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ZINC-AIR BATTERY BREAKTHROUGH HAS LARGE ULTILITY-SCALE ENERGY STORAGE APPLICATIONS ISSUE #225 Publishing & Events Director Richard Teasdale richard@wipmagazines.com Publisher/Sales DIrector Neb Saric neb@wipmagazines.com Managing Editor Aidan Turnbull aidan@wipmagazines.com Accounts Executive Alison Williams accounts@wipmagazines.com Sales & Marketing Manager Sarah Hallows sarah@wipmagazines.com Far East Sales Bob Liu Shanghai, China bob.liu@ronco.com.cn US Sales & Subscriptions Jelena Milojevic power@wipmagazines.com Austrian & German Agent Mario Dobresko power@wipmagazines.com Power Media International Group, The Courtyard, 30 Worthing Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 1SL, UK Tel: +44 (0) 1403 888019 www.powermediagroup.co.uk © Worldwide Independent Power (ISSN 1468 7100)

An international research team has developed a battery based on water and a hydrophobic zinc salt. Scientists achieved a breakthrough in the development of zinc-air batteries, an alternative to lithium-ion batteries which could be cheaper to produce and involve fewer mining challenges. The new developments has been headed by Wei Sun, a postdoctoral researcher at Münster Electrochemical Energy Technology at the University of Münster.

According to Chunsheng Wang, director of the Center for Research in Extreme Batteries at the University of Maryland in the US, the battery could suit optimally utility-scale energy storage applications. “We think this has potential to compete with lithium-ion batteries,” reports Wang.

Because of their chemical instability and relatively short life cycle, zinc-air batteries have not generally been used for grid energy storage but these development prototypes could potentially be safer than lithium-ion cells because they use water and open cell architecture rather than a closed structure. Zinc is considered less environmentally destructive to mine and produce compared with lithium.

Current zinc-air batteries use alkaline, or nonacidic, electrolytes, which can form unwanted solid ZINC-AIR BATTERIES HAVE NOT compounds in reacting with carbon GENERALLY BEEN USED FOR GRID dioxide in the air. To prevent the electrolyte-CO2 reaction, zinc-air ENERGY STORAGE BUT THESE NEW batteries often require a CO2inhibiting device, which increases DEVELOPMENT PROTOTYPES COULD cost and weight.

Zinc–air batteries (non-rechargePOTENTIALLY BE SAFER THAN able), and zinc–air fuel cells LITHIUM-ION CELLS.” (mechanically rechargeable) are metal–air batteries powered by oxidizing zinc with oxygen from the air. These batteries have high energy densities and are relatively inexpensive to produce. Sizes range from very small button cells to very large batteries used for grid-scale energy storage.

During discharge, a mass of zinc particles forms a porous anode, which is saturated with an electrolyte. Oxygen from the air reacts at the cathode and forms hydroxyl ions which migrate into the zinc paste and form zincate releasing electrons to travel to the cathode. The zincate decays into zinc oxide and water returns to the electrolyte. The water and hydroxyl from the anode are recycled at the cathode, so the water is not consumed.

High costs and safety concerns have emerged as challenges for batteries used in energy storage, which have the potential to make renewable energy more reliable and widespread.

Storing energy from renewable, intermittent resources such as solar and wind could eliminate the need for backup power from fossil fuels, since the stored energy could be used when resources are scarce. While the ‘breakthrough’ zinc-air battery developed in the current study has a slightly lower energy density than leading lithium-ion batteries, the difference is minimal and the zinc-air battery’s other benefits - especially the fire suppression quality - could make it highly attractive for manufacturers and users.

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p. 20 | STEAM TURBINES 15MW STEAM TURBINE FOR A CHEMICAL PLANT IN EMET, TURKEY Destined for the Etimaden EMET Sulphuric Acid Production Plant being built in Emet in Kütahya Province, Turkey, the steam turbine plus accessories is being supplied by Doosan Škoda Power. The factory will be in continuous operation for 330 days a year and the steam turbine will generate electricity from residual heat to supply the plant’s own operation and the surrounding area. Doosan Škoda Power will supply all equipment along with the turbine itself and will also supervise assembly .

20 p. 22 &23| GAS ENGINES 19 MWM TCG 2032 GAS GENERATOR FOR NEW POWER PLANT ON LAKE KIVU A look at one of the world’s most extraordinary energy supply projects being rolled out near the city of Gisenyi on Lake Kivu in Rwanda. The lake is 2,400 km² and has a depth of 490 m - it also has major methane deposits which can be used for eco-friendly energy generation and serve as a sustainable resource for the entire country.

p. 24 | POWER RESILIENCE INSTALLING AN INNOVA STS TRANSFER SWITCH AT THE NIST INSTITUTE, COLORADO Silicon Power has installed an Innova STS Sub-cycle Transfer Switch at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) effectively maximizing NIST’s power resilience for uninterrupted operations at its centre in Boulder, CO, USA. NIST jointly operates research organizations in four locations explicitly established to promote crossdisciplinary collaborations which accelerate research results.

p. 26| HYBRID ENERGY TRACTEBEL AND INDIA’S FIRST IFC-FUNDED HYBRID ENERGY PLANT Tractebel experts will perform the technical due diligence for the planned 450 MW solar-wind power project in Rajasthan, India. Here, the power plant scheduled for completion in October2021 reflects a remarkable example of the hybridization of largescale solar and wind operations.

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p. 28 | PUMPS PUMPS ARE AT THE CORE OF IMPROVING GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT EFFICIENCY Sulzer and an Italian geothermal power specialist, Exergy, have been installing renewable power generation equipment at sites around the world.

Their most recent project was the development of a new facility in Turkey. Sulzer’s advanced pump technology and rapid delivery capabilities are currently expanding geothermal generation in Turkey and Sulzer reports that it has become one of the preferred suppliers of pump technology for geothermal applications worldwide.

p. 30 | POWER RESILIENCE NYC EMERGENCY DISPATCH TELEPHONE SYSTEM GETS PILLER UPGRADE Piller Uninterruptible Power Supplies and Control Systems has been at the heart of NYC 911 Power protection for over 20 years, ensuring emergency services response in the five boroughs of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

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p. 32 | RENEWABLE ENERGY THE BRITISH ARMY’S BIGGEST EVER PROJECT A new £1M solar array is the first of four pilot sites delivered as part of Project PROMETHEUS to increase renewable energy across the defence estate. Spanning approximately four hectares, Centrica Business Solutions started construction of the 2.3MW solar farm earlier this year. Thirty employees work now on the project.

p. 33 | GENERATORS NATURAL GAS-FUELLED GENERATOR FOR ROMANIA Construction is progressing in Campia Turzii, where Clarke Energy and INNIO delivered a natural-gas fuelled flexible generation plant to Nova Power & Gas SRL, part of the E-INFRA Group in April 2021.

The innovative peaking station project consists of 4 INNIO Jenbacher J620 natural gas engines with a total electrical power of 13.4 MW. Two of the engines installed with “fast start” capabilities will be utilised for electricity peaking, designed to help balance the fluctuating power requirements of the electricity grid.

p.34 | GENSETS LOXAM OFFERS NEW HYDROGEN-POWERED GEH2 GENERATOR SET Loxam reports that it is the first equipment rental company to offer the hydrogen powered GEH2 generator, after signing a deal with French hydrogen specialist Energy Observer Developments (EODev).

The deal will make the zero-emission generator available to customers for use in “all environments”.

The 80kW GEH2 is said to produce no pollution.

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NEWS REPORTS Comment and International News

18 MARKET REPORT Romain Mocaer takes a look at the market for diesel generators.

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ASSOCIATION NEWS What’s happening at the ADE, ACE and IPowerE

38-39 AMPS Two features from AMPS about key issues in the industry.

40 NEW PRODUCTS What’s new from the world’s manufacturers.

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CLASSIFIED DIRECTORY OF EQUIPMENT & SERVICES Listings of key companies in the industry.

42 ENGINE MANUFACTURERS GUIDE OEMs manufacturing engines today.

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MAY 2021

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BARCELONA GETS TWO GENSETS Electra Molins, S.A. has delivered two new 520kVA soundproof diesel gensets and installed them on top of two commercial skyscrapers in Barcelona.

The gensets arrived in parts because the crane could not lift the weight of the complete equipment. They were mounted and tested in place by an installation team from the Electra Molins factory.

COOPER POWER SYSTEMS PROVIDES 300KW PRIMARY POWER GENSET FOR THE BELMONT PARK ARENA/UBS Cooper Power Systems (a division of Cooper Electric Supply Co.) has provided the New York tri-state area with emergency back-up and temporary electrical power to millions of customers. Last month it provided the Belmont Park Arena/UBS Arena with a 300kw genset providing emergency backup power.

Starting in the 2021-22 NHL season, the UBS Arena will be the new home for the New York Islanders ice hockey team. Cooper says it has built a reputation for meticulous care and on-the-spot service in critical conditions and is dedicated to the business of Generators, Automatic & Bypass Transfer Switches, Paralleling Switchgear, and Distribution.

With diesel generators ranging from 10 to 4000 kW, Cooper Power Systems says it can provide a KOHLER® diesel generator to suit any application. With the new class of KD Series generators the company now offers a range of industrial type generators built with an eye on the future- ‘designed to last for decades’, with better fuel economy and a smaller footprint than ever before.

The G-Drive engine common rail fuel system generates up to 2200-bar injection pressures for maximum efficiency, optimising the combustion pressure curve through multiple injections. This produces, industry-leading power output, with the best-in-class fuel consumption, in the smallest footprint available, in the market, reports the company.

