NEWS


Aggreko wins research and development


funding from Scottish government


Leeds to get one of the UK’s largest heat networks


It’s been just nine weeks since the one of the UK’s largest heat networks was officially launched by Leeds City Council, Vital Energi and The Co- Operative Academy. The launch marks a major


Regional Development Fund. The heat network is now set


step towards delivering a new flagship heat and hot water system for thousands of homes and businesses in Leeds, and was attended by leading figures from Leeds City Council, Vital Energi, the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and European


Aggreko UK has been awarded a £1.5 million research and development (R&D) grant for three projects by Scottish. The move will see the company invest £33 million in its Dumbarton facility and create 23 new jobs. Aggreko will design and build a new range of power generators, which are more efficient, have significantly lower emissions and utilise cheaper and alternative fuels. The three projects being supported by the grant feature


the following aims: * Create more energy-efficient diesel and gas fuel solutions * Expand the use of solar-diesel hybrid energy storage products * Develop new methods to use waste heat to provide additional energy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon who recently visited Aggreko’s Lomondgate site in Dumbarton, said: “Our aspiration is for Scotland to once again be the inventor and manufacturer of the innovations that shape the future. That is why our Programme for Government saw business R&D grants boosted by 70%. Therefore, I am delighted this funding is having an impact on firms like Aggreko, setting the pace for ambitious, innovative businesses all over the country. “With 23 highly skilled jobs being created in Dumbarton


and significant investment by the company, it is hugely encouraging that Aggreko regard Scotland as the perfect place for them to grow their business,” she said. “As our new Energy Strategy sets out, it is crucial that we


find new ways to ensure energy is produced efficiently, and integrates renewable and low carbon technology – as is the case with these developments by Aggreko,” she concluded. Chris Weston, CEO, Aggreko, commented: “Power generation and energy markets are going through a fundamental change and businesses, organisations and governments across the globe are having to respond rapidly to this changing energy landscape. “The Scottish Government has identified the need for a low-carbon economy and increased innovation as a top priority. We are delighted with the support Scottish Enterprise has shown by contributing funding towards our Future Technology initiative. Linda Hanna, Managing Director of Scottish Enterprise,


added: “By bringing our support to these projects we can help Aggreko maximise its innovation, continue to anchor itself in Scotland and further increase Scotland’s reputation as a global energy hub. I wish Aggreko every success.”


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incoln College reports that a ‘transformational lighting upgrade project’ first begun 12 weeks ago will save it tens of thousands of pounds and significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions following a major lighting upgrade across its three campuses with the support of Salix Finance. As part of Lincoln College's commitment to improving its energy efficiency and reducing its


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carbon footprint, over 7,000 outdated light fittings were upgraded in 23 buildings across the college group’s three campuses in Lincoln, Newark and Gainsborough. The new technologies are predicted to cut the college’s energy costs by more than £165,200


per year and reduce carbon emissions by over 605 tonnes annually, as well as improve the learning environment for its 11,000 students. Completed over the course of eight months the project involved the replacement of inefficient


T12 and T8 fluorescent light fittings, which no longer provided effective lighting to classrooms, with more modern, reliable and efficient LED luminaries that have helped to create a more comfortable working environment for students and staff. With a much lower wattage than the previous lights, the new fittings will reduce the amount of


energy used in the school without compromising on the quality of lighting. The switch is predicted to cut the school’s annual energy consumption by 70%, equating to a 1.5 GWh saving. As well as the immediate financial savings made from lower energy bills, the upgrades also


have the added benefit of reduced general maintenance costs as the bulbs will need to be changed less often. In total, the improvements are estimated to save the school approximately £3.3m over the lifetime of the technologies. Following the success of the lighting upgrade project and the tangible improvements on energy saving, the college is now considering further projects to improve energy efficiency, including future IT and boiler replacement projects.


MAY‐JUNE 2018 UK POWER NEWS


to connect 1,983 council homes and numerous business around Leeds City Centre. The £35 million network, developed in partnership between Leeds City Council and energy company Vital Energi, will connect to the Leeds Recycling and Energy Recovery Facility (RERF). By taking steam generated at the Veolia operated RERF, converting it into hot water, and distributing it along a


16.5 kilometre network of dis- trict heating pipes, the heat network will connect homes and businesses in Leeds to a new, environmentally-friendly source of heating and hot water. The network is set to bring


major benefits to Leeds, with a projected annual cut of 22,000 tonnes in the city’s carbon dioxide emissions. By cutting these emissions,


the heat network is set to improve air quality around the city, whilst bringing major local employment opportuni- ties, including 30 work experience placements and apprenticeships. Heat is scheduled to be available for Spring 2019, with all homes connected by autumn 2020. Once in operation the network will provide low-carbon heating and hot water across the city. New internal heating systems as well as a smart metering solution will be provided for 23 apartment blocks to give residents greater control over their energy consumption.


Lincoln College reduces carbon


emissions by 605 tonnes annually thanks to major lighting upgrade


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