Tuesday 26th of September 2017 | Posted In:

An ITAR update from Ofgem

Recently, Ofgem hosted a Webinar on ‘Guidance on how to produce an Independent Technical Assurance Report’ aimed at those who own a generation station. Two of our engineers Andrew and Oli, took part in the Webinar and learned key points that make producing a quality ITAR important:

Thursday 14th of September 2017 | Posted In:

Energy storage is more than just batteries

Mention energy storage and many people will first think of batteries. While this is part of the story, electricity is just one form of energy. Growers may be more familiar with heat released through the combustion of fuel in a boiler or engine, for example.

Thursday 1st of September 2016 | Posted In:

Design services – in depth

Need help designing your heating system? Unsure if your existing equipment is suitable for your new project?

At FEC Energy we can help you size your system to ensure you end up with something that meets your needs. We have experience in most renewable technologies, including biomass boilers, CHP, solar power, wind power and anaerobic digesters.

Tuesday 30th of August 2016 | Posted In:

Are TRIADs coming to an end?

Proposals being considered by OFGEM may significantly reduce TRIAD income for embedded generators (EG). Bearing in mind that it can be worth £40,000-£60,000 p.a. for every 1MW of generation capacity, this could be quite a financial blow.

Wednesday 24th of August 2016 | Posted In:

Everything you need to know about STOR - Short Term Operation Reserve

National Grid keeps a watchful eye over our national power needs as it is a fine balancing act satisfying demand with supply. To this end it needs reserve power, either as generation or demand reduction, to be able to counteract any extra demand for power that was not forecast or when plants they were relying on become unavailable.

Wednesday 24th of August 2016 | Posted In:

Guy & Wright – a case study with Rob Jones

Rob Jones of Guy & Wright explains how using FEC Energy saved him money, time and stress!

Tomato growers Guy & Wright wanted to make the most of their waste and decided to build their own anaerobic digester (AD) plant. With government incentive schemes such as the Renewable Heat Incentive available, Guy & Wright were keen to ensure that their installation was eligible and compliant.

Tuesday 23rd of August 2016 | Posted In:

Wind, solar or biomass? Why a feasibility report is a good idea

Are you looking to use a renewable energy source but unsure which one is going to work for you? Have you been shown great returns but don’t believe the salesman?

A feasibility report investigates the financial and technical viability of a project, helping you to make a decision whether or not to go ahead with your proposal. It is specific to your site and ensures a good match between your chosen technologies and your needs.

At FEC Energy we conduct our feasibility assessment in three stages:

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