UK Power News March-April 2020

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Page 12 ENGIE UK’s energy centre team has been working 24/7 at ExCeL in London Docklands to put extra resilience in place to ensure critical power, heating & cooling systems remain operational for the new NHS Nightingale coronavirus treatment facility, which will provide up to 4,000 crucial beds.

BDP has described the ‘unprecedented’ challenge of helping convert the ExCeL Exhibition Centre in London’s Docklands into a vast temporary hospital for the coronavirus crisis.

The UK’s second-biggest practice has been working under main contractor CFES to convert the 115,000m² conference centre into a field hospital.

The centre has previously been used as an Olympic venue and to host a G20 summit. It is now fully reconfigured to accommodate two hospital wards with ‘minimum building intervention’.

BDP architect director Paul Johnson said that the NHS Nightingale is the first of a number of crisis centres planned around the UK, designed to deal with a surge of patients suffering from coronavirus.

BDP said it had been

THE UK’S LARGEST STORAGE BATTERY Zenobe energy will supply United Utilities with the largest battery in the UK water industry.

ÂŁ15M QUEENS QUAY PROJECT The Queens Quay Heat Pump scheme is the largest of its kind in the UK and will take heat from the River Clyde and distribute it.

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ENGIE UK WORKING 24/7 ON NHS NIGHTINGALE FACILITY BASED AT THE EXCEL EXHIBITION CENTRE approached by other NHS trusts around the country to work on other field hospitals.

The ExCeL Centre’s existing electrical infrastructure has been modified to increase the resilience, UPS and temporary generators.

The temporary electrics used for exhibitions has been used to feed 3m sections of bedhead dado trunking which have been prefabricated by electricians on site.

The NHS Nightingale Hospital was a ‘monumental team effort’ between a number of clinicians, consultants, contractors, the ExCeL FM team and

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personnel from the British Army.

Constant power supplies are required for the Ward areas, and for the HVAC systems.

A key treatment strategy includes the use of ventilators for Covid-19 patient care.

These must be powered 24/7.

NHS England Chief Executive Simon Stevens has confirmed that two further NHS Nightingale hospitals are located at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre and the Manchester Central Convention Centre, with further hospitals to follow.

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New regional scheme to boost central south England’s renewable energy potential An initiative designed to unlock the potential of smaller, regionallyconnected power resources is being developed on the UK’s south coast by National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO), National Grid Electricity Transmission (ET) and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).

Through its Regional Development Programme (RDP), the ESO is working with National Grid ET and SSEN – the electricity distributor for south central England – on a way to more efficiently manage the growing volume of distributed energy resources (DER) in the region, such as small and medium-sized wind and solar farms.

DERs are connected and provide power to regional power networks rather than to Great Britain’s main transmission system, improving the flexibility of the grid and its ability to draw on energy resources beyond the large centralised power stations.

The new south coast initiative will harness DERs’ potential still further, enabling them to play an important role should transmission network conditions become particularly challenging – for example around the time of a fault on the network.

By introducing a system called Active Network Management (ANM) onto south coast regional energy networks, National Grid ESO, National Grid ET and SSEN are enabling distributed generators in the area to continue providing power to the grid during difficult system conditions, when previously they might have been restricted off in anticipation of a fault.

Low Carbon’s waste-to-energy facility in the West Midlands

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28th October 2020, Park Plaza, Lambeth, London SE1 7UT, UK Low Carbon has today announced a new partnership with Verus Energy Limited and Wheelabrator Technologies to develop, construct and operate the Kelvin Energy Recovery Facility in West Bromwich.

The waste-to-energy facility will divert 395,000 tonnes of household and business waste from landfill or export and instead use it to generate up to 49.9MW (gross) of renewable baseload energy - equivalent to the needs of around 70,000 U.K. homes.

Strategically located and easily serviceable by road, this facility is well placed to handle non-recyclable waste from across the West Midlands. With a catchment area that includes greater Birmingham, it will help deal with a projected capacity shortfall of 2.0m tonnes a year, helping Local Authorities to focus their efforts on recycling waste and helping stopping waste going to landfill.

Commenting on the new partnership, Low Carbon’s Investment Director, Dominic Noel-Johnson, said: “This announcement marks another significant milestone in the story of this project and we’re delighted to now be working together towards financial close.

“This facility will harness non-recyclable waste as a sustainable energy resource, creating local jobs and local energy supply for the West Midlands region.

He concludes: “Just one of the many exciting projects Low Carbon has in its advanced pipeline for 2020, we look forward to expanding our renewable energy at scale in the UK and internationally.”

Commenting on the new partnership, Wheelabrator Technologies U.K. Managing Director, Julia Watsford said: ““We’re excited to be joining this project and look forward to working with our partners and building upon Wheelabrator’s proven track record to address the UK’s ongoing capacity shortfall in residual waste management infrastructure.

She points out: “Providing an essential service such as the safe and reliable treatment of non-recyclable waste is even more critical during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic and we are committed to continuing operations throughout the pandemic to support the health and well-being of our communities, employees and partners.

“We are and will continue to take all necessary steps to protect our employees, our customers and the communities in which we operate.”

Tim Jervis, Verus Energy, said: “Wheelabrator Technologies brings a significant amount of experience to this project and has a well-established reputation for successfully developing and operating facilities of this type.

“The facility will provide the area with a state-of-the-art waste management facility with a significantly lower environmental impact than either landfilling or transporting waste to distant alternative disposal sites. We’re looking forward to seeing it progress.”

Low Carbon is a leading renewable energy investment and asset management company committed to the development and operation of renewable energy at scale.

Low Carbon invests into both renewable energy developers and projects across a range of renewable energy technologies including solar PV, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy and energy efficiency. Low Carbon has a proven track record in development, construction, financing and management .

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

The event features presentations from key conference speakers at the top of their respective fields, held alongside premier display space in a worldclass venue. This event represents an essential event for all those professionals who are working in the power and energy markets.

Highlights of PowerEx Live include: • three distinct Conferences: GENSET LIVE; CHP LIVE; and CHP & RENEWABLES LIVE • Plus - a prestigious Awards Dinner Art meets design to create an unparalleled networking and conference solution on the banks of the iconic River Thames.

Location: 200 Westminster Bridge Rd, Lambeth, London SE1 7UT, UK By tube/train: A short walk from London Waterloo Station

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NEWS Bloodhound car: struggle to save land speed record project

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t seems only yesterday that Tier4 was at the forefront of most discussions relating to engine choice for gensets, and now just into 2020 with Stage 5 emission criteria, we are having to move our sights to much more stringent controls, better visibility of engine stats and improved diagnostics.

It has been a challenging time for engine manufacturers in meeting the technical demands of the new emission standards and although the step from Tier 4 Final to Stage 5 is not as large as previous changes, the challenges have kept everyone busy.

The onus is now on the OEM’s to ensure their engine choice is integrated completely into their genset package, and to have it ready for the multiple power applications that they feed into.

For this they need compatible control and monitoring equipment.

DSE has a range of control and engine monitoring modules designed for Stage 5 compatibility. These modules are under continuous development and recent enhancements offer exciting opportunities for OEMs in genset and engine applications who are being required to meet more and more demanding emission regulations.

Control modules in the DSE73xx and the DSE86xx ranges along with the E400 now have configurable engine icons which can be enabled through DSE Configuration Suite PC software or remotely through DSEWebNet. The enabled icons come with a range of default manufacturers settings which will be suitable straight out of the box for the large majority of applications, however, for more complex or non-standard application demands the icons can be reconfigured using DSE Configuration Suite PC software. Icons have also been added to DSEWebNet to enable remote management of single or multiple remote systems.

Full details of the modules’ features can be found on the relevant product pages of the company website.

The DSEE50 eView is an engine display module designed to display engine icons in full colour. The large screen has visual impact displaying information in high definition. Specific icons, boot-up screen, colour schemes and viewable engine data can all be changed to present application specific information in a customised or company specific format, and also comes with the same plug-and-play/configurable opportunities as its sister control modules above.

As required with any monitor for electronic engines, the eView displays diagnostic messages for both active and historic faults (DM1 and DM2) together with the relevant Malfunction Indicator Light/lamp (MIL), key for fault finding.

If additional signals are required that are not provided on the engine’s CAN bus, the eView has multiple configurable inputs and outputs for additional sensors and auxiliary parts.

Manual engine speed control is achieved via TSC1 messages to the engine via the buttons on the front fascia. Modules are compatible with any manufacturers’ Tier 5 engine.

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Just two weeks before the Corona Virus Shut-Down in the US and Europe, the UK-led bid to break the world land speed record was already under threat.

Ian Warhurst, who owns the Bloodhound car that's been built to go beyond 800mph (1,290km/h), says new money must come into the project this soon or it will be wound up.

Bloodhound clocked 628mph (1,010km/h) in trials last year while powered only by a jet engine.

With the addition of a rocket, the vehicle should - it is claimed - easily

beat the existing world record of 763mph (1,228km/h).

That won't happen, though, says the Yorkshire businessman, unless the financing is there to support it.

UK-based Power Electrics, is listed among the many sponsors of Bloodhound SSC. The company supplied the Bloodhound team with diesel gensets for major events across the UK. Founded in 1963, Power Electrics is a specialist in diesel generator hire, sales, service and parts and operate from five locations across the UK.

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NEWS Consortium with Chubu Electric wins US$1.34 billion UK transmission link project

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consortium made up of Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) and Chubu Electric Power (Chubu) has been selected as the preferred bidder for a new offshore electricity transmission link project in the UK worth $1.34b (£1.22b), according to latest company reports.

The new offshore electricity transmission asset is comprised of subsea cables, land cables, offshore substations and an onshore substation that connects with the 1,218MW Hornsea One Offshore Windfarm. It is situated approximately 120km off the UK's eastern coast.

The consortium will operate this electricity transmission business for a 25-year period following the acquisition of the asset and the granting of an Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) license.

With this acquisition, MC will now be operating nine out of 23 offshore transmission assets in the UK , through its 100% subsidiary Diamond Transmission Corporation Limited (DTC), giving it the largest share of the market.

Meanwhile, Hornsea One project will be Chubu's second UK OFTO project following its participation in the Walney Extension project.

Chubu plans to acquire more UK OFTOs through its newly-established subsidiary, Chubu Electric Power Company Netherlands B.V. (CEPCON), including Walney Extension and Hornsea One. Ørsted opened the world’s first offshore wind farm back in 1991 and is due to open the world's largest offshore wind farm in 2020. Seen as a world leader in offshore wind power production, Ørsted has succeeded in establishing the greatest production of this type of power than any other company, accounting for a quarter of all production. Two years ago, the company stationed the world's largest offshore wind turbines at Burbo Bank Extension.

Hornsea Project One will be located off the Yorkshire coast in the UK, covering 407 km2 and comprising 174 turbines. With its 1.2 GW capacity, the project is expected to generate enough power for one million homes.

Hornsea One is set to be inaugurated amid rising concerns surrounding global warming, the growing impact of emissions and the issue of the world’s depleting nonrenewable energy supply. Global governments and agencies have set goals to help support the widespread adoption of renewables over non-renewables, and largescale projects like Hornsea One will prove fundamental to the success of making the necessary switch.

The journey of the Hornsea One project began back in 2010, 10 years before the projected completion date, when the ‘Hornsea zone’ was awarded as part of the Offshore Wind Round 3 Programme by the Crown Estate. The following years saw various investments and work within local communities to solidify plans. By 2016, construction work began on the onshore part of the project, which will be completed this year, and offshore production began in 2018. Hornsea Project One is one of four Hornsea Projects. In its entirety, the project will see four record-breaking offshore wind farms being constructed off the East Coast of the UK, in the North Sea. The projects will include turbines located further from the shore than previous ventures have achieved.

