Cleantech Business News NovDec 2017

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Some of the articles & green issues in this edition.
UK Government reaffirms commitment to lead the world in
cost-effective clean growth ......................................... 4-10
Major new investment for Scottish biomass company ............. 16
Chile welcomes Formula E for the first time .................... 20-22
New Patent for Hydrodec Group plc ................................... 25
Smart Cities project gets the go-ahead ............................... 28
Flisom launches next-gen flexible solar panels ............... 30-31
New report calls for charge infrastructure strategy to accelerate shift
to electric vehicles ....................................................... 34

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UK Government reaffirms commitment to lead the world in cost-effective clean growth
UK Government reaffirms
commitment to lead the world
in cost-effective clean growth
Growth Strategy sets out an ambitious blueprint
for Britain’s low carbon future.
An ambitious strategy setting out how the
UK is leading the world in cutting carbon
emissions to combat climate change while
driving economic growth, has been
published today (12 October 2017) by
Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark.
The Clean Growth Strategy: Leading the way to a low
carbon future’ builds on the UK’s strong progress to
date. Carbon emissions in the UK have fallen and
national income risen faster and further than any
other nation in the G7 – since 1990, emissions are
down by 42% while the economy has grown by 67%.
The government’s strategy sets out how the whole
country can benefit from low carbon economic
opportunities through the creation of new technologies
and new businesses, which creates jobs and prosperity
across the UK, while meeting our ambitious national
targets to tackle climate change.
From:
Department for Business, Energy
& Industrial Strategy, The Rt Hon Greg Clark MP,
The Rt Hon Michael Gove MP, Jesse Norman MP,
and Claire Perry MP
SOURCE: www.gov.uk/government/news
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Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark said:
“This government has put clean growth at the heart
of its Industrial Strategy to increase productivity,
boost people’s earning power and ensure Britain
continues to lead the world in efforts to tackle
climate change.
For the first time in a generation, the British
government is leading the way on taking decisions on
new nuclear, rolling out smart meters and investing
in low carbon innovation. The world is moving from
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“By focusing on Clean Growth, we
can cut the cost of energy, drive
economic prosperity, create high
value jobs and improve our
quality of life.”
being powered by polluting fossil fuels to clean
energy. It’s as big a change as the move from the age
of steam to the age of oil and Britain is showing the
way.”
Climate Change and Industry Minister Claire Perry
said:
“The impact of the Paris agreement and the
unstoppable global shift towards low carbon
technologies gives the UK an unparalleled
opportunity.
By focusing on Clean Growth, we can cut the cost of
energy, drive economic prosperity, create high value
jobs and improve our quality of life.”
Every action that the government takes to cut
emissions must be done while ensuring our economy
remains competitive. The government’s actions to
reduce carbon emissions, through support for
renewable energy and energy efficiency measures,
have helped to reduce average consumer energy bills
and more than offset the cost of government support
for low carbon technologies, and the costs of key
technologies such as offshore wind is plummeting.
For the first time the government is setting out in
today’s Strategy how over £2.5 billion will be invested
to support low carbon innovation from 2015 to 2021, as
part of the largest increase in public spending on
science, research and innovation in over three
decades. This funding covers programmes delivering
low carbon energy, transport, agriculture and waste.
That £2.5 billion of existing government spending
includes up to £505 million from the Department for
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s Energy
Innovation Programme, which aims to accelerate the
commercialisation of innovative clean energy
technologies and processes.
There are already more than 430,000 jobs in low
carbon businesses and their supply chains. Today’s
policies will provide further opportunities right across
the country for more jobs, higher earning power and
increased productivity. The low carbon economy could
grow 11% per year between 2015 and 2030 – faster
than the rest of the economy.
Juergen Maier, CEO Siemens plc, said:
“Clean growth is good growth and the UK has a great
opportunity to lead. Siemens welcomes the launch of
the government’s Clean Growth Strategy, which sets
a clear direction for business and puts
decarbonisation at the heart of the industrial
strategy.”
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UK Government reaffirms commitment to lead the world in cost-effective clean growth
“The test now will be to
embed the strategy across
government and encourage
investment in clean growth
by giving businesses the
certainty they need.”
The government recently announced the
establishment of a taskforce of senior financial
experts to accelerate growth of green finance in the
UK’s low carbon economy. It has been given 6 months
to deliver ambitious proposals to accelerate
investment in the transition to a low carbon economy,
creating high-value jobs and opportunities for UK
businesses. It will examine a range of interventions,
from making infrastructure investment more
sustainable to scaling-up green mortgages.
Today’s Strategy fulfils the government’s ongoing
commitment to demonstrate how it will continue to
deliver carbon reductions. The UK was the first
country in the world to introduce a Climate Change Act
that sets a legally binding long-term target and a
series of five-year caps on greenhouse gas emissions
up to 2050. The government is focused on hitting the
fifth carbon budget (2028 to 2032) with the package of
measures outlined today.
Shaun Spiers, Executive director of Green Alliance
said:
“It is great to see this long awaited strategy setting
out the government’s ambitions for clean growth. It is
certainly a welcome move in the right direction. The
test now will be to embed the strategy across
government and encourage investment in clean
growth by giving businesses the certainty they need.
Going green is not only good for the environment: it is
crucial for the future of the UK economy. By taking
decisive action to reduce carbon emissions at home
we can take advantage of the growing global market
for low carbon technology and expertise. This
strategy is the opportunity to reboot the agenda on
energy efficiency, clean vehicles and the efficient use
of resources in the UK.”
UK progress was confirmed in a report by
PwC, which demonstrated the country is strongly
outperforming its peers within the G20 according
to PwC’s Low Carbon Economy Index (LCEI). Its
analysis published last month shows the UK
decarbonising faster than any other G20 nation. It also
reveals that in 2016, the UK achieved a
decarbonisation rate of 7.7% - almost three times the
global average.
Jonathan Grant, PwC sustainability director and Low
Carbon Economy Index author, said:
“Analysis by PwC shows that the UK leads the G20 on
clean growth and is decoupling emissions from
economic growth significantly faster than its peers.
The UK’s success comes down to policies that create
a positive investment climate for low carbon
technology, the drive to tackle emissions from coal
and the strength of our services sectors.
The Clean Growth Strategy should continue the UK’s
transition to a low carbon economy.”
The Strategy
Measures set out in the Strategy include funding
through the BEIS Energy Innovation Programme of:
• up to £10 million for innovations that provide low
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carbon heat in domestic and commercial buildings
• up to £10 million for innovations that improve the
energy efficiency of existing buildings
• an extra £14 million for the Energy Entrepreneurs
Fund, including a new sixth fund
• up to £20 million in a Carbon Capture and
Utilisation demonstration programme
• up to £20 million to demonstrate the viability of
switching to low carbon fuels for industry
• up to £20 million to support clean technology early
stage funding
Further measures include commitments to:
Business and industry efficiency
• develop a package of measures to support
businesses to improve their energy productivity, by
at least 20% by 2030
• establish an Industrial Energy Efficiency scheme to
help large companies install measures to cut their
energy use and their bills
• demonstrate international leadership in carbon
capture usage and storage (CCUS), by
collaborating with our global partners and
investing up to £100 million in leading edge CCUS
and industrial innovation to drive down costs
Improving our homes
• support around £3.6 billion of investment to
upgrade around a million homes through the
Energy Company Obligation (ECO), and extend
DONG Energy UK
Welcomes New
Clean Growth
Strategy
Matthew Wright, DONG Energy UK
Managing Director, said:
“The ambition and commitment represented
by the Clean Growth Strategy is fantastic
news for the renewable energy industry and
is very much in line with our own vision to
create a world that runs entirely on green
energy. We look forward to working with
Government to help realise the aims of this
new strategy. Offshore wind can be the
backbone of the UK’s energy system,
providing a substantial source of green
energy for consumers, as well as creating
high quality jobs across the country in a
thriving UK supply chain. By retaining its
global leadership position, the UK is also
well placed to export products and services
overseas. Offshore wind is now competitive
with other forms of generation, as seen in
the recent CfD auction which saw the lowest
ever strike price for offshore wind in the UK,
and we remain committed to driving down
costs even further.”
For further information, see
www.dongenergy.co.uk or follow
@DONGEnergyUK on Twitter.
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support for home energy efficiency improvements
from 2022 to 2028 at least at the current level of
ECO funding
• we want all fuel poor homes to be upgraded to
Energy Performance Certificate Band C by 2030
and our aspiration is for as many homes as
possible to be Energy Performance Certificate
Band C by 2035 where practical, cost effective and
affordable
• develop a long term trajectory to improve the
energy performance standards of privately-rented
homes, with the aim of upgrading as many private
rented homes as possible to Energy Performance
Certificate Band C by 2030 where practical, cost
effective and affordable
Low carbon transport
• the government has announced an end to the sale
of all new conventional petrol and diesel cars and
vans by 2040
• spend £1 billion supporting the take-up of ultra low
emission vehicles, including helping consumers to
overcome the upfront cost of an electric car
• develop one of the best electric vehicle charging
networks in the world
• work with industry as they develop an Automotive
Sector Deal to accelerate the transition to zero
emission vehicles
• invest around £841 million of public funds in
innovation in low carbon transport technology and
fuels
Transport Minister Jesse Norman said:
“The Clean Growth Strategy reinforces our clear
commitment to reduce emissions across the UK and
to end the sale of all new conventional petrol and
diesel cars and vans by 2040.
We are a world leader in ultra-low emission
technology, spending £1 billion to support the uptake
of these cleaner vehicles and the creation of one of
Anesco welcomes
positive developments
The Government has launched its highly anticipated
Clean Growth Strategy. The 165-page document sets
out proposals for decarbonising all sectors of the UK
economy and explains how the country can benefit
from low carbon opportunities, while meeting national
and international commitments to tackle climate
change.
According to leading renewables developer Anesco,
the strategy has finally provided a level of certainty for
the sector.
