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.
The Software Group of TNEI has just released the latest version of it's Ipsa Power System Analysis Software.
TNEI are continuing to expand their Power Systems and Technology group to provide a wider range of services. One of these is the capability to perform arc flash calculations. These calculations determine the potential risk and protective measures required when working on or near live electrical apparatus. Following recent HSE investigations arc flash calculations are becoming increasingly common. See our Arc Flash Hazard further details.
TNEI has a clear focus for 2011 and beyond to grow the Planning and Environmental services business it offers to clients with the appointment of a dedicated Business Development Manager.
TNEI is a consortium partner in ISLES, a full feasibility study into the development of an offshore transmission network linking potential offshore sites for the generation of renewable energy in the coastal waters of Ireland, Northern Ireland and Western Scotland.
Wind farm projects are often subject to high levels of scrutiny by planning authorities and third parties. Due to the high profile of proposed developments it is increasingly common for projects to end up at Public Inquiry. TNEI always look to provide robust technical services to ensure that the assessments are defensible throughout the planning process and at Public Inquiry if and when required.
OFGEM has requested required the distribution network operators (DNO) to implement a common method for charging their extra high voltage (EHV) customers. All 14 DNO licence areas in the UK are required to adhere to this.
Development projects such as wind farms have the potential to have a major impact on a wide range of bird species through habitat loss, disturbance and collision. In order to provide a more complete ‘in house’ service, TNEI has extended the capabilities of the existing ecology department through the appointment of an experienced Ornithological Consultant. Paul Massey joined TNEI in October 2010 with over 14 years of professional experience, including working for the RSPB, BTO, three Bird Observatories, two Wildlife Trusts, local government and an independent ecological consultancy.
TNEI Services Ltd has been selected to join the bank of specialist consultants helping ENWORKS to deliver free environmental support to small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the North West.
Petrofac, the international oil & gas facilities service provider, confirms that it has purchased TNEI Services Limited (TNEI) through the acquisition of its holding company New Energy Industries Limited for a consideration of £7.5 million, of which 30% is contingent upon senior management’s continued participation in the business.
Energy consultancy TNEI Services has tackled the issue of wind shear head-on by developing their own method of modelling and assessing turbine noise which takes account of wind shear at individual wind farm sites. The method is founded on bespoke software designed in-house by TNEI’s noise experts in conjunction with colleagues in the Wind Resource Assessment team.
One of the most crucial issues for wind farm developers is the potential wind yield from their sites, an issue of significant importance in raising finance for developments and securing the future of a site.
One industry that is flourishing in these uncertain economic times, is the power systems sector. As the Governments of Britain and the rest of Europe maintain their drive for renewables, the demand for analytical modelling and simulation of proposed renewable projects has risen dramatically.
TNEI has extended the range of Planning and Environmental consultancy services it offers to clients with the appointment of a qualified ecological consultant.
Newly launched, Newcastle based company, Future Transport Systems, FTS, is pioneering the introduction of sustainable transport across the UK having won a number of major contracts to introduce electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure to Britain’s roads.
TNEI has expanded the technical capabilities of its Planning and Environmental division with the creation of a bespoke software program to conduct link end analysis for the design and construction of wind farms.
Planning and environmental specialists at energy consultancy, TNEI Services have prepared and submitted planning applications for two more wind farm developments on behalf of their client, Broadview Energy.
TNEI’s power systems team is working on a two phased programme to provide power systems analysis for Northern Ireland’s electricity network operator.
Energy consultancy TNEI is pleased to be working with Aquamarine Power (“Aquamarine”) to identify the most viable marine energy sites around the UK and Irish coastlines for deployment of Aquamarine’s market leading Oyster wave energy converter.
Power Systems specialists at energy consultancy TNEI are working closely with the UK’s wave and tidal developers and manufacturers to create Europe’s 1st software programme to analyse the power generated by the wave and tidal industry.
From April 2010, over 5,000 organisations in the UK will be hit by new “green” laws that will require them to buy allowances to cover their carbon emissions. The new legislation, called the Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) will require companies to spend upwards of 40,000 each year on carbon allowances.
After securing several wave and tidal energy projects in the UK and internationally TNEI is expanding its marine energy team in line with what it sees as a strengthening market.
TNEI’s Power Systems and Technology group has strengthened its specialist modelling capabilities with the recruitment of an expert in Computational Fluid Dynamics. Charlotte Higgins joins TNEI as a Consultant in its Manchester office with over 9 years experience gained in both the UK and Australia.
TNEI has entered a new phase of its pioneering renewable energy work for Tesco with the installation of the UK's first 6kW Ropatec, wind turbines on sites across the UK.
The company involved in advising the Government on best practice for onshore wind energy planning has put the theory into practice by helping to secure planning permission for Doncaster’s first ever wind farm. TNEI Services worked with the former DTI on the compilation of a guidance document, Onshore Wind Energy Planning Conditions, published at the end of 2007.