BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
A PARTNERSHIP APPROACH CAN HELP FOR IMPROVED SUSTAINABILITY
grid supply is typically about 248V. This over- voltage wastes energy, and puts stress on equipment which can shorten its lifespan and lead to unnecessary maintenance costs. Both of these create unnecessary energy usage, while replacement with modern VO can reduce energy usage and improve efficiency, leading to cost savings and lower emissions. For Powerstar customers, the average return on investment for a new VO solution is between 12 and 30 months.
THE IMPORTANCE OF COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIP From manufacturers to customers, this year’s Edie25 Conference raised issues of capacity building and forging alliances across the supply chain, including with competitors, to create industry standards for suppliers. This proposition highlights the importance of retaining a focus on sustainability, from an ongoing commercial perspective, particularly if your customers care about emission reduction and are prepared to collaborate with their competitors to drive the agenda forward. Devising a decarbonisation strategy can, however, be daunting, given the pace at which energy
technology is developing: trusted sources of advice and information are crucial. As last year’s UK Net Zero Business Census noted, many businesses do not know where to start. Sustainable energy management needs to balance
the drive towards electrification - with the issues this raises regarding grid constraints - alongside resilient power and energy security. To mitigate financial risk in investment, headline statistics about returns on investment in modern energy management assets are compelling but these are only pertinent when considered against a company’s own specific site and particular operational demands – a full site survey needs to address these issues and investigate current issues alongside potential future savings. Exploring energy needs and sustainability goals with a UK-based manufacturer can help de-risk energy infrastructure investment through energy audits and feasibility studies. Any asset recommendations following on from this should include transparent data on benefits and anticipated returns –
the most pertinent being reduced energy usage, more resilient power, and related cost-savings and emission-reductions.
WORKING TOWARDS CLEAN POWER 2030 Energy accounts for a significant proportion of UK manufacturers’ costs: unpredictable energy prices impact profitability and growth, while the potential for disruptions to grid power impact operations, and grid connection bottlenecks stymie sustainability and energy efficiency plans. We are negotiating uncertainty in overall UK
sustainability targets. But with Clean Power 2030 on the near horizon, assessing the benefits of replacing outdated energy management assets or investing in new technologies, and taking greater control of your own energy infrastructure, can be powerful and positive: for improved energy security; lower energy costs, and to help meet sustainability goals.
Alexandra Kuncewicz
Powerstar
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TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION - ADVERTORIAL
Domus Ventilation ducting delivering comfort at new York aparthotel
Domus Ventilation rigid ducting has been installed at a new luxury aparthotel in one of York’s most architecturally renowned streets, Micklegate, as part of the Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) system installed throughout the new development.
Situated within York’s central historic core conservation area, Micklegate has been designed with a contemporary interpretation of the medieval streetscape. A new addition to the Supercity Aparthotel portfolio, it features 46 beautifully designed apartment suites designed for luxury, practicality, and comfort, along with a ground floor restaurant and bar. Contributing to the comfort of guests, the MVHR system in place extract stale air, and transfer the heat from it to the fresh air drawn into the building. But an MVHR can only perform to its best ability when paired with suitable, quality ducting. Domus Ventilation ducting has exacting tolerances and connects together for minimal air and moisture loss and maximum system efficiency. The ducting has been designed to work in harmony as part of a system and has been third party tested for end-to-end system performance.
Domus 204x60 Rigid Duct and fittings have been used at the new Micklegate aparthotel throughout, along with Domus sound attenuators. The latter absorbs sound over a range of audible frequencies travelling through ductwork, such as the
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MVHR fan, external traffic noise or room-to-room-cross talk, making it an ideal addition in a hotel.
York based M&E contractor J. H. Shouksmith & Sons is a long standing Domus Ventilation customer and was responsible for specifying and installing Domus Ventilation ducting on this project. “We always use Domus ducting on any contract we undertake due to the ease of installation and the large mixture of fittings available” comments Carl Turner, Senior Contracts Manager. Carl is also impressed with the service provided by Domus Ventilation: “It’s very good and any queries or information required is answered quickly.” Domus Ventilation is a manufacturer of market-
leading ventilation systems that save energy and improve indoor air quality. Established over 30 years ago, and part of the Genuit Group plc, Domus Ventilation manufactures high quality and solution based ventilation products for the domestic and light commercial building industry from its state- of-the-art production facilities in South Wales. The company provides differentiated ventilation solutions, transforming the way developers, contractors, installers, home owners and distributors meet Building Regulations Parts B, F & L and emerging environmental standards.
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