Steve Shine, Executive Chairman of Anesco,
commented:
“Innovative companies in the cleantech sector like
Anesco need government to set out a cohesive,
documented pathway for the role that renewables
will play for the UK moving forward. Importantly, we
need greater certainty for the sector and to increase
investor confidence – as investors will play a
major role in whether any vision becomes a
reality.
“The clean growth strategy launched today has
gone some way towards meeting those objectives,
with lots of positives regarding innovation,
investment and promises of ambitious future
proposals.
“We particularly welcome support for energy
storage and also the commercial and industrial
sector which is lagging far behind the US in its speed
of development. However, we do need to see tangible
action to support investors in solar energy – it is now
both affordable and subsidy free and we hope that
the promised update later this year will provide
much needed long-term certainty for the solar
industry.
“So, while there is still a long way to go, it does at
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the best charging networks in the world.
Advances in low carbon transport technology can
significantly boost economic growth and air quality,
and we will continue to work with companies to
maximise these benefits for all.”
Clean, affordable energy
• phase out the use of unabated coal to produce
electricity by 2025
• provide up to half a billion pounds for further
Contract for Difference auctions for less
established technologies, such as offshore wind,
with the next one planned for spring 2019
• work with industry as they develop an ambitious
Sector Deal for offshore wind, which could result in
10 gigawatts of new capacity, with the opportunity
for additional deployment if this is cost effective,
built in the 2020s
• deliver new nuclear power through Hinkley Point C
and progress discussions with developers to
“The Clean Growth Strategy
reinforces our clear
commitment to reduce
emissions across the UK and to
end the sale of all new
conventional petrol and diesel
cars and vans by 2040”
secure a competitive price for future projects in the
pipeline
Agriculture and natural resources
• as we leave the EU, design a new system of future
agricultural support to focus on delivering better
environmental outcomes, including addressing
climate change more directly
Anesco Exec Chairman Steve
Shine with Claire Perry Minister
for Climate Change
About Anesco
least show the Government is taking clean energy
seriously, following a period of instability, but actions
speak louder than words and it is what happens
from this point forward that really matters.”
Minister for Climate Change Claire Perry MP, officially
opened Anesco’s Clayhill Solar Farm on 26 September
2017. The site was the UK’s first subsidy-free solar
farm and combines 10MW solar PV with 6MW energy
storage.
Anesco is a global leader in renewable energy and is
recognised as one of the top 100 cleantech companies
in the world. Its specialist team works with a range of
clients managing the funding, development, operation
and maintenance of renewable energy and energy
efficiency projects.
Anesco introduces commercial models that enable
customers to deploy new technology, optimise their
energy usage and save money, while tackling carbon
emissions. To date the technologies the company has
deployed and managed are generating over 1GW of
renewable energy.
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• establish a new network of forests in England
including new woodland on farmland, and fund
larger-scale woodland and forest creation, in
support of our commitment to plant 11 million
trees, and increase the amount of UK timber used
in construction
• work towards our ambition for zero avoidable
waste by 2050, maximising the value we extract
from our resources, and minimising the negative
environmental and carbon impacts associated with
their extraction, use and disposal
• publish a new Resources and Waste Strategy to
make the UK a world leader in terms of
competitiveness, resource productivity and
resource efficiency
Further comments
Commenting on the overall plan, Nina Skorupska, Chief
Executive of the Renewable Energy Association said:
“The language, ambition and recommitment from
Government to lower emissions are welcome, as is the
recognition that decarbonisation and economic growth
are not mutually exclusive, but are in fact linked in the
coming decades.
“The plan focuses on areas that have not been given a
huge amount of time or thought to previously in
government, such as industrial efficiency or the built
environment, both of which are crucial and can be a
win-win.
However, for many of our members they will see very
little substance in this plan and we will have to ensure
we are pushing government for how they intend to
address the big issues of adding low-carbon generation,
greening our heat system, cleaning our transport and
leading the decentralisation revolution that will lead to a
cheaper and low-carbon future.
Commenting on the specifics sectors of the plan, James
Court, Head of Policy and External Affairs said:
“Heat remains one of the biggest problems, and this
plan still leaves us short of meeting the Fifth Carbon
Budget. It is clear that there is not one silver bullet for
heat, and this plan recognises that insulation and
planning regulations need serious attention, but doesn’t
set out long-term market framework for the heat sector
beyond 2020. We hope this will lead to a revisiting of the
Environment Secretary Michael Gove said:
“We are determined to be the first generation to
leave the environment in a better state than we
inherited it, and achieving clean growth is an integral
part of our work to deliver a Green Brexit.
Through our ambitious plans to tackle waste, better
manage our precious natural resources and create a
more environmentally-focused agricultural system,
this government is taking the lead in creating a
cleaner, greener Britain.”
Government leadership
• government will work with businesses and civil
society to introduce a ‘Green Great Britain’ week to
promote clean growth.
Zero Carbon Homes debate and a genuine commitment
to build future proofed homes that have efficiency and
domestic renewable generation at its heart.
“Transport has more answers emerging, but the
Electric Vehicle hopes need more actions than words if
the UK is to become a world leader. We need a bold
strategy on the smart charging infrastructure that can
be a pillar of new low carbon communities. There also
needs to be recognition of the significant role that
biofuels play currently, and the much larger role they
can play in the future.
“In power we need to see much more technology
neutral approach, with the cheapest generation onshore
wind and solar remaining blocked to market, and the
backbone of the low-carbon revolution, bioenergy,
forgotten. We cannot have a low cost, low carbon and
secure energy transformation without these
technologies.
About the Renewable Energy Association (REA)
The Renewable Energy Association represents renewable
energy producers and promotes the use of all forms of
renewable energy in the UK across power, heat, transport
and recycling. It is the largest renewable energy and
clean technology (including energy storage and electric
vehicles) trade association in the UK, with over 600
members, ranging from major multinationals to sole
traders.
For more information, visit: www.r-e-a.net
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Wave photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash
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NSRI reveals the challenges
and opportunities in wave
and tidal energy sectors
Potential enablers which will assist subsea supply
chain companies to break into the growing wave and
tidal energy sectors, and associated technological
barriers to their progress, have been identified by
NSRI (National Subsea Research Initiative).
The findings, part of NSRI’s online Matchmaker
database, reveal how UK firms can link up with
technology researchers and developers to adapt their
offerings and take advantage of the immediate
diversification opportunities in marine renewables.
Matchmaker aims to connect organisations already
active in the wave and tidal energy space to
collaborate, solve industrial challenges and progress
research and development activity.
Split into five themes: operations and maintenance;
subsea structures; installation; systems; health and
safety; and environmental impact, companies can
quickly identify how they can support the wave and
tidal sectors by selecting their specialisms.
Dr Gordon Drummond, project director of NSRI
commented: “The wave and tidal sectors are less
mature in their contribution to energy production, as a
result they are currently more expensive than
traditional generating resources. With help from the
subsea supply chain and advances in technology, both
sectors have the potential to extract sustainable
energy from the ocean at a low cost.
“This presents a huge opportunity for subsea supply
chain companies to adapt their technologies and
techniques to support the development of large-scale
wave and tidal power farms. To help them do this, we
have mapped out the technical challenges with
support from industry experts to pinpoint areas where
their capabilities can add significant value.
“There’s no denying marine
renewables has struggled to make
its mark and this is partly down to
the engineering challenges of
operating at sea, including the
mechanical stresses of the ocean
and the corrosive effects of salt
water.
“These are obstacles that the UK
subsea industry has successfully
overcome. By harnessing this
world-renowned experience in
offshore oil and gas engineering,
we have the skills and expertise to lead the way in the
tidal and wave sectors.
“We hope Matchmaker will clearly highlight exactly
how subsea companies can play their part, diversify
their offering and make the connections required to
break into the wave and tidal market.”
NSRI will host a joint industry event in Aberdeen early
next year, giving stakeholders across the sector the
opportunity to discuss the challenges and possible
solutions, matching industry needs with academic
capabilities and supply chain offerings.
Companies and centres of excellence in the supply
chain are free to submit information on their services,
and current technology development activities under
the relevant Matchmaker themes via the NSRI
website. The aim is to partner end users with
technology researchers and developers in order to
advance technology development in the subsea
industry.
For more information, visit
http://matchmaker.nsri.co.uk/
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Leading innovators in low
carbon transport recognised
at gala dinner
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP)
announced the 2017 Low Carbon Champions last night
at the ‘green transport’ networking event of the year,
held in association with Energy 2017 at the NEC,
Birmingham.
Over 240 guests attended the celebration dinner to
celebrate the achievements and innovation of
organisations and individuals who are leading the UK
towards low emission road transport. The event was
hosted by TV personality, science communicator and
Formula E presenter, Nicki Shields.
Transport for London, BYD (bus manufacturer) and
Go-Ahead London (operator) have jointly won the
‘Grand Prix’ - or winner-of-winners - award for their
effective partnership in delivering the vehicles,
operational capacity and infrastructure to begin
running London’s first two all-electric bus routes (507
and 521). Waterloo bus garage has been remodelled to
accommodate over 50 electric buses and new charging
infrastructure in a space-constrained environment.
Working with infrastructure supplier, SSE, the
partnership has overcome technical challenges to
transform the garage into a large-scale, fully-electric
operation.
The London EV Company (which changed its
name from the London Taxi Company earlier
this year) scooped the Low Carbon Car/Van
Manufacturer of the Year prize. The judges said
that LEVC has shown leadership and innovation
in bringing to market the UK’s – and the world’s
– first purpose-built electric taxi. In just three
years the company has designed and built the
vehicle, using a local supply chain and adopting
a range of novel design and assembly processes.
David Martell, Founder and Chief Executive of
Chargemaster - one of the leading companies in the
booming EV charging sector - is the LowCVP’s 2017
winner of the award for Outstanding Individual in
Promoting Low Carbon Transport.
Roads Minister Jesse Norman MP said: “The UK
boasts a dynamic, innovative automotive sector and
British companies are leading the way in developing
low emission technologies for road transport.
