convention Centre Wales, Newport,

13 - 14 Nov 2024

Future of Utilities: Smart Energy 2024 St Pauls, London

13 - 14 Nov 2024

Energy Transition Summit 2024 London, UK

20-21 Nov 2024

DATA CENTRES IRELAND

RDS Dublin

20 - 21 Nov 2024

EMEX - The Net Zero & Energy Management Expo 2024 ExCeL London

12 Dec 2024

PowerEx Live London Park Plaza Westminster Hotel, London SE1 7UT 26 Jun 2024

10MW EPC BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SOLUTION BALANCES THE GRID

It’s been exactly a year since Edina delivered a 10MW battery energy storage system (BESS) project in South Yorkshire - an EPC, system-integrated solution designed to support the grid infrastructure and accelerate further deployment of renewable generation assets onto the network, reports UKPN.

The BESS site in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, comprises three modular outdoor skids with CATL lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell chemistry, a liquid-cooled thermal management system, battery management system and UL certified fire detection and suppression systems.

Edina, an energy transition solutions provider for Battery Energy Storage Systems, hydrogen-enabled on-site flexible generation and Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plants, and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Standby Power Generation, won this contract with UK developer ForePower for its system-integrated EPC BESS solution back in 2022.

ForePower provides National Grid with the ability to stabilise the electricity network with its portfolio of assets.

Funded by Nash Business Capital Ltd, the 10MW 1-hour duration BESS project in South Yorkshire, UK, provides a range of balancing services to the electricity grid to ensure power security, system flexibility and accelerate

renewable energy integration.

Edina’s modular outdoor battery energy storage solution is fully-integrated and prefabricated with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cell chemistry, liquid-cooled thermal management system, skid-mounted inverter systems, battery management system and UL certified fire detection and suppression systems.

Edina provided all the full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) and system integration work in a project which included detailed design, engineering, project management and installation, plant commissioning and backed by a long-term service agreement.

Hugh Richmond, Strategic Adviser, Edina, said: “This was our first battery storage development with ForePower, and we were delighted to be working with such an enthusiastic and forward-thinking company. This project has This project has been a significant milestone for the evolution and growth of Edina, which was

“This was our first battery storage development with ForePower, and we were delighted to be working with such an enthusiastic and forward-thinking company. This project has been a significant milestone for the evolution and growth of Edina, which was traditionally a gas engine supplier and developer.”

- Hugh Richmond, Strategic Adviser, Edina

traditionally a gas engine supplier and developer but has now added another “string to its bow” by developing standalone and hybrid power solutions and full EPC contracts.”

Andrew Foreman, ForePower’s Founder and Projects Director, Steven Thorpe have jointly said: “It’s been an exciting time for the UK’s energy mix and has proved a great the opportunity to work with Edina. Working with Edina on this project has helped to build our relationship and develop our current portfolio of assets.”

The project has allowed ForePower to access the Capacity Market, Fast Frequency Response, and other grid services markets to support the national grid during periods of system stress.

The 10MW BESS solution joins Edina’s growing installed capacity within the battery energy storage and co-location market. Edina recently completed microgrid projects co-locating BESS, CHP, and standby power generation as part of a wider energy transition solution.

Edina has an installed portfolio of over 1,000MW capacity in the UK and Ireland, and is progressing a significant pipeline of 100MW battery energy storage capacity.

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40.5MW GAS POWER GENERATION

SITE AT CARRINGTON

Forsa Energy’s newest flexible generation site at Carrington is now fully operational. Constructed by Clarke Energy acting as the principal contractor, Carrington is capable of exporting up to 40.5MW of electricity into the ENWL network. The site houses 9 X 4.5MW Jenbacher engines, each capable of ramping up to full capacity in just 5 minutes.

Carrington was awarded a Capacity Market contract by National Grid ESO in 2019 and will therefore contribute to the UK’s primary mechanism for ensuring a stable and secure supply of electricity.

Based on the proven design concepts of Jenbacher Type 3 and Type 6 engines, Type 4 engines are characterised by high power density and outstanding efficiency.

Enhanced control and monitoring provide easy maintenance capabilities, as well as excellent reliability and availability.

More than 6,400 engines have been delivered since 2002. Jenbacher Type 4 engines have the same design, emissions control, and waste gasto-energy capabilities as their Type 2 and Type 3 counterparts, plus high power density and outstanding efficiency in their power range. The high-power turbocharger allows optimal operation at higher air intake temperature and altitude.

A four-valve cylinder heads features enhanced swirl and channel geometry using advanced calculation and simulation methods, resulting in

optimal cooling and combustion conditions. The Type 4’s connecting rod reduces bearing wear and is said to be easy to maintain.

Applicable gas types for fuel include: natural gas, associated petroleum gas (flare gas), propane, biogas, sewage gas, landfill gas, coal mine gas, other special gases (e.g. coke, wood, and pyrolysis gases). INNIO and Clarke Energy have supplied nine of these 4.5MW Jenbacher engines.

Offering superior efficiency with an innovative engine concept, Type 4 engines save on fuel without sacrificing flexibility or reliability. The Type 4 is available in 50 and 60 Hz and features fuel and solution flexibility—making it an excellent choice for more than 10 different applications.

The 40.5MW gas powered generation plant was built by Clarke Energy acting as the principal contractor, Carrington is capable of generating up to 40.5MW of electricity into the ENWL network.

The sites’ nine 4.5MW Jenbacher engines are each capable of ramping up to full capacity in

“The Carrington 40.5MW gas-powered generation plant was built by Clarke Energy acting as the principal contractor, Carrington is capable of generating up to 40.5MW of electricity into the ENWL network. The sites’ nine 4.5MW Jenbacher engines are each capable of ramping up to full capacity in just 5 minutes.”

just five minutes.

Carrington was awarded a Capacity Market contract by National Grid ESO in 2019 and will therefore contribute to the UK’s primary mechanism for ensuring a stable and secure supply of electricity.

The project is a joint effort by Forsa Energy, INNIO, Clarke Energy, Green Frog Utilities, and ENWL.

With the backing of Tiger Infrastructure Partners, Forsa has a clear mandate to expand its portfolio of energy transition technologies.

To date Forsa has successfully developed, financed, and constructed 8 operational sites in GB, with a combined installed capacity of 196MW.

Forsa currently has a further 103MW of plant under construction and scheduled to energise over the next 6 months and an additional 250MW development pipeline of contracted sites.