Cooper Power Systems’ KOHLER generators meet tough industry testing and quality standards (UL, CSA, IBC, NFPA) and offer features such as rapid response, a swift power-up option - Cooper Power Systems’ diesel generators power up in 10 seconds or less and are said to deliver quality power during voltage and frequency changes. The company also offers easy installation with the “quickest install everlarge stub-up areas and easy access to fuel, load and exhaust locations.

TWO 2,750 DIESEL GENSETS (XQP 275 MODEL) SUPPLIED TO A HOSPITAL IN SWEDEN BY CATERPILLAR A hospital in Sweden has installed two 2,750 diesel gensets (XQP 275 model) manufactured by Caterpillar. Each one is an EU Stage IIIA emission standard capable generator set. The sets have been purchased to provide emergency backup power to the medical complex in case of a potential grid failure.

A unique XQP feature in each of the gensets is the clutch fan drive technology - the innovations means the fan no longer needs to runs continuously at full speed and power.

This saves additional fuel, and lowers noise output; an ideal feature when operating at lower loads, in cooler temperatures, or most importantly, in evenings when noise levels are most noticeable in hospital or residential envrionments.

Each model delivers increased flexibility by easily switching between 50 and 60 Hz, which allows one machine to satisfy varying load requirements across diverse regions and applications, reports Caterpillar.

From construction site to industry, from sports event to emergency power supply in case of blackout, wherever there is a need for energy, the XQP 275 is said to offer the ideal solution. All CGT fleet generators are provided coated and silenced, making the ideal energy lease in all situations, says the manufacturer.

Stage IIIA is the current European emission standard which determines the allowed amount of the four pollutants. Moveable generating sets from 18 to 560kVA are also required to meet the Stage IIIA requirements.

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AZERBAIJAN MALL IN CAPITAL BAKU GETS ULTRA-QUIET TEKSAN GENSET In April 2021 a 1,250kVA diesel genset was supplied by TEKSAN to provide both backup and prime power to commercial buildings at the Zefir Mall, Baku.

One of the latest developments in the capital city, Zefir Mall shopping and entertainment centre (SEC) is based in the Yasamal district of Baku.

The mall is a project of the Azerbaijan State Agency for Housing Construction. Construction works have been carried out by Kontinent İnşaat LLC by order of PMD Projects LLC. With an area of 6,500 square metres, Zefir Mall Baku is winning praise for its modern design – its distinctive feature is the visual image of the starry sky on the facade of the building.

TEKSAN is well-known for providing gensets for retail and f inance applications. Its N, N + 1 and 2N products are designed in compliance with the standards of data centres as single and multiple (in parallel) according to your data centre requirements. Structural, acoustic, fluid analysis, simulation and performance tests are carried out by using advanced software and engineering methods in product design and development studies to comply with data centre needs. www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

the power to care From keeping life support machines running to enabling surgeons to carry out essential operations, Scania Power Solutions deliver the engines for backup generators that literally help save lives. With hospitals needing nothing less than 100% reliability, our engines are designed to kick-in flawlessly when they’re needed most. When it has to work, it has to be Scania.

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ENROGEN INSTALLS 660KVA GENSET ON HIGHRISE ROOFTOP ENROGEN installed a custom diesel generator 660kVA diesel generator on top of a multi-storey structure in Manchester, UK, using a crane.

The new genset features an Acoustic Canopy rated at 75dBA @ 1 mtr, a 5,000 ltr Fuel System, Switchgear modifications with a 1000A ATS and Load & Control Cabling.

Established in 2005, the company specialises in the manufacture of diesel generators for world markets.

PRAMAC EUROPE SUPPLIES THREE 1,400KVA DIESEL GENSETS FOR PRESTIGIOUS SITE IN PARIS PRAMAC EUROPE has supplied the Grande Arche de La Défense site compliant with TA-LUFT 2000 regulation and with special exchanger system that allows to remote the cooling radiator on top of the building. PRAMAC supplied a total of three GCW1400M generators that have been installed in parallel and are already operational.

These were selected to ensure power in case of outages to the Grande Arche de La Défense buildings. Key features of the set include: • Power LTP 1375 kVA; • Power PRP 1250 kVA; • Frequency 50 Hz; • Tension 400 V; • Engine MTU 18V2000G26F; • Alternator LEROY SOMER LSA50.2 M6; • Plate heat exchanger kit for remote radiator; • Automatic lube oil refilling system and a • Double electrical starting system.

La Grande Arche de la Défense is a monument and building in the business district of La Défense and in the commune of Puteaux, to the west of Paris, France. It is usually known as the Arche de la Défense or simply as La Grande Arche. A 110-metre-high (360 ft) cube, La Grande Arche is part of the perspective from the Louvre to Arc de Triomphe. The distance from La Grande Arche to Arc de Triomphe is just 4 km (2 1⁄ 2 miles). Each GCW1400M is designed to provide reliable, versatile optimum performance across a number of commercial and industrial deployments and is said to to offer the ‘perfect solution for any prime power, continuous duty or stationary standby needs’.

CYPRUS DAIRY FACTORY GETS NEW 400KVA SOUNDPROOF GENSET FROM MITAS GENERATORS Mitas Generators Ltd, based in Cyprus, manufactures power generators (4 KVA – 2000 KVA) under EU standards: open and close type, super silent, using all engines and alternators brands. The company announced last month that it has just supplied and installed a 400 KVA Soundproof Generator with Scania Engine at a dairy factory in Cyprus.

The Mitas ELITE series of generating sets rangES from 9KVA to 2000KVA at 50.60Hz operation, powered by engines from key manufacturers such as Perkins and Cummins.

Designed and built according to high quality standards and able to meet the increased demands of heavy duty applications, they are equipped brushless alternators with AVR able to give a precision of 1%.

Built with a steel base frame incorporating a fuel tank, they are flexible enough for any chosen operational setup for standby and continuous use.

Soundproof versions of all models are available, with canopies of galvanized steel and fireproof soundproof materials, with a seamless design and with internal mounting of the exhaust silencer. Some of the Mitas Generators projects are located in Cyprus - others are in facilities worldwide and include gensets for hypermarkets, hospitals, hotels, banks, stadiums, power plants (12-42 MW),, telecoms companies and construction sites.

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GRAVITRICITY COMMISSIONS 250KW ENERGY STORAGE GENERATOR Gravitricity has now successfully commissioned its 250kW energy storage demonstrator – proving the capability of its novel gravity-powered technology.

It provides a costeffective, long-life alternative to lithium-ion batteries, without the need for rare earth metals, says the company The demonstrator has been built above ground, whilst future commercial projects will be underground – using either decommissioned mine shafts or purpose-sunk shafts.

Gravitricity’s ‘battery’ works by raising one or more heavy weights in a deep shaft and releasing them when energy is required.

A full-scale 8MW project would store enough electricity to power 5000 homes for an hour.

In a series of tests – carried out on a grid-connected 250kW demonstrator at the Port of Leith in Edinburgh – the company successfully raised and lowered two

25-tonne weights to generate full power and verify the system’s speed of response The £1million, 12-metre-high test rig has been funded by Innovate UK and has been delivered in tandem with Glasgow-based controls specialist ISC and industrial partners, Dutch winch manufacturer Huisman.

Gravitricity now plans to roll out the technology in series of full-scale 4-8MW projects in disused mine shafts worldwide.

“These tests confirm our modelling and show that gravity energy storage is a serious contender in the global energy storage market,” says company managing director Charlie Blair. www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

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IN BRIEF NIXON POWER SERVICES AT THE UNC MARRIOTT Nixon Power Services has installed a 200REOZJF, 60 Hz genset at the new Marriott hotel located on the North Carolina’s urban research university UNC Charlotte campus.

This new 226-room Marriott features a 24,000-sq-ft conference centre & 132-space parking deck designed to meet the demand for UNCC’s enrollment & tourism.

Nixon Power Services designs, installs and services all power systems. The 200REOZJF, 60 Hz industrial diesel generator has a Standby Range (kW/ kVA) 168-200/195-250, a Prime Range (kW/kVA) 158-180/175-225, 1800 RPM speed and Brushless, Permanent-Magnet alternator. The engine is manufactured by John Deere.

DEVELOPED FOR PAN-EUROPEAN DISTRICT HEATING APPLICATIONS – LEAKGUARD BRUGG Pipes has just released LEAKGUARD, a new generation of devices for leakage monitoring of local and district heating pipes.

In district heating networks, detecting leaks at an early stage ensures largely trouble-free operation. Repairs can be carried out in good time before the pipeline fails completely.

The LEAKGUARD district heating pipe monitoring system effectively monitors the insulation and loop resistance of a pair of wires in the insulation layer of district heating pipes (both “Nordic System” and Brandes NiCr) according to EN 14419.

Manufactured for the easiest possible commissioning operation and simple operation – is the new LEAKGUARD Basic. Alarm signals (lamps, sirens, etc.) can be controlled via integrated output contacts.

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TWO M701JAC TURBINES FOR UZBEKISTAN TO BE DELIVERED

BY MITSUBISHI POWER Mitsubishi Power will deliver two of its newest-class gas turbines for a combined cycle project featuring collaboration between numerous countries.

The M701JAC turbines were ordered for the 1,500-MW CCGT project in Sirdarya, Republic of Uzbekistan. The order follows an equipment supply agreement between the Saudi-based developer, ACWA Power, and China’s Gezhouba Group which is handling the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) aspects of the Uzbek project.

