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Perkins Engines showcases its high power density prime, standby and emergency standby EP diesel engines


November wind energy powers 6m homes


policy at environmental group WWF Scotland, welcomed the contribution made by wind. “Wind power breaking


Perkins Engines has showcased a full range of high


power density prime, standby and emergency standby EP diesel engines designed to meet U.S. EPA Tier 3 and Tier 4 Final emission standards during this month's POWER-GEN International show. “This was the first time Perkins exhibited its full electric


power range in North America,” said Ron Schultz of Perkins. “The exhibition provided us with the opportunity to


launch our latest electric power product, the 1706D- E93TAG1 ElectropaK, and along with the expansion of the 2000 Series engine, Perkins Tier 4 Final offering now stretches up to 455 kWe for prime power applications.” Other new engines featured include the Perkins®


1206D-E70TTAG1 and the 2806C-E18TTAG7 ElectroUnit. Each of these engines was the result of Perkins' focus on achieving high power density while meeting Tier 4 Final and EU Stage V emission standards. Also featured on the stand was the 404D-22TG engine. Ron Schultz explains: "Across the electric power sector,


the trend for engines with increased power density is growing. With fuel prices rising, more customers are searching out engines that are smaller, cleaner and built for the future. “Compact, power dense engines are easier for OEMs to


package, reducing complexity and simplifying transporta- tion all of which generate cost savings in the highly competitive EP market place. End users ultimately get the benefit of reduced fuel consumption along with the same levels of reliability, performance and dependability they have come to expect from Perkins engines, all in a more compact, space-saving product. “That is a huge advantage in critical applications in urban


areas where space is at a premium and a physically smaller generator set can fit in more places while reducing installation, maintenance and running costs." He concludes: "The Perkins engine line-up was fully


supported by the three distributors participating with Perkins in POWER-GEN International – Perkins Power Corp, Perkins Pacific and Clarke Powered Solutions, and the wider global Perkins distributor network. OEMs and end-users can also take full advantage of Perkins advanced maintenance and support technologies including the Perkins® SmartCap engine monitoring device, Perkins® My Engine app that delivers vital operating, maintenance and service information via Smartphone, and Perkins on-line parts ordering from the Regional Logistics Centers in Elizabethtown, Kentucky and Peterborough in the UK.


6 Waste management Veolia is trialling electric dustbin lorries which are powered by the


rubbish that they collect. Two 26-tonne dustbin lorries have been converted from diesel to electric power for a two-year trial in Sheffield. The vehicles will be charged using the electricity generated from the non-recyclable


household waste that fuels the city’s Energy Recovery Facility, which generates electricity for the National Grid and heat for the city's district heating network. The newly-electrified vehicles are sufficiently powerful to handle even 25% gradients on hills


when fully loaded, and projected to be operational by the end of December 2018. The project will also convert an additional two vehicles for use in trials in the London municipal area. This development mirrors Veolia’s recent introduction of electric street sweeping vehicles,


which marked another first for the UK. The five new sweepers will save 78 tonnes of carbon- dioxide from the environment each year. Gary Clark, Veolia’s UK Fleet Director, explains: “The refuse vehicle project highlights


Veolia’s strong commitment to clean air initiatives as we look to improve the environment in our cities. By recharging the vehicles from the Energy Recovery Facility, this approach also show how local authorities and the public sector can drive sustainability and use green energy to address their environmental challenges.”


NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 UK POwER NEwS


Figures from Weather Energy, part of a European project, show electricity generated by wind in November was enough to power nearly 6 million homes – a new record for Scotland. In another mile- stone, wind production out- stripped total electricity demand on 20 out of 30 days. Gina Hanrahan, head of


for November was 1,994,839 megawatt hours (MWh), of which wind power could have provided 109%. Data showed the best day


Government needs to allow it to compete with other tech- nologies, by unlocking market access for onshore wind if it’s to realise its full potential.” Total National Grid demand


Severn Wye Energy Agency, the UK partner in the European project, said: “Scottish wind power


was November 28th, when 116,599MWh was generated, enough electricity to power 9.59m homes based in


20 out of 30 days wind production outstripped demand. Most of this is onshore wind, which we know is popular, cheap and effective. But the UK


through the magic 100% threshold is truly momentous. For months output has flirted around the 97% mark, so it’s fantastic to reach this milestone," she said. “It’s also worth noting that


the fastest-growing renew- able energy technology, with a number of large offshore wind farms planned.


generation breaking the 100% barrier in November is historic and serves as a timely reminder of the importance renewable energy now plays in the UK energy market.” Wind power in Scotland is


household electricity require- ments on 28 days in November, and overall demand on 20 days. Alex Wilcox Brooke, from


fell to 22,677MWh on the worst day, November 22nd, but it was still enough to power 1.86m homes (75% of households). Wind generation exceeded


Scotland. Demand on that day was 60,492MWh, and wind generation was 192% of that. The level of wind generation


UK trials commencing: dustbin lorries powered by the very refuse they collect


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