Forsa says it is is well on its way to achieving its business target of 5-600MW of flexible energy generation capacity in the UK market.

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www.forsaenergy.com

www.innio.com

www.greenfrogutilities.co.uk www.enwl.co.uk

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CAPABLE OF 25% HYDROGEN BLENDS:

THE TCG 3016 SERIES GENERATOR SETS

MWM has introduced gas gensets of the TCG 3016 series in the range from 400 kW to 1 MW - these can be operated on natural gas blended with up to 25% hydrogen, reports UKPN

MWM currently offers generator sets configured to enable operation on natural gas blended with up to 25% hydrogen for continuous, prime, and load management applications. Additionally, the company offers retrofit kits that provide hydrogen blending capabilities of up to 25% hydrogen for existing plants.

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Powerful hydrogen-based energy solutions

Renewable hydrogen fuel can help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

“We offer our customers hydrogenbased highperformance energy solutions that can help them reduce greenhouse gas emissions and use more sustainable energy sources,” explains Rene Ludvik, MWM Director.

MWM gas generator sets can already be operated with up to 10 percent hydrogen blends and are characterized by their high efficiency in decentralized energy generation.

MWM generators are traditionally at the

forefront when using alternative types of gas for power generation.

The generator sets can be configured to operate on a wide range of biogas fuels, including digestor biogas, landfill gas, and wastewater biogas.

The development and launch of hydrogen blended solutions address growing customer demand as the hydrogen supply infrastructure matures.

MWM is committed to helping customers meet their climate-related goals by providing products that facilitate the fuel transition, increase operational efficiency and reduce emissions.

The TCG 3016 gas genset from MWM introduces a new generation of gas genset technology to combine reliability, robustness, and maximum efficiency within the 400kWe – 1MW range.

The TCG 3016 gas genset is MWM’s smallest model offering greatly reduced installation and operating costs and includes the Total Plant and Energy Management (TPEM) control. This has been designed to ensure maximum reliability and availability.

“The TCG 3016 gas genset is MWM’s smallest version but features a TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management) which eliminates the need for additional control systems. All power plant data for the genset, backup genset, and plant control are combined in one system, resulting in high efficiency through optimum control of the power plant.”

The TCG 3016’s improved oil management and optimised cylinder and turbo chargers set new standards in terms of durability and reliability.

The gas genset has the highest efficiency in its output class through unique combination of long maintenance intervals (80,000 operating hours for Natural Gas) and high efficiency (electrical efficiency up to 43.5 percent).

The TCG 3016 has a smaller setup area than comparable gensets due to its compact design and integrated tanks for daily refilling.

Due to the flanged genset concept, the vibration decoupling takes place directly between the gas engine and the base frame, helping to further reduce setup costs.

With a greatly reduced oil consumption of less than 0.1 g/ kWhe – the TCG 3016 gas engine boasts the lowest lubricant consumption in its class.

MWM, a part of Caterpillar Inc., stands for highly-efficient and more sustainable solutions for distributed power generation and manufactures gas gensets and power plants, as well as combined heat and power (CHP) plants.

Today, MWM tcommands a strong market position in the field of highly efficient, advanced distributed energy solutions. The company serves customers around the globe as a reliable partner for proven and sustained added value in the implementation of power plant projects.

MWM’s products are the result of more than 150 years of experience in the development and optimization of gas engines and generator sets for natural gas, biogas and other special gases.

For more information, please visit: mwm.net and caterpillar.com

SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL WHEN IT COMES TO DATA CENTRES

AI or machine learning is about to change our lives. We are already starting to see it in everyday use through the surprising capabilities of ChatGPT, and now even LinkedIn asks us if we’d like to use AI to draft a social post? However, the power needed for AI is heavy duty and this will increase as our reliance on the new technology develops, exlains John Kreyling, Business Development Director, Centiel.

James Vincent, reporter at the Verge in his article How Much Energy does AI Consume.

He says: “Training a large language model like GPT-3, for example, is estimated to use just under 1,300 megawatt hours (MWh) of electricity; about as much power as consumed annually by 130 US homes.

“To put that in context, streaming an hour of Netflix requires around 0.8 kWh (0.0008 MWh) of electricity. That means you’d have to watch 1,625,000 hours to consume the same amount of power it takes to train GPT-3.”

Data centres are largely split into white space which houses servers and IT equipment and grey space which home UPS and switchgear.

AI will result in the need for more servers which will all draw a lot more power.

Estimates suggest that data centres with AI computing, will use High Power Density IT Racks, with designs looking to achieve potentially 30-40kW per Rack.

This is three-four times more power than a typical 7-10kW IT Rack. Suddenly, the infrastructure in the data centre will need to get physically bigger and more grey space will be required to support the increased power demand.

Data centres have the choice of larger

facilities or encroach into white space which will have an impact on revenues, or look at investing in supporting equipment with a better power density.

In other words,

Data centres have the choice of larger facilities or encroach into white space which will impact revenues, or look at investing in supporting equipment with a better power density.

In other words, UPS and associated equipment that is more powerful but has a much smaller footprint.

The challenge will become how to build a system which needs greater power but not expand the space needed for equipment to support it.

We are also increasingly seeing containerised power pods or E pods, which are bespoke containers being deployed. As well as creating more grey space close to the data centre, they are quick to build and can be developed in tandem with a new data centre development. Testing off site means a complete solution can be delivered ready to use.

Containerised power pod designs must also consider transportation and ensure operation and maintenance of equipment is adequate. Space is at a premium and so small is beautiful.

At Centiel we have developed ultra

John Kreyling

compact frames for our latest UPS StratusPower to offer the highest power density within the smallest footprint but we also considered the space that is required to operate and maintain the UPS.

StratusPower only needs 900mm in front of the UPS to remove, maintain or replace the small 62.5kW modules.

Compare this to equivalent high power modular UPS that utilises larger 200kW + modules, that need in the region of 50% more space in front of the UPS.

“Space planning will become even more important, affecting how big and how much revenue the data centre can generate. Smaller, compact equipment will be needed as it will have a knock-on effect. We have designed StratusPower UPS to minimise footprints. It’s small but mighty, in various frames up to 1.5MW, with a power density of circa 1MW/m².”

They can weigh in excess of 250kg, needing slides and pallet trucks and a lot more space to manoeuvre to swap or maintain modules. The space needed to house batteries will also become influential. Oxygen free LiFePO4 batteries are a viable option, as they are up to 70% smaller than traditional VRLA batteries and 80% lighter.

