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pioneering partnership shows first-hand how crucial international cooperation will be in helping us to deliver on our net zero ambitions and provide clean renewable energy to millions of UK homes.”
North Sea Link will be the fifth interconnector for National Grid, which also operates links to Belgium, France and the Netherlands.
Japan
IoT solutions improve safety and operations at Japanese hydro plant
FogHorn and Energia Communications are working together to help Japan’s Chugoku Electric Power, Co., Inc. to improve safety and operations at its hydroelectric facilities through the use of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions. Chugoku Electric Power employs nearly 9200 workers across 114 hydroelectric power generation facilities in the Chugoku area. As a 24-hour operation, the implementation of IoT is helping the company address the labour shortage and streamline operations, while enabling the collection of advanced data through remote, real-time analytics which ultimately enhance decision making and safety. In addition, edge capabilities, powered by FogHorn Lightning, can detect early signs of equipment failures to quickly mitigate issues, reduce costs and drive business outcomes. “We’re proud to help address the long-
term operational, safety and compliance goals at Chugoku Electric Power through our partnership with Energia Communications,” said Yuta Endo, VP/GM of APAC Operation, Business Development at FogHorn. “Resulting from FogHorn’s strong business alliance with Energia Communications, we were enlisted to improve operations to drive sustainability and ensure green energy sources stay online by harnessing the power of IoT and edge capabilities.” Energia Communications and FogHorn officially launched the demonstration test in 2017 and began operation in April 2021. Ahead of its completion, the test became an “industrial security advancement promotion cost subsidy” in 2020 by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of the Japanese government. Aimed to drive national developments for energy and environmental policy and safety and security, this test serves as a model for other utilities and organizations to deploy IoT and achieve greater operational efficiency and safe workplaces. As a key component of the demonstration
test, FogHorn integrated its Lightning™ Edge AI Platform into Energia Communications’ IoT solutions to automate power generators. The platform enables remote, real-time collection, storage and analysis of data, such as current temperature and vibration for equipment control and monitoring, which has historically been a non-timely and inefficient function requiring more costs. In addition, the utilization of data collected and processed at the edge
delivers predictive maintenance capabilities and power generation forecasting to remotely address equipment vulnerabilities and enhance decision making in real-time.
Canada BC Hydro planning to decommission dam to allow fish passage BC Hydro has announced it plans to decommission the Wilsey Dam and Shuswap Falls Powerhouse on the Shuswap River to allow salmon access to historical spawning habitat in the river. The Wilsey Dam and Shuswap Falls facility was built in 1929 and represents less than 0.1% of the Canadian utility’s total hydroelectric generating capacity. BC Hydro explored two options to restore fish passage in the area. The first option included refurbishing the aging facility and constructing a fishway channel. The second option was decommissioning the facility entirely. After careful consideration and working closely with Indigenous groups and stakeholders to better understand their perspectives and input, BC Hydro said it has selected decommissioning the dam and powerhouse as the leading alternative. “Decommissioning instead of refurbishing
will return that portion of the river to its original channel,” said Jen Walker-Larsen, Community Engagement Advisor, BC Hydro. “We expect this will provide a higher chance of achieving successful fish passage as it will create river conditions similar to what existed before the dam was built.” BC Hydro will advance planning for decommissioning and prepare an application to the BC Utilities Commission to obtain approval to cease operations at the facility. BC Hydro expects to complete both of these items within the next 12 to 18 months.
US Hydropower set to displace fossil fuel as CHPE selected by New York state Hydro-Québec and Transmission Developers have been selected to partner with New York state to help achieve the clean energy transition, with the Champlain Hudson Power Express project (CHPE) set to deliver clean hydropower into the heart of New York City, displacing fossil generation in the NYC region as soon as 2025. The CHPE project involves the construction of an underground and underwater transmission line spanning approximately 339 miles between the Canada-US border and New York City. It will allow an influx of 1250MW of hydropower and comes with a long list of economic benefits, including the $40 million Green Economy Fund, designed to support residents living in disadvantaged and frontline communities by providing them with new job
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training opportunities that will help them take advantage of New York’s transition to a green economy and the $117 million Environmental Trust Fund, which is focused on improving the health of Lake Champlain and the Hudson and Harlem Rivers. The project has been endorsed by labor unions, business organizations, elected officials, municipalities, environmental organizations, academics, and others. Additionally, the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke, an Indigenous community located south of Montréal, and Hydro-Québec will share ownership of the transmission line in the province of Québec, which will connect to the CHPE. This will secure economic benefits for the community over a 40-year period. “Building New York’s grid of the future with major green energy infrastructure projects like Champlain Hudson Power Express will strengthen the State’s economic recovery and help to responsibly power New York City with clean, renewable wind and hydropower from Canada by 2025,” said Doreen M. Harris, President and CEO, New York State Energy Research Development and Authority (NYSERDA). “We look forward to working with our partners at Hydro-Québec and Transmission Developers Inc. to ensure this project results in good paying jobs for New Yorkers and investments in some of the state’s most underserved communities while fast-tracking New York’s path to a zero-emission future.” “New York is taking a bold step towards decarbonization,” commented Hydro-Québec President and CEO Sophie Brochu. “By selecting the CHPE transmission line project, the State will be reducing carbon emissions as soon as 2025 and building the long-term backbone infrastructure needed to support local renewable energy, all the while making sure that local communities receive direct benefits.” “We are honored that our permitted, fully buried, construction-ready transmission project has been chosen to join other important renewable projects as the State and City work toward achieving their important climate mandates,” added TDI CEO Don Jessome. “We commend Governor Hochul, NYSERDA president and CEO Doreen M. Harris, Mayor de Blasio and the many leaders in New York City, the State Senate and Assembly and local communities for their commitment to bringing new clean energy to New York State. We look forward to quickly delivering the project’s benefits, including new jobs, cleaner air, new tax dollars, and increased economic activity to New York State as soon as possible.” The CHPE project was selected for contract negotiation as part of the award under NYSERDA’s Tier 4 renewable energy solicitation issued in January 2021. Once finalized, NYSERDA will submit the negotiated contract for the awarded project to New York’s Public Service Commission for consideration. If the Tier 4 contract is approved, NYSERDA payments will
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