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he urgent need for clarity and a coherent, co-ordinated energy policy for the UK is
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highlighted in a report published by the London School of Economics aimed at the UK’s business sector. The npower Future
Report, ‘Demanding times for energy in the UK’, examines the key challenges the energy industry is facing and assesses the impact these could have on UK businesses and what could happen if Government does not deliver co-ordinated and coherent policy reform on schedule. It is predicted that £200bn of new
investment is required by 2020 to replace ageing energy infrastructure in the UK and move toward smarter, lower carbon technologies.However, Government reform designed to attract investment relies on finding a
New developments
Daikin Europe has embarked on creating a European Development Centre (EDC) at its HQ in Ostend. The location for the centre was chosen by Daikin’s Japanese parent company on account of its extensive expertise. The EDC will play a key role in the development of energy efficient alternatives to traditional and conventional heating solutions. It will evolve into an important
R&D base with satellite centres in the Czech Republic and Germany and will be given a high degree of autonomy to develop its own design concepts and solutions specifically for the European market. Daikin Europe chairman, Frans Hoorelbeke (pictured) says: “The EDC will
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balance between cost, carbon and continuity of supply that’s acceptable to customers and to the UK economy. The report says that if the current
energy policy receives the required investment and legislative support, there will be low to moderate costs for consumers and
low future environmental costs. If Current Intent strays, it could lead to one of three scenarios: New dash for gas; investment shortfall; spiralling costs.
The report also addresses what businesses can do to negate the risks so they can remain competitive and concludes that forward-looking businesses can take control and protect themselves from risk.
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Steam technology centre opens
Spirax Sarco shows its continued commitment to world-class training with the opening of its UK Steam Technology Centre which has a fully- operational steam system with SCADA control. Using the latest steam control
technology, the training rig will showcase modern approaches to process control, energy efficiency and carbon impact. SCADA linked systems allow delegates to observe all aspects of the boiler house and steam system design in real time. The rig can also be used to demonstrate the latest steam to hot water technology to help steam system operators that work with Spirax Sarco specify an appropriate system for their installations. The centre’s courses offer hands-
on experience that provides ‘real- world’ training, leading to formally recognised qualifications. Roger Glassonbury, customer
enable us to develop products in the same environment in which we sell, particularly in the heating sector.” The company’s energy efficient,
Altherma heat pump is said to be gaining a significant share of the European heating market. The EDC is expected to play an important role in meeting this market’s needs across a wider base.
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training manager, comments: “Properly trained staff can add real benefit to a company’s bottom line, as they are more aware of the energy saving and environmental aspects of steam plant, as well as learning how to do the job safely and gaining new skills.”
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