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SPOTLIGHT ON WEST OF SCOTLAND


STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH MULTI- MILLION POUND GRID RESEARCH CENTRE


Global smart grid expert invests £100,000 in the University of Strathclyde’s Power Networks Demonstration Centre


S&C Electric Europe Ltd, a smart grid and renewable energy integration expert, announced recently a strategic partnership with The University of Strathclyde’s Power Networks Demonstration Centre (PNDC), which has officially been opened by Scotland’s First Minister (see full PNDC article earlier within this West of Scotland feature).


PNDC


The world-class centre, the first of its kind in Europe, provides a purpose-built platform for researching and developing state-of-the-art electrical transmission, distribution and generation innovation. The centre aims to de-risk smarter solutions for tomorrow’s power networks, accelerate emerging technologies towards commercial deployment of power technologies and facilitate research into the electricity solutions of the future.


INVESTMENT


S&C is investing approximately £100,000 worth of equipment in the PNDC, including…


• IntelliRupter® PulseClose – an advanced switching and protection solution for self-healing distribution grids, resulting in reduced wear and tear on utility systems, and improved power quality and reliability for consumers of electricity


• Community Energy Storage (CES) units – a battery-based domestic energy storage system providing reliable backup power for communities; supporting distributed renewable generation plants; as well as offering improved power quality and voltage control. The CES units the PNDC is deploying will enable the trial of various battery chemistries by the PNDC to determine what is optimal for a given energy storage application.


As well as providing the technology, Mike Meisinger, Application Director at S&C Electric Europe, will also be serving as the PNDC’s Technical Board Representative.


WORKING WITH INDUSTRY Dr. Iliana Portugues, Operations Director, PNDC said: “Working with business and industry has always been part of the University of Strathclyde’s core strategy and is equally vital in ensuring the progress of the PNDC. With leading international partners such as S&C contributing world-class equipment to the Centre and representing the global interest in our cause, we can truly realise our goal of developing new technologies to help deliver a secure, sustainable and affordable energy future.”


GOVERNMENT BACKING


First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond said: “This is a truly world-class research centre and the first of its kind in Europe, clearly reinforcing that Scotland is leading the way when it comes to the new ideas, new solutions and new practices that will help us meet the electricity and energy needs of the future.


“Smart grid technologies are increasingly important as we move to a low-carbon economy, helping to reduce energy waste and making it easier for homes and businesses to generate their own renewable energy. Our ambitious plans for this sector demonstrate that it has the potential to create up to 12,000 jobs by 2020. I am therefore delighted to open this hugely innovative research centre, which is a fantastic example of researchers, engineers and industry specialists working together to improve energy efficiency. This firmly putting Scotland at the forefront of smart electrical technologies and setting new standards in electrical distribution.”


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