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INMESOL introduces the new DIGITAL speed controller as standard in all gensets for PARALLEL applications

INMESOL recently introduced a new digital speed controller which is now installed as standard in gensets for parallel applications and as an additional option for other uses in VOLVO and KOHLER engines with a standard mechanical speed governor.

This new digital controller replaces an option of a previous analogue electronic controller. The main advantages include the fact that the command and control can now be performed through CANBUS. Communications with the control unit of the generator set are said to be to be more comprehensive and reliable.

The synchronisation of the gensets in parallel applications is also much more accurate. The settings are now more easily saved and can be used for adding on new gensets when a higher power installation is required.

The HT-SG200 series engine electronic speed controller consists of a digital control unit, a pick up and an actuator, recently developed but fully compatible with the previous analogue series. This means that these components can be exchanged with the components belonging to gen sets manufactured earlier.

The processing power of the digital controllers not only provides configuration flexibility, but also enables the exchange of CAN J1939 data with many modern controllers. The unit

displays the RPM value on the 4digit LED screen and will also send it as a standard J1939 value to a connected controller.

By using the J1939 SpeedUp / SpeedDown standard commands and through the connection of the CANBUS, as well as through a conventional 0-10V synchronisation and load sharing signal input, the desired speed can be established, an optimum feature in parallel applications.

In turn, this J1939 integration simplifies wiring, saving on installation time, and also facilitates the implementation of more sophisticated controller features.

Another major difference with the previous analogue controller is that, now through the software supplied with the PC, a general description of all configurations is obtained, and facilitates an easy to use fine adjustment of the main PID loop, even with the engine running, while allowing access to secondary parameters, including a second PID loop.

The final configuration can be stored and downloaded to other units for multiple engine applications or for serial production. This is a great advantage for parallel gen sets where configuration and identical behaviour between equipment is essential.

A very useful feature is the possibility of programming two different speeds (for example, 1,500 RPM and 1,800 RPM for 50 and 60 HZ) that can be easily changed by means of a digital input.

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NEWS Morris introduces the new ultra-silent Denyo Eventa and Renta generators range

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orris Site Machinery now offers the ultra-silent Denyo Eventa and Renta generators range with its assembly of power generation equipment.

Denyo generators are recognised for their stand out appearance and strong reputation for quality and reliability. Machines are available from 20kVA up to 100kVA, suitable for a range of industries including construction, rail, events, TV and film. They are said to be highly suitable for areas where sound levels are strictly regulated to reduce overall noise pollution.

A generator is essential for power on a construction site but has potential to be one of largest contributors of noise pollution. Denyo Generators are built to ensure noise output is as low as possible. On construction sites, the Noise Emissions in the Environment by Equipment for Use Outdoor Regulations 2001 sets out requirements for a range of outdoor machinery, including power generators which should be regulated for noise. Where sites exceed sound levels, penalties can be enforced. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) also advise constant exposure to loud noise poses a serious health hazard..

The Denyo Renta range, ideal for construction, road and rail work include the Renta 20, super silent at 60dB(A) at 7m with up to 16 hours uninterrupted operation with its Kubota V2203 4-cylinder water-cooled engine.

Powering festivals and concerts, generators in the events industry are also under strict scrutiny to ensure sound level of equipment is minimal. The largest model in the range, the Eventa 100 has a fuel tank of 250 litres and can run continuously for 15 hours, super silent at just 63dB(A) at 7m – quieter than an average conversation.

The engine within a generator often emits the most noise so ensuring good insulation and airflow helps to decrease engine noise. Improvements to internal combustion controls, tech and fuel injection also allows for smoother running and a reduction in vibration.

Denyo generators are said to be simple and easy to use and additional benefits include reduced fuel consumption and up to 26 hours of operation (dependant on machine size) on one tank of fuel. The very heart of the machine is the alternator which has the smoothest wave form on the market, therefore no ‘spikes’ which can cause issues with sensitive equipment. This means the compact road-towable machines are ideal for those looking to improve on their green credentials. The environment base prevents spillages and pollution while the canopy assists in reducing overall sound pollution.

Morris Site Machinery’s Sales Director Richard Denholm tells UKPN: “With the need for silent machines within the construction industry, the Denyo generator is standing strong across the sector. We supply specialist hire companies with reliable products and our instantly recognisable pink and purple generators can be found up and down the country.

“We understand the need for reliable, economical generators which don’t compromise on power but keep noise to a minimum. The generators we supply are some of the quietest on the market.”

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Pramac’s generator solution provided for Wuhan Hospital

Pramac standby diesel GSW705V Pramac recently provided a diesel generator is just one of many in the GSW705V generator to a najor hospital in Wuhan - it had a key role range. The company is well-known for providing heavy-duty generating in offering standby power for the sets designed to meet the high vital facility.

The site was an emergency hospital power demands of today’s users dedicated to the treatment of Corona around the globe..

From 815 to 3600kVA, these virus victims in Wuhan. The hospital was specifically built and equipped in gensets feature engines by Perkins record time to treat the patients affect- and alternators from Mecc Alte. ed by the virus.The hospital is around “Regardless of the field of activity 10,500 square metres in area, with 135 involved, whether medical, wards providing 387 sickbeds. Pramac telecommunications or in the industrial sector, the GSW Higher Power solutions provides backup standby solutions to secure any build- Power Series is always a reliable partner serving customer's needs,” ing against a shutdown; these are reports the company. essential items for any emergency.

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NEWS Pipework infrastructure completed for an underground heat network in Paisley

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he HWEnergy Projects Team has successfully completed works to replace the pipework infrastructure for an underground heat network, providing heating to over 450 apartments in Paisley for Renfrewshire Council. The apartment heating is supplied by a single energy centre, comprising of 2 x 500kW biomass boilers. The energy scheme is operated by our Service and Heat Supply Team under a “Heat Supply Agreement”.

The original British Gas installation saw a programme of energy improvements including insulation cladding and the installation of a new heating system for each of the tenants, completed with controllable and metered heat.

A spokesman commented: “Our heat network replacement project saw the overhaul of the original scheme underground pipe-work with more efficient, preinsulated pipework and was completed in line with the short-term project programme that was completed with minimal disruption to the tenants.”

Scotland will be the first country in the UK to legislate on the development of heat networks to help meet climate change targets and tackle fuel poverty.

The Heat Networks (Scotland) Bill - unveiled in March 2020 - will introduce regulation and a licensing system for district and communal heating to accelerate use of the networks across Scotland.

District or communal networks deliver heat from a central source through insulated pipes to local homes and other buildings, and have the potential to reduce or remove emissions from heating buildings and homes right across Scotland.

Heat networks are generally more efficient than individual gas boilers and can also be run wholly from renewable sources, reducing the need for customers to procure and maintain their own boilers.

Another recent ‘green’ project also completed by HWEnergy involved the installation of biomass heat technology for industrial use Biomass heat for industrial use can be seen in manufacturing, production and processing across the UK. Take up is due to a significant development in the introduction of new biomass CHP(Combined Heat and Power) systems.

Based in Scotland, e-Blast Ltd is a market leader in surface preparation and specialist protective coatings in the UK and was an early adopter of wood fuel heating for its plant in Aberdeenshire. Situated in Kintore, 10 miles nof Aberdeen, the site is spread over 15-acres and comprises 77,500 square feet of Paintshop, 2 Manual Blast Bays, state-of-the-art office facilities and an inhouse training room. e-Blast Ltd reports that it has been saving 50% a year against former heating costs on its 15acre site thanks to the introduction of new technology. HWEnergy supports the company with a Heat Supply contract supported by performance guarantees.

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Mitchell Powersystems supplies engines for Loch Ness

Cruise Loch Ness recently launched its new 21m Incat Crowther designed, passenger catamaran, Spirit of Loch Ness.

Powered by twin Volvo Penta UK D9 diesel engines, supplied by Mitchell Powersystems and supported by Caley Marina, the vessel has been built to replace an older vessel.

The fleet which normally operates all-year- round and which carried 150,000 passengers last year, consists of one other 109 passenger boat, powered by a Volvo D7 and two 10m Humber RIBs, powered by Volvo D6 engines.

The successful, family-run leisure company celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018, is looking forward to resuming its activities once the current national Covid-19 shutdown ends..

Mitchell Powersystems is the sole UK and Ireland distributor for Allison & Funk Manufacturing Transmissions and the authorised dealer for MTU/Detroit Diesel engines.

It also distributes and support JCB Dieselmax, STEYR MOTORS, Volvo Penta and also Kubota engines.

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NEWS ABB pushes ratio boundaries with the launch of A200-H turbocharger L

aunched just under a year ago, the A200-H turbocharger from ABB offers a simple, single stage solution for high performance gas engines, delivering the performance required for lean-burn high-speed gas engines.

A further development of ABB’s A100-H turbocharger, which has been highly successful in meeting the needs of gas engines operating at up to 22 bar bmep, the A200-H turbocharger is seen as a bridge between ABB’s A100-H products and Power2 two-stage systems. The A200-H offers engine manufacturers a simple and cost-effective solution for engines operating in the 22-24 bmep range.

The A200-H has further pushed the limits to pressure ratios up to 6.5 without compromising efficiencies, reports ABB. The A200-H forecast to achieve above 69% - an improvement of 3% over the A100-H generation to ensure engine output and efficiencies can be increased above current single stage limits.

Last year Gerald MĂźller, ABB Turbocharging’s General Manager for High-speed Sales commented on the development: “With the A200-H we are able to offer great value for our customers. As we close the gap between the current A100-H single stage capabilities and ABB’s Power2 by enabling a significant step in engine output development beyond 22bar engine bmep through higher pressure ratio and turbocharger efficiency.

He explained: “As well as an increase in engine output, the value A200-H offers in terms of enabling lower operating costs through higher engine efficiency and higher altitude capability without engine derating is unparalleled in the current market.�

Compressor technology is a critical element of turbocharger design and in addition to pressure ratio capabilities, ABB has placed strong focus on compressor map width to ensure good surge margins and enable stable engine operation.

Using enhancement technology, an improvement of 70% in map width has been achieved. This was verified by test stand measurements at defined full load operation points in 2019. Aluminum alloy material has been retained for the compressor wheel and the product design is based on a requirement for minimum 40,000 hours life. To ensure this is achieved, ABB has been applying its extensive experience in lifting techniques and flexible maintenance. Approximately 200,000 ABB turbochargers are now in operation across the globe on power stations, gensets and other applications.

A ‘new age’ of alternators introduced to the UK market STAMFORDŽ l AvKŽ has released a new range of products under the market brand NEWAGEŽ.

The NEWAGEÂŽ range of three-phase, 4-pole synchronous AC alternators of brushless design is the latest addition to the STAMFORDÂŽ and AvKÂŽ brand portfolio.

NEWAGEÂŽ includes fit for market alternators, up to 300kVA low voltage, applying the same STAMFORDÂŽ and AvKÂŽ brand quality standards, global support team and established service network.

The range focuses on a compact design to maximize power density and space-saving, with digital AVR technology as standard, providing optimized and reliable power for standby and other applications.

Originally founded in 1935, Newage International was acknowledged as a world-leading manufacturer of alternators in the range up to 5000kVA, making history producing the first brushless alternator. Eighty years on, and the legacy of NEWAGEŽ is regenerated as our newest alternator brand to serve today’s market needs.

Also introduced to the market for the first time is the new STAMFORDÂŽ S7 high voltage alternator, an addition to the STAMFORD S7 S-Range.

Designed using CoreCooling™ Technologies, the new High Voltage S7 delivers greater power density with continuous ratings up to 1625kVA thanks to enhanced thermal management within the machine.