“Congratulations to the winners of the Low Carbon
Champions Awards. These important achievements
highlight the progress being made as we strive to
meet our ambition for every new car and van to be
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Low Carbon Car/Van Manufacturer of the
Year winners , The London EV Company.
zero emission by 2040.”
The LowCVP Managing Director Andy Eastlake said
about the Awards: “All the entries that were shortlisted
for this year’s Awards deserve praise for their
contribution to cutting road transport carbon
emissions and helping to reduce air pollution.
“Against the backdrop of a year of political and
environmental turmoil it’s perhaps appropriate that
our overall winning entry required a strong
collaborative approach to radically reduce the impact
of a whole bus fleet.”
The Champions Awards judging panel was comprised
of 25 senior executives from across a range of UK
organisations with a stake in the low carbon road
transport agenda.
Commenting on the Grand Prix award, the judges said:
“To accommodate over 50 electric buses and charging
infrastructure in a space-constrained environment,
the group worked tirelessly to remodel the Waterloo
bus garage. The manufacturer, BYD, and the operator,
Go-Ahead London, worked with Transport for London
and in close cooperation with infrastructure supplier
SSE, to bring this challenging project to fruition.”
On the Outstanding Individual Award, the judges
agreed that: “David Martell has shown great
commitment to the electric vehicle industry over the
past decade. While rapidly expanding his company to
be a leading player in the booming EV charging sector,
he has developed partnerships with authorities,
government and vehicle manufacturers, helping to
expand the electric vehicle market in the UK.”
Alex Burns, President, Millbrook (Grand Prix sponsor
of the Awards) said: “Millbrook has been supporting
the Low Carbon Champions Awards for a number of
years. We are proud to be associated with celebrating
investment and innovation in this field, and we are
committed to supporting the industry to continue
cutting road transport carbon emissions.”
Darran Messem, Chairman of the LowCVP and an
Awards Judge said: “The LowCVP’s annual Low
Carbon Champions Awards are a celebration of the
commitment to innovation and delivery in the
important task of reducing transport greenhouse gas
emissions in the UK.
“This year’s winners of the LowCVP awards have
delivered a phenomenally impressive list of
achievements ranging from developing a new low
carbon fuel to implementing a fully electric bus fleet,
and they demonstrate not only the vibrancy of the UK’s
low carbon transport sector but also its huge
economic potential.”
Nathan Garnett, Event Director of Energy 2017, said:
"We are delighted that the Low Carbon Champions are
being announced alongside Energy 2017 and UK
Construction Week. For us, joining infrastructure,
pioneers of a low carbon future and the built
environment together is a ‘no brainer’."
The Low Carbon Champions Awards were established in
2010. The Awards – now in their seventh edition - are an
initiative of the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP);
a public-private partnership that exists to accelerate a
sustainable shift to lower carbon vehicles and fuels and
create opportunities for UK businesses. Around 200
organisations are engaged from diverse backgrounds
including government, automotive and fuel supply chains,
vehicle users, academics, environment groups and wider
society.
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NewMotion welcomes acquisition
by Shell, one of the world’s leading
energy providers
Shell, one of the world’s largest energy providers, has
signed an agreement to buy NewMotion in a deal that
will enable both companies to accelerate the transition
to low-carbon transport.
NewMotion is the market leader in offering charging
solutions for electric vehicles in Europe. The company
currently has more than 30,000 private charge points across
the Netherlands, Germany, France and the UK. The company
also provides access to a network of more than 50,000 public
charge points across 25 countries in Europe for more than
100,000 registered drivers charge cards. NewMotion and
Shell will utilise the synergies and opportunities that this
deal provides to further develop and enhance the leadingedge
services and products NewMotion offers existing and
future EV drivers. NewMotion has been active in the market
since 2009, fulfilling a pioneering role in the industry.
Under the terms of the deal, NewMotion will remain
focused on accelerating its mission in Europe by
delivering more innovative smart-charging solutions to
homes, businesses and public parking spaces. The
acquisition will help NewMotion enhance its electric
vehicle (EV) charging services turning more parking
spaces into charging stations as well as improving
users charging experience across Europe.
“We are very pleased to have such a strong investor
that fully supports our mission, enabling us to further
expand across Europe at a time when the transition to
electric vehicles is gathering pace,” Sytse Zuidema,
CEO of NewMotion, said. “We are excited that our
ongoing mission and belief in a transition towards
less-polluting transport source has been endorsed so
strongly by Shell, one of the world’s leading energy
companies.”
https://newmotion.com
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(1)
The cost of offshore wind projects are
now 50% lower than the first auction held
in 2015 when comparing the lowest
clearing price for successful offshore
wind projects commissioning in 2018/19
and the lowest clearing price for offshore
wind projects commissioning in 2022/23.
Competition drives down the cost for consumers
- new offshore wind projects will be delivered as
low as £58/MWh from 2022-23
Further boost to the UK’s low-carbon supply chain, as
part of the government’s ambitious Industrial Strategy
and upcoming Clean Growth Plan
New clean energy projects set to
power 3.6 million homes in the UK
Record amount of renewable capacity secured to power our homes
following second contracts for difference auction.
Eleven new energy projects worth up to £176m per year
have been successful in the latest competitive auction for
renewable technologies, the government has announced.
Contracts for Difference, which provide long-term
certainty for investors, are designed to drive
investment in a new generation of clean, secure
electricity supplies. This is the second round of
Contracts for Difference auctions, with the first held in
2015. Successful projects receive 15 year contracts.
The projects, which are set to generate over 3GW of
electricity, enough to power 3.6 million homes,
demonstrate that the UK continues to be an attractive
place to invest in clean energy.
The government is committed to investing in clean
technology and driving economic growth as set out in our
ambitious Industrial Strategy and upcoming Clean
Growth Plan.
The competitive approach is continuing to drive cost
reductions in the renewable energy industry - the cost of
new offshore wind projects starting to generate
electricity from 2022-23 are now 50% lower than the first
auction held in 2015 (1). The other successful
technologies, Advanced Conversion Technologies and
Dedicated Biomass with Combined Heat and Power, also
achieved significant savings.
Competition has also driven down the costs for
consumers. The capacity delivered in this auction cost up
to £528m per year less than it would have in the absence
of competition.
Projects are to be delivered across Great Britain from
Wales to the Scottish Highlands and the West Midlands
from 2021.
Minister for Energy and Industry, Richard Harrington,
said:
“We’ve placed clean growth at the heart of the Industrial
Strategy to unlock opportunities across the country,
while cutting carbon emissions.
The offshore wind sector alone will invest £17.5bn in the
UK up to 2021 and thousands of new jobs in British
businesses will be created by the projects announced
today. This government will continue to seize these
opportunities as the world moves towards a low carbon
future, and will set out ambitious proposals in the
upcoming Clean Growth Plan.”
This investment will help the UK meet its climate targets
while supporting jobs in Britain’s growing renewable
industry. The UK has the largest offshore wind capacity in
the world and low carbon businesses have a combined
turnover of £43 billion, employing 234,000 people.
From:
Department for Business, Energy & Industrial
Strategy and Richard Harrington MP
SOURCE: www.gov.uk/government/news
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Managing Director of
HWEnergy, Bruno Berardelli,
outside the company’s Fort
William HQ
Major new investment for Fort
William biomass company
HWEnergy
Scotland based biomass heating specialist, HWEnergy,
has announced that Aggregated Micro Power Holdings
plc (AMP) has become their majority shareholder
following a significant investment into the company.
The partnership means that HWEnergy will be able to
grow the breadth and depth of their offering to new
customers, as well as increase their geographical
spread, while remain as an independent and standalone
business. Operations in Scotland will continue
as usual but the new investment will enable HWEnergy
to offer finance for larger biomass installations via
new Energy Services Company (ESCo) finance
solutions (see Notes to Editors) in partnership with
AMP.
Established in 2003, the company currently has a staff of 45
and has installed more than 300 commercial-sized biomass
installations to date. Installations span from Shetland to
Bradford and cover a wide range of sectors.
Headquartered in Fort William, the company also has offices
in Bellshill and services and maintains more than 350 sites
across the country.
The company has worked on projects ranging from small
district heating schemes to large hospitals and has a team of
locally based engineers across Scotland and England.
The team received the Sustainable Scotland 2016 Scottish
Green Energy Award in partnership with North Ayrshire
Council and the Renewable Project of the Year 2014 for their
work with NHS Highland and Ayrshire and Arran.
Established in 2003, HWEnergy has a staff of 45 and
has installed more than 300 commercial-sized
biomass installations to date from Shetland to London.
The company is headquartered in Fort William, with an
additional office in Bellshill, Glasgow, and services and
maintains more than 350 sites across the UK.
Aggregated Micro Power Holdings is a distributed
energy company specialising in the sale of wood fuels
through their Forest Fuels business, and in the
financing, development and installation of energy
projects including biomass boiler ESCOs (Energy
Supply Contracts) and standby power generation and
battery storage facilities. Forest Fuels are one of the
leading wood fuels businesses in England and Wales,
with annual sales of over 100,000 tonnes of wood fuel
to 2,300 customers from more than 40 depots.
HWEnergy is entering into the partnership with Forest
Fuels whereby together they will grow a biomass
service and heat supply business in England and
Wales. HWEnergy and Forest Fuels currently have
about 300 service customers in England and Wales.
Going forward, the service function of the two
companies will be managed from HWEnergy’s support
desk at their Fort William HQ.
Bruno Berardelli, Managing Director of HWEnergy
said: "We have entered into this relationship with AMP
as we believe that this provides an extremely exciting
range of opportunities for our clients, our company
and all of our stakeholders. AMP’s vision for the
development of decentralised energy provision is one
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which we believe will benefit the economy of the
country as a whole, help reduce carbon emissions
from energy production and provide numerous
benefits to our clients. Forest Fuels have long standing
credentials in their commitment to growing a
sustainable and high-quality business in the biomass
industry, with a focus on local delivery and customer
service. They are the ideal partner for us to work with
in England and Wales."
