Distributed Generation
The major challenge for the creation of a truly sustainable energy economy is low carbon energy usage at the level of the individual, changing the way each of us lives and works and consumes energy. In order to help all consumers embrace the idea of sustainability, low cost, practical and simple sustainable energy solutions need to be developed and applied effectively through the supply chain.
NaREC is applying the very best in energy efficiency and micro-renewables to create sustainable development solutions to help the UK to embrace the change to sustainable building, and sustainable living.
Translating policies into practical solutions
- Best practice guidance
- Testing and certification
- Hybrid solutions for micro-renewables and energy efficiency
- Education, skills and training
- Resolving the challenges of grid connection
NaREC's EnergyLINK Laboratory
NaREC's Energy Link Laboratory is a specialist facility providing testing, analysis and demonstration services to the micro to medium scale power generation technology sector. The laboratory enables technology developers, network operators, and industry regulators to identify, investigate and understand issues around network integration and operational characteristics of new power technologies under ‘real world' conditions, prior to connection to the public electricity network.
- A fully configurable, isolated network capable of handling up to1MWe allowing performance characterisation of individual or multiple devices
- Full bandwidth , multiple channel, automated test and measurement systems allowing comprehensive data collection and analysis
- Remote monitoring and control capability for investigations
- Full connectivity for external generation technology testing and analysis
- A comprehensive suite of generation technologies, prime movers, physical models of electrical and heat loads, model generation components and distribution elements such as a virtual power supply.