Just like the STAMFORD SRange, the S7 comes with a 3-year warranty.

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In challenging times Clarke Energy’s installations are supporting the resilience of operation of essential services. Combined heat and power plants (CHP) are deployed at the heart of numerous important facilities including hospitals, data centres, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment manufacturing facilities.

INNIO’s gas engines, used as part of Clarke Energy’s combined heat and power plants are typically located close to the site of use. These engines are gas-fuelled - natural gas or renewable biogas, biomethane or hydrogen - to provide electricity and heat at high efficiency.

Many hospitals now use CHP plants to provide the base-load power needs of the site.

Electricity is used for the site’s local load, such as supporting lighting, medical equipment including ventilators and other important local energy users.

They also require heating, to keep patients warm, to clean & wash bedding and to sterilise medical equipment. Medical equipment and pharmaceuticals manufacturing plants are also key users of CHP technology. Often specific facilities do not publicise the usage of onsite CHP plants due to the sensitive nature of some of their work, but high- efficiency embedded generation is a key strategy to reducing carbon emissions and improving “Delivering resilience is about 24-hour service support and having parts readily available. Clarke Energy has a network of over 550 service engineers, dedicated to supporting our customer’s operations in challenging times,� said a spokesman.

Clarke Energy has so far deployed over 240MW of power to hospitals, data centres, healthcare equipment, medical products and pharmaceuticals plants.

Clarke Energy has also supplied ~500MW of power to the peaking sector, helping to support the grid during times of fluctuating demand and supply from intermittent sources of renewable energy, such as wind and solar.

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NEWS Biomass & renewable energy Scotland's 1st communityowned whisky producer - first year of operations milestone

Gigastack project partners secure £7.5million funding for phase two programme

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estled beneath the sprawling mass of Ben Wyvis mountain in the Scottish Highlands, GlenWyvis Distillery was established in 2015. The idea was to unite the community of Dingwall through the creation of a distillery owned inpart by local people. The site runs on solar power, a wind turbine and a hydro dam system - and its operators feel it could be the future of whisky.

The state-of-the-art facility uses solar power, a wind turbine and a hydro dam system. The site has its own water supply and the still is fired by a biomass boiler.

While the Dingwall area has a rich tradition of whisky making, there have been no distilleries operating there for more than 90 years. The GlenWyvis team raised £3.5million from crowd-funding to set up the distillery as a community benefit society.

Almost two thirds of the shares were bought by people living in the local postcode.

And a one-person-one-vote policy means locals will always have the biggest say in the future of the business.

According to the Head of sales and events Craig MacRitchie, the distillery's whisky won’t be on sale for another two years but their debut brand Goodwill Gin, which uses local hawthorns, has won accolades and rave reviews. It was included in the Lidl Scottish Gin Festival.

Craig said: “The idea was to try to find something to rejuvenate the local area. Distilling is not a quick turnaround industry but we’ll be looking to put profits back into the local community for charities, sports teams and good causes. The only time we are not producing our own electricity is when it’s dark, dry and no wind – and that’s very rare.”

Its peak production rate could be as much as 220,000 litres of alcohol a year – a modest yield when compared with a major corporate unit, which can easily generate 1.5million litres a year.

The next phase of the renewable hydrogen project Gigastack has been awarded £7.5m in funding, as part of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Hydrogen Supply Competition.

The Gigastack project, led by ITM Power, Ørsted, Phillips 66 Limited and Element Energy, will show how renewable hydrogen derived from offshore wind can support the UK’s 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emission target.

A key objective of the project is to identify & highlight regulatory, commercial & technical challenges for

renewable hydrogen systems.

Producing hydrogen has been associated with high carbon emissions, but by using renewable electricity from an offshore wind farm the process of producing hydrogen from water (electrolysis) can be completely decarbonised.

As part of the initial feasibility phase of the Gigastack project, which finished in 2019, ITM Power has developed designs for a low-cost modular 5 MW electrolyser ‘stack’, collaborating with Ørsted to understand the potential synergies with offshore wind farms and with Element Energy.

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MHM, a leading supplier of power generation equipment to the UK and Ireland rental markets, has extended its range following its appointment as an official dealer for Honda inverter generators.

MHM’s managing director, Mat Llewellyn explains, “Over the past few years we have developed a range of ‘ready to rent’ generators from 3.0kVA to 160kVA, all manufactured by our factory in Italy. However, we were very much aware that we needed to expand our supply and take on a line of inverter units”.

Mat continues, “We believe that the Honda range of inverter generators is the best on the market, offering a range of cost-effective benefits for our clients. We are delighted to be awarded this dealership.”

Initially, MHM will be marketing four Honda inverter sets, the EU10I (1.25kVA), EU22I (2.75kVA), EU30I (3.75kVA) and the EU70I (8.75kVA). Stock will be held at MHM’s headquarters in South Wales, ready for nationwide distribution.

A full spare parts service and maintenance provisions are already in place to support all users of MHM generators, including the new Honda sets.

The Honda EU sets are powered by a unique Honda inverter alternator and feature low oil pressure shutdown. The EU10I and the EU22I both have easy carry handles and are super-quiet. The larger EU30I and EU70I sets offer the same features with the exception that they are transported around a site via a simple to use trolley kit.

MHM supplies their range of equipment throughout the UK and Ireland via its’ nationwide three depot network. The company supplies power generation, solar-hybridgenerators, fluid storage, lighting towers, engine driven welders and product related accessories to the UK and Irish rental markets, available for purchase new, quality used or for rehire.

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This is delivered efficiently through its extensive network of service engineers.

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Biomethane for Heathrow Airport Terminals ENGIE, the leading energy and services company, has announced an agreement with Heathrow Airport to replace natural gas with 100% green biomethane from anaerobic digestion to all meter points, across all terminals until March 2022. This agreement builds on an existing partnership where ENGIE has been supplying biomethane to Heathrow’s Energy Centre, as well as natural gas to other areas, reports UKPN.

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he new agreement builds on an existing partnership where ENGIE has been supplying biomethane to Heathrow’s Energy Centre, as well as natural gas to other areas.

The biomethane is certified under the Renewable Gas Guarantees of Origin (RGGOs) Scheme as being wholly derived from anaerobic digestion.

The agreement represents the largest forward green gas contract ever signed by ENGIE. In addition, Heathrow Ai rport has the option to purchase more green gas if their requirements exceed the estimated consumption over the contract period.

The biomethane will be injected into the grid by a number of producers using a variety of different feedstocks - all within the UK delivering a number of benefits to Heathrow and the wider environment.

These include reduced carbon emissions compared to natural gas, support for local biomethane production sites and support for wildlife at these sites.

In addition, as the gas is produced in the UK., this supports national energy resilience

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with accredited and traceable guarantees of origin and reduces Heathrow’s reliance on traditional market routes for energy sourcing.

Matt Gorman, Heathrow’s director of sustainability, said: “The UK aviation industry has made a firm commitment to get to net zero by 2050, at the very latest.

“On our journey to rapidly decarbonise every aspect of the industry, we are proud to be partnering with ENGIE to significantly remove carbon from our gas supply, a move that has also helped us to gain carbon neutral status. We urge other companies to join us in making the switch.”

Kevin Dibble, divisional CEO for Energy Supply at ENGIE U.K. & Ireland added: “EN GIE is a leader in the supply of green gas in the U.K. and we are delighted to be using our expertise in supporting Heathrow Airport’s ongoing drive to reduce environmental impact.

“This project demonstrates our commitment to working with our customers to achieve their sustainability goals and help them transition to a lower carbon future.”

Green gas from ENGIE is sourced from generation plants which prod uce biogas from

“On our journey to rapidly decarbonise every aspect of the industry, we are proud to be partnering with ENGIE to significantly remove carbon from our gas supply, a move that has also helped us to gain carbon neutral status. We urge other companies to join us.”

anaerobic digestion or landfill waste gas.

Biogas produces at least 46% less carbon emissions than standard natural gas, enabling users to reduce the carbon footprint.

Buying green gas is a powerful demonstration of any company’s commitment to sustainable energy sourcing.

Every kWh of green gas supplied by ENGIE comes with a Renewable Gas Guarantee of Origin (RGGO), which identifies exactly w here, when and how it was produced. This gives the user complete traceability and assures that gas comes from authentic biogas sources.

ENGIE itself is a registered supplier with the Green Gas Certification Scheme (GGCS).

This certification means that every green gas contract we sign is registered with the scheme administrator, a subsidiary of the Renewable Energy Association. Certified gas is tracked from its injection into the network to its sale to consumers, ensuring there is no double counting and providing certainty for businesses that buy green gas.

All green gas supplied by ENGIE is sourced from within the UK, helping to support the UK’s energy independence.

Buying green gas also supports the local economy where the biomethane plant is located, since the organic matter required for biogas production must be sourced locally, and by-products from the process can be supplied to agricultural and other sectors as fertiliser. www.engie.co.uk

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DATA CENTRES

Ultimate UPS Modularity: no single point of failure There is an irony in the field of modular UPS in that many solutions have not, to date, always delivered in terms of modularity. Limitations associated with high power systems can include internal failure over multiple modules, a lack of control with no single point of failure, scalability and maintenance features that under-deliver, and limited future compatibility, reports Socomec’s Phil Dunn .

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irst generation infrastructure designs are falling short of current needs and are not flexible enough to meet future demands as they evolve – both in terms of the increasing digitalisation of industry and the rapid expansion of the Data Centre market.

When selecting a high power UPS, the total cost of ownership, ease of maintenance and integration as well as reliability and performance are all key conside rations. Hot scalability, faster, safe, concurrent maintenance and error-free installations are on every Data Centre Manager’s wish list – all without compromising the reliability of a UPS system loaded with additional modules.

Global power management expert, Socomec, is driving a stream of innovation based on market surveys and customer forums – putting the customer and operator at the centre of each and every design and usage choice with the aim of overcoming these historic limitations.

With the customer at the heart of every

development decision, the result is a new modular UPS solution that makes the latest advances in technology more accessible – and easier to deploy – than ever before – whilst also guaranteeing the performance of the new electrical ecosystem.

By introducing genuine modularity to system architecture, it is now possible to address the most urgent and important issues facing today’s Data Centre operator.

But not all modular systems are created equal: many UPS available today claim to be “modular” if they comprise multiple power bricks.

There may be different ratings and numbers of bricks within a single module – and many different connection configurations – but the solutions described as “p lug-in” and their associated operating conditions can be somewhat vague. It might be necessary to switch on the bypass in order to maintain or replace modules, for example, and such replacements might only be possible by accessing the system from the side.

With particular expertise in delivering power solutions for the most critical and challenging Data Centre applications, Socomec has built on the success of the Modulys GP 2.0 and the Modulys XL to create the next generation of single phase power modular UPS solutions to deliver big data centre technology in a small format: Modulys XS. The Modulys XS has been specifically engineered to be universally compatible across multiple segments and applications: SME server rooms, localised telecom equipment, Edge & micro datacentre and process control stations.

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“There may be different ratings and numbers of bricks within a single module – and many different connection configuration – but the solutions described as “plug-in” and their associated operating conditions can be somewhat vague.”

It’s now possible to enjoy adjustable power and redundancy with a flexible degree of scalability – customisation without the need to modify standard bri cks.

Socomec’s Modulys XL has been developed to deliver the highest quality power - via the latest technologies - that is simple to deploy, whether for greenfield or priority upgrade projects.

The flexibility of this next generation modular architecture enables users to rapidly adapt to ever-changing requirements. The hardware and firmware have been designed to provide a lasting solution with guaranteed f uture compatibility - across the entire system.

Providing the right kind of scalability is essential when it comes to managing short-term capacity demands – without risking system integrity.