The Sirdarya project was planned by the government of Uzbekistan to provide cleaner, more efficient and cost-competitive gas power that can be utilized across industries in Uzbekistan. This new plant will have capacity equivalent to 8% of Uzbekistan’s total generation capability and will be able to meet 15% of the country’s overall power demand when complete.

The new equipment represents cutting-edge high-capacity gas turbines offering 50 Hz power generation and incorporating state-of-the-art technologies A company spokesman commented: “The J Series gas turbines are an integration of the proven G Series and elemental technologies for temperature increase as a result of the Japanese national project for development of 1,700°C class gas turbines. They operate at a turbine inlet temperature of 1,600°C. “Developed as a model with a similar design, the M701J Series for 50 Hz power generation began commercial operation at the beginning of 2016. The M701JAC Series gas turbines adopt air cooling for combustors instead of steam cooling. With performance equivalent to the M701J Series gas turbines, they produce a high level of operability including a shorter start-up time.”

Advanced three-dimensional design techniques are used to improve turbine performance while reducing the shockwave loss in the initial stages and frictional loss in the intermediate and final stages. The inlet guide vanes and variable stationary vanes at the first three stages are controlled to ensure stable operation at the startup.

£17 MILLION POWER UPGRADE FOR STRATHAVEN SCOTLAND BY SP ENERGY NETWORKS SP Energy Networks has successfully completed a £17million upgrade to the Strathaven 275kV substation near Hamilton in South Lanarkshire, a part of its extensive investment in futureproofing the reliable and safe supply of electricity for customers.

The completion of the works by the electricity network operator follows a threeyear modernisation project that will benefit not only customers in the local area, but right across central and southern Scotland.

The works involved the installation of new equipment, including the construction of 10 switchgear bays that will support the long term reliability of the network.

The upgrade was carried out in live substation conditions by a range of specialist contractors, each phase managed carefully to maximise the residual reliability of the network for customers during the project works.

This vital project went without a hitch, with the new switchgear bays installed ahead of schedule– a significant achievement given the impact of Covid-19 restrictions, reports the company Pearse Murray, SP Transmission Director at SP Energy Networks said: “We’re committed to futureproofing the network for our customers to provide a reliable, efficient and safe electricity supply and this project is part of an extensive investment plan to achieve exactly that. As demand for electricity increases and we transition to a greener society and decarbonise how we travel and how we heat our homes, it’s important that our network can support these necessary changes. Investment like the Strathaven substation upgrade is vital so we can continue to make that happen.

“In this year of COP 26 in Glasgow, we’re proud to be delivering projects that support plans for a low carbon Scotland.” www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

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IN BRIEF NEW DEUTZ POWER CENTRE OPENS IN DALLAS, TEXAS DEUTZ recently opened another service site, the DEUTZ Power Center Mid-America in the Dallas metropolitan region, Texas, USA. Customers now have access to a comprehensive range of spare parts and can have regular maintenance work and emergency repairs carried out, either at the Power Center or on-site by a mobile technician.

The new DEUTZ Power Center Mid-America also offers application engineering services and technical sales resources for OEMs that use DEUTZ products. Manufacturers can receive custom production and assembly services that produce the best possible DEUTZ solutions for their needs. The Power Center also sells new DEUTZ engines and DEUTZ Xchange engines.

FIVE TECHNOLOGIES WHICH ARE CURRENTLY SHAPING SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS IN EUROPE The global shift towards sustainability, coupled with an increasing appetite from consumers to be more climate-conscious, has accelerated the switch to green technology, explains David Hall, VP Power Systems UK&I, Schneider Electric.

The adoption of cleaner, greener and more equitable energy systems will be crucial to help meet the UK’s climate change commitment to reduce carbon emissions by 78% by 2035 and net zero by 2050. Businesses will need to play their part. Building on the government’s

BALTUR IN VENICE - THERMAL POWER PLANT WITH REMOTE MANAGEMENT AT SCORZE, ITALY Two years ago the TMC Service of Mion Carlo & Co.,a partner company of Baltur SpA was involved in specifying equipment to ensure energy efficiency of a thermal system and remote management designed for remote control at Seventy, a trademark site belonging to Cà Da Mosto SpA in Scorzè (Venice).

To upgrade the Thermal Power Plant, TMC chose two EVOMIX 560 boilers - AISI 316 Ti titanium condensing thermal units, with low NOx pollutant emissions.

Now providing thermoregulation and management of cascade generators, the THETA Control Unit [below] was chosen to be installed as it is considered to be the most advanced solution to ensure timely control over the operation of the system, always under the continuous supervision of the Baltur Service Center.

To reduce NOx emissions, Baltur recently perfected the external recirculation of combustion products technique, consisting in withdrawing a part of combustion fumes from the chimney and dilute them with combustion air. This technique allows to reduce the flame temperature, reduce the concentration of oxygen and increase the concentration of inerts (N2 and CO2), which in turn will absorb a part of the energy developed during combustion.

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10-point plan and sixth Carbon Budget, these targets inspire both commitment and action for businesses to make significant progress, starting now.

Digital transformation combined with better energy management is essential to create an impact. Here are the five most important innovations being deployed right now to drive the energy management revolution and make net-zero business a reality.

1.Scaling-up renewable energy investments Investment in clean power systems constitutes the single biggest investment opportunity of the next decade. A massive wave of investment in renewable electricity generation, storage and power grids is essential to decarbonise existing supply and meet growing electricity demand from rapid electrification of buildings, transport and industry. The ETC forecasts a 4 to 5-fold multiplication of electricity demand globally by 2050.

History has shown that making clean energy a priority in stimulus packages can be a key driver of job creation and encourage industry investment in 2021 and the years to come.

2.Accelerate EV adoption challenges we face today. and prioritise clean air Pursuing SF6-free alternatives Encouraging more people is a priority. to adopt electric vehicles is at 4.Boost sustainability the heart of the government’s efforts with low carbon efforts to tackle climate innovation change and reduce air While supporting existing pollution. In the next twelve employers in the energy months, utilities stakeholders industry, stimulus packages need to decide how to invest should also support creating in upgrading the electrical and implementing new network to increase EV solutions that are both suscharging capacity. tainable and might offer the However, they must at the UK a competitive advantage same time avoid creating in the global marketplace. upward pressure on the cost 5.Changing the renewable of electricity for consumers game with battery storage and businesses, which may Batteries play a crucial role weaken the appetite for in enabling companies to electric vehicle charging. embrace clean, low-cost, Getting the balance right will renewable energy at a higher rely on harnessing unreallevel. Like the falling prices of ised network efficiencies and solar equipment, the cost of smart load balancing – which lithium ion-based storage cannot be achieved without a systems is expected to de‘smarter’ grid. crease dramatically over the 3.Going green with SF6next few years. free This is a game-changer as Today there are over 30 corporate buyers can million units of mediummaximise their energy voltage switchgear installed investments while worldwide using sulphur contributing to the clean hexafluoride (SF6). SF6 has energy transition. been trusted and used Businesses should be extensively since the midconfident that, whatever the 1950s as a highly reliable future holds, they will be insulator in electric equipahead of the curve if an ment. However, SF6 is a efficiency and renewable greenhouse gas and energy plan is in place. contributes to the climate as we move through 2021. www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

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IN BRIEF RIELLO OFFERS KEY PROTECTION Riello UPS solutions can now protect Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructures to simplify and accelerate IT applications.

Collaborating with the Nutanix team, Riello UPS has developed the NetMan 204 4G card, which introduces the ability to shut down and restart in an orderly manner the virtual machines and hyperconverged devices of Nutanix if a power outage occurs.

DEEPSEA UNVEILS CONTROL MODULES - PHASE 7 SOFTWARE Designed to enhance genset applications, DeepSea’s Phase 7 software release for the DSE74xx MKII and DSE73xx MKII Auto Start and Auto Mains (Utility) Failure Control Modules makes a significant difference to the work of today’s generator operators.

The latest release adds a number of advanced market-leading features including: • Configurable power-up mode; • MPU fail delay; • Enhanced graphical user interface; • Drag & drop advanced PLC editor; • MSC ID within PLC GenComm override.

MAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS COMMISSIONS 200 MW POWER PLANT FOR CAMBODIAN CAPITAL MAN Energy Solutions – together with China National Heavy Machinery Corporation (CHMC) – has commissioned a 200 MW power plant near the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, and handed it over to national utility, Electricité du Cambodge.

The power plant consists of eleven MAN 18V51/60DF engines and covers the average energy requirements for around 70,000 households. CHMC was responsible for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the power plant, while MAN Energy Solutions took care of the supply and commissioning of the eleven engines and related plant auxiliaries.

Wayne Jones OBE, Chief Sales Officer at MAN Energy Solutions, said: “The new power plant will make a significant contribution to securing the power supply in Cambodia − regardless of weather or climatic conditions.”

In the dry seasons of recent years, the country’s national grid has faced stability issues due to the inability of its hydropower plants to operate at full capacity. As a result, the Cambodian government launched an emergency program in 2019 to stabilize the supply system through flexible generation capacity. “Reliability and flexibility is what our engines are known for, and we are proud to be a part of this endeavor,” Jones added.

The project followed a tight timeline to deliver and successfully commission all eleven engines in less than 20 months. Ultimately, the MAN project team succeeded despite the numerous constraints posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. “For three months in the spring of 2020, our supervisors were only able to monitor the assembly of the plant remotely,” said Martin Höhler, Head of Power, Asia Pacific Region at MAN Energy Solutions.

“However, thanks to digital tools, a special effort by all sides and our excellent co-operation with CHMC, we were able to make up this time and maintain the schedule.”

