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The importance of What’s in the Box


Borri 100KW IP54 UPS.


Hackney Council to establish its own energy company


All Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems


look much of a muchness. They are black boxes of varying sizes, which all claim to deliver unfailing power protection. UPS purchases are not made based on their aesthetics, it is their performance that gives them their point of difference. Successfully achieving differentiating factors and


ultimately superior UPS performance relies heavily on not just forward thinking research and development but also quality fabrication. One of the longest standing European UPS manufacturers is Borri Spa. The company’s CCO, Bessam Moutragi, comments on a joint project recently completed with the help of its UK partner, Power Control Ltd. He reports: “Borri operates across five continents and is able to


support its entire customer base onsite. One of our closest allies is Power Control Ltd in the UK. We partnered with them in 2009 and were drawn to the company’s unique business offering. Power Control has been operating in the power protection market for over 23 years and has a very tailored approach to working with its clients. These synergies make this partnership a strong force when it comes to offering bespoke UPS solutions. “Showcasing this, we completed a very specialist


project for one of the UK’s largest water treatment works. We worked in close conjunction with our core UPS solutions partner, Power Control Ltd, to supply, install and commission 18 custom built 100KW IP54 UPS units. Positioned as standalone units, the UPS systems are now providing essential emergency backup power across the entire water treatment site,” he reports. “Power Control demonstrated its extensive knowledge of


the complex requirements demanded from the multifac- eted utilities sector and was expertly placed to provide a future proof power protection strategy and essential technical guidance towards the development of the UPS systems. One of the key prerequisites was for the solution to be IP54 rated (protected from water and dust particles), with a sizeably reduced footprint,!” he explains. “Rather than issuing a standard IT grade UPS within an


IP54 rated box, Borri was able to design and manufacture an IP54 UPS. The customised solution also needed to be reconfigured to be smaller than the standard Borri 100kW units as space was extremely restricted. The modified units now boast a significantly reduced a footprint and are all front access for easy access and maintenance. The air inlet and outlet fans are also on the front meaning the UPS systems can be pushed right up against a wall, which also contributes to space saving. He concludes: “The battery boxes were also customised


to provide IP54 with a built in DC isolator and housed in a matching sized front access box. In addition, the bypass switches have also been placed in IP54 enclosures.” Power Control’s sales director, Justin Tarrant-Willis


commented on the project: “The water treatment works had incredibly strict specifications from the offset. Power Control won the work based on its ability to deliver custom built Borri UPS solutions and its commitment to delivering the installation within a tight timeframe and within stringent budgets.”


10 Britvic is pleased to announce that from October 2018, every Britvic site in the UK,


from its offices to warehouses and factories, will be powered by 100% renewable electricity. The move forms part of a new four-year deal with energy provider E.ON, which will provide power needs for the whole of Britvic’s business operations in Great Britain, including 100% wind generated electricity, sourced from the UK. Britvic’s decision to move to 100% renewable electricity is driven by its ambition to minimise


the environmental impact of its operations. The switch to renewable electricity will save over 17,000 tonnes CO2e per year[1] - equivalent to taking more than 3,300 cars off the road for a year. It forms a key part of Britvic’s sustainable business strategy, ‘A Healthier Everyday’ which puts healthier people, healthier communities and a healthier planet at the heart of its business. The ‘A Healthier Everyday’ strategy is already making a difference in Ireland and Brazil,


where Britvic’s operations are powered purely by renewable electricity, and in France where Britvic uses low carbon energy sources across all sites. Alison Rothnie, Senior Sustainability Manager at Britvic commented: “We believe that


businesses have a role to play in tackling the global climate change challenge, and energy efficiency and emissions reductions have been a priority area for our supply chain operations for a number of years in all the countries where we operate. “The move to renewable electricity in GB through our partnership with E.ON is a significant


step, not only in helping us to minimise the environmental impact of our operations and reduce our carbon emissions, but also supporting the development of a low carbon future for the UK.” Iain Walker, Director of Business Energy Sales at E.ON commented: “An increasing number


of businesses are looking at ways to reduce their carbon footprint and a Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO)-backed supply provides a guarantee that consumption is offset by energy produced from renewable sources. We are proud our bespoke solutions are contributing to the ongoing energy security of Britvic’s site and in reducing the environmental impact - by providing our expertise and services when it comes to energy solutions we can allow the business to get on with what they do best – providing quality drinks for consumers.”


SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2018 UK POwER NEwS


households in Hackney suffer from fuel poverty, and they believe a publicly-owned energy company will put them in a stronger position to


approved by the council’s cabinet, will utilise 50% of the council’s residential roof space by covering them with solar panels. The council estimate 9,700


Hackney Council is the latest local authority to announce that it will be etsablishing its own energy company. The plans, which have been


City Council abandoned plans to create its own energy company called Victory Energy after the new administration decided to cut its losses and not proceed with the venture.


‘go beyond’ other council- owned energy companies such as Robin Hood Energy in Nottingham, by ensuring that financial risk is limited. In August 2018, Portsmouth


make ‘strategic decisions’ in order to assist vulnerable residents. The new company aims to


Hackney aims to partner with a supplier rather than obtain its own supply licence. Hackney is one of a number


Council placed an official advert for a project manager to lead the launch. News sources suggest that


of councils which have publicly stated the intention to move to 100% renewable electricity. The body is currently implementing energy efficiency and renew- ables generation projects across its estates. According to sources, the


A report by PwC into the business case for Victory Energy concluded it could require up to £15.2m of taxpayers’ money to make the new company a viable entity . In October 2018 Hackney


to what is thought to be the UK’s first energy trading community using blockchain.


Britvic moves to 100% renewable electricity in new deal with E.ON


council has been investigat- ing the feasibility of deploying ground and water source heat pumps in its parks to heat council-owned buildings. The borough is also home


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