As Socomec’s Phil Dunn explains: “By moving to modular UPS, you remove any single point of failure and also reduce fault propagation. If you have an issue on one board, it cannot transfer throughout the rest of the sy stem and cause a bigger problem.

Modular technology means that you can isolate an issue.”

He adds that the technology also reduces risk, as any part of the system can be removed, while the UPS remains live.

“In this day and age, you do not want a technician putting their hands into a UPS. Anything that you can do to reduce the intervention time is a benefit to the end user.”

Furthermore, because monolithi c systems are labour intensive and costly to maintain, modular systems offer an advantage from an OPEX perspective.

At a recent customer forum, the ability to independently test a module, was found to be a significant attraction for end users.

Dunn comments: “If you have to carry out a repair on the system, you can remove the unit, with 360 degree access to all the parts within the power module; everything is replaceable on a cartridge, and once the work is completed, the system can be independently tested away from the critical infrastructure.

“This gives 100% confidence that the system is going to be secure. When we have demonstrated the product to our customers, we actually get a “WOW” reaction – and that’s the biggest compliment and the best reward.” www.socomec.co.uk 15

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Rotherham Hospital:meeting carbon emission targets A new Energy Performance contract will save over £1 million per year and cut 49,620 tonnes of carbon. Veolia, working through its specialist energy performance contracting team, is now helping the Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust save money and cut carbon emissions using wide-ranging energy efficiency services, reports UKPN.

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y delivering a 20-year Energy Performance Contract (EPC) that will target savings of over £1 million per year the company will implement a wide range of improvements at the 500 bed Rotherham Hospital.

Backed by the necessary investment and payback through the Carbon and Energy Fund Procurement framework, the EPC will now upgrade energy provision, reduce CO2 emissions by 49,620 tonnes and build long term en ergy resilience.

Maintaining a modern patient care environment for the Trust, which treats over 430,000 patients each year, means that a secure and cost efficient energy supply is essential.

To meet this energy demand and dramatically reduce the carbon footprint, the projects will cover the design, delivery, installation, commissioning and subsequent operation of combined heat and power plant, replacement o f seven 40 year old boilers, and installation of a chiller plant to provide effective air-conditioning.

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As good lighting levels have a positive effect on patient treatment and outcomes in the contract will upgrade the lighting to take advantage of the latest low energy and LED technology through the installation of 7000 new fittings .

Further energy saving measures will include insulation on pipes and valve s, and a battery energy storage system.

These energy saving measures will be guaranteed by Veolia who will also provide a comprehensive 20 year maintenance service.

Commenting on this latest EPC project, Gavin Graveson, Executive Vice-President, Veolia UK & Ireland said: “Energy performance contracts have shown that they make a major contribution to meeting The NHS Carbon Reduction Strategy for England (CRS ) and the ambition for the NHS to help drive change towards a low carbon society.

“Better still, this also helps the NHS to become more sustainable and focus budgets on patient care. We look forward to working with the Trust and helping them meet the

“Further energy saving measures will include insulation on pipes and valves, and a battery energy storage system.

These energy saving measures will be guaranteed

by Veol ia who will also provide a 20-year maintenance service. “

Department of Health’s Sustainable Development Unit model for NHS organisations.”

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust is an innovative, high-performing organ isation which continues to develop and grow at pace.

Said to be one of the most forward-thinking trusts in the UK, the Trust is at the leading edge of health service reform and achieving outstanding results.

The Trust is an Associate Teaching Hospital of the University of Sheffield and has an active research programme delivered through local, regional, national and international research networks and consor tia.

The Urgent and Emergency Care Centre deals with around 105,000 attendances per and there are approximately 30,000 day cases, 40,000 inpatients and 250,000 outpatient attendances at the Trust each year.

Delivering energy management to hospitals since 1938, Veolia currently provides the services that cover around 43,000 UK hospital beds and support the energy requirements for around 8.1 million inpatients each year.

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GAS ENGINES

Cogeneration plants:

From what size does it pay for medium-sized commercial and industrial enterprises to run their own cogeneration facility?

The construction material, chemicals, glass, nonferrous metals, paper, and steel industries are positioned at the starting point of the value chain. These energy-intensive industries thus play a key role. However, the production processes of construction material and basic chemicals consume a lot of energy, which, besides labor expenses, represent one of the main cost factors in the energyintensive industries. Therefore, alternative energy solutions are necessary in order to sustain the international competitiveness of the energy-intensive industries.

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n Germany for example, the energyintensive industries generate revenue of about €330 billion every year, some 18% of the revenue of the entire manufacturing industry. They invest more than €10 billion a year in their locations in Germany and spend more than €17 billion on energy.

Cogeneration power plants enable flexible distributed power and heat generation in energy-intensive medium-sized enterprises.

Fossil energy sources with a low environmental impact, such as natural gas or other special gases, can be used to fuel these plants.

The cogeneration power plants convert the energy into heat and power. The heat is used at the cogeneration power plant site to heat the buildings, while the power is used for operating the manufacturing facilities.

In addition to enhanced energy security

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and optimisati on of production processes, internal power generation affords operators of CHP plants the opportunity to significantly cut operating costs and reduce their carbon output for a sustainable footprint.

Cogeneration enables the distributed generation of power and heat right where they are needed. In contrast to separate generation, CHP plants lose far less energy in the generation process.

This makes cogene ration a sustainable alternative. In view of their mode of operation, efficiency, and structural properties, cogeneration power plants in an output range of - for instance - 400 to 10,000 kWel are especially attractive for medium-sized companies and organizations.

In addition to the production and supply of power for the internal demand, part of the generated power can be fed into the power

“The UK contact lens manufacturer Bausch + Lomb is able to cover 65% of its electricity demand and 91% of its heat demand with its internal MWM TCG 2032 V12 power genset.

This is thanks to the high plant availabil ity of almost 98%.”

grid. Besides m edium-sized industrial companies and retailers, cogeneration power plants can also be deployed in public swimming pools and government authorities.

Compared to the separate generation of electrical energy and heat, combined heat and power (CHP) plants make better use of the primary energy. MWM cogeneration power plants enable economic and efficient energy generation.

The employed energy is transformed int o electrical energy and heat by the technical systems on site. The resulting exhaust heat can be reused directly and is not lost.

The higher the electricity prices, the more economic an internal cogeneration power plant gets for the plant operators.

Through the installation of heat storage units and flexibilization of the CHP plant, it is also possible to buffer any fluctuations in the demand for energy.

Fo r energy-intensive operations which do not get their power from internal power plants, the average electricity price in Germany in 2018 was about 84%t higher than in 1998 and 184% higher than in 2000.

This means a high financial burden particularly for energy-intensive mediumsized enterprises, e.g. in the construction materials, chemicals, paper, and steel industry.

By switching to distributed energy gene ration and flexibilisation of their internal CHP plant, operators can save heat and power costs on a long-term basis.

MWM's highly-efficient gas-fired CHP plants enable the implementation of modern, custom- tailored power plant solutions for sustainable and affordable distributed energy supply, which are especially suitable for the needs of energy-intensive operations.

For example, in the UK the contact lens manufacturer Bausch + Lomb is able to cover 65% of its electricity demand and 91% of its heat demand with its internal MWM TCG 2032 V12 power genset.

Thanks to the high plant availability of almost 98% and the outstanding reliability and efficiency of the MWM gas engine, the operating costs of Bausch + Lomb have dropped by up to €1 million a year.

A significant reduction of the energy costs is not the only benefit of running an internal cogeneration power plant within the scope of the operations.

An internal cogeneration power plant ensures security of supply especially for hospitals, hotels, administration buildings, the food industry, and the electrical industry, which depend on continuous, steady power supply.

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Flexibility - an essential component of the clean energy transition Energy flexibility is an essential component in the low carbon transition of the power grid. New energy technologies and business models are being implemented to provide the means of balancing more variable electricity production with changing demands (including the continued electrification of heat and transport). Flexibility is also emerging as a theme within local energy systems and at municipal, commercial site, community and household levels, explains Dr Graham Ault.

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t municipal, commercial site, community and household levels there are incentives, albeit changing, to manage grid and market interaction reduce network and energy tariffs as well as to take advantage of new flexibility opportunities.

The role of distributed energy resources (DER) flexibility in the form of aggregated commercial and industrial (C&I) response and battery energy storage was evident in to p artial blackout incident in the GB system on 9th August 2019.

Several energy storage assets and aggregations of demand response and DER provided frequency response and fast

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reserve services, arresting the frequency drop and restoring load and system frequency. The loss of grid protection auto-tripping of distributed generation units was a significant secondary contributing factor in the event itself .

DER is a growing challenge in system operations as well as being once of the resources for more flexible, responsive operational management.

System flexibility needs are creating new opportunities for energy asset owners and operators.

Behind the meter flexible response can create value from network charge management (directly or through a retail supplier), site export minimisation, site import m inimisation and local security (e.g. through site microgrid capabilities).

System services include response and reserve for National Grid Electricity System Operator (NG-ESO) and new Distribution Network Operator (DNO) network load relief services.

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In these situations postcode/area opportunity is available through DNO website and/or registration through flexibility trading platforms. There are also wholesale market opportunities including market imbalance management.

The Energy Networks Association (ENA) publishes information on network and system flexibility, with current contra cted flexible resources and flexibly connected generation: http://www.energynetworks.org/ electricity/futures/flexibility-in-greatbritain.html The ENA makes the distinction between market-based flexible demand and market based flexible generation for DNOs, NG-ESO contracted flexibility and flexible generation and demand connections.

Market based and contracted flexibility see the energy asset as a service provider to the network. Flexible generation and demand connections provide a trade-off for the customer between the costs of a firm (i.e. secured capacity) connection and occasional flexible operation to meet network limits.

The growth in DNO network operational flexibility from both generation and demand sources is obvious from the growth in 2019 compared to 2018.

The value of DER flexibility is variously estimated to be in the order of ÂŁ30k 80k/MW per year depending on the technology, network location and commercial arrangements.

Motivated by financial objectives, available clean energy incentives, selfsufficiency goals (including off-grid microgrid possibilities) or environmental sustainability there is significant activity by energy consumers and energy market participants in both investing in new e nergy assets but also in enabling them for flexible operation.

The net result is a growing and increasingly diverse aggregated capacity of decentralised energy assets able to contribute to flexible onsite, grid and market operations.

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SMART GRIDS Developers, owners and operators of the new DER assets and fleets are adapting and creating new business models that exploit currently available flexibility value streams aligned with their business objectives.

Flexibility market changes are also opening opportunities for new energy technologies such as energy storage, electric vehicles charging infrastructure, electric heating and aggregated participation of smaller DER and customers.

The key components for effective and value adding flexibility strategy are, firstly, identifying clear DER owner and customer objectives and prioritising the possible role of flexibility against delivery of the primary business services (energy revenues for merchant operators) and the flexibility possibilities of electricity bill reduction, new efficiencies, additional reven ue generation and supply continuity.

Smarter Grid Solutions works with industry (see sidebar), energy retailers and service providers (e.g. Scottish & Southern Energy Enterprise ), new energy asset developers, Local Authorities and others to optimise the stacking of decentralised energy value streams including balancing the delivery of on-site flexibility with system flexibility.

Case Study Industrial Dece ntralised Energy Management and Flexibility: Laing O’Rourke As part of the EU-funded Horizon 2020 project, Laing O’Rourke required a real-time software platform to be integrated into their smart factory in order to create visibility and controllability over power consumption, energy efficiency, low carbon operational targets, new energy assets and flexibility revenue opportunities.

