3T POWER TO SUPPLY JOINERS WITH GREEN ELECTRICITY


Green energy innovators 3T Power have announced a partnership with one of the UK and Ireland’s premiere manufacturers of bespoke joinery and fitted furniture, Maghera-based Specialist Joinery Group to transition the company to a fully green electricity supply, exclusively generated in Northern Ireland. Through this partnership SJG have not only re-committed to their ‘green’ ethos but are also


supporting independent electricity generators and the local Northern Ireland economy. The confirmation of this


renewable electricity supply contract partnership will enable the team at SJG to reduce the carbon output of its 145,000 square foot manufacturing facility by over 360,000kg per year whilst also ensuring long-term savings through the confirmation of a low-cost,


secure energy tariff. Their partnership follows recommendations by the UN-UK’s Climate 2020 publication to ensure that the post-Covid-19 recovery is one that values green principles to ensure a more sustainable future and falls in line with the Department for the Economy’s objective to reach a net carbon goal of zero by 2050 as part of its new Energy Strategy for Northern Ireland.


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ENERGY SOFTWARE PRAISED The active network management


Hello and welcome to the Summer issue of Energy Management magazine. The energy industry has unfortunately taken a bit of a back seat in the hearts and headlines of the nation recently due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the industry remains strong and innovative, and the push for 100 per cent sustainability has never been greater. Now is the time for positive change as we move into the ‘new normal’ of the post virus world, adapting and changing our way of life to protect people, business and our planet. Energy demands are changing, and the industry is ready and vamped to meet these and future needs. In this issue, we look in-depth


at the movements of the Combined Heat & Power sector, identify the latest HVAC and Renewable Technology products and showcase the partnerships and collaboration being launched in Lighting & Controls, as well as ascertaining what’s new in Boilers, Pumps and Valves. As ever, if you’d like to shout


about a product, process or person in the industry, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.


Stay safe,


Niamh Marriott - Acting Editor Carly Wills - Editor


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An electricity network control system being installed by Smarter Grid Solutions, Nexant and GreenSync has been hailed by independent analysts at consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie as “among the most advanced in the world”, with implications for utility companies across Europe, the United States, Australia and rest of the world. Software designed by the three


companies is being brought together to control the electricity networks run by UK Power Networks, which covers 8 million customers in London, East Anglia and the South-East of England.


(ANM) system will allow UK Power Networks to connect more distributed energy resources (DERs) – such as renewable energy devices, energy storage batteries and electric vehicle charging points – to its network by better balancing supply and demand, reducing the need for expensive physical upgrades to the grid’s wires, substations and other infrastructure.The system will allow renewable energy devices such as solar panels and wind turbines to be connected to the grid more quickly and in greater quantities


ELECTRIC BUSES IN LEIPZIG TO USE SIEMENS CHARGERS


Siemens Smart Infrastructure will provide the charging infrastructure for 21 fully electric low-floor buses in Leipzig. VDL Bus & Coach received the associated contract from Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe, the public transport operator in Leipzig. The charging systems from Siemens will supply electrical energy to VDL buses on lines 74, 76 and 89 as well as at the Lindenau bus depot and are scheduled to go into operation in 2021. The electrification of local public transport is a major lever for sustainable urban planning. With its Mobility Strategy 2030 the City of Leipzig aims to develop environmentally-friendly transport systems. “Switching to electric bus


transport requires not only the vehicles but also an efficient charging infrastructure that guarantees reliable operation. We are


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pleased to have Siemens with its widely diversified portfolio and expertise as our partner in this project,” said Boris Höltermann, managing director of VDL Bus & Coach Germany. Siemens will deliver systems for


charging the 21 electric buses along the routes as well as in the depot. Four terminal stations will be equipped with a total of five Sicharge UC 600 fast-charging units with an effective power of 450 kilowatts (kW) for opportunity charging. The medium-voltage connection, the transformer as well as the low-voltage power distribution will be integrated into the charging stations to facilitate the hook-up to the local power grid. This compact design of the charging stations allows for space- saving installation.


Mitie announced that Pradyumna Pandit has been appointed to the newly created role of managing director of Sustainability and Energy Services.


Test Meter Group, a leading thermal imaging solutions provider, is helping energy companies across the UK to get back to work safely, thanks to its temperature screening solutions.


William Coates Ltd has selected Asite to support its delivery of the installation of Mechanical & Electrical Services at the University of Brighton new Business School.


Pollutec, the trade show for environmental and energy solutions, will be taking place as planned on December 1-4 2020 with new virtual meetings and extra hygiene.


Adani Green Energy Limited has won the first of its kind manufacturing linked solar agreement from the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI).


Tokio Marine HCC has completed the acquisition of specialist renewable energy underwriter, GCube. The acquisition will create a new ‘centre of excellence’ in renewable energy insurance, combining GCube’s track record supporting renewables developers and asset owners with Tokio Marine HCC’s global footprint.


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