TNEI is a specialist consultancy in the energy sector. We help our clients respond to the complex challenges of integrating low-carbon technology into our everyday lives.
TNEI is a specialist consultancy in the energy sector. We help our clients respond to the complex challenges of integrating low-carbon technology into our everyday lives.
TNEI is a specialist consultancy in the energy sector. We help our clients respond to the complex challenges of integrating low-carbon technology into our everyday lives.
The Software Group of TNEI has just released the latest version of it’s Ipsa Power System Analysis Software. Ipsa2 features a brand new user interface which provides significant enhancements and usability improvements. This version is the result of several man-years of work and marks a major advance in power system analysis. Free evaluation versions can be obtained from www.ipsa-power.com.
Swale Borough Council has consented a two turbine development within the grounds of HMP Standford Hill on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent. The development is the first consent received by Partnerships for Renewables, which was established by the Carbon Trust in 2006 to develop, construct and operate renewable energy projects on public sector land. TNEI was responsible for the management of the Environmental Impact Assessment and submission of the planning application in relation to this ground breaking development. Andy Edgar, Planning and Environmental Group Manager, is delighted with the success of the project: ‘this project is the first of what will hopefully be many that unlock the generation potential of public sector land. The scheme itself required a robust and detailed assessment of environmental effects and the nature of the site raised some interesting issues. It is good to see that TNEI continues to be at the forefront as the
With the opening of the new Glasgow office in March 2012, TNEI can now deliver its established planning and environmental services from a local Scottish base, enhancing its position within the consultancy market. Colin Lavety (left) and James JamiesonThe new office is led by Colin Lavety, who joined TNEI after nearly 11 years of experience working in both the public and private sectors across a wide range of projects. Since 2006, Colin has been responsible for leading multi-disciplinary teams on projects throughout Scotland, including the Western Isles, Ayrshire, Highland, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Perthshire, Scottish Borders and across the Central Belt. Colin’s key focus is the delivery of planning permissions across virtually all development sectors and he has been responsible for preparation of EIAs and delivery of consents for a number of schemes, including infrastructure, environmental improvements, renewables and residential schemes. Colin has been a chartered member of the Royal Town Planning
TNEI Services Ltd has been selected to join the bank of specialist consultants, helping ENWORKS to deliver award-winning environmental support to businesses of all sizes and sectors, across the North West of England. ENWORKS has already helped more than 6,400 businesses to reduce their energy, water and material use, manage waste or to review their process efficiency and packaging. ENWORKS support is FREE and tailored to the circumstances and scope of individual businesses. It can include: On-site reviews to identify resource efficiency improvements Ongoing help with practical implementation Bespoke software to manage and report on savings Local training and networking events ENWORKS also produces free, fortnightly Green Intelligence e-bulletins, with the latest green business news, and all content tailored to the interests of individual subscribers. The business benefits include: Reduced risks and environmental impact Improved productivity Lower operational costs Increased profitability Access to new markets Compliance with environmental legislation Enhanced
Ofgem’s latest CATO consultation closes Friday 22nd July Friday 22nd July is the last chance to submit responses to Ofgem’s most recent consultation on Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners. The consultation document was written with specialist input and advice from TNEI. Ofgem is proposing that transmission assets which have a capital cost greater than £100m (high value), which are completely new, and which are separable could be designed, built, owned and operated by third parties. These third parties will be determined via a competitive tender and will be known as CATOs “ Competitively Appointed Transmission Owners. Ofgem has been developing the Competition in Onshore Transmission arrangements for several years, but time is running out if you want to comment on the most recent proposals. Their latest consultation “‘Extending competition in electricity transmission: criteria, pre-tender and conflict mitigation arrangements’, which was published in May, will close today (Friday 22nd July). TNEI has
One second or less. This is the response time required from providers of the new Enhanced Frequency Response (EFR) service. National Grid aims for EFR to improve on the existing 10 second response time (Primary and High response) and 30 second response time (Secondary response) for Firm Frequency Response (FFR). EFR will help to address the security of supply challenges faced by National Grid in a rapidly changing electricity system. Changes in the system frequency are caused by variations between supply and demand. Historically, inertia (which resists movement of frequency) has been provided mainly by synchronous thermal plants “ the big spinning masses within these generators would oppose changes in frequency. However, as these plants are slowly being replaced by asynchronous technologies (renewable generators like wind and interconnectors), there could be a fall in inertia and therefore more changes in frequency. Battery storage potentially has a huge role to play