Richard Burrell, Chief Executive Officer of AMP said:
"We are very excited to be working with HWEnergy.
Their long-standing experience and reputation in the
biomass sector will lead to immediate synergies with
our own businesses. Our partnership will mean that
HWEnergy will be able to offer new ESCo and
Commercial boiler buy back products to clients in
Scotland, and that they will be able to work with Forest
Fuels to expand our Service and Heat business in
England and Wales. We very much look forward to
working with the HWEnergy team in the future."
About AMP PLC
Aggregated Micro Power Holdings is a distributed energy
company specialising in the sale of wood fuels through their
Forest Fuels business, and in the financing, development and
installation of energy projects including biomass boiler
ESCOs (Energy Supply Contracts) and standby power
generation and battery storage facilities.
AMP have over £66m of energy assets under management,
including biomass heating and CHP systems, and grid
balancing systems. AMP also has access to considerable
funding for new ESCOs via Aggregated Micro Power
Infrastructure 2 plc (“AMPIL”) which has just raised £29.5m
for new ESCOs.
Although wood
gives off C0 2 when
burnt, it is offset by the
amount of CO 2 absorbed
by the trees when
they grow.
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New agreement between DONG Energy
and Gas Power Developments Ltd
Innovative partnership to help balance production and consumption
in the UK grid
DONG Energy has entered into an innovative
agreement with Gas Power Developments (GPD) and
GAM Capital (GAMCap), project developer and
manager, for the operation of three 6 megawatt (MW)
flexible gas peaking plants - Prestige House,
Newhouse and Clay Flatts - located in Lancashire and
Cumbria in the north-west of the UK.
These power plants will be operated alongside one of
the world’s largest wind portfolios owned and
managed by DONG Energy and are a natural fit in
providing a balanced delivery of power to the National
Grid.
DONG Energy will optimise the operation of the
flexible plants based on changes in energy demand
and production. The control and market optimisation
of the three assets, turning them on and off, will take
place from DONG Energy's 24/7 trading desk in
Denmark.
Søren Scherfig, Head of DONG Energy Markets, said:
“I’m looking forward to cooperating with GAM
Capital. This agreement represents an opportunity
for us to create new value propositions to flexible
generators outside of the traditional market. The
agreement also helps us continue to build our
position in the UK market and proves how gas
peaking plants, wind power and consumers can work
together.”
Gas Power Developments and GAMCap:
GPD was incorporated on 19 June 2017 by the
management of GAMCap and their principle
investors. GPD is owned and funded by the GAMCap
management team and their principle investors with
the strategy to acquire, build, own and operate a
portfolio of gas-fired peaking assets. GPD is funded
and mandated to scale their portfolio to a size of
200MW with an ambition of operating up to 500MW.
GAMCap has a proven track record in managing and
operating energy related infrastructure in the UK.
About DONG Energy:
DONG Energy (Nasdaq OMX: DENERG) is one of
Northern Europe's leading energy groups and is
headquartered in Denmark. Around 5,600 ambitious
employees, including over 900 in the UK, develop,
construct and operate offshore wind farms, generate
power and heat from our power stations as well as
supply and trade in energy to wholesale, business
and residential customers. In 2016, the Group
generated revenue of DKK 61 billion (EUR 8.2 billion).
As part of our transformation to green energy, we
plan to change our name to Ørsted (Nasdaq OMX:
ORSTED as of 31 October).
Chris Isard, Operations Director at GAMCap and GPD,
said:
“We’re delighted to be entering into a long-term
agreement with DONG Energy on the first phase of
building and operating a portfolio of flexible peaking
plants. As we continue to grow our portfolio, we look
forward to working closely with DONG Energy and
our strategic partners to deliver maximum value
from these assets."
Read more at www.dongenergy.co.uk
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Enerkem's state-of-the-art Edmonton biofuels facility, the world's first commercial-scale
plant to produce cellulosic ethanol made from non-recyclable, non-compostable mixed
municipal solid waste. (CNW Group/Enerkem Inc.)
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Production begins of cellulosic
ethanol from garbage at state-of-the-art
biofuels facility
A world leading biofuels and renewable chemicals
producer, has started the commercial production of
cellulosic ethanol. Enerkem's game-changing facility
in Edmonton, AB, Canada, is the first commercialscale
plant in the world to produce cellulosic ethanol
made from non-recyclable, non-compostable mixed
municipal solid waste.
The company has been producing and selling
biomethanol since 2016, prior to expanding production
to include cellulosic ethanol with the installation of its
methanol-to-ethanol conversion unit earlier this year.
"The commercial production of cellulosic ethanol at
our facility in Edmonton marks a landmark moment
for our company as well as our customers in the waste
management and petrochemical sectors, and confirms
our leadership in the advanced biofuels market," says
Vincent Chornet, President and Chief Executive Officer
of Enerkem.
This growing global market is expected to reach 124
billion litres per year by 2030 according to the
International Renewable Energy Agency. "We will now
progressively increase production in Edmonton, while
preparing to build the next Enerkem facilities locally
and around the world," adds Chornet.
Advanced biofuels play a vital role in the transition
towards sustainable mobility by producing
transportation fuels that replace a portion of gasoline.
Enerkem's technology not only provides a clean
transportation fuel, it also disrupts the traditional
waste landfilling and incineration models by offering a
smart alternative to communities wanting to recover
waste while sustainably fueling vehicles.
About advanced biofuels
Advanced biofuels, such as cellulosic ethanol, are
made from non-food sources such as residual forest
biomass, agriculture waste, energy crops or urban
waste. To unlock the value of non-conventional
feedstock sources, these low-carbon liquid
transportation fuels are produced using innovative and
breakthrough technologies.
About Enerkem
Enerkem produces biofuels and renewable chemicals
from waste. Its disruptive proprietary technology
converts non-recyclable, non-compostable municipal
solid waste into methanol, ethanol and other widely
used chemical intermediates. Headquartered in
Montreal (QC), Canada, Enerkem operates a full-scale
commercial facility in Alberta as well as an innovation
centre in Quebec. The company is developing
additional biorefinery facilities around the world,
based on its modular manufacturing infrastructure.
Enerkem's technology helps diversify the energy mix
and make everyday products greener while offering a
smart, sustainable alternative to landfilling and
incineration.
www.enerkem.com
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Chile welcomes Formula E for the
first time on streets of Santiago
Fully-electric Formula E cars to race along Avenue
Santa Maria and Parque Forestal on February 3
The fully-electric Formula E car hit the streets of
Santiago for the first time today as the Chilean
President, Michelle Bachelet welcomed the electric
street racing series ahead of the inaugural
Antofagasta Minerals Santiago E-Prix on February 3 -
round four of the 2017/18 FIA Formula E
Championship.
The Formula E car toured around the capital, catching
the eye of commuters on their journey to work -
making a pit-stop at La Moneda Palace and O’Higgins
Park, with home-hero Eliseo Salazar behind the
wheel.
The former Formula 1 and IndyCar driver gave
Santiago their first taste of the all-electric singleseater
followed in convoy by vehicles supplied by BMW
i - Official Vehicle Partner of Formula E - completing a
number of runs along O’Higgins Park Ellipse in front
of fans and students from DUOC.
In addition to the street demonstration, the exact
location and track layout was unveiled in front of an
audience of local authorities, key dignitaries and
media. The Formula E drivers will line-up on the grid
along Avenue Santa Maria - navigating their way
around Parque Forestal, against the backdrop of Cerro
San Cristobal and Santa Lucia Hill.
The 2.47km circuit - subject to FIA track homologation
- consists of 12 turns, crossing the River Mapocho and
through Plaza Italia.
Alberto Longo, Co-founder & Deputy CEO of Formula
E, added: “It’s an honour to join President Bachelet for
the first appearance of Formula E on the streets of
Santiago. For the people of Chile, it’s the first time
they’ve seen and heard the fully-electric car in their
home city. The racing and competition this year is
going to be closer than ever and we can’t wait to see
the drivers battle it out around this new and
challenging circuit in February. South America is
steeped in motorsport history and tradition - and
Formula E will make its own history in Chile for many
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years to come, starting this coming season.”
Pablo Squella, Minister of Sport, said: “Formula E in
Chile is undoubtedly the materialisation of an effort by
the Government of President Michelle Bachelet that
demonstrates the commitment we have to sports,
supporting this worldwide event. We need Chilean
citizens to be motivated to practice sport and do
physical activity, and what better way than bringing
world-class shows, and the best drivers in the world,
to Santiago. We invite everyone to join this party to
start learning about Formula E and electric cars,
because in February we want a motivated Santiago, a
city that welcomes everyone with great enthusiasm.
We will be a great host country and we will make the
fourth round of Formula E, into a new sporting
tradition for our country.”
Andres Rebolledo, Minister of Energy, said: “Hosting
Formula E in Santiago is part of the ‘Electric Mobility
Strategy in Chile’, soon to be released. This race will
allow the benefits of electric vehicles to be known by
the Chilean people. A third of the energy consumed in
Chile is from the transportation sector, using oil
imported practically 100 per cent from abroad. It also
represents 20 per cent of CO2 emissions. Our
projection says that if we generate the necessary
regulatory, logistics and market conditions, in the year
2050, 40 per cent of the vehicles in Chile will be
electric, saving the country $3,300 millions of dollars
annually and avoiding 11 million tonnes of CO2.”
During the event, it was also announced that leading
non-state mining company Antofagasta Minerals is to
become race title partner for Formula E’s debut in
Chile, acquiring the naming rights for the inaugural
2018 Antofagasta Minerals Santiago E-Prix.
Ivan Arriagada, CEO at Antofagasta Minerals, said:
“We’re proud to sponsor this world-class event that
will debut this February in Chile, as we believe that
copper plays a key role in achieving a more sustainable
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world like the one we all dream of. Not only do you find
it in emissions-free electric vehicles, but also it’s
intensively used in the growing presence of nonconventional
energy sources, like the wind and sun.
We believe that Formula E contributes to promoting
the use of electric vehicles, which not only improves
the outlook for the copper market, but contributes to a
cleaner world, by concretely helping to decontaminate
our cities.”