DURABLE M139 STEEL GENERATOR CANOPY DEVELOPED BY KOHLER KOHLER has launched its latest M139 generator canopy for a global market. The new development is said to offer the highest levels of anti-corrosion performance, making it suitable for use in harsh outdoor environments.

The M139 integrates powers from 165 kVA to 250 kVA. It completes the redesign of canopies for Kohler’s industrial range, with the previously released M137 and M138 covering 22 to 130 kVA.The canopy is made from aluminium-zinc coated steel, which provides superior protection against corrosion compared with standard galvanised steel. Tests at the French Corrosion Institute near Kohler’s headquarters in Brest, northwest France, showed that the M139 continued to provide resistance up to 1,500 hours in a climatic chamber under salt spray conditions.The design of the M139 has also resulted in the removal of certain welds, eliminating water traps that can accelerate the spread of rust.

“The M139 canopy integrates generators for prime and backup power production in global markets, and it will find application in a broad range of small industry and retail settings,” comments Kevin Bougault, product manager, Small Diesel Range at Kohler.

The M139 has design advantages which include grooved sheets to provide additional structural solidity of the canopy.

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MARKET REPORT

MAY 2021

THE MARKET FOR DIESEL GENERATORS A LOOK AT THE FACTS, FIGURES & PROJECTIONS

WHAT ARE THE CURRENT PROJECTIONS FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE DIESEL GENERATOR MARKET IN A POST-COVID WORLD? The market for diesel generators contracted by 14% in 2020, a decline strongly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis in all regions, particularly in America, reports Market Analyst, Romain Mocaer of Powergen Statistics.

The market declined mainly in the first half of 2020, and a significant recovery was monitored in the last quarter of 2020 in most regions, particularly in Asia, Most market segments have been affected by this crisis, but some have suffered more than others.

Overall, the small-power group segment (<300 kVA) was the most affected, as the decline in demand due to the temporary shutdown of economies and the construction sector was accentuated by a reduction in inventories at most distributors.

On the other hand, the recovery has been stronger since the last quarter of 2020 due to the catch-up of the market.

“MARKET GROWTH COULD BE HELD BACK BY THE AVAILABILITY OF PRODUCTS AND COMPONENTS, AS WELL AS HIGHER PRODUCT AND TRANSPORTATION PRICES. ALTERNATIVE ENERGIES ARE GAINING GROUND AND ARE INCREASINGLY A CREDIBLE ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL DIESEL GENERATORS.” Another segment affected greatly is the rental group sector, which has been hit hard by the shutdown of event activities, and the construction sector, to a lesser extent.

Rental companies, wanting to manage their cash flow, have massively cancelled some orders placed before the crisis. Moreover, in Europe, this stoppage was accentuated by the year of transition to Stage V groups, not yet all available and representing a higher cost to purchase. The year 2021 looks better than 2020, but still below the volumes of 2019.

Two segments, however, did not decline in 2020: data centers and health care. Investment in data centres broke records again in 2020, and major historical regions (North America, Northern Europe, East Asia) are no longer

the only ones to benefit from this hyper-growth. Asia has become the region with the strongest growth (China in particular), and hyper-growth is expected in India from 2022.

In addition, other secondary markets also attract a lot of investment (Southern - Eastern Europe, South East Asia, South Pacific).

The healthcare sector also fared better than other industries in 2020. In addition to the emergency hospitals and vaccination centres created specifically to deal with the COVID-19 crisis and which required the installation of generators, investments have been supported and will also be continuously sustained in the years to come.

The market recovery which began at the end of 2020 in most territories seems to be strengthening in 2021. China and India, in particular, are expected to experience sustained growth in 2021.

China benefiting from the stimulus given to construction, and India returning to growth after two years of decline. In addition, India will benefit from a hyper-growth of the data center market from 2022 with many hyperscale Data Centre projects already planned.

On the product side, groups of less than 500 kVA are expected to grow significantly following their sharp decline in 2020: construction stimulus and current low inventory levels will help this segment grow.

On the other hand, the recovery will be significantly slower in some regions more affected by COVID-19 (South America) and weaker economically or too dependent on tourism.

However, market growth could be held back by the availability of products and components, as well as higher product and transportation prices.

Alternative energies are gaining ground and are increasingly a credible alternative to traditional diesel generators. While gas groups are now an alternative with a lower carbon footprint and gain market share every year (mostly in non-standby or residential applications), fuel cells and batteries are now increasingly economically viable solutions and put forward by manufacturers and users.

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STEAM TURBINES

MAY 2021

15MW STEAM TURBINE SUPPLIED TO A CHEMICAL PLANT PROJECT

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oosan Škoda Power will supply a 15MW steam turbine including accessories for a chemical plant project in Emet, Turkey.

The Pilsen-based company will follow this success with the supply of a turbine and a generator for Europe’s largest waste incinerator plant built in Istanbul.

The Etimaden EMET Sulphuric Acid Production Plant is being built in Emet in Kütahya Province, Turkey.

The factory will be in continuous operation for 330 days-a-year and the steam turbine will generate electricity from residual heat for both the plant’s own operation and the surrounding area.

Doosan Škoda Power will supply all accessories along with the turbine itself and the company’s engineers will also supervise assembly of the unit at the construction site.

“EMET Sulphuric Acid Production facility will make a significant contribution to Turkey’s boron treatment and boron products process which have a wide range of usage areas including but not limited to agriculture, cleaning, metallurgy, health and textile.

Alongside the production of sulphuric acid, the plant will also supply electricity to the EMET Boron Works

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THE STEAM TURBINE WILL GENERATE ELECTRICITY FROM RESIDUAL HEAT FOR THE ETIMADEN EMET SULPHURIC ACID PRODUCTION PLANT BEING BUILT IN EMET IN KÜTAHYA PROVINCE, TURKEY. POWER WILL BE SUPPLIED FOR BOTH THE PLANT’S OWN OPERATION AND TO THE SURROUNDING AREA.”

with the help of Steam Turbine and Generator which are supplied by Doosan Skoda. In this regard, as EKON team we are very pleased to cooperate with Doosan Skoda and we would like to sustain this co-operation as we have already done for another ETI Maden project in Bandırma, Turkey,” comments Yaman Coskun speaking on behalf of EKON. Doosan Škoda Power is on a tighter deadline than usual, having just 12 months from the date of signing the contract to supply the turbine unit to the construction site. Foundation bolts and other built-in components are scheduled to be delivered by February 2022, reports project manager Lucie Franková.

The steam turbines are constructed as single-casing, high-speed turbines, either condensing or back-pressure, in a compact configuration. Single casing steam turbines are usually coupled to the generator via a gearbox.

The construction of these turbines allows for the application of one or more controlled steam extraction systems, and a radial or axial outlet into the condenser. These turbines are supplied to the construction site assembled, which simplifies and shortens their installation.

Doosan Škoda Power’s flexible steam turbines units can also be deployed for

cycle conversions by transforming a gas turbine (simple cycle) into a combined cycle.

A 48″ rotor at the last stage and an axial output combine to deliver enhanced performance. The company also offers a range of final stage configurations for air-cooled condensers, optimised for use with high back-pressure conditions.

Its range extends to steam turbines for steam consumption gas-steam cycle use in remote heating. These are very popular and often require a bespoke solution, tailored to individual needs.

Doosan medium and large output steam turbines designed for power generation applications are designed primarily with the requirements of utilities and heating facilities in mind.

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GENERATORS

MAY 2021

SHEMA POWER LAKE KIVU LTD ORDERS 19 MW GAS GENERATOR

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ne of the world’s most extraordinary energy supply projects is being rolled out near the city of Gisenyi on Lake Kivu in Rwanda. The lake of 2,400 km² and a depth of 490 m has large methane deposits, which can be used for eco-friendly energy generation and serve as a sustainable resource for the country.

Construction work started on one of Rwanda’s largest power plants in 2019. Its key function is to convert the methane from the lake to meet the growing national demand for energy.

MWM is excited to be a part of this sustainability effort. The core of the 76-MW power plant will consist of 19 MWM TCG 2032B V16 generator sets.

The first nine were delivered in summer 2020 with another 10 generator sets delivered in spring 2021.

The power plant itself is expected to go live in early 2022, initially supplying the local region with power. But in time, the power plant will play a key role in supplying energy to alll of this East African country.

Sunken treasure of Lake Kivu The Swiss aquatic research institute Eawag estimates that 300 km³ of carbon dioxide and 60 km³ of methane are dissolved at the bottom of the lake.

There is a constant danger of the methane reaching the surface in an uncontrolled manner and causing devastating effects.

Moreover, the release of methane would have harmful effects on the environment. The United Nation Climate Change (UNCC) estimates that methane has a 21 times higher risk potential for global warming than carbon- dioxide over 100 years.

Powerful and efficient gas engines can however transform the colorless and odorless gas into electrical energy turning potential hazards to environmental treasure.

“In this way, our engines are making a significant contribution to the reduction of climate-damaging methane gases while at the same time producing clean energy,” says Tim Scott, Director of MWM. The gas-water mixture which rests deep down in the lake is transported to the surface through pipes. While the carbon-dioxide is sent back down, the methane is cleaned in scrubbing towers in order to upgrade the gas and extract more electrical energy. It is estimated that there is enough methane to supply Rwanda with energy for up to 50 years.

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“We are pleased to provide a significant contribution to Rwanda’s energy supply with our MWM gensets, thereby supporting the country’s further economic growth”, says Tim Scott.

He explains: “This is a great representation of the important sustainability projects we are proud to help make possible.”