The Smarter Grid Soluti ons DERMS software platform was deployed to perform local site integration and optimisation of DER. Laing O’Rourke obtained complete visibility of energy consumption across the factory including carbon impacts.

The company identified energy efficiency opportunities, enabled their factories to participate in demand response markets and demonstrate the control mechanisms required to implement DER additions a t current sites within connection agreements.

The current commercial arrangements around energy supplies also need to be assessed carefully. This identifies

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opportunities and constraints regarding retail energy supply contracts, facility and energy management contracts, network connection agreements and even warranties/restriction over the energy assets themselves (in addition to the technical capabilities ).

A flexibility strategy must abide by these commercial constraints while seeking to tap the new value streams.

If there is alignment of customer objectives, contractual freedom and technological capability of existing or planned energy assets to deliver flexible operation then an economic assessment of available value streams along with capital and operating expenditures will quickly identify the most pro mising flexibility services to target.

The routes to market and commercial models are numerous and include procurement of new energy assets, retrofitting monitoring & control, implementing a new market interface (through a DER management system – DERMS), operating the asset through a Supplier or Aggregator, purchasing enhanced Building Energy Management System (BEMS) or entering an Energy as a Service (Ea aS) agreement.

The choice will reflect the costs, benefits, value sharing, desire for self-control and other core principles for energy and onsite operations. It is important to incorporate technical and commercial flexibility to reflect the ongoing changes in the marketplace for system flexibility.

With changes underway to clean energy incentives (including the new Smart Export Guarantee), network char ging (including the outcomes of the Targeted Charging Review), retail markets (new local markets under demonstration and the Supplier Hub retail model under review) and network flexibility services, there are required cross-industry developments to ensure that the value of flexibility is appropriately recognised and embedded into new markets and grid codes.

These include creating real roles for DER fle xibility through real alternatives to power network investments; establishing multiple routes to DER flexibility markets addressing the diversity of scale, technology capabilities, flexibility service types and intermediaries; and aligning and coordinating flexibility products to enable DER providers to stack flexibility service and revenue opportunities.

At Smarter Grid Solutions we expect to see more ag gregated domestic DER, flexible EV

“At Smarter Grid Solutions we expect to see more aggregated domestic DER, flexible EV charging, battery storage, PV, wind and flexible load participating in flexibil ity markets in the coming years.“

charging, battery storage, PV, wind and flexible load participating in flexibility markets in the coming years.

We also expect standardisation and growth in flexibility services traded between the different market participants and the use of platforms such as DERMS to achieve optimised flexibility value stacks integrated with the relevant grid and market platforms.

With greater participation in flexibility markets and greater value creation, we expect to see new business models and more commercial alliances emerge.

These ongoing changes present challenges for DER customers considering DER flexibility value streams.

Better information and services for DER and flexibility market participants will help address the challenges and opportunities. www.smartergridso lutions.com

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Stay safe with ATEX approved drive couplings

The European Union’s Atmosphere Explosibles (ATEX) Directives, introduced in 2003 are intended to reduce the hazards created by potentially explosive atmospheres.Here, David Proud, General Manager of Reich Drive Systems UK, explains why the company’s ATEX certified MULTI MONT SELLA and ARCUSAFLEX range of drive couplings not only meet these stringent requirements, but also offer enhanced fail-safe characteristics.

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afety is always a key consideration in any environment where manufacturing processes or machinery are involved. This topic is even more critical within industries, such as petrochemical, refining and mining, where there may be potentially explosive atmospheres.

In these critical areas a single spark may be all that is needed to trigger a potentially catastrophic series of events.

This issue is essentiall y what lead to the drawing up of European Union’s Atmosphere Explosibles (ATEX) Directives, introduced in 2003. These have been designed to reduce the hazards created by potentially explosive atmospheres.

There are two distinct directives: the first ATEX 95, applies to the design, manufacture and in-service use of equipment within potentially explosive atmospheres.

The second directive ATEX 137, sets out t he minimum requirements to improve safety and protect workers from explosions. This places specific requirements on employers for risk assessment and implementation of measures to reduce explosion hazards.

As a key component in any drive train being used with a hazardous environment, drive couplings must adhere to the ATEX 95 directive.

Reich’s MULTI MONT SELLA range not only meets the directive requireme nts and is certified, but the design of these drive couplings incorporates features which further enhance the fail-safe characteristics of the coupling.

David Proud explains: “In addition to compensating for axial, radial and angular misalignments, shocks and vibrations, these couplings are designed with individual rubber compound saddles. “ This means that even if one or more of the saddles begins to deteri orate in service, the unit will still operate safely, minimising the risk of metal-to-metal contact and any subsequent sparks.”

He explains: “Although the coupling may exhibit signs of reduced performance, giving maintenance engineers the time to plan remedial work, the coupling will still operate safely.”

A further benefit of the MULTI MONT SELLA range is that the rubber saddles can

“As a key component in any drive train being used with a hazardous environment, drive coupl ings must adhere to the ATEX 95 directive.“

The design of the MULTI MONT SELLA coupling incorporates individual rubber saddles, which enhance the fail-safe characteristics of the range.

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Reich’s Arcusaflex couplings are certified for use in hazardous location categories M2, 2 and 3.

Standby genset using Reich couplings. be replaced radially wi th the coupling in situ, by simply sliding back the retaining cap, saving significant amounts of time by eliminating the need to de-couple equipment.

This concept is shown in a video which can be viewed here: https://www.reich-uk.com/news/mmscoupling-3d-animation Also certified for use within hazardous environments is the ARCUSAFLEX range of couplings.

These also comply to explosion protection directive ATEX 95, and are suitable for use within hazardous location categories M2 and 2 which require high levels of protection, and 3 which requires normal levels of protection.

David Proud continues: “The ARCUSAFLEX coupling is a highly flexible flywheel coupling with an axial plug-in facility.

It provides a torsionally soft connection between the prime mover and the driven machine.

“The highly flexible torque tr ansmission characteristic of the coupling is achieved by a disc-shaped rubber element that is subjected to a torsional load and enables both, the absorption of high torsional vibrations and the compensation of major misalignments.

The toothed design of the rubber element is instrumental in maintaining safe operation within hazardous environments.”

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An optimised D8 for the UK power generation sector Volvo Penta recently launched a new addition to its genset product portfolio, the D8 Stage 2 and Stage 3 a/Tier 3, eightlitre engine. The new engines further strengthen the company’s range of industrial genset engines. The D8 base engine has been used for a wide variety of applications across the Volvo Group. Now, Volvo Penta engineers have optimised the D8 for the power generation sector.

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he D8 industrial genset engine from Volvo Penta will be used mainly as a reliable source of back-up power, as well as cost-effective primary power generation in areas where energy is scarce, the company said.

It can be used for both mobile and stationary power generation applications, depending on local emission regulations.

The Stage 2 compliant D8 engine (TAD841-843GE) is a dual-speed premium diesel engine. Switchable between 1,500 rpm (50 Hz) and 1,800 rpm (60 Hz), it delivers up to 274 kWm at prime power and is also available in three power nodes: 253, 303 and 326 kVA at 1,500 rpm (50 Hz) at prime power.

Similarly, the EU Stage 3A/Tier 3 certificate compliant D8 (TAD851-853GE) generator set engine is also a dual speed engine, switchable between 1,500 rpm (50 Hz) and 1,800 rpm (60 Hz), it deliver s up to 258 kWm at prime power.

Rasso Bartenschlager, General Manager of Al Masaood Power Division, said: “Al Masaood Power Division and our long-

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standing partner, Volvo Penta, were excited to be at the Middle East Energy 2020 show lastmonth, which we have been supporting consecutively for the last 10 years. The event proved an ideal platform to showcase leading global brands in the power generation sector. ” Bartenschlager explains: “The latest range of Volvo Penta engines promote sustainable power solutions which are more energyefficient considering its low fuel consumption and low noise levels.

“This is in line with the global sustainable development goals to reduce carbon emissions and protect the environment while ensuring service satisfaction for our customers,” he added.

Designed for quick, easy and e conomical installation as well as ease of operation and maintenance, the D8 engine is both powerful and economical as a backup power.

Its flexibility provides a cost-effective option as a primary power generator in areas where energy source is limited and can be used for both mobile and stationary power generation

“Designed for quick, easy and economical installation as well as ease of operation and maintenance, the D8 engine is both powerful and economical as a backup power. Its flexibil ity provides a cost-effective option as a primary power generator in many areas.”

applications, in accordance with local emissions regulations.

Volvo Penta launched its first Stage Vcompliant engine for mobile gensets, the D16, in March 2019. By adding the D8 and D13 engines into the mix, Volvo Penta has built a range which features a variety of solutions for customers.

As with the other Stage V engines, the D8 and D13 additions have been developed with ease of installation, operation and maintenance in mind. Lower maintenance requirements and significantly lower fuel consumpti on (compared to Stage IIIA) combine to deliver improved total cost of ownership. Volvo Penta has also improved the user environment by lowering the noise output.

Similar to the D8, the D13 engine is also a dual speed engine. Switchable between 1,500 rpm (50 Hz) and 1,800 rpm (60 Hz), it delivers up to 345 kWm at prime power and is also available in three power nodes: 300, 350 and 400 kVA at 1,500 rpm (50 Hz ) at prime power.

The D8 solution is a two-box system designed for installation flexibility. The D13 solution is a one-box system designed for compact installation. Both engines feature optimised passive regeneration strategies, meaning that active regeneration is kept to a minimum.

For both the D8 and D13 genset engines, Volvo Penta selected a low complexity design to maximize robustness and reliability.

Thi s was made possible due to high efficiency of the Exhaust Aftertreatment System (EATS), in which the engine and aftertreatment system work seamlessly together.

“This is a key milestone for Volvo Penta, as we now offer an extensive Stage V-compliant engine range for both the off road and power generation markets,” comments Giorgio Paris, Head of Industrial at Volvo Penta.

“Not only is this beneficial to our c ustomers, but it is also helping us to build a better, greener society.”

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The £15m Queens Quay Water Source Heat Pump District Heating Network What’s big and hot and will shortly be found near the River Clyde? The answer is the Queens Quay Heat Pump scheme, the largest of its kind in the UK and which has been designed to take heat from the River Clyde and use it to heat local homes and businesses. The project is particularly exciting as it will demonstrate the viability of large-scale heat pump projects in the UK, reports UKPN.

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tar Renewable Energy is one of the key parties involved in the groundbreaking £15m renewable energy project in Clydebank.

The collaborative project is part of the regeneration of Queens Quay, which has so far seen a susbtantial investment of £250m into the concept.

For the first time ever in Scotland, water source heat pumps will take heat from a river to deliver hot water and heating to a large devel opment as part of a district heating system.

The ambitious low carbon energy project delivered by Vital Energi is scheduled to be deployed in September 2020 - subject to

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inevitable delays caused by the current Corona Virus Emergency.

The plan is for two 2.6 MW heat pumps to provide heat and hot water to all of the new buildings in the development and some of the existing public buildings.

The heat generat ed will be pumped through 2.5km of district heating pipe onnecting local homes, businesses and public buildings such as West Scotland College and Clydebank Library and over 1,000 new homes.

West Dunbartonshire Council has funded 60% of the energy project, which has also been supported by the Scottish Government’s Low Carbon Infrastructure

“The industrial district heat pump can generate heat three times more effectively than gas boilers, allowing it to offer affordable heat with a drastically lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels, with no local NOx or SOx air pollutant emissions.”

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West Dunbartonshire Councillor Iain McLare n, convener of infrastructure, regeneration and economic development, said: “Providing low carbon heat to the Queens Quay housing development, as well as the college and local businesses really does put Clydebank at the forefront of renewable energy technology.