Because of LiFePO4’s cycling capacity, they can also be advantageous in relation to Peak Shaving to achieve reduced energy taken from the grid at expensive (peak) times while batteries simultaneously discharge during high-rate demand, helping to reduce power consumption costs overall.

We have designed our sustainable StratusPower UPS to minimise footprints. It’s small but mighty, in various frames up to 1.5MW, with a power density of circa 1MW/m² to cope with this emerging challenge. It is also compatible with LiFePO4 batteries to fit into the smallest space possible.

StratusPower also offers a 30year design life so five years down the line, facilities will not be hit with component lifecycle replacements.

The system is fully scalable and can be enhanced through the years to ensure the latest tech is always on board, enabling the UPS to be upgraded or repaired rather than replaced to extend its useful working life.

Uniquely, StratusPower is also already hardware enabled, and with adaptations to the software/ firmware, is future ready to accept alternative, renewable energy sources. How we manage future energy use is a pressing challenge and AI is set to accelerate this problem.

Saving space within facilities will be just one issue and facilities will need to work with trusted manufactures and advisors who can all the environmental issues head on.

TWO 830 KVA DIESEL GENSETS FOR DISTRIBUTION CENTRE IN LICHFIELD

WB Power Services team just installed 2 x 830kVA Sync KOHLER generators at the new ASOS Distribution Centre in Lichfield, powering up this cutting-edge hub.

ASOS is one of the world’s leading online fashion retailers and has invested £90m in this brand-new state-of-the-art centre in Lichfield, Staffordshire; it has plans to employ 2,000 people at the site.

ASOS is an online retailer for fashion-loving 20-somethings around the world. ASOS customers can shop a curated edit of 85,000 products, sourced from 850 of the best global and local third-party brands and its mix of fashion-led inhouse labels

Its new 437,000 square feet, AEW and Allianz Real Estate joint venture warehouse is based at Fradley Park. Situated on the A38 with good road and airport links, the site serves ASOS’ customers in the UK and around the world.

Nick Beighton, CEO, ASOS, commented: “We’ve laid down the foundations for our future growth in Lichfield. This has been a significant investment in infrastructure and large-scale job creation and is a reflection of the confidence ASOS has in its future and the quality of the skills and talent available in this well-placed location. The site supports our ever-increasing customer demand and enable us to develop our offerings and delivery capabilities even further.”

WBPS offers a range of Kohler-SDMO 830kVA generators for sale. Said to be ideal for larger

applications, its high performing and reliable generators ensure the power keeps on flowing. Ideal for a variety of power requirements, the range of high-quality KOHLER generators are also suitable for prime and standby applications. Available on a short lead time and at a very competitive price, all generators can be supplied as part of a package. Along with flexible bespoke solutions, specialist generating sets can also incorporate acoustic enclosures, fuel tanks, duct work and exhaust flues and changeover panels, reports WBPS.

WBPS has an international reputation as a leading provider of critical power solutions, and is probably best known for the major expansion of its business portfolio in late 2023 when it acquired Hodgson Acoustics Company Ltd.

Operating under the Wilmott Group of companies, the newly acquired business sees the transfer of specialist container and acoustic solutions manufacturer to an associated company called Wiltech Acoustics Ltd. This strategic move came on the heels of a recent

“WBPS has an international reputation as a leading provider of critical power solutions, and is probably best known for the major expansion of its business portfolio in late 2023 when it acquired Hodgson Acoustics Company Ltd.”

development in the industry, where Hodgson Acoustics Ltd, based in Loughborough and Leicester, officially entered administration on September 20th, 2023.

With WBPS’s confirmed acquisition of the manufacturing company, the critical power service continued to solidify its commitment to innovation and customerfocused growth, whilst also placing WBPS and its related companies as firm forerunners in the power marketplace.

Following remarkable growth in all sectors of the business over the last few years, WBPS and its newest area of the business will continue to add to an already impressive portfolio of first-class services and products offered to their customers within the critical power sector in 2024.

Wiltech Acoustics Ltd empowers WBPS and its other companies within the Wilmott Group with complete control of the manufacturing process of its topquality and bespoke acoustic enclosures.

This strategic move has aligned with WBPS’s mission to offer comprehensive and innovative solutions to meet the everevolving needs of its clients.

Specialists in the industrial and power sectors of the business, Wiltech Acoustics Ltd commits to keeping the core premise of the company business the same, ensuring the design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities at the very forefront.

Building on WBPS’s experience in the critical power marketplace, the 2023 acquisition also welcomed three significant production facilities to its group, in addition to the POD facility at Loughborough and Renewable production facility at Ilkeston.

Commenting on WBPS’s acquisition and its placement within the power marketplace, CEO of the Wilmott group and Managing Director of WB and Wiltech, Andrew Wilmott said: “We are extremely proud of our continued growth inside the manufacturing and power industries.

“With WBPS continuing to provide critical power services to some of the UK’s most important businesses and organisations, we are also focused in bringing the very best container and acoustic solutions to the forefront of our operations too.” www.wbpsltd.co.uk

NEW LEGISLATION HAS IMPACT ON MEDIUM COMBUSTION PLANTS

The latest Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) legislation was amended in January 2024. Further changes are being introduced in January 2025; however action is required now to ensure compliance is achieved with the latest selective catalytic reduction (SCR) technology. Carlos Vicente, Retrofit and Aftermarket Director, Eminox, manufacturer of emissions solutions technologies, offers his views on what is expected of the power generation sector to achieve compliance, improve public health and reduce emissions.

What does the legislation mean?

In December 2018, the Medium Combustion Plant Directive (MCPD) was introduced into UK law to control exhaust emissions from medium sized combustion plant including power generators, explains Carlos Vicente. For power generators specifically, the directive sets emissions limits for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) with permits and compliance enforced by the Environment Agency (EA) in England, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA),Natural Resources Wales and DAERA Ireland.

January 2024 was the first significant change to MCPD legislation since its inception.

Now, all combustion plant with rated thermal input greater than 5MW must not operate without a permit. Compliance with emission limit values (ELVs) must also be achieved by gensets over 5MW from the 1st January 2025.

Further changes in requirements for emissions compliance are planned from 2030 pertaining to combustion plant with

rated thermal input between 1MW and 5MW.

However, for those who currently operate diesel-powered generators, there are emission reduction technologies available to effectively upgrade existing gensets, make them emissions compliant thereby improving air quality, and reducing the negative impact on public health by reducing NOx and particulate matter (PM).

