INDUSTRY NEWS
COLLABORATION TO EXPLORE DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR NET ZERO ENERGY AND TRANSPORT INFRASTRUCTURE ACCELERATION
AVEVA, Schneider Electric and Heriot-Watt University are collaborating to explore how digital technologies can accelerate the development of smarter, lower-carbon, infrastructure systems across energy and transport. The organisations will focus on opportunities across digital energy systems, smart infrastructure, digital twins, transport decarbonisation and sustainable campus operations. It will also support engagement between industry and academia, including potential student projects, internships, research activity and future funding opportunities. The collaboration will draw on Heriot-
Watt’s expertise through its Global Research Institute iNetZ+, including work linked to digital energy systems and transport decarbonisation, alongside Schneider Electric’s
“Achieving net zero across energy, industry
and transport will depend on closer collaboration between policymakers, academia and industry,” explained Lisa Wee, CSO at AVEVA. “By harnessing the power of industrial intelligence, and using simulation and digital twins to model organisations with complex systems, leaders can equip their teams to make better decisions and
energy management and automation capabilities and AVEVA’s industrial software and digital twin expertise. The deployment will include digital twin- based optimisation, data-driven decarbonisation, and smart energy and transport solutions, supported by simulation tools and industrial automation technologies for research and demonstration environments.
CENTRICA AND PUSH POWER SOLAR FARM TO PRODUCE 17MWH GREEN ELECTRICITY PER YEAR
Centrica and Push Power have powered up a new 18MW solar farm at Rolleston Park Farm in Burton on Trent. Spanning approximately 70 acres and comprising over 29,000 solar panels, Rolleston has a total capacity of 18MW and is expected to generate around
17MWh of green electricity annually, enough to power 6,200 homes. Commenting on this, Dave Kirwan, managing director, Centrica Power, said:
“Rolleston Solar Farm is an important milestone for Centrica and underlines our commitment to delivering clean, secure, and affordable energy. By growing our portfolio of renewables and flexible assets, we are supporting the transition to net zero while delivering the stable, predictable returns that underpin our long-term investment plans.”
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elcome to the Summer issue of Energy & Sustainability Solutions, which we’re getting ready to print in the midst of a
record-breaking heatwave. Trying to keep our homes and businesses cool is essential, but cooling requires huge amounts of energy, a problem when
we’re all trying to reduce energy consumption. In data centres, for example, cooling currently accounts for approximately 40% of the total energy consumption. So how do you go about reducing energy costs there? Well according to Momentive, the roof of a data centre represents
an untapped opportunity. Find out on page 14 how the roof can be used to repel heat and protect the internal environment, helping to reduce cooling expenses. Armstrong Fluid Technology, meanwhile, looks into the benefits of setting up a data
centre HVAC system that increases in load gradually, lowering energy wastage (pg17). And with the sun shining, what better way to generate energy than solar power?
Turn to page 22 to find out how solar power is helping a wine distributor reduce energy costs; how a solar array is maximising renewable energy production for SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, the home of German Bundesliga team Borussia Dortmund; why on-site solar and battery storage is proving beneficial for a metal powder manufacturer; and the development of solar panels for use in commercial shipping!
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accelerate practical decarbonisation. Through this collaboration, we have an opportunity to connect policy ambition, academic research and industrial expertise to support the development of smarter, more sustainable, infrastructure.”
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SOLAR PANEL CALCULATOR PROVIDES PERSONALISED REPORTS ON PROJECTED SAVINGS
By inputting key details about a building and its current energy usage, Ennovus Solutions’ free solar calculator provides a personalised report detailing projected savings, energy output, grid offsetting, estimated payback period, and more. The tool’s calculations are driven by the Microgeneration Certification
Scheme’s (MCS) methodology and look-up tables for expected solar yield. David Woon, head of net zero engineering and operations at Ennovus Solutions, said: “Our team developed this tool to make it easy for businesses to understand just how much of an impact solar panels can have – on operating costs, carbon emissions and ultimately, the bottom line. As well as providing resilience, investing in solar also signals to customers, investors and stakeholders that a business is fully committed to sustainable practices, which is essential in today’s economy. With fully funded solutions available, solar energy really is a no-brainer.” The solar calculator creates a personalised report based on details
including import rate (p/kWh); export rate (p/kWh); annual electricity demand; roof type, perimeter and size; and potential obstructions.
https://solar-calculator.ennovus.co.uk/
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