“It is fantastic to see the interest which is being generated by this exciting project. The scheme looks set to deliver huge environmental benefits, as well as financial ones, far into the future. I am really looking forward to the completion of the system, and to see whether we can expand or replicate the idea elsewhere.”

The industrial district heat pump can generate heat three times more effectively than gas boilers, allowing it to offer affordable heat with a drastically lower carbon footprint than fossil fuels. With no local NOx or SOx air polluta nt emissions, this is an even more future proof outcome.

Dave Pearson, Director of Star Renewable Energy said: “There has never been a higher profile for low carbon and clean energy beyond the now ubiquitous wind generation.

“Many have read the recent comments of the Committee on Climate Change and concluded we should be burning hydrogen in our cities.”

He explains: “We believe in deploying known and prov en technicians that can be deployed at scale now. If we have learned anything from Greta Thunberg’s determined campaigning it is “do more faster”. “ This is what we have striven to do over the last 8 years since proving high efficiency, high temperature heat pumps from a readily available resource of a large river is possible and now in Clydebank we will prove this all over again.

With West Dunbartonshire Council and Vital Energi we will spread the word about the successful Queens Quay project, and hopefully inspire others to consider heat pumps as an efficient low cost, low carbon solution for heating systems.” www.vitalenergi.co.uk www.neatpumps.com 27

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Largest battery in the UK to go to Preston Zenobe Energy has established an official partnership with United Utilities, the UK’s largest listed water company. It will now supply United Utilities with the largest battery in the UK water industry to date.

The plan is for the 2MW battery to connect to solar panels at Clifton Marsh wastewater treatment works in Preston, Lancashire, which serves 260,000 local homes and businesses. This was due to happen in May 2020 - but is likely be subject to delays due to the current Corona Virus emergency, reports UKPN.

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his is the first time Zenobe’s capabilities will be been used in the UK water sector. It will provide a complete solution which uses its own market intelligence models and proprietary software to manage the batteries.

This will optimise any excess onsite solar, trade in a range of electricity markets to support National Grid, provide power resilience and reduce carbon emissions, reducing costs for custome rs and save at least 6,700 tonnes of CO2 over the life of the 15-year contract.

This partnership highlights United Utilities’ commitment to becoming a clean air company. It comes at a time when the utilities sector in England has made a Public Interest Commitment pledge – to not only improve their service but also to tackle wider social and environmental challenges.

Steve Slavin, Head of Renewable Energy at United Utilities, said: “Having an electricity storage facility on site is really useful. It means we can make the most of any available green energy. Not only is that good for the environment it’s good for our business too. Energy is one of a water company’s largest operational costs. By generating our own power, we can protect United Utilities

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from a volatile energy market, which will allow us predict our cost of treatment and stabilise bills for our customers.

“The batteries will also allow us to help the National Grid even out the peaks and troughs in power demand throughout the day. This is exactly the sort of innovation water companies need to be embracing if we are to meet the sector’s goal of zero net carbon emissions by 2030.”

James Basden, co-founder of Zenobe Energy, said: “We’re proud that our end-toend energy storage service is bringing significant environmental and financial benefits to customers and local communities.

“At a time when every industry must be looking for innovative solutions – like ours – that can facilitate the UK’s transition to netzero, it’s fantastic to see United Utilities leading the way. We expect all water companies to use this type of solution to meet their commitme nts to customers and the environment.”

The project at a glance • Battery storage will be brought to the wastewater treatment plant in Preston, which serves 260,000 local homes and businesses.

• Zenobe and United Utilities’

“Zenobe Energy will supply United Util ities with the largest battery in the UK water industry to date. The 2MW battery will connect to solar panels at Cl ifton Marsh wastewater treatment works in Preston, Lancashire, which serves 260,000 local homes and businesses.

partnership will bring significant benefits to water customers and the environment.

• This will be the largest battery system in the UK water industry, part of the sector’s intent to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2030.

• Zenobe will be financing, installing and operating the batteries using its proprietary software in 2020.

• Zenobe expects the ground-breaking solution to be rolled out across the water sector in the UK. Today, Zenobe Energy is one of the largest independent owners and operators of battery storage in the UK with 73 MW of operational assets, around 25% market share of the EV b us sector, its own proprietary software and a large portfolio of projects in the pipeline.

Zenobe provides intelligent flexible power solutions to commercial EV fleet operators, utilities and industrial and commercial businesses.

The company’s battery storage services help clients manage power more effectively so they can lower costs, improve resilience and reduce their environmental impact.

United Ut ilities is the UK’s largest listed water company and manages the regulated water and wastewater network in North West England - which includes Cumbria, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside with a combined population of nearly seven million.

United Utilities' headquarters are in Warrington. Its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange and the FTSE 100 Index. www.unitedutilities.com w ww.Zenobe.com

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Generating power solutions for UK industry Perkins is a company said to be constantly innovating to ensure its range of power solutions meet the emerging needs of UK electric industry. Capable of meeting global emission standards, delivering on key customer requirements and offering improved power density, Perkins Engines’ innovative power range has never been more relevant, reports UKPN.

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ffering a comprehensive range of diesel engines from 5 to 2,500 kVA, Perkins-powered generator sets are found around the globe.

From backup solutions for residential and industrial sectors, and critical power needs for hospitals and data centres to the continuously powered infrastructure sector and rental market, Perkins claims a world-class engine for every application.

“With an engine to suit every re gion and application, 24/7 service and support from our global network, and major investment across our product range, Perkins engines help manufacturers sell their generators,” said Trevor Toulson, Perkins EAME and CIS

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regional director.

“Customers and end-users know that when they buy a Perkins-powered generator set, it will be ready to generate power on demand and deliver industry-leading performance, e xceptional reliability and a lifetime of low cost,” he explains.

As part of its commitment to keep its electric power customers ahead of the competition, Perkins has focused on enhancing power density, simplified solutions and invested in emissions reduction.

“To help generator manufacturers combat space constraints and lower capital and operating costs at the same time, Perkins has invested heavily in upgrading its

“To help a generator manufacturer combat space constraints and lower capital and operating costs at the same time, Perkins has invested heavily in upgrading its products with best-in-class technology.

This has resulted in achieving more power and a lower maintenance cost.”

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products with best-in-class technology. This has resulted in achieving more power and a lower maintenance cost with a Perkins promise for reliability and durability,” says Karan Ohri, electric power product marketing manager.

“By investing in common engine cores, we’re enabling generator manufacturers to sell into different regions without changing their generator canopy designs.

“And when it comes to lowering diesel emissions to nearly zero level, Perkins offers a full engine range with a unique recipe – which is simple, reliable and efficient.”

These strategies have already been implemented with the latest engines developed by Perkins: • Perkins® 1103 – the upcoming high speed 5G mobile services set to launch globally, will result in higher power demands from the telecommunication towers. T he Perkins 1103 engine, with years of proven reliability and a range of outputs from 30-60 kVA prime power, is said by the company to be ‘the ideal solution’.

• Perkins® 1706 and 2806 – the new 9.3 litre 1706 provides equivalent power to the company’s former 13-litre platform, while the 18-litre 2806 can match the power of a typical 23-litre engine. These engines provide a more cost-effective solution and - with common core customers can develop similar base frames for generator sets which are sold into different regions.

• Perkins® 4008 - the new and improved 4008 now achieves one of the longest major service intervals in the market at 15,000 hours while major enhancements to the engine are claimed to have made the platform more robust for continuous running in prime power applications.

Another major benefit from the company has been quick and easy access to service, maintenance and workshop manuals.

With 150,000 downloads, the Perkins® My Engine App provides its users with proactive service reminders, quick access to engine parts and ordering, and most recently, free service, maintenance and workshop manuals for all Perkins engines UN ECE R96/Stage IIIA or below.

This App has helped to keep overall downtime t o a minimum. The free app is available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, French and German, reports Perkins.

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A seamless customer support solution for the UK

Ensuring continuity of service for its 24/7/365 customer support operation was a key design parameter when the company decided on a complete redevelopment of its UK Customer Support Centre. Now, the turnkey emergency power solution at Scania's Milton Keynes Customer Support Centre has chalked up a laudable 14-months of trouble-free operation.

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cania has been based in Milton Keynes since 1981 and over the years its computerised systems have been extensively developed in order to provide vital specification information and data on every vehicle and engine passing through its service network today.

The fact that many of its 86 UK service points are open around the clock means it is essential for dealers to be able access to Scania's systems at a ll times if operatoruptime is to be maximised.

"To cover the emergency power requirements at our new 6,200-metre, three storey premises, we turned to generator set manufacturer A J Power of Craigavon, Northern Ireland," says David Bamber,

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General Manager – Scania Engines.

"Scania and AJ Power have enjoyed a business relationship of many years standing and today numerous Scania-powered AJ Power gensets are in operation throughout the world.

"After reviewing the power requirements for our new premises, AJ Power recommended two AJ770 (770 KVA) diesel gensets powered by Scania DC16 78A engines. The specification included an auto start panel, coolant heater, alternator anti-condensation heater, fire valve and an automatic fuel transfer system."

As part of the installation it was agreed that AJ Power would suppl y, deliver and position the two gensets along with two 850-litre

“There was a major power outage affecting much of the Milton Keynes estate. The emergency backup system kicked in seamlessly.

There was a momentary dimming of the l ights as the gensets came on stream, but continuity of supply was maintained.”

bunded bulk tanks, fill points and double skinned fuel pipework complete with leak detection system.

An integral part of the power generation system are AJ Power InSight4000 controllers.

These enable the programming of bespoke fuel transfer logic, which monitors the fuel level in the gensets day tank. If the generating set reaches a low le vel the bulk tank will be called to pump fuel into the day tank.

Each of the gensets operates in conjunction with a fully automated customer changeover panel to provide backup power to two separate LV switchboards.

Each set is backed up to one side of the switchboard, so that if the mains fails on either side the corresponding generating set will be called upon to start. A bus tie breaker routes power betw een each switchboard in order to ensure full backup at all times.

With installation complete AJ Power engineers visited the site to test and commission the gensets and provide training on the operation of the system, before handing over to Scania its new turnkey emergency power backup system.

In the 14-months which have passed since commissioning, Scania has enjoyed troublefree operation from its new gens ets.

A weekly test routine, in which both sets are run for ten minutes, has revealed no operational or performance issues. David Bamber reports there has been one occasion to date where the company has had to rely on its emergency power solution: "There was a major power outage affecting much of the Milton Keynes estate where we are based," he says.

"The emergency backup system kicked in seamlessly. There was a momentary dimming of the lights as the gensets came on stream, but continuity of supply was maintained throughout.”

He concludes: “Most importantly, there was no disruption to any of our systems, which meant we were able to maintain a full operational service to our dealers and customers for the entire duration of the power outage event." www.scania.com.uk/engines MARCH-APRIL 2020 UK Power NewS

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AMPS: members helping in the fight against Corona Virus These are unprecedented times, and many businesses have had to shut down and furlough some or all of their employees. However, many AMPS members are continuing to work through the crisis to provide standby power so key workers can be confident that they can keep working wherever and whenever needed. Other members have made contributions of food and materials to hospitals and vulnerable people or have redirected their skills to producing PPE and other lifesaving equipment. Here are a few of the amazing acts that we’ve noticed recently.

* AGGREKO OFFERS THE UK GOVERNMENT UP TO 1,300 GENERATORS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY POWER FOR COVID-19 TESTING SITES AROUND THE COUNTRY Aggreko, the leading supplier of global temporary power, has offered the UK government up to 1,300 small generator units pro-bono to support the set-up of COVID-19 testing sites across the UK. In response to growing demand for enhanced testing for COVID-19, temporary testing sites are being stationed across the country – in major retailer carparks through to unused theme park facilities. As the number of temporary testing sites increases, so too does the need for access to reliable, modular power, particularly as many of these sites will not have easy connections to mains electricity.

