SP Energy Networks launches the world’s first zero carbon communities tool to support the UK’s community energy sector
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Energy Efficiency

Improving availability of energy storage technology

Following the Government’s announcement to relax planning legislation around constructing larger batteries for renewable power sources, energy storage suppliers should take similar steps to make the technology available on a smaller scale.

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s ( BEIS) announcement that barriers will be removed for storage projects over 50 MW in England and 350 MW in Wales will boost construction of larger battery facilities. Chris Rason, Managing Director for Aggreko, is therefore encouraging uptake in this technology as the UK moves to a…

SP Energy Networks launches the world’s first zero carbon communities tool to support the UK’s community energy sector

Electricity network operator SP Energy Networks has revealed its new open source tool to help communities across the UK realise their net zero emissions ambitions.

SP Energy Networks has created its Zero Carbon Communities tool as a free, centralised source of information to bring together shared knowledge of local community energy projects, as part of efforts to boost investment in the growth of the community energy sector and wider economy.

The industry-leading tool will be used by community groups planning and developing renewable energy projects – helping them decide on technology…

More Than Hype, Sustainability is Crucial for Innovation Leaders

Once just a passing fad or marketing hype, sustainability has now become a major focal point driving business change across market sectors. Stakeholders have demanded that businesses be more sustainable, driving companies to develop best practices on impact, inclusion, and sustainability. In the report “ Making Sense of Sustainability ( https: //r. xdref. com/? id=03G5d2AD036273&from=1axb2bl4cmoon8z2plv8cijj9reudr26uvqnex-cwills=datateam. co. uk@bf07x. hubspotemail. net&to=cwills@datateam. co. uk&url=https: //web. luxresearchinc.

Schneider Electric Extends Galaxy VS 3-Phase UPS with Internal Smart Battery Modules to 100 kW, Delivering Industry Leading Density and Availability

Schneider Electric ( https: //www. se. com/uk/en/) , the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced that the Galaxy VS 3-phase Uninterruptible Power Supply ( UPS) with internal smart battery modules now extends from 10 to 100 kW. This release also introduces support for internal N+1 module level redundancy, improving system availability by up to 10 times. Galaxy VS with internal batteries is now the highest density uninterruptible power supply ( https: //www. apc. com/shop/uk/en/categories/power/uninterruptible-power-supply-ups-/N-13quq79) in…

IET Distributed Generation Course

At present the national power system is still led by conventional big power plants that inject large amounts of power into the high voltage transmission networks. For end consumers to access the powers the high voltage must be transformed to medium voltages by local distribution networks.

Distributed generation ( https: //events2. theiet. org/disgen/index. cfm) ( also known as embedded generation) is electricity generated within the distribution networks rather than the transmission network so operate in the 2kV to 35kV range.

There are many types and sizes of distributed generation…

University of St Andrews to slash carbon footprint

The University of St Andrews has embarked on a £3. 75m energy conservation overhaul to reduce its carbon footprint by 950 tonnes a year and save £650, 000, a year in operating costs.

Among the energy saving measures being deployed is a new district heating network to supply heat and power to University buildings in the centre of St Andrews, installing new energy efficient LED lighting, and fitting solar power units at the sports centre.

State of the art smart building management systems are to be installed and air handling unit fans and fume cupboards are to be upgraded.

The…

Compliant Electrical Safety for Electric Vehicles and Charge Stations at Cenex LCV 2019

Electric and Hybrid Vehicle insulation monitoring and charge control technology will dominate Bender UK’s stand C3-406 at Cenex LCV Low Carbon Vehicle event at Millbrook Proving Ground.

Bender is setting the standard in the development of safe, compliant electrical safety technology for the electric and hybrid vehicle market world-wide.

Bender produced its first vehicle insulation monitor for a customised military project over a decade ago. Today we are a key supplier of insulation monitoring for hybrid and electric vehicles to ensure the safety of personnel, prevent the risk of electric…

UK goes coal free

The United Kingdom has broken its record by going coal free for a whole week - the first time since the original coal power station launched in 1882.

National Grid ESO confirmed that the coal generator came off the system between 1-8 May, which made it the first ever week of coal free operation of the UK’s electricity system. The country has gone without using coal for power for over 1, 000 hours so far this year.

Fintan Slye, director of National Grid ESO said: "As more and more renewables come onto our energy system, coal-free runs like this are going to be a regular occurrence. We…

Construction commences on Japanese solar power plant

Pacifico Energy has started construction of a 102. 144 MW( DC) solar power generation plant in Ako, Hyogo Prefecture.

The Ako plant will be constructed on the site of a golf course in Ako-gun, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan. Operations are expected to start in spring of 2021 and, once commissioned, the plant will generate approximately 125m kilowatt hours of electricity annually, contributing to an annual reduction of approximately five tons of CO2 emissions.

Kansai Electric Power Co will purchase all electricity generated by the plant for 20 years at 24 yen per kilowatt hour.

GB electricity system to operate with zero carbon by 2025

National Grid Electricity System Operator ( ESO) has announced it will be able to fully operate Great Britain’s electricity system with zero carbon by 2025.

Fintan Slye, director of ESO, said: “In 2018, ESO managed a number of records on the electricity system – including wind generation in Great Britain exceeding 15GW for the first time and no coal on the system for 72 consecutive hours.

“By 2025, ESO will have transformed the operation of Great Britain’s electricity system and put in place the innovative systems, products and services to ensure that the network is ready to handle…