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TNEI Services were commissioned by Scottish Enterprise (in partnership with SP Energy Networks) to undertake a review of MVDC (medium voltage direct current) technology.TNEI identified potential oppotunities based on a technological and market analysis of MVDC technology, at present and 10-15 years into the future. Network case studies and stakeholder engagement activities revealed that the establishment of a Test & Demonstration Centre was the most effective route to de-risk and accelerate the deployment of MVDC technology. Therefore a socio-economic assessment of three proposed facility configurations was undertaken. The socio-economic assessment highlighted the benefits from a Test & Demonstration Centre located in Scotland, with a range of supplementary benefits accessible as a result of other DC”“related research and demonstration facilities in the country. The full report is available here.

The team at TNEI would like to thank our industry colleagues and customers who joined us at the Scottish Renewables Annual Conference, Exhibition & Dinner at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre in March. TNEI are proud to be members of Scottish Renewables and supporters of the renewables industry and it was another well run and successful event. At TNEI we are focussed on Scottish growth and are ideally placed to assist the delivery of projects through our Glasgow based team of Power Systems & Technology and Planning & Environmental Consultants. We look forward to continue supporting you in delivering your projects in 2015 and to seeing you all again at the All-Energy Exhibition and Conference in Glasgow in May.

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TNEI has been commissioned to undertake an environmental Noise Impact Assessment (NIA) in order to support the PPC Part A permit application for a Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) process plant in Perthshire. The SRF process is an advanced fuel preparation process which takes fine residual waste from existing recycling facilities that is currently land filled. After drying, the material is processed to remove over-sized waste and separation of all ferrous and non-ferrous metals prior to shredding and baling. The NIA comprises two main elements; firstly, the compilation of a comprehensive noise source inventory and an assessment against BAT (best available techniques). The inventory will be compiled using both manufacturer supplied noise and test data and on site noise level measurements. Secondly, an assessment of noise levels received at the nearest noise sensitive receptors will be undertaken through a series of operational noise level measurements at the receptors and a comparison

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Last week a few of us enjoyed a pleasant evening at the IET Manchester Network Annual dinner. Rachel Hodges, the MD, explains a little more: “We were there as guests of the IET and Manchester University as recognition of our status as significant employers in the industry in the region. It was good to see a good cross section of those active in Engineering and Technology in the Manchester area that are involved in interesting projects in both power and “‘non-power’ fields. There were also some very good discussions during the night on how we can inspire young people into Engineering and to encourage women in their careers in the industry. I will personally take away from the night a few more ideas on how I can get involved with the IET and the STEM network at a local level and will be looking to see how we can support