Aggreko, which is headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, has offered the UK government the use of its available fleet of small canopy generators - up to 1,300 units - which provide flexible, modular power to temporary venues.

As with most of Aggreko’s products, these generators can be remotely monitored without the need for an engineer to be physically present.

This design feature is advantageous during this time of social distancing, as it will help limit the number of people physically present at designated testing sites.

Chris Rason, Managing Director at Aggreko Northern Europe, said: “Aggreko is ready to help the COVID-19 relief effort in any way that we can and we are already supporting the healthcare, pharmaceutical and food & beverage industries. The need for more COVID-19 testing sites across the country is clear, and our generators can be deployed very rapidly to ensure consistent and stable power to temporary venues.

“If we can be of service, we are ready and willing to help. As many of these units had been earmarked for outdoor events, such as Glastonbury, that have largely been cancelled or postponed, we are offering them pro-bono. All that’s needed is fuel and freight costs to start providing power.”

* WEG DONATES 101 INFUSION PUMPS, 4 LARYNGOSCOPE VIDEO AND £266,000 TO SUPPORT HOSPITALS IN BRAZIL WITH COVID-19 TREATMENT To help with actions to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, WEG is importing 101 infusion pumps and four laryngoscope videos to donate to regional hospitals including Hospital Jaraguá, in Jaraguá do Sul, Hospital Santo Antonio, in Guaramirim and Hospital Misericórdia, in Blumenau.

In addition to the infusion pumps, WEG donated resources for the repair of 15 pulmonary ventilators that were out of use, 200,000 surgical masks and £266,000 for the hospitals of Jaraguá do Sul, Guaramirim, state of Santa Catarina, Linhares, state of Espírito Santo, as well as 30,000 surgical masks already delivered to the Jaraguá do Sul Health Department to be used in health care centres.

WEG continues to produce alcohol gel to donate to hospitals and is in the process of starting the production of 500 pulmonary ventilators to be used in the ICU´s of hospitals by patients recovering from the disease.

“Society needs everyone's participation at this moment to minimise transmission of the virus and in getting prepared to support those people who need it. We will continue working hard, following the recommendations of the government and health authorities to protect employees and serve the community,” says Company's HR and Corporate Affairs Director, Hilton José da Veiga Faria.

* JCB LENDS A HAND AS ROYAL STOKE HOSPITAL APPEALS FOR GLOVES JCB has answered a call from the University Hospitals of North Midlands for donations of vital supplies of personal protective equipment during the current Coronavirus crisis. More than 8,000 pairs of gloves and a large quantity of face masks have been gifted to the hospital as it gears up for an influx of patients in the coming weeks.

They were donated by the JCB World Parts Centre at Uttoxeter, which continues to provide service, technical and spare parts back up to customers including farmers maintaining the food supply chain, contractors providing JCB generators to NHS hospitals and hirers keeping crucial utility services intact.

“We are delighted to support our fantastic NHS and the Royal Stoke Hospital by donating much needed gloves and masks. They are doing an amazing job and we are pleased to be able to help,” comments Ian Sayers|JCB Parts and Service Managing Director.

JCB donated the equipment after a former employee who now works at the Royal Stoke University Hospital got in touch. Paul Bytheway, Chief Operating Officer at UHNM, said: “We have been delighted at the response from local businesses across Staffordshire who are really pulling together in this crisis and grateful to JCB for their generous donation.”

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LATEST NEWS: THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE AMPS CONFERENCE & AGM BECAUSE OF THE COVID­19 VIRUS MPS has been closely monitoring the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak A and the related Government guidelines.

After careful consideration and having spoken with many people involved in our event, we announced last month that the AMPS AGM, Conference and Lunch due to take place on Wednesday 18th March, 2020, at One Great George Street, had to be postponed until Autumn 2020.

A number of delegates had indicated that their employers now have travel and event attendance restrictions in place, and so attendance at this event would have been significantly affected. We have taken this decision to minimise any unnecessary costs and business uncertainty but also so that we can deliver the great event that the industry looks forward to later in the year.

Bookings you have made for last month's event will automatically roll over to the newdate.

AMPS will continue to keep you updated with further details including the new date as soon as possible, but if you have any queries in the meantime please do not hesitate to contact one of the team.

The Association of Manufacturers of Power generating Systems Camden House, Warwick Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1TH Tel: 01926 513765

Coronavirus (COVID‐19): what you need to do: Official Government Guidelines

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he following information about the COVID-19 Emergency has been copied directly from the official Government site: www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-list-of-guidance The advice for anyone in any setting is to follow these main guidelines.

1.The most common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are recent onset of a new continuous cough and/or high temperature. If you have these symptoms, however mild, stay at home and do not leave your house for 7 days from when your symptoms started (if you live alone), or 14 days (if you live with someone who has symptoms). You do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation. If your symptoms worsen during home isolation or are no better after 7 days, contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111. For a medical emergency dial 999.

2.Wash your hands more often than usual, for 20 seconds using soap and hot water, particularly after coughing, sneezing and blowing your nose, or after being in public areas where other people are doing so. Use hand sanitiser if that’s all you have access to.

3.To reduce the spread of germs when you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue, or your sleeve (not your hands) if you don’t have a tissue, and throw the tissue in a bin immediately. Then wash your hands or use a hand sanitising gel.

4.Clean and disinfect regularly touched objects and surfaces using your regular cleaning products to reduce the risk of passing the infection on to other people.

At the current time and based on our understanding of what is known of COVID-19 and other similar respiratory viruses, it is likely that older people and those with chronic medical conditions may be vulnerable to severe disease.

As more information emerges, recommendations may change.

For further information: view the easyto-read guide - Guidance for the public * “COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection 24th March 2020 “ Guidance for non-clinical settings * “COVID-19: cleaning of nonhealthcare settings 26th March 2020”.

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AMPS PAGE Power Electrics announces recent acquisition

Power Electrics (Bristol) Ltd is expanding its business and brand with the acquisition of Power Electrics Ltd (trading as PE Generators).

Power Electrics (Bristol) Ltd previously held a 15% shareholding in PE Generators and completed the acquisition almost six months ago, in November 2019.

As a leading UK generator hire specialist, the acquisition sees the group grow from four depot locations to six, spreading from Southampton in the South to Glasgow in the North.

The investment will increase the company’s capacity to deliver temporary power solutions improving its ability to reach a larger number of customers within the UK. The purchase is the first of its kind for Power Electrics and will see an increase of over 30% of the total number of generators available to hire.

Along with the increase in coverage and equipment, the new Power Electrics group will increase specialist and skilled staff, with now over 300 employees across the business.

Power Electrics Director John Pullin commented, “This is a major opportunity for us. The increased capacity and resource extends our coverage and reach, enabling us to provide the highest level of customer service on a national basis.”

Andy Pullin, also Director of Power Electrics, added, “This is such a great fit for us. Both businesses are generator specialists so we already have a great deal in common with Power Electrics Ltd. This move will enhance our brand, continue our growth and improve the service to our customers.”

To assist with the acquisition process, Power Electrics worked in collaboration with KPMG Corporate Finance, Burges Salmon & Haines Watts Accountants to complete the transaction along with HSBC provided the funding package.

Following £10 million of investment, AMPS members, the Wernick Group, has expanded into the generator and temporary power solutions rental market with the launch of a new division – Wernick Power Solutions Ltd. The investment includes over 1,600 generators ranging from 6 to 500KVA including two 25 units in a £3m deal with JCB. Then, at the end of January 2020, the acquisition of specialist generator rental company PowerRite took the generator fleet size in Wernick Power Solutions Ltd to approaching 2,000.

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Millions of homes to be heated by low cost, low carbon heat networks, reports the Association for Decntralised Energy

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n announcement made last month in the UK Budget 2020 (11th of March 2020) will boost the UK heat sector in combatting climate change, says the Association for Decentralised Energy (The ADE).

The Treasury has committed £270m to a Green Heat Network Fund. This fund will be accessible from 2022-2025, and will support the deployment of low carbon heat networks.

According to figures from the CCC, the ADE estimates that this announcement will support the sector to put 4.25m homes on heat networks by 2050.

The ADE has been calling for funding support beyond the end of the Heat Networks Investment Project (HNIP), and certainty from government about ongoing funding support since HNIP's inception.The ADE has also been calling for support from government to reduce the costs of low carbon generation on heat networks, and to support the use of waste heat.

In total, alongside the £320m government funded HNIP, this brings total government spend on heat networks up to well over half a billion pounds.

Heat networks deliver cost effective, low carbon heat, in the form of hot water or steam, from a central point of generation to the end user through a network of insulated pipes.

There are already around 500,000 customers receiving heat through heat networks, equating to around 14,000 heat networks.

The CCC (Committee on Climate Change) has set a target to grow this to serve 1.5mn home in 2030. The ADE represents member companies across the entire heat network sector; from the pipe, heat pump and metering manufacturers, from local authorities to housing associations, and from heat generation to end-customer service providers.

Ian Calvert, Director of The ADE said: "This announcement recognises the considerable contribution that heat networks can make to decarbonising heat and reaching the net zero target. This shows that Government believes in the industry's intention to step up in our contribution to tackling climate change.”

He explains: “The focus on delivering low carbon heat to homes and businesses via networks mirrors the commitment to green heat that will be championed by the Heat Network Industry Council, and we look forward to working together with Government."

Charlotte Owen, Heat Policy Officer of The ADE, commented: "Thank you to our members who have supported us to demonstrate the need for clarity and ongoing support.”

She reports: “Steps like this put the Heat Networks Industry firmly on the path to net zero and demonstrate the level of Government ambition for the heat networks sector. This, coupled with the forthcoming Market Framework, will help to drive investment and decarbonisation in our sector towards the levels that industry has been calling for through the ADE. Good work, everyone."

The Association for Decentralised Energy is setting the vision of a local, efficient, low carbon energy system which enables energy users to make the choices which work for them.

The Association has more than 160 members active across a range of technologies and markets and is widely recognised as one of the leading industry bodies in the sustainable energy sector.

For further information please contact: Lucy Symons, Head of External Affairs, The ADE, Tel: +44 (0)20 3031 8740, Email: lucy.symonsjones@theade.co.uk

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annah Vickers, chief executive of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) responded to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s announcements on covering 80% of wages if not working and a package of additional business support.

She said:“We are living in truly historic times, so today’s announcement should not come as a surprise. Yet the scale and scope of the Chancellor’s interventions are unprecedented.

“Business leaders within our membership base, our industry and across the wider economy will breathe a sigh of relief to see significant support on wages, procurement process changes to ease cashflow pressure and delays to VAT. “ Taken together, these measures will ensure businesses can weather the storm of COVID-19 and emerge fairly intact in the immediate term.”

She explains:“With short term issues now put to bed, focus needs to turn to the medium term and our industries’ role in the economic recovery of the nation. “ We wrote to the Chancellor with a range of suggested measures to help our members develop our capability to do this, and we look forward to meeting with his team to discuss how we can ensure construction and infrastructure investment remains a catalyst for growth when normality returns.”

ACE BUDGET REACTION: Responding to the recent Budget, Hannah Vickers commented: “With infrastructure investment now totaling more than £600 billion over the next five years, or around 3% of GDP, the headline takeaway figures are great news for society, our members and wider industry.”

She reports: “The numbers exceed ACE’s manifesto and the National Infrastructure Commission’s recommendations.

“There is no doubt that this is an historically huge commitment to investment in the future of our country and recognition of infrastructure’s vital role in driving long-term economic growth.