How can compliance be achieved?

To achieve the current permit application requirements and compliance, operators, or applicants for new MCP sites or permits will now need to include the design, plans, and specification details for the exhaust aftertreatment system (EATS) as part of their application.

To support applicants and contractors, Eminox has a team of engineers who provide both off the shelf and tailored exhaust system solutions to meet a wide variety of applications. Our selective catalytic reduction technology effectively

reduces NOx and allows existing diesel generators to be retrofitted with emissions abatement solutions which meet the new legislative requirements.

The technology supports the growing independent power generation network and successfully upgrades generators giving longevity, extending service life, and negating the requirement for investment in a new generator.

How the technology works

To achieve MCPD compliance an Eminox exhaust aftertreatment system for NOx reduction is designed with a urea dosing system (UDS) and SCR catalyst. Even at low operating temperatures they can reduce nitrogen oxides (NOx, NO2), carbon monoxide (CO) and hydrocarbons (HC) by up to 99%.

All Eminox exhaust aftertreatment systems are developed to minimise the overall package space required and our advanced urea mixing techniques ensure optimum performance whilst minimising the overall SCR catalyst volume.

A diesel particulate filter (DPF) option is also available for sites aiming for, or requiring, reduction in PM pollution too.

“Eminox has a team of engineers who provide both off the shelf and tailored exhaust system solutions to meet a wide variety of applications. Our selective catalytic reduction technology effectively reduces NOx and allows existing diesel generators to be retrofitted with emissions abatement.”

Such systems can be installed on generators in operation, minimising downtime and ensuring generators are fully compliant.

Elevated emissions compliance Whilst our SCR technology will successfully enable diesel powered gensets to become NOx compliant, the addition of a DPF to the exhaust aftertreatment system enables the reduction of up to 99% of harmful particulate matter (PM) to elevate compliance to Stage V equivalent and showcase the Environment, Social and Governance commitment of generator owners, operators, and manufacturers.

The combination of SCR and DPF technologies is a solution that is proven in real world operating environments, and which maximises the benefits of emissions compliance, future proofing diesel powered generators.

It elevates emissions compliance as the introduction of the DPF removes the visible pollutants (PM) not just the MCPD specified invisible pollutants.

This can be particularly beneficial through the planning phase where local or nearby communities may be impacted and where plant is deployed in the growing number of Clean Air Zones (CAZ) which have their own legislative requirements. It also benefits those businesses who wish to do all they can to ensure the generators they operate, or commission, meet and even exceed environmental objectives. eminox.com

REMOTE MONITORING & RAPID DROP ALERTS FOR ADBLUE™

Did you know that Agriemach offers a bulk tank remote monitoring service to ensure that you never run out of AdBlue™? AdBlue™ is a key reductant used in the process of Selective Catalytic Reduction for the reduction of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) in exhaust gas.

AdBlue™ is injected directly into the flow of exhaust gas and at high temperatures AdBlue™ turns to ammonia. Inside the generator’s SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) catalyst, harmful nitrogen oxide in the exhaust reacts with the ammonia and is transformed into harmless nitrogen and water.

This technology has been used for many years in the Glasshouse/Crop production sector for onsite power generation and has also been used for on-road emissions reduction for quite some time.

AdBlue™ is a colourless, non-toxic mixture of Urea and de-ionised water. It’s not actually blue at all. The urea used in AdBlue™ is a high-purity sterile man-made solution.

If Agriemach is monitoring your bulk tank level, then you don’t have to. This means that your site personnel can focus on other daily tasks without the need to keep track of the tank level or arrange the next delivery – the Agriemach Team do all of that for you, says the company.

The company’s remote monitoring service also provides usage data for a simple cost analysis

of the AdBlue™ used, along with “Rapid Drop Detection” in the unlikely event the tank should fail, or if the AdBlue™ was being syphoned from the tank.

Professionals from Agriemach keep their eye on the tank so you don’t have to.

Agriemach Ltd was established in 1976 and started out as a distributor for International Harvester. The company is based over two locations in the south east of England with offices in West Sussex and Warehousing in East Sussex.

The company still remains under original family ownership and management with another generation coming through to continue the successful work this company has achieved.

A company spokesman comments: “We pride ourselves on the Quality and Value of our service which is why we are annually audited by ISOQAR in order to maintain our ISO 9001 accreditation over our Management System, along with being SafeContractor™ approved.

“Over

the years we have added further products to our wide list of engine protection and ancillary

“Agriemach’s remote monitoring service also provides usage data for a simple cost analysis of the AdBlue™ used, along with “Rapid Drop Detection” in the unlikely event the tank should fail, or if the AdBlue™ was being syphoned from the tank. Professionals from Agriemach’s specialist teams keep their eye on your tanks so you don’t have to.”

product lines such as a huge range of Heat and Sound Insulation products offering items such as Exhaust Insulation Wrap through to thermal jackets, now supplied into industries such as Formula 1 to Off-Shore Oil Platforms.”

The Agriemach Emissions team offers its services to exhaust gas aftertreatment installations for full mechanical & electrical fit out, all the way through to commissioning with ongoing service & support.

MCERTS Stack Emissions Testing is carried out in order to show the UK Environment Agency that an operator is in compliance with their permit to run generator sets.

The Agriemach Emissions Team provides a comprehensive service for MCERTS Stack Emissions Testing, with experienced and qualified engineers onsite to ensure that the process of testing and reporting is achieved efficiently, reports the company. www.agriemach.com

Welcome to the UK GEN-SET & CHP ASSOCIATION (UKGSA). Our vision is to serve our members and the industry by encouraging the sharing of knowledge in the field of Gen-Sets and CHP throughout the entire independent standby power and energy sectors. We further aim to promote the interests of the Generating Set industry for UK Manufacturers, Suppliers & Distributors, Service Providers, Rental Companies and Power related providers (see www. ukgsa.uk).

The Association offers:

*UK Power CONNECTIONS. We focus on connecting companies and professionals.