The High-Performance Genset TCG 2032 The MWM TCG 2032 gas generator sets are custom-tailored to the challenges of a dynamic market setting. In the output range from 3,000 to 4,500 kWel, they deliver reliability, flexibility, efficiency, and eco-friendliness along with low lifecycle costs and come with the promise of ongoing product support.

Its particular strength lies in its flexibility with different types of gas and their composition - keyword fuel flexibility - as well as its special suitability for special gases, which is a

truly unique selling point in its output range.

In this way, they fulfill the elevated standards of a wide application spectrum, while providing a high level of profitability.

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Facts about Lake Kivu Lake Kivu lies in the west of Rwanda. Just a few years ago, its full potential was untapped, its very nature was misunderstood, and it was considered a catastrophe waiting to happen.

Located on the border of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo, the lake contains naturally occurring carbon-dioxide and methane gas, making it one of three lakes in the world – the other two are in Cameroon – known to have a deep concentration of naturally dissolved gases.

Lake Kivu, however, has almost 1,000 times more concentrated dissolved gases than its Cameroonian counterparts, which both erupted in the 1980s.

Lake Kivu has about 300 billion m3 of carbon-dioxide and 60 billion m3 of methane gas, giving it the capacity to produce between 120 million and 250 million m3 of methane gas annually.

The reason for this concentration of gases is that the lake sits in a highly volcanic area; carbon-dioxide enters the lake from the volcanic rock beneath it, and is converted into methane gas by the bacteria and fermentation of biogenic sediments in the lake.

It has been likened to a bottle of fizzy drink which -, when shaken - releases gas.

“It’s a highly volcanic area and much of the CO2 enters the lake from the volcanic rock beneath it,” says Professor Brian Moss from the University of Liverpool.

Bacteria in the lake then convert some of the CO2 into methane.

The dissolved gases are kept in the water by the high pressure at such depths. The higher the pressure, the more gas can be dissolved in the water. However, the gas saturation of the deep water is now so high that if

the lake is shaken up - perhaps by a major lava flow into the water or an earthquake - the deep water may be displaced upwards and cause the gas to shoot to the surface.

“Think of it like a bottle of fizzy drink,” says Prof Moss. “The carbondioxide has been dissolved in the drink. As long as it’s under pressure, it doesn’t bubble. But when you take the top off the bottle, the drink fizzes.”

Today the methane is piped to the Rwandan shore, where it is used to fuel a power plant.

The CO2, however, is reinjected into the lake, partly to avoid releasing a greenhouse gas, and partly because even removing the methane alone makes the lake safer.

Removing methane moves the lake further from the point of saturation, thus making the possibility of a gas eruption less likely.

Under Rwanda’s transformation agenda, the government is busy addressing the nation’s energy deficit by providing access to power to all Rwandans by 2024. So it invited private investors to join in an energy-generating project.

Gas is extracted from 350m beneath the lake, and returns carbon- dioxide into it to ensure balance and continuity of the ecosystem. The methane gas is separated and used to propel turbines, which then generate electricity.

The methane in Lake Kivu is estimated to have the capacity to generate 700 MW of electricity over a period of 55 years. Rwanda’s share

of the total generation potential is about 350 MW, with the rest being shared with the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The government has established a supervisory body – the Lake Kivu Monitoring Program – to ensure the safe extraction of methane gas and protection of the surrounding population through preservation of the lake’s stability. Gas laws and regulations for methane projects are under review and expected to be published soon. The gas law will establish a framework for the development of gas infrastructure and operations in Rwanda.

Investors found it challenging to find experts and bring them to the remote area of the lake, and to mobilize the required financing.

Enhancing national resources The country has very few energy resources of its own, which has helped make it one of the most expensive countries in east Africa to power a home or business.

Almost half of its electricity is generated using diesel fuel, which has to be trucked into the country.

This project could eventually double the amount of electricity generated in Rwanda itself, supporters say. Kivu’s fishermen say the project is changing their lives, they hope for the better.

If they can continue catching fish, and have electricity in their homes for the first time, that would be a big step forward - and hopefully the risk of a lake eruption will be reduced too.

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THE METHANE IS PIPED TO THE RWANDAN SHORE, WHERE IT IS USED TO FUEL A POWER PLANT. THE CO2 IS REINJECTED INTO THE LAKE, PARTLY TO AVOID RELEASING A GREENHOUSE GAS, AND PARTLY BECAUSE EVEN REMOVING THE METHANE ALONE MAKES THE LAKE SAFER.” www.wipmagazines.com www.powermediagroup.co.uk

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INSTALLING SUB-CYCLE TRANSFER SWITCH AT NIST, COLORADO, USA

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ilicon Power has installed an Innova STS Sub-cycle Transfer Switch at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) effectively maximizing NIST’s power resilience for uninterrupted operations at its centre in Boulder, CO, USA. NIST jointly operates research organizations in four locations explicitly established to promote cross-disciplinary collaborations which accelerate research results.

The Innova STS monitors the power quality of two distinct and redundant feeders to the NIST facility in Colorado, and provides sub-cycle transfer from the utility preferred source to the utility alternate source in the event of a momentary interruption or disruption in power quality. This effectively protects NIST’s critical systems and keeps uninterrupted operations in the event of a disturbance.

“We are excited to be part of a more intelligent and resilient electric grid solution connecting critical facilities with utilities,” said Perry Schugart, Sr. Vice President, Marketing and Business Development, Silicon Power.

“Our Innova STS quickly transfers power (in less than a quarter cycle) from multiple feeds to the load when the power supporting the load fails or has insufficient power quality.

Mechanical transfer switches are too slow for many power sensitive loads.”

Silicon Power Corporation is a globally-recognised technology developer and solutions provider in the design, development, testing and manufacturing of high-power semiconductor devices and utilityapplicable systems.

Silicon Power’s Innova™ STS Mobile (Sub-cycle Transfer Switch) is a quickly deployable, mobile power quality solution which maximizes the resilience of an operator’s power network, empowering higher levels of productivity.

The Innova STS Mobile is a proven solution that has become essential for a growing number of businesses and industries globally- empowering higher levels of power reliability and performance, reports Silicon Power.

This portable power quality solution is designed for power consumers who have access to two or more independent MV power feeds and can be redeployed elsewhere as their network requirements change.

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The Innova STS Mobile detects sags, swells, momentary and sustained interruptions, and automatically transfers the load to the alternate power feed in milliseconds - faster than other technologies. Providing the most cost effective solution with substantially lower upfront and lifecycle costs than UPS system.

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RENEWABLES

MAY 2021

INDIA’S FIRST IFC-FUNDED HYBRID ENERGY PLANT A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE OF HYBRIDISATION OF LARGE-SCALE SOLAR AND WIND OPERATIONS

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he International Finance Corporation (IFC) selected Tractebel’s Renewable Energy experts to participate in the early stages of developing India’s first hybrid energy power plant.

In a paradigm shift away from standalone wind and solar plants, the government of India is now focusing on the development of solar and wind power plants as hybrid projects. Tractebel experts will perform the technical due diligence for the planned 450 MW solar-wind power project in Rajasthan, India.

The project is designed with a total solar power capacity of 420 MW and wind capacity of 105 MW. The power plant, scheduled for completion in October2021, will be a remarkable example of hybridisation of largescale solar and wind operations.

The power generated from the project will be sold to the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) through a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA).

Tractebel’s mandate is comprehensive technical due diligence, including an independent energy yield assessment and review of the environmental and social impact study.

The company’s team in India will perform the energy yield assessment based on a 15-minute estimated generation profile of solar and wind power plants.

This includes an estimate of curtailment loss, considering that the design capacity is higher than the maximum power output allowed at the grid interconnection point.

Winds of change in alternative power generation have been sweeping across western Rajasthan with wind and solar energy producing surplus electricity for the tenth successive year, considerably reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

In the Jaisalmer region, the total installed wind power capacity is 3933.52 MW and solar energy production is 113 MW, a senior official said. “On an average, the wind farms generate 25 to 30 per cent of the total installed capacity,” he explains.

The combined production of solar and wind energy is much higher than the average energy requirement varying between 130 MW and 140 MW in Jaisalmer district. This reduces the dependence on thermal power plants or gas turbines which causes air pollution.

The Union government has set a national target of installing one lakh MW grid connected solar power capacity in the country by 2022, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.

A total grid connected solar power generation capacity of 31,696 MW has been set up in the country until October 2031, while projects of 17,998 MW

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capacity are at various stages of installation, reports the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy..

To boost alternative power generation in the desert region, the Jodhpur-based Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) has designed and developed a concept of integrating solar energy-based electricity generation and crop production from a single land unit, referred to as agri-voltaic system, Dr Priyabrata Santra of CAZRI explains: “We have also developed a unique rain water harvesting system for cleaning solar panels set up between rows of plantations in agricultural fields,” With scarce water in the desert region, this will go a long way in providing supplemental irrigation to the land on which both solar energy is generated and crops are grown, reports Dr Santra.

He said that rainwater harvesting system from top surface of photovoltaic-module (solar

power panel) has been designed and developed with an estimated annual rainwater harvest of 1.5 lakh litres from 105 kW system, which is enough to provide supplemental irrigation of about 37.5 mm in one acre land.

“This system ensures optimum use of land since the rows of solar panels and crops run parallel to each other, thus using the ground between each other,” Santra explains.

People are also being encouraged to set up solar panels on the roof of their houses, confirmed a senior official belonging to the Jaisalmer circle of Jodhpur Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. The houseowners can use the power generated from the panels and pool the surplus into the grid, the official said.

