NEWS INDUSTRY
REMOTE ACCESS HELPS CUT BUS ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY UP TO 50%
ickers Energy Group has helped to cut transport operator Stagecoach’s energy usage by nearly 50% and saved it over £7.8m in energy bills (versus an investment of £2.2m), through its remote access energy management systems at the transport company’s bus depots throughout the UK. Energy efficiency business,
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Vickers Energy Group has worked with Stagecoach since 2004 providing a hi-tech energy management system which controls heating and lighting across the companies 100 depots in the UK.
In 2011, Stagecoach further
committed to the Vickers system which now allows the Group to improve monitoring and control of its gas heating system through the introduction of control panels with remote access management, which provides greater reliability and less waste, and is controlled remotely by Vickers. Results show that the technology has helped Stagecoach save 55,000 tonnes of CO2 in the past 10 years - the equivalent of the emissions produced by powering 22,000 homes for a year. David Hilton, Managing
Director at Vickers Energy, said: “ The newly installed system is controlled remotely. We work very closely with the team at Stagecoach to deliver the right results for it.” Managing Director of
Stagecoach UK Bus Robert Montgomery said: “We’ve invested significantly in this system and we are really starting to see the benefits now in terms of the energy savings, and the knock-on financial savings, that it is delivering across our operations. Vickers Energy Groupe
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£1M OFFSHORE WIND INVESTMENT
VOLTAGE OPTIMISATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Claimed as one of the only voltage optimisation systems in the world with a granted patent, ‘Powerstar’, designed and manufactured by EMSc (UK), has been successfully installed in over 400 Whitbread hotels and restaurants and is saving energy for many of the FTSE 100 leading companies. Working closely in partnership with Whitbread’s energy managers over the past four years, Powerstar’s expert engineers developed a thorough understanding of the company’s energy consumption profiles and key carbon savings aims and objectives. This subsequently led to Powerstar’s optimisation project led approach being implemented at over 400 Whitbread sites. The system has proved to be a no maintenance solution with a payback period that meets Whitbread’s
investment expectations. Average kWh savings achieved across all measured sites is over 12% in electricity based on consumption before the voltage optimisation unit installations, saving thousands of pounds in energy costs and contributing to a significant carbon emission reduction for the company. Dr. Alex Mardapittas Managing Director of Powerstar said: “We are an engineering company designing
engineering solutions for all our customers. We have installed systems for many internationally renowned hospitality companies across the UK and we are particularly proud to have successfully installed 400 tailored systems for Whitbread.” Chris George, Head of Energy and Environment at Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants said: "Our vision is to lead
the hospitality industry to become more sustainable and we want to work with suppliers who share these values, have strong environment policies and can help us reduce our environmental impact." George added: “We are delighted with the energy saving performance of the Powerstar voltage optimisation systems that support our on going achievements in reducing carbon, water and waste under our 'Good Together' programme.
EMSc (UK)
www.ems-uk.org
Barrett Offshore Tubes, part of the Barrett Steel Group, has recently invested over £1m at its Scunthorpe site as part of the company's commitment to the renewable energy market, particularly the offshore wind turbine industry. The investment includes a 12 metre capacity loading system and an LT8 tube
laser.The 12 metre capacity loading system is unique to the Barrett Group, with other processors offering a maximum of 8.5 metre capacity.
Barrett Offshore Tubes
www.barrettsteel.com
REO UKhas obtained a patent for the water cooling and encapsulation of chokes. Used in railway, renewable and regenerative applications, the new chokes improve size and efficiency, helping customers make further energy savings. Chokes, typically used with variable speed drives for smoothing, regulating and limiting current, provide greater control and reduced energy consumption in motor applications. The last few years have seen an a shift from air cooled to water cooled chokes, as a result of their longevity.
www.reo.co.uk
ENERGY INNOVATION CENTRE’S SUCCESS The 2014 awards attracted the highest number
The Energy Innovation Centre (EIC) is celebrating another record-breaking year in which it has driven an increase in both project and investment activity in the sector. Within the last 12 months, the value of energy
innovation investments brokered by EIC has risen to £3.3m from £2.65m in 2012/13. The Centre has also supported a total of 20 new projects and engaged with a growing number of SMEs, 81% of whom were completely new to the sector. Other key developments in the last financial
year include welcoming the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and Amey as new partners, and staging the most successful UK Energy Innovation Awards to date.
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of entries since it began in 2010. Over 40 projects, technologies and talented individuals from across the UK and USA made the shortlist and over 370 guests, including leading figures from the electricity, gas and offshore renewables sectors, attended the ceremony. Another milestone for the Energy Innovation
Centre is the appointment of Mark Horsley, Chief Executive officer of Northern Gas
Networks as Chairman. Energy Innovation Centre
www.energyinnovationcentre.com
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