*Global Exposure

Affiliate members as an extension of your marketing

*Industry Knowhow

Training days, Webinars, Statistics, Monthly News + more

*Founder Membership Upgrades

Discounted Advertising Opportunities + VIP Access Zones

ALL ACCESS - 4 Tier Membership Levels

Membership Benefits:

*Access to all the latest Gen-Set & CHP news in the UK

*Affiliate Members

*Founder Membership Badge

*Company Logo on website plus video hyperlink

*Access to Gen-Set Statistics Report

*UKGSA Networking Event days 4 per year

*Training Days

*PowerAid Football industry Day (Charity raising day)

*White Papers (Member access password)

*Complimentary Company Pull Up at an event

*UK Power News (Free Digital + Print Ad )

*Members Know How Hub / Zone

*Annual Members Guide (62,000+ Digital Distribution)

*2 x 1 page ‘FREE’ in Official UKGSA Association

Publication

*Member Networking drinks in London (7 Dec.’23)

*Hospitality Days : Golf, Horse Racing & Cricket

*Quarterly Members Newsletters

*Promoting UKGSA at 15+ trade Events annually

*Company Logo ‘Free’ on annual Event Year Planner

*Training days, Webinars, Statistics, Monthly News

*Promoting UKGSA at 15+ trade Events annually

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* Discounted Advertising Opportunities + VIP Access Zones.+ more

*Linked In company post reposted to over 11,000 + Join Now.

UK Founder Members of the UKGSA include: Powergen Statistics, Power Media International Ltd, UK Power News magazine.

Affiliate Members:

Powergen Statistics, The Data Centre Trade Association, Reasons for companies to join UKGSA: -VIP Access Zones

Password protected content only available for registered members.

- Gen-set Statistics

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2 full page complimentary adverts

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- UK Power News magazine

(published six issues per year)

• Promoting/Attending 15 Events •

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Events in 2024 [www.ukgsa.uk]

Here are the latest Corporate Hospitality events affiliated with UKGSA:

-June 26th, 2024: PowerEx Live Golf Day

The Belfry Golf Club Book accommodation directly through us at a reduced rate cost of £175.00pp +VAT. (accomodation cost)

Media Partner: PowerEx Live, UK Power News

COST £185.00pp +VAT

July 28th, 2024: -28 July 2024PowerAid Charity Football Day at Coalville Football Club. Free to attend.

Media Partner: PowerEx Live.COST TBC 22nd August 2024: York Races, Corporate Hospitality.

COST TBC

-19th September 2024: Cricket at Trent Bridge 1-day International cricket, England Vs Australia. Derek Randall Suite. COST TBC

Forthcoming UKGSAlinked Exhibitions in the UK [www.ukgsa.uk]

The following events are supported by the UKGSA:

* June 27th, 2024PowerEx Live Midlands

2024 aims to probe and discuss all the trends, opportunities and challenges for the GENSET, CHP & ENERGY industries to be held on Thursday, June 27th, 2024.

Location: the Belfry Hotel and Resort in Royal Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands.

* 6 - 7 Nov. 2024

NIBS Battery Conference

Northern Industrial Battery Services Conference is a specialist industrial standby power events attended by companies like EnerSys, Exide Technologies, PB Design, Hoppecke, H2Scan, Duvine & DMS Technologies Locations: Held at the Telford Hotel and Golf Resort, Shropshire.

* 20 - 21 Nov. 2024

DataCentres Ireland

Now in its fourteenth year, DataCentres Ireland, will be held in the RDS on 20-21 November 2024, and will bring together everyone involved in the dynamic and fast-growing Irish data centre sector. RDS, Dublin.

*20 - 21 Nov. 2024

EMEX - The Net Zero and Energy Management Exhibition welcomes an ever-growing range of professionals keen to stay at the forefront of carbon management, energy efficiency and sustainability.

With energy management at the top of organisational priorities,visitors gain new insights and specialist advice on cost-saving solutions and industry bestpractice whilst networking with hundreds of leading suppliers and engaging with industry experts.

* 12th Dec. 2024

PowerEx Live London

This event is consistently the highlight of the year for energy professionals from the UK and Europe attending the GEN-SET, CHP & ENERGY LIVES Conferences which feature 24 top speakers. To be held at Park Plaza Hotel, Westminster Bridge, London, SE1 7UT.

THE POWER TO DELIVER

Whether it’s our flawless 9-series, 13-series or V8 16-series of engines, Scania Power Solutions will make sure you get it right. Our team have all the experience and sheer depth of knowledge to match the perfect engine to your power generator needs, every time. And because Scania Power Solutions lead the way in Stage V compliance, you can be sure that you’re choosing from a range of engines – from 202kW to 566 kW – that is not only super-efficient, reliable and economical, but sustainable, too. When it has to work, it has to be Scania.

IPowerE September Seminar

‘Diverse Solutions for De-Carbonisation’

Date & Venue: Wednesday 27 September, 2023

MeetPoint Midlands Kegworth DE74 2DA

This one-day Seminar is aimed at examining today’s energy challenges demand a full range of solutions to decarbonise the power sector. Conventional gas fired plant will continue to support the Energy Transition, with changes to despatch, control, and fuels used.

Energy storage will, be it in battery or grid scale solutions, be used to complement renewable systems, deployed at increasing scale. Grid control and management will assume great importance as today’s energy transmission and distribution systems are adapted to meet tomorrow’s requirements. This seminar will bring many of these themes together, providing information and the opportunity for discussion and debate amongst your Power Engineering peers. 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.

Meetpoint Midlands is a quiet, relaxed and friendly meeting centre based in Kegworth in the East Midlands. Conveniently located just off junction 24 of the M1, three miles from East Midlands Parkway train station and four miles from East Midlands Airport allowing easy access for delegates and free parking.

Please contact the office for more information Tel +44 (0)1234 214340 or email enquiries@ipowere.org

PROGRAMME

8:45 Registration

9:15 Keynote: Impact of sustainability and decarbonisation on operational reliability

Paul Grady, HM Principal Specialist Inspector – Health and Safety Executive

9:50 Turning fossil fuel power plants into clean energy storage

Fabrizio De Candia – E2S

10:25 Tea/coffee break

10:45 Path to commercial nuclear fusion: Spherical Tokamak combined with high temperature superconducting magnets

Daniel Buckley - Tokamak Energy

11:20 Upgrade of Cruachan Units 3 & 4 – The development challenges

Mike Wynd – Drax

12:00 Lunch

13:00 Zero-emission hydrogen: Thermal plasma electrolysis

Aman Othi – Hiiroc

13:35 Decarbonising BESS construction

James Mitchell - Clarke Energy 14:10 Tea/coffee break

14:30 AMR contribution to UK energy security and decarbonisation

Stephen Coates – X-energy

15:05 Comfort break

15:15 New and developing power technologies - Real world operating experience

Dr Jon Runyon, Uniper 16:00 Expert Panel

COST OF THE SEMINAR

Ticket Prices Early Bird Discount (valid to September 08)

Member

(IPowerE or Supporting Organisation)

£220 +VAT

£199 +VAT

Non-Member £275 +VAT £245 +VAT

Concession £95 + VAT

Academic Organisation

(1 Faculty + 4 students)

£290 + VAT

Payments via the website: https://ipowere.org/ipowere2023septemberseminar.html

NEW STATISTICS SHOW UK’S RACE TO NET ZERO IS ONLY HALF COMPLETED, SAYS ADE

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has released data showing the UK’s progress towards net zero.