He said that maximum wind energy is generated in Jaisalmer and also in Bikaner and Barmer of western Rajasthan, with six private companies involved in the business. tractebel.engie.com

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MAY 2021

PUMPS ARE AT THE CORE OF IMPROVING GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANTS IN TURKEY

ulzer and an Italian geothermal power specialist, Exergy, have been installing renewable power generation equipment at sites around the world.

Their most recent project was the development of a new facility in Turkey.

With decades of experience in pump design and engineering, Sulzer has become a preferred supplier of pump technology for geothermal applications.

The company has significant experience in the complex design requirements of working fluid pumps, which must be adapted to match the characteristics of different fluid types and operating regimes.

Sulzer’s advanced pump technology and rapid delivery capabilities are currently expanding geothermal generation in Turkey.

Geothermal energy is already the most important source of power in Iceland, now countries from Indonesia and the Philippines to Turkey are rapidly developing their own geothermal resources.

The energy for a geothermal power plant comes from hot water or brine extracted from deep underground aquifers. Traditional plants require water temperatures of at least 350°F (180°C) to create the steam used to run the station’s turbines.

More recently, however, the geothermal industry has perfected an alternative approach that can operate at lower temperatures, greatly expanding the range of possible generating sites.

Binary cycle power stations pass hot brine from the geothermal borehole through a heat exchanger, where it heats a working fluid. This has a lower boiling point than water, allowing the plant’s turbines to operate efficiently at the lower geothermal temperatures.

After the turbine, the working fluid is cooled and condensed, then returned to the heat exchanger to complete the loop.

On the geothermal side, the cooler brine exiting the heat exchanger is reinjected into the ground.

Handling the working fluid in a binary cycle power station requires highly specialised pumping technology.

The pump used to return the working fluid to the heat exchanger must be able to work with a very low net positive suction head (NPSH) and develop a high head to provide the right conditions at the inlet of the gas expander turbine. The pump chosen for Exergy’s most recent project was one of the largest from Sulzer’s SJD

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CEP range of multistage canned vertical pumps. The selected pump has a unique double suction first stage, which ensures safe operation at low NPSH values, while, through its bowl diffuser configuration, it can also develop a high differential head per stage.

Achieving the high head required for the application with fewer stages results in a smaller pump which is easier to integrate into the plant design. For the customer, fewer stages also means lower purchase, spare parts and maintenance costs.

In common with other renewable energy installations around the world, geothermal power plants often benefit from government financial support. Accessing that support requires facilities to be up and running before pre-agreed deadlines, leading to tight construction schedules.

To meet the delivery deadline, Sulzer drew on its global manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. All parts were then inspected, assembled and tested in one of Sulzer’s facilities focusing and specializing in vertical pumps.

The standard, modular design of the CEP pumps proved especially beneficial here, as high-precision casts and components are shared by several Sulzer facilities across its global supply chain locations.

After assembly, the pump was tested with water at full speed using a calibrated lab test motor. Upon successful completion of the test, the motor was replaced with the smaller job-specific motor, since the isopentane working fluid used at the power plant is significantly lighter. www.sulzer.com

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POWER SUPPLY

MAY 2021

MODERNISING AND FUTURE-PROOFING THE POWER INFRASTRUCTURE OF THE NYC EMERGENCY DISPATCH TELEPHONE CENTRE, USA

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iller Uninterruptible Power Supplies and Control Systems haas been the heart of NYC 911 Power protection for over 20 years, ensuring emergency services response in the five boroughs of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

This is set to continue. In a competitive tender Piller USA was awarded the contract to modernize and future proof the power infrastructure of the NYC Emergency Dispatch Telephone centre.

Based in Brooklyn, the building is the primary 911 Emergency Dispatch Centre of the NYPD & FDNY and the Emergency Medical Dispatch (911) Emergency call centre.

It runs together with the NYC - Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications (DoITT).

After 20 years of reliable operation the original Piller power protection equipment reached its natural end of life. The upgrade project called for the modernisation of the underlying infrastructure and the secure migration from existing systems while ensuring continuous operation.

In the 20 years since it specified, installed, commissioned and managed the power infrastructure to support NYC’s emergency operations Piller has worked closely with FM partner Brookfield Properties and the end customer.

In that time Piller kept the power on even in times of national and citywide emergencies such as the 2012 Hurricane Sandy storm surge which flooded New York streets, tunnels and subways.

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While the flooding caused many buildings to lose power Piller helped keep the Emergency services operating thanks to its to its intimate knowledge of the full power chain, the building layout, its maintenance expertise and its own emergency response.

Modernisation For the migration and modernisation project a key objective was operational continuity of the power chain while benefiting from greater efficiency, higher reliability and availability provided by Piller technologies.

The modernised infrastructure included a phased delivery of over 5MW of new power protection capability through 8 EC UBT+ 675 Battery UPS Modules alongside an upgrade of the existing Control Systems including operational migration.

This was delivered through the professional engineering and consultation, maintenance and service expertise unique to Piller including the provision of a new control system which manages the entire power chain. Building on its close customer and partnership

relationships Piller’s is set to provide another twenty plus years of ensured protection to the NYC 911 emergency response services.

About Piller Piller is a global watch-word in power protection equipment for mission-critical power applications.

Piller’s clients include many of the world’s leading banks and financial institutions, data centre operators, broadcasters, telecom operators and governmental entities.

Founded in Hamburg, Germany, in 1909 by Anton Piller, in 1919 the company moved to its current headquarters and production site in Osterode-am-Harz, near Hanover.

Today, Piller has a second production facility at nearby Bilshausen and serves its global markets via own sales and service subsidiaries throughout Europe, the USA, Australia, and Asia and elsewhere in the world via a network of distributor partners.

The Piller group employs around 1,000 people worldwide. Piller is a subsidiary of the diverse, privately owned engineering and industrial group, Langley Holdings plc. www.piller.com

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RENEWABLES

MAY 2021

PROJECT PROMETHEUS: INCREASING RENEWABLE ENERGY ACROSS THE UK

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entrica is set to support the UK government’s commitment to meeting Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050, by installing defence’s first photovoltaic solar farm at the British Army’s Defence School of Transport (DST), Leconfield, UK. The solar array is the first of four pilot sites delivered as part of Project PROMETHEUS to increase renewable energy across the defence estates across Britain.

Spanning approximately four hectares, Centrica Business Solutions began construction of the 2.3MW solar farm earlier this year.

Thirty employees are working on the project, installing 4,248 Trina Vertex panels, which is predicted to supply the DST with one third of its electricity needs.

Together, the four pilot sites will result in £1-million in efficiency savings and reduce emissions by 2,000 tCO2e (tonnes of carbon-dioxide equivalent) per year.

These cost savings will be reinvested into Army infrastructure and help to reach the British Army’s ambition of Net Zero by 2045.

Major General David Southall, Director Basing and Infrastructure and the Army’s Sustainability Champion, explains: “The British Army remains wholly committed to play its part in meeting the UK’s commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

“To deliver this, we are working hard to reduce energy demand as well as increase ‘green’ supply across our estate.“ He outlined the scope of the plan: “Project PROMETHEUS is an exciting pilot which will showcase renewable energy generation across the Army estate.

“When operational, we will learn from our four pilot sites and scale-up fast across the wider Army estate to help decarbonise the power we use.””

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an example of how Defence is actioning its all-encompassing approach to reducing carbon emissions and increasing sustainability.

“The Army, through Prometheus, is showing our commitment to positive green initiatives, driving impressive energy efficiency savings.””

Defence Procurement Minister Jeremy Quin said: “We are proud to support the Army launch what is an ambitious sustainability programme.

“It is incumbent on organisations big and small to show leadership in meeting net zero, and the British Army is doing just that. Large scale solar projects like this can create significant cost and carbon savings, helping customers accelerate their transition to a sustainable future.””

Greg McKenna, Managing Director of Centrica Business Solutions, said: ““We are proud to support the Army launch what is an ambitious sustainability programme. It is incumbent on organisations big and small to show leadership in meeting net zero, and the Army is doing just that. Large scale solar projects like this can create significant cost and carbon savings, helping customers accelerate their transition to a sustainable future.”

Centrica Business Solutions is part of Centrica plc, a leading international energy services and solutions provider, founded on a 200-year heritage of serving people.

As a company it is at the forefront of distributed energy. In addition to supplying gas and electricity to over 370,000 British businesses, its help organisations take advantage of the changing energy landscape by building intelligent, end-to-end solutions that power their performance, resilience and business vision.

The company’s vision is an energy future driven by artificial intelligence platforms and algorithms that help better manage supply and demand and turn homes and businesses into virtual power plants.

It currently manages 2.1GW of flexible demand side response assets for industrial and residential consumers. www.centricabusinesssolutions.com

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GAS ENGINES

MAY 2021

GAS-FUELLED FLEXIBLE GENERATION PLANT FOR ROMANIA

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onstruction is progressing in Campia Turzii, Romania, where Clarke Energy and INNIO are delivering a natural gas fuelled flexible generation plant to Nova Power & Gas SRL, part of the E-INFRA Group.

The innovative peaking station project consists of four INNIO Jenbacher J620 natural gas engines with a total electrical power of 13.4 MW. Two of the engines installed with ‘fast start’ capabilities will be utilised for electricity peaking, designed to help balance the fluctuating power requirements of the electricity grid.

This peaking plant will provide balancing services at the request of the Transport and System Operator at times of peak demand. The remaining two engines supplied will deliver electricity to the Reif Industrial Park and will provide improved energy efficiency and stability in the area.