To register for tickets and event information, visit -
www.fiaformulae.com/santiago
The FIA Formula E Championship is the electric street racing
series and the world’s first fully-electric international singleseater
category in motorsport. Formula E brings electrifying
wheel-to-wheel action to some of the world’s leading cities,
racing against the backdrop of iconic skylines such as New
York, Hong Kong, Paris and Rome.
The inaugural season of Formula E sparked into life in
September 2014 around the grounds of the Olympic Park in
Beijing. The fourth edition of the FIA Formula E
Championship will see 10 teams and 20 drivers compete in
11 cities spanning five continents in the fight to be crowned
Formula E champion. Hong Kong hosts the season-opener
over the course of two days on December 2 & 3, with the
championship coming to a close in Montreal on July 28 & 29.
Formula E is a competitive platform to test and develop
road-relevant technologies, acting as a catalyst for
sustainable mobility solutions - helping refine the design and
functionality of electric vehicle components and improving
the driving experience for everyday road car users all over
the world.
For this season, more manufacturers have joined the electric
revolution with reigning champion Lucas di Grassi looking to
defend his title behind the wheel of the Audi-backed ABT
Schaeffler team. More big-name manufacturers have also
committed to race in Formula E - including BMW in tandem
with the new-look car and battery in season five, along with
Mercedes-Benz and Porsche who also plan to join the
following year.
The fourth edition of the FIA Formula E Championship will see 10 teams
and 20 drivers compete in 11 cities spanning five continents in the fight to
be crowned Formula E champion.
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Further growth in Australia as BayWa r.e.
acquires wind portfolio and development
business of Future Energy
BayWa r.e., a global renewable energy developer,
wholesaler, service supplier and energy solutions
provider, has acquired the business and project pipeline
of Victorian-based renewable energy developer, Future
Energy.
The acquisition of Future Energy marks the first
investment into the Australian onshore wind sector for
BayWa r.e. and further cements the company’s position
in the country’s growing renewable energy sector.
Matthias Taft, Board member of BayWa AG responsible
for the energy business, commented on the
investment: “The investment in our first pipeline of
Australian wind and small-scale solar projects comes
quickly after our growth in the utility-scale solar sector
where we have established a 300 MW portfolio. The
Future Energy acquisition provides an important
platform for BayWa r.e.’s future growth and we are very
pleased to welcome the team onboard. We look forward
to building a long-term development business together
and realising our first projects over the next 18 months.”
Since being established in 2004, Future Energy has
successfully developed multiple wind projects. Existing
employees will become part of BayWa r.e. and will be
complemented by new hires as BayWa r.e.’s Australian
business continues to expand.
Katy Hogg, Director of BayWa r.e. Australia Pty Ltd.,
added: “Our first investment in the onshore wind
market in Australia is a really important step in
consolidating our business model across Solar & Wind
Projects, PV Trade and Operations Management
Services. Greater scale and project diversity brings
benefits for our investors, PPA customers and funding
partners."
“We expect to be exporting electricity from the first few
wind projects by the end of 2018, with a view to
acquiring, developing and implementing additional
projects across Australia in the coming years”.
Future Energy
Future Energy was established by
David Shapero in 2004 and since
then has succeeded in realising
multiple wind projects. One such
project was the Hepburn
Community Wind Park, the first
community-owned wind farm in
Australia.
Existing employees will become
part of BayWa r.e.’s Australian
business and will be
complemented by new hires
together with the wider global
expertise of the BayWa r.e. group.
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AVID drives innovation
Cramlington clean automotive tech firm AVID
Technology continues to support and advance the
electric and hybrid vehicle industry with its latest
innovation.
The company’s new 48V hybrid drive train solution for
larger vehicles such as trucks, buses and off highway
machinery has been specifically developed to tackle
two of the biggest challenges facing these fleets today;
reducing emissions and fuel consumption.
The efficiency of AVID’S new patent pending 48V Mild
Hybrid System has money saving implications for
businesses, while extensively reducing emissions at a
time when air quality policy and regulation is a
primary concern for all.
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AVID managing director Ryan Maughan explains:
“We have developed the 48V System for heavy duty
vehicles to cost effectively improve fuel efficiency and
reduce emissions through smart electrification of the
power train.
“Extensive testing shows our design provides
outstanding fuel savings of up to 28% with a NOX
reduction of 46% and a particulate reduction of 93%
on a Euro 5 EEV diesel engine. This has the potential
to be further improved as the system also enables
start/stop engine functionality and improved exhaust
after treatment.
“We are at the forefront of the clean automotive
sector by designing and manufacturing industry
leading solutions which benefit vehicle owners and
operators by reducing the overall cost of ownership
and reducing impact on the environment.”
AVID’s new 48V Mild Hybrid System replaces several
Ryan Maughan,
Managing Director
of AVID Technology
Group.
key engine ancillary systems with an integrated 48V
system powered by energy recovered during braking.
The system also provides electrical torque assist to
the engine during low speed operation. This reduces
parasitic loads on the engine, allows the operating
temperature to be optimised and significantly reduces
fuel consumption and emissions. The whole system
uses a compact and low cost lithium battery to provide
energy storage.
The system also addresses some of the major
operational issues associated with running heavy
vehicles such as buses and earth moving machinery.
For example, breakdowns due to overheating,
excessive time spent on system cooling maintenance
and vehicle fires which are caused and accelerated by
leaking fan drive hydraulic systems and low
temperature operating cycles on heavy diesel engines.
AVID is currently in discussion with a number of heavyduty
vehicle manufacturers seeking to adopt the
technology to enable them to offer cost effective mild
hybrid electric variants of their vehicles and the
technology can also be used to make conventional
battery electric vehicles more efficient.
To find out more about AVID Technology’s Mild Hybrid
System watch the video at:
http://avidtp.com/product/48v-mild-hybrid-systems/
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The global transformer oil market is
expected to grow to US$2.79 billion
by 2020.
New Patent for
Hydrodec Group plc
Hydrodec Group plc (AIM: HYR), the clean-tech
industrial oil re-refining group, is pleased to announce
that it has been successful in its application for a new
patent in respect of its transformer oil re-refining
process.
The granting of a new patent benefits the Group in
ensuring that Hydrodec's technology continues to lead
the field in this area for the foreseeable future. The
successful application is expected to provide a
marketing and operational advantage by extending the
ability to claim patent protection over Hydrodec's
process by a further 20 years from the patent priority
date of 2014.
The new patent covers a method for producing a
higher quality non-corrosive product using a specific
but incremental improvement to the original Hydrodec
process. It has been granted in the US, which is the
Group's largest and most important market, subject
only to payment of the final fee. Applications in respect
of other territories, including the EU, Australia and
Japan, are on-going.
The Board expect to announce the Group's interim
results for the 6 month period ending 30 June 2017 on
or around 25 September.
Chris Ellis, CEO of Hydrodec, commented:
“The award of this patent reinforces the strength of
our technological offering and our market
leadership. With our transformer oil output now
generating carbon credits, we are moving towards a
uniquely environmentally friendly business model
within the refining and re-refining industry, founded
upon a world-leading technology.”
Proven Technology
Hydrodec's technology is a proven, highly efficient, oil
re-refining and chemical process initially targeted at
the multi-billion US$ market for transformer oil used
by the world's electricity industry. MarketsandMarkets
forecasts that the global transformer oil market is
expected to grow from US$1.98 billion in 2015 to
US$2.79 billion by 2020 at a CAGR of 7.14% from 2015
to 2020. Spent oil is currently processed at two
commercial plants with distinct competitive advantage
delivered through very high recoveries (near 100%),
producing 'as new' high quality oils at competitive cost
and without environmentally harmful emissions. The
process also completely eliminates PCBs, a toxic
additive banned under international regulations.
In 2016 Hydrodec received carbon credit approval
from the American Carbon Registry ("ACR"),
enabling its product to be sold with a carbon offset
and creating an incremental revenue stream. The
Group is now generating carbon offsets through the
re-refining of used transformer oil, which would
otherwise ordinarily be incinerated or disposed of in
an unsustainable manner. This is a highly distinctive
feature for the Group, confirming (as far as the
Board is aware) Hydrodec as the only oil re-refining
business in the world to receive carbon credits for
its output. This is a significant endorsement of the
Company's proprietary technology and standing as a
leader in its field.
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Offshore Energy Exhibition
& Conference 2017 - Celebrating
10 years of Offshore Energy
Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference brought
together over 550 exhibitors and 12,145 visitors in
halls 1, 2 & 5 of Amsterdam RAI. While the number of
exhibitors slightly decreased compared to 2016, the
visitor number increased. The conference attracted
over 1,300 delegates who attended 20 sessions. Next
year Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference takes
place on (22), 23 and 24 October 2018.
“This year marked our tenth anniversary and we look
back on a great event,” says Annemieke den Otter, who
bears overall responsibility for Offshore Energy.
“Never before has the gathering of all players in
offshore, from oil and gas to offshore wind and marine
energy, been more apparent than this year and never
before have we attracted so many international
visitors.” This year’s theme was ‘Transformation
through collaboration’. Topics that dominated the
conversation ranged from decommissioning and
future gas and wind energy production at the North
Sea, to upstream investments in the Middle East,
West-Africa, Latin-America and Asia.
The event brought together industry leaders and
(young) professionals during a high quality conference
program, at the many networking opportunities and in
the exhibition halls. For three days – starting on
Monday with the first day of Offshore WIND
Conference – Amsterdam was a meeting place for a
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host of international clients, OEMs, EPC companies
and suppliers active in oil and gas exploration and
production as well as renewable energy development.
OEEC 2017 again had a spectacular kick-off with
Offshore Energy Opening Gala Dinner and Awards
Show on Monday 9 October. Guests were treated to
dinner and drinks and musical interludes by the Junior
Jazz Unlimited at the National Maritime Museum in
Amsterdam. A special congratulation to the award
winners: Dries Lammens (winner of the Offshore
Energy Young Engineer Award), Our Oceans Challenge
(winner of the Offshore Energy Public Outreach Award)
and Next Ocean with the Next Ocean Wave Predictor
(winner of the Best Innovation in Offshore Energy
Award).