The provisional estimates show that emissions have been reduced by 53% between 1990 and 2023, a decrease in 5% from the previous year’s statistics.

Chris Friedler, Policy Manager at the ADE, said: “The original target of the Climate Change Act was a 60% cut in emissions by 2050.

“In 2023, emissions were within short distance of this, at a truly world leading 53%.

“At the time, this would have been considered wildly ambitious, and just as today’s Net Zero target and its

interim goals are claimed by some to be impossible or radically difficult to achieve, it’s worth remembering that where we are now was once thought of in much the same way.”

He commented: “The provisional emissions statistics for 2023 are a dramatic reminder that tackling climate change can be a runaway success once thought impossible, but still a powerful reminder of how far we have to go.

“The 53% is important not only to show past progress, but should give confidence to the future. The UK’s dash to net zero is a major source of national pride at home and around the world – it will only remain so if we finish the other half of the race.”

25th March 2024 -The Chief Executive of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE), Kate Jennings joined Shane Dempsey, Secretary General of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering Ireland (ACEI) in Dublin to mark the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding between the two associations.

The MOU sets out a clear intent to team up to share best practice, policy and advocacy intelligence as well as support overarching mutual goals to promote recruitment and continuous professional development for built environment professionals.

The two organisations will work together to foster a strong connection between their members and enhance relations within the worlds of infrastructure across the UK and Ireland.

Kate Jennings said that she was

looking forward to working with ACEI, and knows that this will bring considerable mutual benefits to both organisation’s members.

“Our members have a wealth of different experiences across the same sector and as the nearest neighbour, it made sense to pool our industry knowledge and capitalise on the synergies,” she said.

“Initiatives like joint events and seminars are likely to come out of the partnership, with a particular focus on emerging professionals and future leaders, culminating in an annual joint event. We have a great combined opportunity to promote the sector together, showcasing the commercial and professional career prospects available,” added Jennings.

SPHERICAL TOKAMAK

The power of independence

Volvo Penta is one of the world’s biggest independent suppliers of engines for power generation. It is our business to build and support engines that make the most of any OEM’s genset design – a range of reliable, fuel-efficient diesel engines that meet a wide span of specific demands. Mobile or stationary. 24/7 or standby.

In any climate: freezing or scorching, dry or wet, in deep shafts or at high altitudes. Tell us your needs and we’ll show you the engine. www.volvopenta.com/industrial

NEW HDI DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE

HD Hyundai Infracore (HDI) has developed a new battery pack system for the power industry.

The new HDI e-Powerpack is a new LFP (lithium phosphate) battery pack which will join the existing range of NCM (nickel cobalt manganese) packs offered a variety of voltage and capacity options.

The new pack is intended to offer a value-oriented and robust solution for companies operating in the construction, industrial and marine sectors.

According to HDI, the packs offer ‘world class’ energy density which can maximise the time period between recharging events. Specifically, HDI now offers NCM modules with 5.0, 6.7, 8.0 and 10.5 kWh power capacities. LFP modules are offered in 5.8, 8.8 and 11.7 kWh power capacities. www.hd-infracore.com

HYDROGEN STORAGE TANK SOLUTION FOR KEY INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS IN THE UK

Voith has developed a hydrogen storage tank solution for industrial applications.

The basic offering involves four CFRP tanks arranged in an ‘H2 Core Module’ system. The Type IV tanks, which are certified according to ECR134 standards, can hold up to 56 kg of pressurised hydrogen fuel at 700 bar. Weight of these tanks is 982 kg.

For longer range, the H2 Core system can be extended with the addition of two side tanks, increasing capacity to 75.7 kg of H2 (1243 kg). It is also possible to install two H2 Core Modules, which take maximum capacity to 112 kg of H2 (1909 kg).

The 112 kg storage system delivers in excess of 1000 km of range. Refuelling of the system takes about 10 minutes. The Type IV tanks are reported to be up to 75% lighter than Type I models, delivering substantial weight savings.

According to figures from Voith, the lightweight fuel system provides more power than any equivalent battery-electric models.

The tanks further include peripheral hardware, such as valves, pressure controllers and pipe work which meet EC 79/ECR 134 standards. Tanks are tested for leak and function prior to delivery. There is also an onboard ‘state of health’ system.

An H2 Core Module can be prepared for installation in less than 10 minutes. The Plug & Drive system has only three connecting points for simple mounting. voith.com

THERMAL BATTERY STORES ENERGY AS HEAT IN BLOCKS OF SOLID CARBON, SAYS MANUFACTURER

Antora’s thermal battery stores renewable energy as heat in blocks of solid carbon, which the company says enables cost-effective energy storage and outputting high-temperature industrial heat and electricity on demand at costs competitive with fossil fuels.

In 2023 Antora Energy, a provider of zero-carbon heat and power for the industrial sector, received over US$4 million in grant funding from the California Energy Commission (CEC) to scale its heat-to-power thermophotovoltaic (TPV) technology.

The US$4m funding comes through the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program and the Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) through the Duration Addition to electricitY Storage (DAYS) program

Antora’s thermal battery has been designed to store renewable energy as heat in blocks of solid carbon, which the company says ‘enables cost-effective energy storage and outputting high-temperature industrial heat and electricity on demand at costs competitive with fossil fuels’,

Converting stored heat back to electricity has traditionally required the use of conventional heat engines like steam turbines, which have limitations around cost, efficiency, complexity, and scalability. TPV technology is meant to efficiently enable the conversion of heat into power with rapid ramp rate, low cost, and no moving partsachieving the dual heat and power output needed to replace the fossil fuels used in today’s processes for sectors like food & beverage, paper products, chemicals, steel, and cement.