The project was an important first sales win in early 2020 for Clarke Energy’s Romanian team following the company’s entry into the market through the acquisition of TEB Energy Business in November 2019. With two existing customers who have previously switched from cogeneration to peaking plants, Nova Power & Gas SRL is now the third natural-gas fuelled peaking station in Romania, all equipped with INNIO Jenbacher gas engines.

Mircea Bica, CEO of Nova Power & Gas commented “Câmpia Turzii project is our first investment in the

next-generation power plant based on natural gas with increased efficiency and high operational flexibility.

“The plant will develop a capacity of 13.4 MW, and this is only first step – in Câmpia Turzii we intend to build a power plant based on natural gas with a capacity of over 100 MW. “And we will not stop here, because in the near future we will significantly expand our production in the field of photovoltaic energy for more sustainability and a minimal impact on the environment.”

Gabriel Matei, Managing Director of Clarke Energy’s Romanian business added: “Despite the situation created by the pandemic, the investors continue to take advantage of industry opportunities and a relatively low cost gas.

“We are ready to support them in all possible ways in these difficult times of restrictions. We believe that the balancing market is a component of the energy market that investors should take into consideration, especially in terms of increasing the presence of renewable energy sources in the European Union.”

The result of continuous enhancements and extensive experience, INNIO’s Jenbacher Type 6 gas engines are an advanced and reliable addition to our product line. The 1,500-rpm engine speed results in a high-power density with low

installation costs, and its pre-combustion chamber achieves high efficiency with low emissions.

A centrally-located purged pre-combustion chamber helps provide optimal ignition conditions.

The spark plug ignition energy is amplified in the pre-combustion chamber, facilitating stable and reliable combustion.

Miller valve timing creates reduced compression temperature and increased safety margin to knocking limits, providing improved ignition timing and high efficiency.

Due to the modern burner control and the strengthened piston mechanism, Type 6 engines provide better emission reduction than ever.

Type 6 engines also feature enhanced components and their 60,000-hour service life continue Jenbacher’s legacy of quality and reliability. www.clarke-energy.com/uk

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MAY 2021

NEW HYDROGEN-POWERED GEH2 GENERATOR SET IS NOW AVAILABLE

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oxam reports that it is the first equipment rental company to offer the hydrogen powered GEH2 generator, after signing a deal with French hydrogen specialist Energy Observer Developments (EODev).

The deal, which comes after more than a year of testing and includes further investment by EODev, will make the zero-emission generator made available to customers for use in “all environments”.

The 80kW GEH2 produces no pollution, CO2 emissions or particulate matter, and is suitable for use across all industry sectors.

The unit, which has a footprint of less than 4m2, is manufactured by EODev’s industrial partner Eneria, a subsidiary of Monnoyeur Group. It uses a Toyota fuel cell and a lithium-ion phosphate battery.

Environmentally-friendly and capable of continuous operation, it includes a “peak shaving” mode that enables it to connect to the power grid and a 4G connection.

This allows the unit’s location, usage data and hydrogen reserve status to be continuously monitored online.

Loxam said the addition of the GEH2 was part of its ongoing efforts to move away from diesel and petrol powertrain products.

Alice Hénault, Loxam’s group strategy and development director, said, “Loxam is committed to the energy transition and to investing in alternative powertrains to 100% diesel or petrol.

“We are always looking for innovation partners to offer our clients equipment that does not emit greenhouse gases at point of use. It was therefore quite a natural choice for us to turn to EODev to invest in hydrogen technology and contribute to the development of this channel.”

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once positioned onsite.

It features sockets that allow it to be used with standardised power frequencies of 50Hz or 60Hz and voltages of 230 or 400V. Users can deploy the model a single unit or connect several of them together when more power is required. The GEH2 can also be used alongside conventional diesel and gas power generators.

Jérémie Lagarrigue, CEO of EODev, said,:“At EODev, our strong belief is that innovation will only be meaningful if it is a shared and made accessible to the widest possible audience.

Lagarrigue explains: “In this respect, the commitment of a rental company of this size is key to help develop the use cases of hydrogen and demonstrate the maturity of this technology.”

“We are very pleased to offer Loxam, a French company and European leader, our expertise through this hydrogen power generator solution which will support its clients in all sectors in the

construction of a zero carbon society.”

Energy Observer Developments (EODev) is the industrial products division launched late last year

by Energy Observer.

The division raised €20 million last year to fund its activities, and is now developing products including the GEH2, and on-board hydrogen energy system (REXH2 for maritime and river use, and mobile floating hydrogen refuelling stations (STSH2) for the production and distribution of green hydrogen. www.loxam.com

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MAY 2021

HOW EV CHARGING CAN GET SMART – ADE BACKED ENERGY UK REPORT A new report, published by Energy UK, assesses the future options for enabling Electric Vehicle (EV) owners to benefit from smart charging.

Smart charging will play a vital part in the roll out of EVs with the Government looking to end the sale of diesel and petrol-powered vehicles by 2030. Smart charging will mean vehicles topping up their batteries automatically at times of lower demand - both reducing the costs for drivers and saving otherwise huge system costs by spreading the overall demand for electricity.

The Future of Electric Vehicle Smart Charging report, which is backed by the ADE, BEAMA, the REA and techUK, assesses a variety of smart charging at home options and the important benefits and protections they will need to provide consumers and the energy system.

While currently smart charging is mostly carried out by Chargepoint Operators (CPO), the Government has indicated its preference for using the smart meter network in future.

However today’s report, having researched the views of organisations across the energy, automotive and COP industries, relays a clear opposition to mandating the use of the smart meter network – while recognising that smart metering infrastructure will act as a ‘building block’ for many smart energy offerings.

The report also provides recommendations to help Government speed up progress of this important work by developing policy and providing clarity so industry can deliver.

One particular area where this is sought is in finding alternatives for using the smart meter network.

While the Government has asked industry to provide credible alternatives, the industry needs to know the requirements in greater detail, especially around cyber security, in order to design innovative new products.

Resolving such complex technical considerations will underpin the shared aim of Government and industry of providing a seamless and user-friendly experience for drivers, which will in turn support the nationwide adoption of EVs.

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OPERATIONAL REPORT - NEW SUBMISSIONS WELCOMED CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PRAISED FOR PROGRESS ON NET ZERO AT B7 SUMMIT Hannah Vickers, chief executive of the Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) and CO2nstructZero lead at the CLC, welcomed commitment to Net Zero design from leading consultancies.

This was highlighted by the Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Industrial Strategy, Kwasi Kwarteng in a speech to the Business 7 Summit: “I’m delighted to see ACE members among those demonstrating the leadership required if our industry is to play its part in helping society to meet its ambitious Net Zero targets.”

He said: “The UK’s leading global consultancy businesses are well advanced in achieving Net Zero on their direct emissions. In order to deliver significant reductions to society’s carbon emissions, these firms are now also committing to proactively shaping their clients’ decisions and approach.

“This means that more projects will start out with Net Zero at their core, delivering a positive knock-on effect along the entire construction supply chain.”

His remarks to the concluding session aimed to identify how government and business can work together to address global challenges in climate, digital and health. He highlighting the fact that over 58 UK construction businesses have already signed-up to Race to Zero, including firms such as Lendlease and Multiplex.

The Secretary of State also commented on the role of UK’s leading consultancy businesses working in the built environment.

The Annual Operational Report is an important report and a unique compilation of data of value to the Power Industry worldwide, including owners, operators, financial bodies, manufacturers and consulting engineers.

The report is made available to all Contributors and IPowerE members. Our objective is to encourage the sharing of information within the power industry for improved availability, reliability and safety of operations in the industry as a whole.

We are delighted to have received an excellent response from Contributors for the 2020 report and that the 2020 report is proceeding. The results of the 2020 analysis were presented in a Webinar in April and the full report was released after the presentations.

The Operational Report is an ongoing project and we welcome submittals for the 2021 report.

IPowerE welcomes operational returns for all types of power facilities including reciprocating engines, gas turbines, combined cycle power plants, energy storage and wind, hydro and solar renewable energy facilities for a twelve month period.

The period selected by each operator may be for any 12 month period.

Contributors are asked to send in their returns and submit these to IPowerE. Please contact the IPowerE Operational Report Working Group by e-mail at enquiries@ipowere.org to confirm your participation and for us to answer any queries you may have.

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HOW DO AMPS MEMBERS DERISK THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO NET ZERO 2050?

n December 2020, Prime Minister Boris Johnson committed to cutting the UK’s emissions by at least 68% by 2030. This followed the release of the government’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution.

The Ten Point Plan demonstrates the UK’s significant and continuing commitment to tackling greenhouse gas emissions (building back better, supporting green jobs, and accelerating the UK’s path to net zero).

The UK has cut its emissions by around two-fifths since 1990, with almost all of its recent progress coming from the electricity sector.

Emissions from electricity generation have fallen rapidly in the decade since 2010 as coal power is being phased out and even gas output has declined. Fossil fuels have been displaced by falling demand and by renewables, such as wind, solar and biomass.

The Rt Hon Alok Sharma MP Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, stated: “As the world looks to recover from the impact of coronavirus on our lives, livelihoods and economies, we have the chance to build back better: to invest in making the UK a global leader in green technologies. If we apply the same zeal and ingenuity to stopping climate change as we have to tackling coronavirus, we can do so while transforming our economy, delivering jobs and growth across the country. Our Ten Point Plan sets the firm foundations to do just that.

“The plan brings together ambitious policies and significant new public investment, while seeking to mobilise private investment. This has the potential to deliver up to an estimated £42 billon of private investment by 2030 across energy, buildings, transport, innovation and the natural environment. In doing so, we will position the UK to take advantage of export opportunities presented by low carbon technologies and services into new, global emerging markets – providing jobs and reinvigorating our industrial heartlands.”

