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The first thing to note with the changes to Approved Document L2 2021 (ADL2) is the introduction of ‘Primary Energy’ as an additional metric by which performance is measured. Read more: https://zurl.co/hpto #PartL #BuildingEnvelope

#BESS | Attention all BESS investors and lenders (some boring but important news) Spacing is the most critical aspect of project design for *insurability* and lender compliant terms and pricing. U.K. gov has released a guidance document for grid-scale BESS safety. The most subjective topic of all for insurance -- separation distance between rows of units, is still unresolved.  I've only Ctrl-F'd the document but still no movement on a 3ft minimum (NFP855 given everything we have seen has conducted UL9540a testing). Another claims 5ft but at 5ft access would be too narrow for maintenance (as per most integrator recommendations). All 3rd party analysis I've seen (computational fluid dynamics plus real-world measurement calibrations) suggests 8ft is adequate (yes, even in the presence of wind etc.) to prevent thermal runaway spreading throughout a site (aka cascading thermal runaway). I'll be at Energy and Storage Live if you want to discuss. (or email me on tom.harries@nardac.com) https://lnkd.in/eUqvxSY5

In this article, we look at the power and maintenance cost benefits of Power Factor Correction (PFC), improving load balancing and site Power Factor along with different types of PFC. #powerfactorcorrection #PFC https://lnkd.in/gtSjvYD

CEA facility upgrade projects may be eligible for various incentive and rebate projects that can offset costs for a variety of equipment — or even make those projects economically feasible. To help understand how these programs work and their requirements and opportunities, review these tips from Cody Allen, director of the ICF Utility Program & Services Division, to help you connect with utilities, as well as state and federal program administrators, to unlock rebates and incentives for energy-efficient system upgrades: https://lnkd.in/gTzSsz66

Top stories today 💡 Ofgem to expand PPM ‘do not install’ remit https://buff.ly/44L7J9F Ofgem will widen the age range of vulnerable customers who should not have a prepayment meter (PPM) forcefully installed through an amendment to the new code of practice, Utility Week understands. The energy regulator has been consulting on proposals to make the voluntary code of practice surrounding PPM customer protections a compulsory part of suppliers’ licence conditions. Yet industry sources have confirmed that they are expecting some of the changes to go further than the consultation. ⚕️ NHS warm homes trial boosts appetite for energy efficiency https://buff.ly/3PcfZcQ Vulnerable households prescribed energy bill discounts by the NHS in a groundbreaking project have subsequently become more open to carrying out major insulation works, a new report has revealed. The Energy Systems Catapult has outlined the findings from the Warm Homes Prescription trial project that it has been running with energy advice agencies and NHS bodies in Aberdeen, Gloucestershire, London and Middlesbrough. 💼 On the move: Ofwat, CCW, Thames, Vattenfall, UK100 https://buff.ly/3P5LtBz A feast of recent appointments at the start of September includes a new director at Ofwat, an interim CEO at CCW, Vattenfall's new director of heat in the UK and Thames Water's first senior appointment under its interim leadership. There have also been three senior hires at Zoa; the consumer platform built by Bulb.

In our MHHS /Pricing fireside chat, Carl Bate, Technical Director emphasises the critical role of continuous forecasting and personalised pricing strategies. Carl Bate highlights the constraints of conventional forecasting techniques and stresses the importance of daily forecasting for a deeper understanding of customer behaviors and more effective energy provision optimisation. Join the conversation to explore this dynamic approach! Watch the full discussion here: https://lnkd.in/eNkSZKjp #MHHS #pricing #energyprices #energy #energyinnovation  

#ICYMI: On May 13, 2024, FERC approved a groundbreaking final rule—Order No. 1920. This rule requires public utilities to undertake new long-term regional transmission planning over a 20-year horizon and allocate the cost of selected transmission projects in a manner that corresponds to the benefits they provide. Our Linda Walsh, Sylvia Bartell, Mike Blackwell, and Corban Coffman present an overview of the rule and next steps in the FERC proceeding. #EnergyRegulation #Utilities

The crib notes: "PJM’s proposals grew out of about two years of stakeholders meetings, which were given urgency following Winter Storm Elliott in December 2022 when the grid operator narrowly avoided rolling blackouts. FERC is still reviewing the second piece of PJM’s reform plan, which centers on changes to the grid operator’s offer cap and capacity performance rules, including taking a forward looking approach for determining energy and ancillary services revenue to calculate the offer cap and minimum offer price. https://lnkd.in/ejkQwhjD

#photovoltaic #renewable #LCOE #Inverter What is the DC/AC ratio of Photovoltaic Plant?

The Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme is the government’s main mechanism for supporting low carbon electricity generation. CfD’s incentivise investment in renewable energy by providing developers of projects with high upfront costs and long lifetimes with direct protection from volatile wholesale prices, and they protect consumers from paying increased support costs when electricity prices are high. The sixth round has now been announced, and will open on 27 March for the following technology groups: • Pot 1: Energy from Waste with CHP, Hydro (>5MW and <50MW), Landfill Gas, Onshore Wind (>5MW), Remote Island Wind (>5MW), Sewage Gas, and Solar Photovoltaic (PV) (>5MW). • Pot 2: Advanced Conversion Technologies (ACT), Anaerobic Digestion (AD) (>5MW), Dedicated Biomass with CHP, Floating Offshore Wind, Geothermal, Tidal Stream, Wave. • Pot 3: Offshore Wind. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gHc8rCEw