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TwinPower™ generator offers double the power and twice the versatility
New QAC 1450
EDF Energy offers home battery systems
EDF Energy, through a new partnership with Powervault, is offering existing solar PV owners the chance to earn more from their systems by purchasing one of the most advanced & cost-effective home battery systems on the market. This comes at a heavily discounted price when they sign up to EDF Energy grid services. Compatible with any solar PV system, Powervault 3 is a smart
Atlas Copco has announced a new addition to its
QAC range of containerised generators in the UK: the QAC 1450 TwinPower™ delivers unrivalled versatility, optimised performance and excellent fuel economy in demanding Modular Power Plant (MPP) applications. The QAC 1450 TwinPower is a 20 ft. ISO containerised
unit housing two compact 725 kVA generators; powered by V8 Scania engines with double bearing alternators. This configuration, with its fast-paralleling system, allows the two generators to work independently or in parallel with each other. Furthermore, the system is fully EU compliant. Sergio Salvador, Product Marketing Manager from the
Atlas Copco Power and Flow division commented: “From full load to low load, our TwinPower concept provides UK users with the same output, performance and efficiency as a single generator package, thereby achieving up to 10% in fuel savings.” He continued: “In essence, two generators, which are
powered by smaller engines, behave as one large one; while providing far more flexibility and contributing to a lower overall cost of ownership.” The QAC 1450 is equipped with a centralised control
and monitoring system that is both easy-to-use and configure. This is facilitated by two Qc4003 digital controllers that feature intuitive touchscreens, and a choice of island or PMS (Power Management System) modes. For enhanced flexibility, and so it can tackle larger jobs if required, the QAC 1450 can either run as a standalone unit, in parallel with other generators, or in parallel with mains power. Capable of operating continuously in challenging
conditions, including high altitude environments, the containerised TwinPower generator system features an intelligent cooling system that ensures optimised performance at temperature up to 50 °C. Ease-of-service was a prime consideration during the
design of the TwinPower system, with large access doors and custom service tools helping to maximise uptime. The service requirement is less than two hours of maintenance for every 500 hours of operation. Furthermore, due to the twin power concept, it is possible to still benefit from 50% of the unit’s total capacity during maintenance operations. Developed with key customers in mind, and
manufactured to perform under the most demanding conditions within mining, construction, transport, oil and gas and utilities’ applications, the QAC1450 is designed to meet and exceed international approval specifications, including ISO8528, and is compliant with all current EU safety and environmental regulations.
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customers who have installed a Powervault 3 to store solar energy can expect to save up to 50% on their energy bills. This saving is said to be even higher for customers on time of use tariffs which draw electricity from the grid when
battery which stores energy generated by solar panels during the day to use at night; it also has the capacity to store cheap energy from the grid, helping customers to reduce their electricity bills. Powervault says that
customers will be allowing the energy stored in their Powervault 3 battery to form part of a network of small, domestic batteries across the country, which can be used to help balance the grid. The collective resources of
Powervault 3 battery system, with EDF Energy’s grid services & installation includ- ed, will start from £3,299 making it one of the cheapest domestic battery systems.
London’s South Quay development in The Docklands - one of the UK’s tallest residential towers - uses CHP system The Berkeley Group’s South Quay Plaza
development in London’s Docklands, one of the tallest residential towers in the UK and the tallest tower in the Berkeley Group, is set to use Veolia’s latest Combined Heat and Power (CHP) technology to provide low carbon energy. Designed to deliver the energy needs of 888 new
homes, spread across two new landmark residential buildings of 68 and 36 storeys, this latest CHP application will cut carbon emissions by 556 tonnes per year and help to meet London’s emission targets. In addition to providing the energy needs of residents, the CHP units will also supply energy to additional facilities including a swimming pool, spa, and gym. The use of the latest generation of CHP technology
supports key London programmes that aim to boost home energy efficiency, and decentralised energy, through effective capture and use of the heat generated as part of the electricity generation process. As CHP technology is more than twice as energy efficient as separate grid supplies, this lowers the use of resources and ensures that reliable electricity, heating and hot water are delivered locally and cost-effectively for residents. While delivering cost effective energy, it will help
contribute to reducing London’s carbon emissions by 60%. As a further measure to reduce London’s atmospheric emissions the new CHP units use three way ultra low NOx catalysts which further reduce NOx emissions to less than 50mg/nm3. Commenting on this latest energy project in London, Damian Shevloff, Managing Director,
Veolia CHP UK, said: “Veolia is now delivering the essential low carbon power to support new communities and boosting the energy efficiency of buildings, both of which are key to establishing the sustainable cities of the future. By using our latest energy efficiency services and integrating the leading technologies we can not only power modern living but also make a real contribution towards meeting London’s environmental targets. As one of the biggest cities in the world it is important for London to set an example and this shows what can be achieved. Sean Gavin, Operations Director, Berkeley Homes South East London added: “At Berkeley
Homes we are fully committed to sustainability ensuring that the new homes which we build stand the test of time. Veoila’s technology will be instrumental to realising our vision to create future proof sustainable homes at South Quay Plaza and reducing energy consumption.” Veolia’s specialist operations and field service teams will provide 24/7 year round support for
the units that are expected to start operating in 2018. These will add to more than 30 CHP based heat networks schemes which Veolia already operate in London. Price Building Services (PBS) is carrying out the mechanical install for this new development on behalf of Berkeley Homes South East London.
NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2018 UK POwER NEwS
who have already invested in solar PV, retrofitting a battery has been relatively costly. Prices for the smart
these batteries will be pooled to support the grid at times of peak energy demand and to distribute excess energy to the batteries to store when there is more energy being generated than required. For many homeowners
will be offered as a stand- alone product, or can be combined with EDF Energy’s new grid services package. By adding grid services,
it is cheaper to store for later use. The Powervault 3 battery
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