Pressures from a tight world economy and penalties from environmental legislation that is growing ever more zealous have forced manufacturing, logistics and other industrial markets to seek new ways of becoming environmentally sustainable and many companies have already commenced their low carbon journey.

But in order to successfully achieve the ambitious targets for 2030 and 2050, further innovation and research will be required which can be costly in both time and resources. Fortunately, tax relief incentives are available to corporate entities and are proactively encouraged by the government as it believes Research and Development is a key driver in economic success and will become even more so following Brexit.

Research and Development tax relief is a vital incentive for Small, Medium and Large Enterprises. The success of this relief is reflected in its global presence and has been ongoing since 2000. The legislation allows entities liable to corporation tax to claim qualifying costs such as salary costs, consumed materials, applicable to R&D work that has been carried out in the last 2 accounting periods, and any going forward.

In addition, RDAs are a form of first-year capital allowance which allows 100% tax relief on expenditure for assets used for R&D activities. Surprisingly, RDAS

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(formerly known as Scientific Research Allowances) have been in existence since 1962 and can significantly reduce your company’s corporation tax. But they are relatively unknown and not enough businesses are taking advantage of this lucrative form of tax relief.

The asset expenditure must have been incurred for the purpose of research and development to seek an advance in solving science or technological uncertainties. Whereas R&D tax relief relates to operational costs such as staff wages, subcontractors, materials etc, qualifying RDA capital expenditure can include the cost of brand new assets, such as buildings in which the R&D is carried out and equipment used to conduct the R&D activity.

For example, you may have spent money on building or refurbishing research and development facilities, created a few more additions, a new IT infrastructure or invested in new plant and machinery, tools, testing equipment or even company vehicles.

Unlike mainstream Capital Allowances, an RDA claim can be made on a whole asset, including structure, and setting (everything but the base cost of the land and intellectual property).

There is a common misconception about what qualifies as Research & Development due to the nature of the words themselves. They suggest only noteworthy scientific or technological advancements, whereas in layman’s terms, a qualifying activity must seek to attain an appreciable improvement to products, services or processes and can apply to any sector.

Unfortunately, many companies consider key R&D activities as essential tasks to support day-to-day business and fail to make claims,

whereas in fact activities that fuel projects targeting progression, provide significant opportunity for R&D tax credits.

Such projects for AMPS members have included innovations relating to the Medium Combustion Plant Directive, reduction of NOx emissions, the development of non-standard biofuels and advancements to generators and components such as scr, acoustic panels, activities spanning planning and conceptualisation, research, consultation, prototyping and trial and error testing the costs which can be claimed can be significant and the impact of such financial injection to these companies can lead to considerable industry advancement and growth.

To date, Haines Watts R&D North West have prepared claims for AMPS members and their supply chain totalling in excess of £3 million, with further claims currently being prepared.

The power of R&D tax credits has extensive reach, from investment in equipment and staff to funding revolutionary projects, funding further research and development work, advancing industry knowledge and innovation.

Haines Watts R&D NW is spearheaded by a passionate team of individuals who each bring a specific skillset that set the team apart from other businesses in the industry.

The combination of STEM, business and tax backgrounds means claims are completed smoothly and accurately, whilst providing important and beneficial education.

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GENSET MONITORING IS ENHANCING PERFORMANCE WHILE REDUCING EMISSIONS

s we progress through the most unusual of times, we have seen increased pressures levied on all aspects of business management. From budget reductions to headcount juggling and the postponement of major projects, the industry will have seen it all throughout 2020 and into 2021.

According to Chris Begent, Commercial Director at Telemisis: “The majority of companies in the industry that I have spoken to have faced challenges in a number of key areas. Most common among these are the need to reduce operating costs in light of reduced revenues or while striving to support their clients with reduced resource. At the same time, individuals and companies are striving to do so while reducing the environmental impact of their activities. It’s a difficult balancing act.”

This starts with data, Chris believes. Diagnostics enable the correct deployment of assets to meet client demand, in turn ensuring that they operate efficiently, reducing down-time and therefore improving customer satisfaction levels.

Not only does this provide reductions in operating costs, but as Telemisis found during a recent study, it can also greatly assist in the reduction of fraud, with £70m of savings identified over a 5-year period through the remote monitoring of fuel delivery and usage among two banking networks.

As Chris puts it: “Working in collaboration with our clients, we are able to bring innovative solutions to their operations that they may have never believed possible. Using the combination of our SitePro® and SiteNode® solutions we are seeing strong results coming through in almost all sectors, with payback periods often being measured in

months rather than years. We are able to help the bottom line, employee safety and the environment all at the same time.”

So what does the future hold? As the economy strives to recover over the next few years, and environmental focus increases, the pressures to improve efficiencies will only increase. Fleet operators will continue to be challenged both internally and by clients alike, and those with the ability to add value through service levels and performance insights are more likely to lead the way.

For information on how Telemisis can support your business visit: www.telemisis.com

Allied to this is the ability to reduce the day-to-day running costs – fewer site visits not only save on fuel and personnel, but also provides significant emissions savings. Combine this with greater social distancing, reducing staff infection risks for you and your clients and you have a win-win-win situation.

This is realised through not only fuel deliveries, but also maintenance and repair where automated alerts allow up-front issue diagnosis and a greater number of first-time fixes onsite.

How is this made possible? Remote diagnostics is increasing in capability providing multi-source monitoring across entire fleets through intuitive UI, simply integrated into back office control and ERP systems via API interfaces, and accessed via almost any device anywhere in the world.

With smarter software supporting this capability evolving at an accelerated rate, interactive dashboards, reports and alerts greatly streamline fleet management.

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MAY 2021

POWERTECH E JOHN DEERE 6.8L ENGINE DRIVES A GENERATOR FOR THE GENAQ CUMULUS C5000

WESTERMO LAUNCHES MANAGED ETHERNET SWITCH FOR THE MOST DEMANDING SUBSTATION AUTOMATION APPLICATIONS

Westermo has introduced a new managed industrial Ethernet switch designed to provide extremely resilient data communication networks in the most demanding substation automation applications.

Assured network availability and zero data loss is essential to prevent disturbance to power distribution operations. The RedFox-5728 switch meets these requirements by operating and delivering the most robust networks in the extreme substation environments.

The RedFox-5728 is capable of withstanding the toughest environmental conditions, including the high EMI levels derived from load switching and lightning strikes and extreme ambient temperatures. The IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 standards define the requirements and test levels for networking devices in these applications. The RedFox-5728 meets or exceeds all test levels for Class 2 fulfilment, which do not allow the loss of a single transmission package, even during the highest EMI bursts. The switch has also attained KEMA type test gold certification, ensuring zero downtime, communication losses, delays or errors. It features superior build quality in a class-leading mean time between failures (MTBF) and extended service life. www.westermo.com

MOCEAN ENERGY UNVEILS ITS BLUE X WAVE Mocean Energy has unveiled its Blue X wave energy prototype. Deployed at the European Marine Energy Centre’s Scapa Flow test site for initial sea trials the 20-metre long, 38-tonne wave machine will be relocated at EMEC’s large scale Billia Croo test site this summer.

Next year, the wave pioneers plan to connect the device to a subsea battery which will be used to power a remotely operated autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV).

The manufacture and testing programme is supported by £3.3 million from Wave Energy Scotland (WES) through their Novel Wave Energy Converter programme. WES Managing Director Tim Hurst said: “This is a significant milestone for Mocean Energy and for WES. The product of five years of the WES programme and three phases of development for the Mocean technology that has seen the Blue X progress from concept, through wave tank testing and now to a scaled, real sea demonstrator. This demonstration of credible wave technology comes a time when there is a real prospect of a market support mechanism for marine energy, “ www.waveenergyscotland.co.uk 40

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All living things need water to survive, yet water stress and scarcity put millions of people at risk every year. The challenge is how to transport water to the places it is needed. But GENAQ focuses on how to use the water already there in the air.

Its atmospheric water generators support daily life, industry, and emergency relief. And in the most demanding, extreme, and remote sites, you’ll find its GENAQ Cumulus C5000 hard at work — powered by a generator set driven by a PowerTech E John Deere 6.8L engine.

The GENAQ Cumulus C5000 atmospheric water generator has a strong track record supplying clean, drinkable water in disasterstricken locations around the world.

This heavy hitter of GENAQ’s emergency response product range can generate up to 5.192 litres (1,372 gallons) of water per day, depending on conditions. “Large-scale disaster relief, humanitarian relief and defense customers needed a high-productivity solution with a robust structure and an autonomous power supply,” says Carlos Garcia, CEO of GENAQ in Spain.

“We developed the GENAQ Cumulus C5000 to tick all the boxes, it has a double refrigeration circuit, can work with several energy options, and is reliable in extreme environmental conditions of up to 55°C (131°F).”

The C5000 atmospheric water generator includes an air circuit, condensation chamber, water circuit, electrical connections and control, and water treatment. Integrated in a 6-metre (20-foot) container with a 2,000-litre (528-gallon) tank, it is powered by generator set which is driven by a 6.8L engine.

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The choice of the John Deere 6.8L engine was based on reliability and fuel efficiency — both critical for the emergency situations that require the C5000. “The engine fulfills our clients’ top requirements: efficiency, reliability, and low diesel consumption. And so far, it has been performing perfectly,” says Garcia. John Deere’s global presence provides peace of mind that maintenance and technical assistance are always at hand.

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