TPV technology met neither the efficiency threshold required to compete with traditional heat engines nor the manufacturability threshold required to produce in a cost-effective manner the technology at scale. Antora says it has met both of these critical thresholds, demonstrating heat-to-electricity conversion efficiencies greater than 40%, and opening the world’s first dedicated manufacturing line for TPV cells last year.

This funding will further Antora’s progress in scaling TPV production, says the company.

In 2023 MIT and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) announced the design of a thermophotovoltaic cell, and said it could outperform traditional steam turbines and could someday enable a fully decarbonised power grid.

On average, steam turbines reliably convert about 35% of a heat source into electricity, with about 60% representing the highest efficiency of any heat engine to date.

antoraenergy.com

Partnership produces hydrogen fuel cell for US hospital

Kohler Power Systems has collaborated with Toyota Motor North America to develop and install a hydrogen fuel cell power generation system at the Klickitat Valley Health in Goldendale, Washington.

The fuel cell power system, which combines Kohler’s power generation control platform and system integration expertise with a fuel cell module from Toyota, can be used as a prime or back-up power source or as part of a distributed network.

Klickitat Valley Health (KVH) is a hospital that serves as the principal medical centre for over 10,000 people in the district. The hospital previously announced plans to reinforce their electrical infrastructure including backup and secondary power generation that included a hydrogen fuel cell to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Ben Crawford, business development manager, Kohler Energy and Richard Ferguson, new markets manager, business development, Fuel Cell Solutions at Toyota Motor North America, calls this solution “a good fit for KVH.”

“For installations such as healthcare facilities, resiliency is critical. The KOHLER Fuel Cell System features a Toyota Solid Polymer Electrolyte Membrane (PEM) fuel cell for high-efficiency energy conversion, and the system has been designed for fast start-up and exceptional transient handling.

“Kohler provides one-source responsibility for the generating system and accessories, with the fuel cell unit being prototypetested and factory-built within Kohler facilities. This approach results in a highly optimised and scalable solution that is built to last.”

Toyota has consolidated various components from a secondgeneration Toyota Mirai passenger vehicle fuel cell system into a single, compact fuel cell module.

The newly created module includes the second generation’s improved fuel cell stack and the elements responsible for the generation of electricity (air containing oxygen and the gaseous hydrogen fuel), system cooling, and onboard power control.

“Toyota has been exploring various applications of our fuel cell technology and this opportunity with Kohler highlights the decarbonization opportunities that hydrogen as a fuel can provide for customers,” comments Chris Yang, Group vice president, Business Development, Toyota. “Our fuel cell technology can be scaled and used to power a wide variety of products beyond transportation and it does so without any emissions except water.” powersystems.kohlerenergy.com www.toyota.com

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

EMERGENCY POWER FOR KEY FACILITIES

Siemens recently introduced a Russelectric emergency power system designed for critical facilities such as wastewater treatment plants.

The system integrates redundant PLC controls and manual backup capability to deliver continuous power during utility outages.

Using paralleling switchgear systems, the design incorporates dual, redundant, hot-synchroniSed PLCs for precise system control. In the event of automatic control malfunction, manual start and synchronization of generator sets are enabled, providing an additional layer of reliability. Moreover, the system integrates load demand sensing, which optimizes generator operation by adjusting the number of engine generators based on load requirements, ensuring efficient power delivery. www.siemens.

NEW SURFACE-MOUNT AEK SERIES WET ALUMINIUM V-CHIP CAPACITORS AVAILABLE

Kyocera AVX has introduced the latest surface-mount AEK Series wet aluminum V-chip capacitors designed for industrial and commercial applications.

The AEK Series wet aluminum V-chip capacitors have been designed to address the demand for durable components in industrial and commercial applications, says the company. These capacitors offer low ESR and impedance, an endurance rating of up to 3,000 hours at +105°C, and a peak temperature of 260°C. Available in 12 case sizes (from 0608 to 1216) and 66 different part numbers, the AEK Series offers capacitance values ranging from 1 to 1,000 μF (±20% tolerance) and voltage ratings

from 6.3 to 400 VDC. the AEK Series capacitors utilize wet aluminum technology, featuring an electrolyte and a metal oxide layer to enhance performance and longevity. With pure tin terminations on 13” or 15” reels compatible with automated assembly equipment, these capacitors support reflow assembly seamless installation processes. Furthermore, being AEC-Q200 tested and following RoHS-compliant standards, they boast lead-free compatibility, ensuring environmental sustainability.

Kyocera AVX’s portfolio of aluminum electrolytic capacitors provides customers with an even greater range of capacitance values and voltage ratings, reports the company. www.kyocera-avx.com

PSX HIGH-SPEED FUSES CAN INTERRUPT FAULT CURRENTS UP TO 250KA (DC INTERRUPTING RATING)

The Littelfuse PSX series of high-speed fuses can quickly interrupt fault currents up to 250 kA (DC interrupting rating) at voltages as high as 1500 VDC, says the manufacturer. Their quick response time, compact size, and high-power capability make these fuses ideal for circuit protection applications in large battery energy storage systems (BESS) and other high-voltage power conversion circuits. The family of fuses supports nominal operating currents ranging from 80 A to 1400 A and is available in a spaceefficient NH XL housing (1XL, 3XL) that optimizes power density.

Immanuel Umenei, Global Segment Manager, Renewable energy, Littelfuse Industrial Business Unit, comments: “Pairing of renewable generation sources like solar photovoltaics with energy storage is driving the need for higher battery energy storage system voltages—up to 1500 volts DC. The PSX series of semiconductor fuses deliver the high-speed protection at these increased voltage ratings coupled with better interrupting ratings to prevent costly catastrophic system failures due to overcurrents.”

The high-speed PSX series of semiconductor fuses includes:

- Low watt loss for increased efficiency and to minimise wasted power

- A small case size to facilitate design of more compact high-energy density systems

- Visual fault indicator for quick and easy detection

- Up to 1500 V DC rating to protect the highest-rated DC battery energy storage systems in the market

- DIN-mount, flush-end and bolted-blade terminations for mountingconfiguration versatility

- Low minimum-breaking capacity to protect from lower-level fault currents.

Littelfuse is a global manufacturer of leading technologies in circuit protection, power control, and sensing. Serving over 100,000 end customers, its products are found in industrial applications, data and telecommunications, consumer electronics and appliances.

