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Recharging the energy industry: Managing demand and constraint
Martyn Williams, Managing Director of industrial soft- ware expert, COPA-DATA UK and Mark Hardy, CEO of Capula, reveal how new technologies, such as smart grids, big data and business intelligence enable a more efficient use of resources in the industry.
Trelleborg Completes Wet Testing of cable protector NjordGuard™
Trelleborg’s offshore opera- tion successfully completed a series of wet tests to verify the capabilities and functionality of its NjordGuard™ cable protection system for installa- tion and removal on J-tube and monopile interfaces for offshore windfarms. In addition to passing all the
Recent years have seen a new wave of technology and opportunities hit the energy sector, several of which have been presented by the onset of big data and Internet of Things (IoT) technology. Ensuring that supply meets the customers’ demand is a key responsibility of the energy industry, however, these smart technologies are changing the way the grid generates, manages, distributes and stores energy. We have all heard of the heightened security threats sur- rounding smart technology and the energy industry is no exception. In a worst-case scenario, the risk of security breaches to smart energy grids has the potential to plunge entire parts of the country into darkness. When choosing a HMI/SCADA platform, energy compa- nies should opt for software with multiple cyber security barriers to protect against attackers. At COPA-DATA, the topic of cyber security has been an integral part of product design from its inception. The zenon product family, for example, is HMI/SCADA software for energy and infra- structure developed with security in mind. These security methods include providing encryption of network traffic, client authentication and creating ‘islands’ in a distributed network.
As a systems integrator, Capula operates across the entire energy sector and has recently developed its next generation of substation control systems, utilising zenon’s inbuilt security.
While integrating the right SCADA software is para- mount, energy companies cannot just rely on software to protect the grid. For complete security, cooperation is key. Energy companies should provide conventional employee training and undertake targeted security tests against ener- gy systems. COPA-DATA works alongside partners at TÜV SÜD and public institutions such as the United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT). Despite ongoing technical development and enhanced protection against cyberattacks, it is important that energy companies do not lose sight of the physical security threats at these isolated locations. Electrical substations, for example, are intentionally designed to appear discrete, to avoid attracting the attention of any criminals who may want to destroy or tamper with the electrical supply. However, the unobtrusive appearance of these substations usually means that there are no security lights, CCTV deterrents or significant fencing or barricades – requiring even more care when choosing cyber security methods.
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after being recognised for outstanding energy efficiency. For a product to be listed on the ETL List it must meet with published energy saving criteria and therefore, companies purchasing products off this list are entitled to Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA). The Carbon Trust provides a managed Energy Technology List (ETL) service on behalf of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) which allow business’ to demonstrate that they provide energy efficient equipment.
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Businesses which purchase BPC products from the ETL can claim an Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) – benefiting from 100% first year accelerated capital allowances on the expenditure. Malcolm Henley, Managing Director at BPC Energy, told UKPN: "We are delighted to receive the Carbon Trust Standard which is a terrific achievement and I am very proud of the way BPC have taken up the challenge to deliver products and services to our customers which are more environmentally sustainable."
MARCH ‐ APRIL 2017 UK POWER NEWS
PC has announced that the PowerTower Green Modular UPS series have been included on the Energy Technology List (ETL)
tests, NjordGuard™ was installed and removed from the test rig without the inter- vention of a remotely operat- ed vehicle (ROV).
The testing took place at the Offshore Renewable Energy
(ORE) Catapult’s National Renewable Energy Centre, an open access shallow water testing facility located in Blyth, England. The facility has been testing subsea equipment since 2002 and contains an artificial seabed and two still water test tanks. Trelleborg was able to perform eight full scale wet tests of NjordGuard™ covering a range of installation scenarios without having to go offshore. John Deasey, Renewables Sales Manager at Trelleborg’s offshore operation based in
in the U.K., states: “Deemed a complete success, the tests have also definitively proved NjordGuard™ is capable of installing into both monopile and J-tube openings and can be successfully removed without the need for ROVs. “The test results provided a greater understanding of potential installation issues our customers might face such as pull-in and pull-out loads. We also gained valu- able insights into the dynam- ics of the system to help further refine and optimize our designs to optimize perfor- mance for our customer’s crit- ical applications.
“Currently available to the market for both array and export cables, further testing of NjordGuard™ will be an integral part of developing and enhancing the solution to meet our customer needs and further highlights our commit- ment to supporting renewable energy projects.” Stephen Robertson, Head of Business Development for ORE Catapult, says: “It is essential for companies to be able to test their products in a controlled environment, allow- ing input into the design and installation procedures at an early stage.
“Our marine and subsea renewable testing facilities provide an excellent environ- ment in which to carry out these kinds of tests.”
BPC’s PowerTower Green Modular UPS Joins Energy Technology List (ETL)
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