Exhibition
This year over 550 exhibitors covered halls 1, 2, 5 and
Amtrium of the Amsterdam RAI. During the exhibition
days it was also possible to attend matchmaking
sessions headed by Europe Enterprise Network, from
bagpipes to robots, there were some great sights on
the exhibition floor. The latest addition to the exhibition
floor was the Startup Zone where upcoming talent was
able to present themselves and showcase their
innovations and products. Back again was the
Offshore WIND Expertise Hub where companies were
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interviewed on film. These videos will be published on
OffshoreWIND.biz in the coming weeks. In the different
pavilions, such as Iran, Scotland, Italy, Amsterdam
IJmuiden Offshore Ports, North Sea Energy Gateway,
Marine Energy and the Holland pavilion, people came
together in an energetic environment to meet up
and/or network.
Conference
The high quality conference program at OEEC
contained seven Technical Sessions on topics ranging
from Asset Integrity, Global Business Opportunities
and Decommissioning. The Launch of the National
Platform for Re-use and Decommissioning also took
place during the conference. This year’s Industry Panel
addressed the transition to a low carbon energy mix.
Featured speakers distinguished facts and fiction on
both fossil and renewable energy sources, their
deployment and what it takes for societies to switch to
a new energy system. Within renewables Offshore
WIND Conference (OWC) took place with speakers
from Dong, Siemens, European Committee of the
Regions and Ziton. Marine Energy Event took place on
Wednesday 11 October and focused on the Conditions
for Commercial Success of the industry with speakers
from EMEC, Twin Valleys, Tidal Lagoon BV and Bureau
“
Never before has the
gathering of all players in
offshore, from oil and gas to
offshore wind and marine
energy, been more apparent
than this year and never
before have we attracted so
many international visitors.”
Veritas. Last but not least, several side events took
place and young professionals could attend special
Master Classes with masters from OOS International
and Schlumberger.
Offshore Energy 2018
Next year Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference
takes place on (22), 23 and 24 October 2018.
Information on next year’s edition will be published
online on www.offshore-energy.biz shortly.
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Cambridge Cleantech Smart Cities
project gets the go-ahead
Leading the future of Smart Cities in Europe
Cambridge Cleantech has joined up with leading
European cities including Bruges, Delft and Mechelen
in a project which will explore how to use publicly
available data to create smarter cities for the future.
Sam Goodall
International Projects
Manager, Cambridge
Cleantech
The multi-million euro project will help tech start-ups
and SMEs use open data to develop Smart City
solutions to address challenges in the urban
environment by improving parking, monitoring air
quality, optimising traffic flows, and promoting energy
efficiency in buildings and vehicles. Cambridge
Cleantech will be managing £270,000 of the overall
budget as the partner leading on open data innovation
in the public sector.
Use of public service information is currently
estimated to have €300 billion of untapped value (EU,
2015). The Smart Cities Innovation Framework
Implementation (SCIFI) project will establish
collaborations between cities, citizens, public service
providers, innovators and experts to unlock this huge
potential, generating new Smart City products and
services to solve urban challenges, while boosting
regional economies.
pilot schemes in Greater Cambridge.”
The project, led by Mechelen in Belgium, brings
together ten medium-sized cities from across the UK
and Europe, and will run for four years. For more
information about the project, click here, or contact
Sam Goodall at
sam.goodall@cambridgecleantech.org.uk.
Sam Goodall, International Projects Manager at
Cambridge Cleantech, who led the bid for the project,
comments: “We’re delighted to be part of this
exceptional partnership, which cements Cambridge
Cleantech’s role as a path-finder in applications of
Smart City technology. It’s an exciting and fast-growing
area which is transforming the way we live, work and
interact with our environment.”
Martin Garratt, CEO of Cambridge Cleantech, adds:
“We are delighted to be a part of this EU project,
especially in the Smart Cities sector, as this will help
us to provide even greater support and opportunities
for our members. We will be looking to work with our
local partners at the Greater Cambridge Greater
Peterborough Enterprise Partnership, and the Greater
Cambridge Partnership to explore the possibilities for
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Cambridge Cleantech is the members’ organisation
supporting the growth of environmental goods and
services or “cleantech” companies in Greater
Cambridge and across the region.
Our ambitious plans are to further develop Cambridge
as a leading cleantech centre in Europe and in doing
so help promote the next wave of the Cambridge hitech
cluster. Cambridge Cleantech encourages supply
chain opportunities for companies in the sector,
enables shared experience of innovative growth
businesses and provides collective services such as
access to finance, government regulatory updates and
links to international partners.
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NextEnergy Solar Fund announce
acquisition of two operating solar plants
• Acquisition of two operating solar plants totalling 21.7MWp with an
investment value of £26.4m
• Since IPO in 2014, NESF has now secured a portfolio of 50 solar PV assets with
a total capacity of 505MWp and a total investment value of £581m.
NESF is pleased to announce the signing and
completion of a share purchase agreement for the
acquisition of two operating solar plants for a total
installed capacity of 21.7MWp. The plants acquired
were from one counterparty and comprise Bay Farm
(8.1MWp, Suffolk) and Honnington (13.6MWp, Suffolk).
Both plants were connected to the grid during March
2014 and are accredited under the 1.6 Renewable
Obligation Certificate regulation. The acquisition will
be funded by the Company’s existing resources.
NESF continues to pursue further transactions from
its pipeline of acquisition opportunities and expects to
announce further investments in due course.
About NESF
NESF is a specialist investment company that invests in
operating solar power plants in the UK. Its objective is to
secure attractive shareholder returns through RPI-linked
dividends and long-term capital growth. The Company
achieves this by acquiring solar power plants on
agricultural, industrial and commercial sites.
Further information on NESF, NEC Group and
WiseEnergy is available at
www.nextenergysolarfund.com,
www.nextenergycapital.com
and www.wise-energy.eu
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L-R: Julian Knudsen, CFO of Flisom, Dr.
Gopichand Katragadda, CTO of Tata Sons,
and Dr. Sudheer Kumar, COO of Flisom,
looking at the building façade installation
of the solar film
Flisom launches next-gen
flexible solar panels
Highly efficient, lightweight and stylish solar modules ‘will
revolutionise the way people use solar energy’.
Flisom AG, an innovative and specialized solar
technology company, backed by Tata Industries, a
group of Swiss investors and the Swiss Federal
Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
(Empa), declared today that they were open for global
orders at an exclusive roll out event for customers and
partners in Zurich, Switzerland. Flisom showcased a
range of applications including buildings-integrated
PV modules for light weight roofs and facades.
Flisom’s solar modules are extremely light (as light as
200g/m2), and highly efficient (up to 50x power-toweight
ratio compared to silicon PV panels) and
ultra-thin (under 2mm). In addition, their uniform, jetblack
design offers beautiful aesthetics, making the
technology suitable for use anywhere that aesthetics
are also important.
Since 2013, Flisom has invested in developing
proprietary manufacturing equipment and
components, creating a unique ‘roll to roll’
manufacturing process which can replicate the
laboratory success of CIGS solar technology on an
industrial scale. It is already scaling up production in
Switzerland to fulfil incoming orders and scouting for
locations globally for further scale up.
The company is already working with leading global
automotive, aerospace, and transportation companies
to create custom solar-integrated solutions, for cars,
UAVs and public transportation carriages.
Over the past few years, Flisom has received
significant investment from Tata Industries (part of the
$100bn Tata group) and a group of Swiss investors.
Over the next year, Flisom will be targeting
opportunities in the UK, continental Europe and the
United States.
Mr. K.R.S. Jamwal, Executive Director, Tata
Industries said:
“Tata has invested in cutting-edge and future
technologies to be able to re-imagine and reinvent
businesses for the future. We are proud that our
support has enabled Flisom to create the best and
most efficient flexible solar panels available
anywhere in the world. It will enable solar to be used
in ways and in places never possible before, such as
in transportation and aerospace, and much more
effectively on all roofs.”
“We've taken our time to engineer a product that
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looks better and performs better than the
competition,’ explained Flisom's Chief Executive
Officer, Rahul Budhwar. ”Our modules boast high
efficiency, coupled with a stylish, jet black aesthetic
and flexible light form factor, meaning they can be
used on products and in places where adoption of
solar energy was not possible before – like cars, light
weight roofs and drones. We're already working with
a range of leading aerospace, building and
transportation companies to make our vision of
enabling solar everywhere a reality.
“We can scale up industrial production in a way that
hasn’t been possible before for flexible CIGS solar
technology – meaning Flisom's modules have the
potential to radically transform the way the world
uses solar.”
Prof. Dr. Gian-Luca Bona, CEO of Empa, said:
“Empa researchers hold the world record for energy
conversion efficiency in a CIGS solar cell – and our
technology, in turn, forms the core of Flisom’s
transformative solar modules. Today’s showcase is,
therefore, an exciting day for us as a long-term
partner to Flisom, but also as a global leader driving
continuous progress and innovation in the field of
advanced solar technology. We are delighted to host
the first full-scale Flisom pilot installation on our
campus where it will supply sustainable energy for
‘move’, our demonstration platform for future
mobility.”
Dr. Sudheer Kumar, COO of Flisom, with the ultra-light and
thin solar film
About Flisom
Flisom was founded in 2005 as a spin-off of the Solid
State Physics of the Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich) – a scientific
institution with global renown. For several years, the
company remained in ‘stealth mode’, working closely
with Empa to design and improve its core technology.
The historic link with world-leading research
institutions forms the basis of Flisom’s identity, and
the guarantee of continuous improvement of its
cutting-edge technology. The company offers solar
technology solutions for a range of applications in
the buildings and transportation industries as well in
specialised applications.