Its 11,000 worldwide associates partner with customers to design, manufacture and deliver innovative, high-quality solutions, for a safer, greener, and increasingly connected world.

www.littelfuse.com

NEW GRID MONITOR KEEPS YOU INFORMED

Bachmann Electronic has launched a revamped version of its GMP232 controller-integrated grid measurement and protection module with more accurate frequency measurement capabilities for protection against common grid faults.

The improved module boasts a frequency measurement accuracy of less than 1 MHz, with a maximum deviation of 0.1% for grid-scale voltage and current measurements. With a re-engineered isolation scheme, the GMP232/x2 module variant can support rated voltage measurements up to 1000 VRMS, a significant increase over the 690 VRMS rating of prior models

The GMP232/x2’s added capabilities make it suitable for grid operators’ most challenging requirements. It provides highly dynamic and accurate three-phase data to support safe and reliable power distribution operations. .

Power grids are the infrastructure distributing high-voltage power from energy generation sources to commercial and residential customers. These grids must be capable of safely transmitting high-voltage electricity in large quantities over long distances to power homes and businesses.

Power generation and grid distribution operators must have real-time data measurement, monitoring, and protection capabilities to ensure safe, reliable operation of this critical infrastructure.

The GMP232/x2’s basic function is to measure current, voltage, frequency, and power parameters in grid power and distribution systems. For current and voltage parameters, the module uses a true RMS measurement to capture harmonics up to 3 kHz and a fundamental RMS measurement for the fundamental only. The sample rate used for measurements depends on the grid frequency, but it is typically about 10 kHz.

The GMP232/x2 series consists of ten models rated to either 120 VRMS, 690 VRMS, or 1000 VRMS and have a voltage measurement accuracy of +/-0.1% of rated voltage. Current measurement levels (from the current transformer) are rated to 1 ARMS or 5 ARMS, also with an accuracy of +/-0.1% of rated current. www.bachmann.info

INNIO is headquartered in Jenbach (Austria), with other primary operations in Waukesha (Wisconsin, U.S.) and Welland (Ontario, Canada).

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Headquarters: A-6200 Jenbach (Austria)

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Power Generation

A team of more than 3,500 experts provides life-cycle support to the more than 54,000 delivered engines globally through a service network in more than 80 countries.

INNIO Jenbacher gas engines

A-6200 Jenbach (Austria)

jenbacher.info@ge.com www.gejenbacher.com

R Schmitt Enertec GmbH

56743 Mendig, Germany T +49 2652 9351810

F +49 2652 9351822

info@rschmitt-enertec.com

www.rschmitt-enertec.com

Manufacturer of gas driven engines,generator sets and cogeneration systems in the range from 100 - 500 kW.

Manufacturer of gas driven generator sets and cogeneration systems in a power range from 0.25 to 3 MW.

1) ISO standard output, at 1,500 rpm/1,800 rpm and standard reference conditions according to ISO 3046at p.f. = 1.0 according to VDE 0530 REM

RSE Engines for natural gas and biogas

2) Heat recovery with a tolerance +/- 8 %

3) NOx @ 5 % O2 dry Requirements for technical data: All data according to full load, and subject to technical development and modification * Indicates a trademark.

output

m3N. Dry exhaust gas; based on 5% O2. For engines with 1,200 rpm please contact GE Energy’s Jenbacher product team.

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R Schmitt Enertec GmbH

56743 Mendig, Germany T +49 2652 9351810

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Perkins Engines Company Limited

Peterborough PE1 5FQ

Contact name:- Simon Gray

Tel: +44 (0) 1733 583000

Email: gray_simon_j@perkins.com

Perkins is one of the world’s leading suppliers

Perkins Engines Company Limited

Headquarters: A-6200 Jenbach (Austria)

Peterborough PE1 5FQ

Contact name:- Simon Gray

F +49 2652 9351822

info@rschmitt-enertec.com www.rschmitt-enertec.com

in dieselor 1000 kWE prime in gas.

Tel: +44 (0) 1733 583000

+43 5244 600-0 F +43 5244 600-527 jenbacher.info@ge.com www.gejenbacher.com

Email: gray_simon_j@perkins.com

Perkins is one of the world’s leading suppliers

Manufacturer of gas driven generator sets and cogeneration systems in a power range from 0.25 to 3 MW.

in dieselor 1000 kWE prime in gas.

SCANIA ENGINES

SE-151 87 Sodertalje Sweden

Tel +468553 81000

Fax +468553 898 12 E-mail engines@scania.com Web www.scania.com

UK Contact – Mark Swindell

Scania GB Ltd

Tel +44 1908 329386 E-mail mark.swindell@scania.com

Diesel & Gas engines for power generation

m3N. Dry exhaust gas; based on 5% O2. For engines with 1,200 rpm please contact GE Energy’s Jenbacher product team.

Prime power 250kVA to 700kVA Stand by power 250kVA to 770kVA

TAD1242GE

Engine range prime power 50hz & 60hz at (70% mean load factor)

TAD1642GE 485 570

Scania produce diesel and gas powered engines for various Industrial and Marine applications,tionally low fuel consumption.

Perkins Engines Company Limited

Manufacturer of gas driven engines,generator sets and cogeneration systems in the range from 100 - 500 kW.

RSE Engines for natural gas and biogas

SCANIA ENGINES

SE-151 87 Sodertalje Sweden

Tel +468553 81000

Fax +468553 898 12

E-mail engines@scania.com

Web www.scania.com

UK Contact – Mark Swindell

Scania GB Ltd

Tel +44 1908 329386

E-mail mark.swindell@scania.com

Diesel & Gas engines for power generation

Prime power 250kVA to 700kVA Stand by power 250kVA to 770kVA

Engine range prime power 50hz & 60hz at (70% mean load factor)

Scania produce diesel and gas powered engines for various Industrial and Marine applications,tionally low fuel consumption.

All models are available to meet current emissions requirements, Scania engines are now available to meet both Tier 4F and EU Stage V.

Alternative fuels

Many of our engines can also operate on Bio-diesel conforming to EN14214 and HVO conforming to EN159540

Peterborough PE1 5FQ

All models are available to meet current emissions requirements, Scania engines are now available to meet both Tier 4F and EU Stage V.

Alternative fuels

Contact name:- Simon Gray

Tel: +44 (0) 1733 583000

Email: gray_simon_j@perkins.com

Many of our engines can also operate on Bio-diesel conforming to EN14214 and HVO conforming to EN159540

Perkins is one of the world’s leading suppliers in dieselor 1000 kWE prime in gas.

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