“In response to this, our members stand ready to work in partnership with the Government to deliver on this commitment through our pledge of £75m to scale up and invest in our capability through our Future of Consultancy programme.”

Association for Decentralised Energy 6th Floor 10 Dean Farrar Street London SW1H 0DX Tel: +44 (0)20 3031 8740 E-mail: info@theade.co.uk

Technology Seminar and 73rd Annual Luncheon on 30th April 2020 Cancelled

Because of the Corona Virus Emergency IPowerE’s 2020 Technology Seminar and Luncheon has been cancelled This annual seminar and luncheon is well established as a key event in the calendar of the power and prime mover industries and will be rescheduled for another time.

Don’t miss your booking your place for later in the year. You will be able to catch up on the latest technology developments and to hear and engage with internationally renowned speakers. You will also get the the chance to network with other members, clients, colleagues and friends, old and new.

Principal Guest: Dr Cathy McClay, Head of Strategy at Sembcorp Energy Guest Speaker: Mandy Hickson,Former Royal Air Force Fast Jet (Tornado) Pilot

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RENEWABLE ENERGY

Reduced fuel consumption and greenhouse emissions Bonnhoff Buchenhof Bioenergie, a producer of renewable electricity for the public grid, sought out UK-based Bowman to explore how their Electric Turbo Compounding (ETC) technology could help them achieve the goal of reducing their fuel consumption and emissions. It was subsequently agreed that Bowman would initially fit their ETC 1000 engine efficiency system on a Jenbacher J312, reports UKPN.

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ince 2006, Bonnhoff has provided renewable electricity to the public grid. In addition to using their 440 hectares of agricultural land for growing crops, they use a digestor to turn any waste in to biogas.

This biogas is then used to generate power across four combined heat and power (CHP) plants.

The excess heat is used by a local school, gymnasium and fire station, along with Kordes Rosen, the largest rose nursery in Europe, which heats its greenhouses and outbuildings.

Keen to reduce their fuel consumption and emissions, Bonnhoff sought out UK-based Bowman to explore how their Electric Turbo Compounding (ETC) technology could help them achieve this goal.

Bowman had already installed over 400 ETC systems in Germany, more than in any other country. When combined with their extensive experience with biogas engines this made Bowman an ideal supplier for the project. It was agreed that Bowman would initially fit their ETC 1000 engine efficiency system on a Jenbacher J312 engine at one of the sites. Key requirements included:

• Reduce fuel consumption • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions • Must have compact footprint • Conduct testing pre and post installation to assess performance.

In March 2019, Bowman appointed ST ORM Group with exclusive rights to sell and install the Bowman ETC 1000 system in Germany.

As the largest OEM-independent service company in Germany for combustion engines, STORM Group provided Bowman with increased resources and sales support in the region.

“We have been long supporters of Bowman since 2016 and are always keen to find innovative new solutions to solve the challenges of our customers.

“With Bowman’s latest system now offering a 50% cost reduction per kWh generated when compared to their previous generation system, and fitting a wider set of engines, this was the ideal time for us to fully embrace ETC,” say Jan-Willem and Bernard Storm, Managing Directors - STORM. Under the agreement Wulf Johannsen KG GmbH & Co (Member of the STORM Group) and Bowman worked together on the

“I have been very pleased with the results from the ETC 1000 system, with some highly promising initial gains in efficiency and reductions in emissions.

Bowman and STORM Group worked seamlessly together and have provided an excellent level of support from day one.”

installation at Bonn hoff, allowing Bowman to pass on their expertise for future installs.

With the engine located in a small room the space presented logistical challenges.

These were overcome through planning and engineering work before the installation, along with co-operation between all parties on site.

Thanks to this co-operation the installation was seamless, with testing completed in just a few days, covering both base line testing and results post installation.

By improving power density and fuel efficiency, fuel consumption was reduced by 5.7%, along with a reduction in associated CO2 and NOx emissions.

Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions were also reduced by 30%, through reducing fuel short circuiting.

The combined CO2 equivalent effect of these changes was an 18% reduction in greenhouses gases, and 12,000 kWh o f power generated without any extra emissions being created.

Following successful initial results Bonnhoff agreed for Bowman and STORM Group to use the site for a customer showcase to demonstrate the system to German prospects, where it received a strong level of interest. www.bowmanpower.com

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Cummins Inc has plans to introduce its latest gas product innovation, the C25G gas generator series, to the UK power generation market during the the course of 2020.

The C25G series is engineered to deliver increased fuel efficiency while providing reduced maintenance costs. It is suitable for industries ranging from hospitals and manufacturing to commercial building and utilities requiring reliable continuous operation.

“Following the launch of the HSK78G gas generator series, Cummins is now extending its portfolio with the addition of the C25G gas series, offering a wider range of integrated solutions to better serve the needs of our customers across key power nodes,” said Chris Downs, Cummins global energy management marketing leader.

The C25G series complies with all global emissions regulations, while delivering high electrical efficiency. The innovative control systems provide users with access to advanced monitoring, diagnostics and predictive analytics, maximizing the generator’s runtime and reducing maintenance labour .costs. www.cummins.com

Linz Electric’s PHASE 9 Low voltage 9phase DC alternators series is now available.

It is made up of low voltage direct current generators consisting of synchronous brushless alternators with 9-phase windings able to guarantee residual AC current (Ripple) of less than 1% without batteries.

The AC output is converted to DC by means of rectifiers mounted into the control boxes located on top of the machines and provided with built-in fans.

This product range offers a comprehensive line of direct current alternators for use in hybrid systems covering various applications, and for charging all types of battery available on the market.

The alternatrors offer high reliability and durability as well as an optimised battery charging process. They are said to fit many applications. www.linzelectric.com

Updated range of non-regulated generator drive engines available from John Deere Power Systems

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DPS recently launched the new 4.5L EWS generator drive engine, featuring a new SCR catalyst with integrated DEF mixer resulting in more compact packaging, serving the 80 kVA and the 100 kVA markets.

“Like the non-certified range, the Stage V-ready engines offer end-users reliable operation even in the most extreme conditions, long engine life and exceptional fuel economy,” says Patrick Thil, Manager OEM engine sales EAME, Asia and Australia. “OEMs benefit from design flexibility and low cost of operations, helping them to stay competitive.”

John Deere Power Systems (JDPS) has recently been showcasing various power nodes from its updated range of non-regulated generator drive engines at a number of exhibitionas globally. The extended range provides OEMs greater freedom in machine design and end-users reliable engines at an optimized total cost of ownership.

JDPS is a trusted partner for generator set OEMs worldwide, offering bare engines and power units for a wide range of applications. The updated range of non-certified engines now covers all recognized power nodes from 30 to 500 kVA, with displacements of 2.9L through 13.6L. New features include dual frequency (50 Hz and 60 Hz), longer maintenance intervals and single-side service access.

“We specifically revamped this range to meet our OEM customers’ strategic and commercial requirements. As an entirely independent engine manufacturer of diesel-driven power generation engines, JDPS offers OEMs unbiased engine expertise,” says Sandrine Couasnon, EAME marketing support Manager.

John Deere Power Systems continues to lead its OEM customers seamlessly through the Stage V emissions transition. Because John Deere is both an engine and machine manufacturer, the company says it can leverage the remarkable global experience gained since first introducing aftertreatment technology (to meet Interim Tier 4/Stage III B regulations in 2011) to continue development of proven emissions solutions for OEM generator set manufacturers.

JDPS says it has accumulated more than 1 billion hours of global experience with diesel particulate filter technologies.

Blackline Safety releases world’s 1st Direct-to-cloud Area Gas Monitor Blackline Safety is now accepting pre-orders for G7 EXO, the industry’s first direct-to-cloud, drop-and-go area gas monitor with an unprecedented battery life of over 100 days.

G7 EXO, designed to withstand the harshest of conditions, addresses the challenges of traditional systems by introducing 4G cellular and satellite connectivity to deliver a user-friendly, longlasting solution. Select customers and partners are now conducting G7 EXO field trials to experience firsthand the new era of area gas monitoring for oil and chemical terminals, fence lines and perimeters, spill sites, drilling rigs and facility maintenance projects. Launching Spring 2020, G7 EXO will enable businesses around the world to see the impact that cloud connectivity will have on operational efficiencies and their environmental, social and governance (ESG) programs.

“For the first time, businesses can remotely keep an eye on worksites alongside the safety of their teams using a single, seamless platform,” said Gavin Boorman, Managing Director of Blackline Safety Europe. “G7 EXO area gas monitors along with our G7 wearables continuously stream situational insights to the Blackline Safety Cloud, delivering a complete picture of a business’s operations. G7 EXO makes it easy for companies to adopt the latest in industrial cloud-connected technology so they can focus on their work while accounting for the wellbeing of workers and facilities along the way.”

With an industry-leading run time of over 100 days for a four-gas configuration, the G7 EXO can save hours in traveling from a jobsite to another location to change batteries. This enhances a team’s productivity by keeping them in the field longer and more focused on their job at hand.

G7 EXO is also easier to set up and maintain than any other area gas monitor on the market. While traditional area gas monitors require users to establish a mesh network that requires line of sight between monitors, G7 EXO offers instant connectivity when powered on. Competitors’ mesh networks are also vulnerable to communications interruptions and limit the number of devices as well as the service area range.

In contrast, G7 EXO area gas monitors work around the globe and connect directly to the Blackline Safety Cloud without any range limits between area gas monitors and worker-worn G7 gas monitors. Since each G7 EXO and employee-worn monitor connects directly to the Blackline Safety Cloud, there is no need for industrial-grade smartphones, cellular gateways or Wi-Fi connections to link on-site personnel and area gas monitors to remote teams.

G7 EXO will also work with cloud-hosted geographic zones which map a site into several areas to deliver a better way of alerting on-site personnel when there is gas in the area. www.BlacklineSafety.com

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SCANIA ENGINES

BAUMULLER UK

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. RSE Engines for natural gas and biogas

Scania produce diesel and gas powered engines for various Industrial and Marine applications, superior quality and reliability, offering exceptionally 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

Model Spec RPM kWm kVA TAD530GE Diesel 15002) 75 85 100 TAD531GE Diesel 15002) 88 TAD532GE Diesel 15002) 113 130 TAD550GE1) Diesel 15002) 76 86 15002) 89 101 TAD551GE1) Diesel 130 TAD730GE Diesel 15002) 113 2) 132 152 TAD731GE Diesel 1500 TAD732GE Diesel 15002) 162 186 TAD733GE Diesel 15002) 175 201 TAD734GE Diesel 15002) 213 245 15002) 114 131 TAD750GE1) Diesel 15002) 13 152 TAD751GE1) Diesel TAD752GE1) Diesel 15002) 158 182 1) 2) TAD753GE Diesel 1500 173 199 TAD754GE1) Diesel 15002) 217 250 TAD940GE Diesel 15002) 241 277 TAD941GE Diesel 15002) 280 326 TAD1341GE Diesel 15002) 271 315 TAD1342GE Diesel 15002) 303 352 TAD1343GE Diesel 15002) 325 378 TAD1344GE Diesel 15002) 354 412 TAD1345GE Diesel 15002) 388 451 15002) 279 324 TAD1351GE1) Diesel TAD1352GE1) Diesel 15002) 314 365 15002) 328 381 TAD1354GE1) Diesel TAD1355GE1) Diesel 15002) 355 413 TAD1640GE Diesel 15002) 392 461 TAD1641GE Diesel 15002) 430 505 TAD1642GE Diesel 15002) 503 591 TWD1643GE Diesel 15002) 536 630 TAD1650GE1) Diesel 15002) 393 462 15002) 430 505 TAD1651GE1) Diesel Engines are also available for1800rpm/60Hz

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