For further information, visit:
www.flisom.com
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Energy (R)Evolution – how businesses
can benefit from demand side
balancing services (DSR) technology
In April, Britain saw its first ever working day without
Coal Power since the Industrial Revolution, and in June
the National Grid tweeted “Renewables breaking
another record at 1pm today providing 50.7% of
demand”.
This illustrates how the energy market is changing;
and with change comes new opportunities. Moving
forward the market will likely evolve from a mix
dominated by large power stations providing
predictable and mostly flexible electricity to one with a
significantly greater proportion of variable, though less
flexible solutions, such as wind and solar power. The
electrification of heat and transport will have
significant implications for the profile, patterns and
levels of power demand. Electric vehicles are coming
with a significant number of long range, electric cars
expected to hit the market by 2020.
These changes increase the potential for demand side
balancing services (DSR); services which enable
National Grid, the System Operator, to balance demand
and supply more efficiently at times of system stress,
basically when everyone is using the kettle. In June
2016, National Grid committed to procuring 30%-50%
of balancing services from demand side sources
(businesses which actually use the power) rather than
from power stations. They recently published a
consultation: “System Needs and Product Strategy”
setting out clarity and simplification on the types of
balancing services required to maintain secure and
affordable electricity supplies to aid investment. This
will open up new opportunities for commercial and
public sector businesses.
DSR technologies are increasingly feasible due to the
integration of information and communications
technology and the power system, resulting in a new
term: Smart Grids. This currently forms part of a call
for evidence consultation “A Smart Flexible Energy
System” by BEIS and Ofgem which emphasises the
ability for customers to play an active role in managing
their energy needs.
To benefit financially, commercial and public sector
businesses need to understand where, when and how
they draw electricity from the public supply system.
They also need to understand the capacity and
capability of any onsite generation and to identify
excess demand which does not materially impact on
operations.
It is important to understand whether sites are half
hourly (HH) metered or on smart meters. Some
commercial premises will be required to change to HH
metering from 1st April 2017; this has potentially
significant implications for additional delivery and
metering costs especially at peak times. Submetering
may also be required to provide additional
information on specific systems and processes.
Once the energy profile is understood, pricing data can
be overlaid to understand when it is beneficial to turn
down load and delay consumption to lower cost times
(there can also be occasions when businesses are paid
to “Turn Up” demand). This involves both the
wholesale price and delivery prices through the
transmission and distribution network.
Most value is generally achieved through the winter
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“
To have the first working day
without coal since the start of the
industrial revolution is a
watershed moment in how our
energy system is changing,”
Cordi O’Hara, director of UK system
operator at National Grid.
peaks from 4pm to 7pm Monday to Friday when noncommodity
costs such as Triad (and an Ofgem review
has just been finalised affecting embedded
generators) and “red band” DUoS rates are at their
peak. Savings are also achieved on supplier
recharges of government taxes & levys and electricity
system costs.
Some suppliers are able to bid DSR customers in to
the day ahead wholesale market which can be very
lucrative when an offered strike price is accepted due
to an unforeseen event.
NG also provides additional routes to market by
providing frequency response (reducing demand
within 30 seconds), by providing reserve (reducing
demand within up to 20 minutes response time) and by
providing contingency capacity in the Capacity Market
which can be called on to supplement grid supplies.
It is quite complex to understand the “revenue
stacking” from the wholesale market, cost avoidance
of delivery charges and National Grid Services. This is
where the role of the “Aggregator” in the energy
market plays an important role to maximise value;
differentiation between competitors will be partially
derived by their trading and optimisation desk
capability.
Furthermore, it is important to take a staged approach
to reduce operational risk; for example entering the
Capacity Market before considering frequency
response markets. The value to this opportunity will
depend on location and the amount of flexibility a
commercial business can offer but, as a starting point,
£50,000 to £100,000 per MW can be achievable.
Carter Jonas are actively advising clients on how DSR
can provide new revenue streams from existing assets
over this coming winter by, for example, running
existing, or hiring in, diesel gensets from November to
February to maximise Triad avoidance costs.
To give an example, Carter Jonas are currently
working with a hotel group which could potentially
save £25,000 by running three of its existing back-up
generators 20 to 25 times over half or one hour
periods between November to February. Other
commercial operations which could potentially take
advantage of this energy (r)evolution are hospitals,
shopping centres, catering suppliers, local authority
offices and manufacturers who can either earn or
deliver savings and gain greater control of their
energy management.
Carter Jonas are also facilitating the modelling of
battery storage and gas generation opportunities
alongside on-site demand, as well as co-locating with
renewable generation, to mitigate the need to import
power during peak periods.
This “flexibility market” presents an exciting
opportunity, especially for those with relatively high
electricity demands. Additionally, DSR can deliver
greater resilience and competitiveness in an uncertain
economic climate but…time is of the essence. Whilst
we bask in the summer sunshine our energy providers
are planning for the winter months and keeping the
lights on. Many businesses could be part of the
solution but they must act now.
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New report calls for charge
infrastructure strategy to accelerate
shift to electric vehicles
Report follows Government’s July announcement of a ban
on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040
The Renewable Energy Association, the UK’s largest trade
association for renewable energy and clean technologies, is
today launching its “Forward View” (found here) for the
evolution of the UK’s electric vehicle market. The View
outlines the rapid pace of technological change expected by
the organisation between 2017 and 2040, when the
Government’s ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel
vehicles will come into force.
charging into all residential developments
‣︎ Encouragement of the use of onsite renewables and
energy storage at major charge stations to provide lowcost,
low-carbon power and reduce grid stress
‣︎ The speedy enactment of the Smart Systems and
Flexibility Plan launched by the Department for
Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy in July
The “Forward View” anticipates that consumer behaviour
will change as electric vehicles become more widespread.
The report anticipates:
‣︎ A significant increase in miles driven electrically, in fully
electric and extended range EVs, prompting a shift away
from traditional filling stations, with the majority of
charging taking place at home and at work. This would
be supplemented by public charging at supermarkets
and other retail sites, public car parks, and at charging
“hubs” along major motorways.
‣︎ Such charging could be supplemented by smart tariffs
(which could allow consumers to charge at different
prices, depending on need and grid capability), onsite
renewable energy, and onsite battery storage
‣︎ The UK could grow its existing auto manufacturing
supply base, particularly if new investment in battery
manufacturing facilities is secured and a reliable and
extensive charge infrastructure system is put in place to
make EVs an easy option for consumers.
The REA is calling for key Government interventions to
support this shift, including:
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‣︎ Consistent minimum quantity and specification for EV
charging at all new supermarkets, car parks, and other
retail outlets over a certain size. Such sites should have
a minimum level of EV charging installed, with the
planning to add further capacity later
‣︎ Regulation to require the installation of three-phase
electricity supply in all new homes and integrated
If such changes are implemented the REA believes that
Electric and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles could make up
50 per cent on new vehicle sales in the UK by 2025.
The REA’s members are involved in the development of the
UK’s charge infrastructure and the organisation’s Electric
Vehicle Sector Group is looking at developing this sector.
The Forward View has been informed by staff such as Head
of Electric Vehicles Matthew Trevaskis and Senior Advisor
Ray Noble, REA members, and other external
organisations.
Commenting on the report, Matthew Trevaskis, Head of
Electric Vehicles at the Renewable Energy Association said:
“This Forward View is our way of communicating that we
think the shift to electric vehicles, in part or in whole, could
take place much more rapidly than most of the public and
many in Government currently think. It’s essential that
Government is factoring in this historic shift into new building
regulations, infrastructure investment, and energy policy so
that the transition is as smooth as possible and Britain
benefits from its current leadership position.
“One key point in this report is that the way people interact
with charging will be substantially different than how they
interact with petrol fill ups at present.
“By the time the Government’s 2040 diesel and petrol vehicle
ban comes into play, we believe it to be likely that a viable
alternative system will already be in place. The 2040 ban was
a useful first step, and what’s needed now is a clear national
and regional charging strategy.
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EV Revolution
By Mark Stewart, Partner and Head of Infrastructure & Renewable Energy
The advent of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is upon us.
Tesla’s recent launch of the Model 3 has brought affordable
electric vehicles to the mass market, and many other car
manufacturers plan to fully electrify their vehicles in the next
few years including BMW and Jaguar. This, teamed with
governmental policy to significantly reduce carbon emissions
and move away from the use of fossil fuels means the
inevitable and rapid ascent of the EV is set to continue.
Facilitating the switch to EV will require major investment in
infrastructure up and down the country. With the average
electric car only able to travel a certain distance (100-200
miles) before it needs to recharge, plug-in charging units will
be required at more frequent points than petrol stations. This
raises questions on current and future electric storage
facilities and battery technology, where advancements will
most definitely need to be made to service the predicted
increase of EVs on our roads.
The cost of upgrading UK infrastructure to support the
electrification of the transport network will be in the billions
and will come from a myriad of sources. It may be that a
private finance solution along the lines of street lighting could
pave the way for urban deployment with private and public
sector collaboration to develop the infrastructure.
The question of cost and efficiency also comes into play. How
will the power supply be priced and regulated? Will there be a
benchmark, with maximum resale prices implemented? How
will electricity supply and storage meet demand?
While there are plenty of questions, there are also plenty of
opportunities. The commercial possibilities are varied and
many; we’re likely to see EV and battery building plants and
factories popping up all over the UK as demand increases. The
growth of the EV market also heralds potential new
opportunities for small scale producers such as farmers and
Partner and Head of
Infrastructure, Mark Stewart
communities to supply power.
Perhaps we will eventually see a move towards the full
democratisation of the power market, where we as individuals
and communities will be responsible for generating our own
electricity supplies.
Despite recent reports that the ban on petrol and diesel cars
by 2040 will cost trillions, the change should be embraced.
Moving to EVs is an opportunity to encourage a new approach
that would tackle some of our most persistent transport
issues from congestion to CO2 emissions.
It is estimated that there are 38 million empty car seats on the
UK’s roads during every rush hour and a report published in
2014 stated that traffic congestion will cost the UK economy
more than £300 billion over the next 16 years.
