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

£1 million boost for renewable energy in the South East

Nearly £1 million of smart investment in the South East’s electricity network is set to pave the way for new generators of renewable energy to connect to the grid.

UK Power Networks is rolling out new ‘load blinding relays’ across Kent, Surrey and Sussex to unlock capacity for new connections. The £932, 000 project will see the devices installed on 80 transformers across 35 sites, from now until 2024.

In total the new protection relay technology will release 469 Mega Volt Amperes ( MVA) – unlocking enough capacity to install a rooftop solar panel on 127, 445 houses. That’s the…

Phanes Group signs both Power Purchase Agreement and Investment Agreement to develop 200 MWАС solar power plant in Uzbekistan

Phanes Group, an international solar energy developer, headquartered in Dubai, signed a Power Purchase Agreement ( PPA) and Investment Agreement ( IA) for a 200 MWАС grid-connected solar PV plant in Nurata, Navoi Region.

The PPA and IA between Phanes Group and the Government of Uzbekistan includes the technical and commercial terms for building, owning and operating a 200 MWAC solar PV project including facilities connecting to Khimiya 220/110 kV Substation. The signing of the PPA with National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan, IA with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade, with…

OMICRON announces new “Energy Talks” podcast series

Regular episodes about power system testing topics

In order to provide its community with an additional virtual knowledge-sharing platform, OMICRON, a leading worldwide supplier of power system testing solutions, announces the launch of its new, regular podcast series called “Energy Talks”.

The “Energy Talks” podcast series offers listeners monthly episodes in which OMICRON experts, users and industry peers share their practical knowledge and experience on various topics related to power system testing.

All OMICRON “Energy Talks” podcast episodes are available only in English on the…

Schneider Electric Updates EcoStruxure Specifier Tool With New UPS and Reference Designs to Help Partners Streamline Tenders and Project Delivery

Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has announced updates to its EcoStruxure Specifier Tool, adding single and three-phase uninterruptible power supply ( UPS) technologies that enable partners, including electrical specifiers, contractors, IT solutions providers and VARs, to quickly specify projects and complete tenders.

The free online tool now includes the recently announced Schneider Electric Easy-UPS™ range, Galaxy™ family, and Smart-UPS™ with Lithium-ion batteries, enabling consultants and engineers to specify UPS…

GS Yuasa batteries installed in ground-breaking Portsmouth Port electric vehicle charging station

Portsmouth International Port now has the capability to power electric vehicles at a green and cost-effective rate thanks to the world’s leading battery manufacturer, GS Yuasa. Expert engineers have successfully installed their industry leading lead acid and lithium-ion batteries into a cutting-edge dual chemical battery system.

After months of planning and construction at GS Yuasa’s factory in Ebbw Vale, Wales, the company’s technicians installed specialist racking, custom built equipment, 240 Yuasa ENL batteries and a lithium-ion energy storage cabinet into a containerised 20-foot…

Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid project announces Green Energy UK as an energy partner

The Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid ( V2G) trial, a project run by Western Power Distribution ( WPD) and CrowdCharge to demonstrate how electric vehicles ( EVs) can provide V2G services, has announced Green Energy UK as one of its energy partners.

Green Energy UK is the UK's only supplier of 100% renewable electricity and 100% green gas. For 20 years Green Energy UK has been championing sustainable energy in the UK and was the first energy supplier in the UK to offer residential customers a Time of Use ( TOU) tariff in 2017.

With Green Energy UK’s ‘TIDE’ time of use tariff…

STULZ offers next generation climate control with its CabinetAir PRT series

STULZ, a world leading provider of energy efficient temperature and humidity climate control solutions for mission critical applications, has announced the introduction of its CabinetAir PRT solution.

The latest addition to the company’s innovative Shelter Cooling portfolio, CabinetAir PRT is specifically designed to control the temperature in outdoor multifunction telecommunications cabinets by combining the benefits of mechanical cooling with energy saving direct free cooling technology.

CabinetAir PRT operates at a temperature range of -20°C to 60°C and can guarantee reliable operation…

Rentable solar power launched by Aggreko

Aggreko, a provider of mobile, modular power, temperature control and energy services, today announces the immediate availability of its solar power rental offer. The 1 MW PV solution is optimised for weak or off-grid applications and delivers clean energy innovation without long-term financial or technical commitment.

Aggreko Solar Power can be contracted on a rental basis, with no upfront CAPEX required. Deployment time is three to four months, the system has low O&M requirements, and is well suited for use in harsh and remote environments. Contract durations start at five years…

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…