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£3 million renewable power project completed by
Heathcoat Fabrics
£250,000 investment in hire fleet for DTG
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eathcoat Fabrics of Devon has announced that its £3m renewable power project is fully-functional.
The company, which makes textiles for the automotive industry, has installed over 2200 solar PV panels, a hydropower scheme and a 2 MWth combined heat and power (CHP) system at its production facility, reducing its grid power consumption by over 50%. The most recent of the three installations was the reintroduction of a hydropower scheme. The energy derived from the water flow of the nearby river Exe generates enough power to supply the main office and the R&D testing laboratories. Meanwhile, the heat generated by the CHP system is used within the factory dye house and the technical automotive fabrics processing area. Business project manager Alison Kitchener said the firm
has been working on ways to "determine the best methods of practice to ultimately do our part in achieving a low carbon future." She comments: "The installation of the solar panels was
the first project we completed where we installed 2225 solar panels on the roofing of five production sheds. The solar panel system was a stepping stone towards bigger scale projects to improve the sustainability of the business."
Managing director Cameron Harvie added: "As a
business surrounded by such a beautiful landscape, we decided it was imperative for Heathcoat Fabrics to look at ways in which we could operate in a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective way. Our aim is to ensure we are doing our part to keep Devon green, by showing our industry, community and staff that we're actively finding ways to invest in our future by reducing our carbon footprint. Implementing ways of utilizing renewable energy sources is a start and these changes will help contribute towards national and international climate change targets."
the latest version of Off Grid Energy’s ‘gridtogo’ hybrid generator with Hyperdrive’s lithium-ion batteries. Danny Jones, Off Grid Energy’s CEO, comments: "Adding a battery to our hybrid power system will increase cost savings, further reduce CO2 emissions and help us to build more powerful and more efficient solutions ideally suited to the rigours of the temporary power sector." The system is available with outputs from 5 kVA to 30 kVA single phase and 15-120 kVA three phase, and features energy storage from 10-30 kW.
T It can be fitted with a remote monitoring
system and top-mounted solar PV panels, Off Grid Energy said, as well as an input connection for a PV array or wind turbine. Hyperdrive Innovation says it is the first company to secure the supply of Nissan’s Leaf lithium-ion battery technology for its own commercial products. The company has said it is incorporating new and used Nissan-developed battery modules in its intelligent battery systems.
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he hybrid power company Off Grid Energy has announced a partnership with battery manufacturer Hyperdrive Innovation. The two companies will collaborate on fitting
Dieselec Thistle Generators has invested £250k in its hire fleet. It describes this as ‘a fleet of competitively-priced, rental equipment available to cus- tomers for backup power supplies, either during an emergency, whilst routine maintenance takes place or during new installations’.
The fleet features a range of generator sets and ancillary equipment including towable 22kVA sets, towable 33kVA sets, 60kVA sets, 150kVA sets, the PRO150kVA, 250kVA sets and 550kVA sets, along with load cables, auxiliary supply cables, auto- matic start cables, external bulk fuel tanks and fuel lines.
Paul Moore, Managing Director at DTG, said: “As we continue to grow and develop our generator servicing business, our hire fleet provides customers with a critical resource to ensure they are never without power. “We are committed to continually upgrading and investing in the hire fleet, and our team of expert technicians is always avail- able to support the supply of equipment.” The hire fleet is suitable for
a wide range of sectors including major construction and infrastructure, data centres and financial institutions, education, healthcare and emergency services, farming, industrial, local authority, retail, transport and utilities.
Off Grid Energy announces new partnership with battery manufacturer Hyperdrive Innovation
‘Two examples of ‘gridtogo’ hybrid generators produced by Off Grid Energy. The collaboration with Hyperdrive Innovation means they will be available with lithium-ion batteries.
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