With the sharing economy growing fast, greater adoption of
car-pooling would not only reduce traffic but would also cut
running costs for individuals and boost the wider economy
through increased productivity. The growing availability of apps
to assist with forward journey planning and booking, combined
with more flexible working hours, have made car sharing an
attainable, practical alternative.
So what are the next steps? One thing is clear – the policy
makers have a lot to get on with.
And so do we. We are extremely busy developing financial
models and commercial solutions for our clients who are
exploring opportunities to combine existing renewable energy
generation with storage and charging facilities.
Many believe that consumers in the future will not only
want electricity as a fuel source, they will prefer and be
willing to pay a premium for green power. It's all about
connecting the dots.
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Dyson’s EV announcement stregthens
argument for national charging strategy
British engineering company announces that they will launch
an electric vehicle by 2020
Today British engineering company Dyson announced that
it is designing an Electric Vehicle (EV) and will launch it by
2020. The company reportedly already has 400 staff
working on the project, including key staff formerly with
Aston Martin and Tesla.
Commenting on the report, Matthew Trevaskis, Head of
Electric Vehicles at the Renewable Energy Association
said:
“There’s major opportunity for UK firms, including those
not traditionally associated with the automotive supply
chain, to be involved in the electric vehicle industry.
“The Government can incentivise greater domestic
battery and electric vehicle manufacturing by helping to
make EVs the obvious new car of choice for future
consumers. Easy and accessible charging is crucial for
this, and we’re calling on Government develop a strategic
charging infrastructure strategy.
“Any EV charging strategy should include the introduction
of smart tariffs, three-phase power supply into new
homes, ubiquitous access to charging where we live,
work and play, and the incorporation of renewable power
and energy storage systems to reduce grid stress.
“It’s excellent to see new companies entering the space,
creating new competition, and driving fresh innovation in
the sector. Having already acquiring Sakti3, a solid state
battery company, and being well-versed in developing
electric motors, albeit on a smaller scale, Dyson may
have the majority of the building blocks in place to be a
real contender in the electric vehicle market.”
The REA’s Electric Vehicle sector group focuses on
the deployment of EV charging infrastructure and
managed charging that doesn’t adversely affect the
grid. The group is looking at updating building
regulations, encouraging decentralised renewable
power generation and energy storage onsite at EV
charge facilities, creating common standards, and
raising the profile of the urgent need to develop and
implement a strategic national charge strategy with
civil servants, the third sector, and politicians.
For more information, visit:
www.r-e-a.net
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Landmark Ofgem decision fuels
UK’s energy storage market
Anesco, the UK’s leading renewable energy company,
has become the first commercial solar farm operator
in the country to retain accreditation under the
Renewables Obligation (RO) scheme for solar farms
that supply storage batteries directly – a landmark
decision which removes one of the key barriers to
deploying storage in the UK.
Anesco’s solar farm in Northampton, which is colocated
with battery storage under one grid
connection, was the first site in the UK to qualify for
ROCs. This was closely followed by a further two
Anesco sites in Chesterfield and Stratford-upon-Avon.
Each 5MW site is hooked up to a 1.1MWh battery,
which stores energy generated during the day and
releases it at peak times onto the grid, helping to
stabilise the system.
Ofgem’s decision under the RO scheme means that
operators of the sites can receive ROCs (Renewables
Obligation Certificates) - which is support paid to
accredited renewable energy generators – for the
electricity they generate and supply to the battery as
well as the remaining electricity they export to the
grid.
Luke Hargreaves, head of renewables at Ofgem,
commented:
“Battery storage can assist with system balancing
and save consumers money by matching supply and
demand. It has the potential to play an important role
as Britain makes the transition to a low carbon,
smarter and more flexible energy system.
“Last month Ofgem published its joint plan with the
Government on smart systems and flexibility,
covering storage. We plan to publish guidance on the
arrangements for storage under the Renewable
Obligation and Feed-in Tariff schemes later this year
and will be seeking stakeholder feedback. The recent
decisions demonstrate that, where the necessary
criteria are met, co-location of storage facilities at
accredited renewable installations is possible under
the current legislative framework.”
Steve Shine, executive chairman of Anesco, said:
“This decision is a game changer for the UK’s energy
storage market. Ofgem has firmly cemented energy
storage as being a vital part of the solution to keeping
the country’s ‘lights on’.”
“We have long seen the opportunity that energy
storage presents, installing the UK’s first utility scale
unit back in 2014. Since then we have been working
hard to ensure it’s a commercially-viable proposition
and we’re delighted to be first to step up and make it
work with ROC sites.”
“Ofgem will be issuing guidance to the industry on
how this can work, but Anesco’s methodology cannot
be published. We will very soon be talking to all our
existing solar sites to offer investors the opportunity
to improve their internal rate of return (IRR) by
providing the flexibility the UK energy network
needs.”
Earlier this year, Anesco’s solar farm portfolio reached
a landmark 101 sites, while the company is leading the
way in energy storage with 28 operational sites
totalling 29MW.
For more information about Anesco please visit
www.anesco.co.uk
Huge step forward
One of the downsides of renewables, such as wind and
solar, is that they are classed as intermittent and cannot
be relied upon in the same way as coal, gas or nuclearpowered
stations. By combining them with energy
storage, which enables energy to be stored during the
day and released at night, such sites can now be
considered non-intermittent – a huge step forward.
Renewables Obligation Certificates (ROCs) are issued to
operators of accredited renewable generation stations.
They are ultimately used by suppliers to demonstrate
that they have met their respective obligations.
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US states, cities and businesses
keep US climate action on track
The US can already meet half its climate pledge by 2025 thanks
to the unstoppable action of US states, cities and businesses
The impact from the US decision to withdraw from the
Paris Climate Agreement could be significantly
mitigated thanks to the determined action
demonstrated by US states, cities and businesses – a
new report shows.
The findings from the report, entitled ‘States, cities
and businesses leading the way: a first look at
decentralized climate commitments in the US’
authored by NewClimate Institute and The Climate
Group and powered by CDP data, show that the US can
already meet half of its climate commitments under
the Paris Agreement by 2025, if the 342 commitments
included in the analysis are implemented.
This report provides the first steps in helping to
quantify the contribution of states, cities and business
to reduce US greenhouse gas emissions. As more and
more commitments emerge, further analysis will be
undertaken within the Initiative for Climate Action
Transparency (ICAT), where this work originated.
Launched at the Climate Week NYC Opening
Ceremony, Helen Clarkson, Chief Executive Officer,
The Climate Group, organizers of Climate Week NYC,
said:
“US states, cities and businesses are not waiting for
the US federal government to make its position clear
on Paris. This new report clearly highlights their
unwavering commitment to climate leadership.
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Importantly, it shows us that climate action is not
solely dependent on the actions of national
government. US states, cities and businesses have the
power to mitigate the consequences of a full Paris pull
out.
“At Climate Week NYC, we were highlighting the
unstoppable force of action from business and
government in tackling climate change, and how this
can drive innovation, jobs and prosperity for all – our
central theme for the week. Through our work with
businesses, states and regions, we will continue to
drive the implementation of these goals, so that we
can keep global warming well below 2°C.
In the report, the analysis shows that because of their
leadership and size, large states such as New York,
California and Colorado are making the largest
contribution to projected greenhouse gas reductions.
In fact, US states alone deliver more than two thirds of
the total estimated emissions reductions. However,
cities are more ambitious (average of 22% GHG
reduction between 2015 and 2025) and crucial for the
implementation of specific actions. Businesses
currently have the steepest targets, aiming for a 25%
reduction in the next ten years.
“Strikingly, there are more reasons to believe that the
calculated impact of states, cities and businesses in
the report is currently underestimated rather than
overestimated”, said Prof. Dr. Niklas Höhne from
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NewClimate Institute, one of the authors. “We only
included currently recorded and quantified
commitments and the actors represented in this
report currently only represent 44% of total US
emissions. Much more action is happening that is not
yet recorded or formulated in a quantified way.”
For example, global climate initiatives, such as the
Under 2 Coalition, for which The Climate Group acts as
Secretariat, and the organization’s RE100 campaign
have not yet been fully included in the study although
they serve to support individual actors and subnational
governments to take on more ambitious climate
action, and report on progress.
California Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr, said: “Cities,
states and businesses are stepping up and taking
action to reduce the threat of catastrophic climate
change.”
Climate Week NYC, which took place in September, is
one of the key summits in the international calendar
and has been driving climate action since it was first
launched by The Climate Group in 2009. The summit
annually takes place alongside the UN General
Assembly and brings together international leaders
from business, government and civil society to
showcase the unstoppable momentum of global
climate action. More about this year’s event can be
found here.
Other initiatives, including America’s Pledge, are also
planning to compile and quantify efforts from U.S.
states, cities, businesses and other actors to address
climate change in alignment with the Paris
Agreement.
About the NewClimate Institute
The NewClimate Institute supports research and
implementation of action against climate change
around the globe. We generate and share knowledge
on international climate negotiations, tracking climate
action, climate and development, climate finance and
carbon market mechanisms. We connect up-to-date
research with the real world decision making
processes, making it possible to increase ambition in
acting against climate change and contribute to
finding sustainable and equitable solutions.
We are committed to delivering high quality results
and workable solutions to the public and decision
makers. We apply research-oriented, robust
approaches, responding to on-the-ground realities. We
seek to enhance and foster knowledge sharing and
exchange with other institutions and individuals
around the globe.
newclimate.org
About The Climate Group
The Climate Group works internationally with leading
businesses, states and regions to deliver a world of
net zero greenhouse gas emissions and greater
prosperity for all. We are at the forefront of ambitious
climate action. Our focus is on collaborative programs
with corporate and government partners that deliver
impact on a global scale. The Climate Group
stimulates action by businesses, states and regions,
bringing them together to develop and implement the
policies that make change happen. We also
communicate their achievements to secure global
public acceptance of, and even greater ambition for, a
prosperous, net-zero future for all. The Climate Group
is an international non-profit with offices in Beijing,
London, New Delhi and New York.
TheClimateGroup.org
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