Unlike conventional charging stations that run off the grid and have a blended electricity source, the new charging points are powered by green energy when the turbine is turning. This helps to make EV vehicles even more sustainable and contributes to the Welsh Government’s decarbonisation targets.

Using renewable energy also enables Infinite to offer lower charging costs to users.

The new charging station is very competitive when compared to normal ultra-rapid charging which is around 80p per kWh.

The turbine-powered charging station relieves capacity pressure from an increasingly stressed grid network. It also increases the revenue yield from an existing operating renewable asset and it provides substantial savings to the EV charging public with discounted unit costs for the power

Andrew Crossman, Director at Infinite Renewables said, “The wind turbine-powered ultra rapid charging station at Tafarnaubach, Tredegar is a transformative project that heralds the future of EV charging across the UK. Infinite is very proud to be at the forefront of this renewable energy innovation which offers motorists a greener, cleaner charging solution at lower cost.”

Infinite is in the process of developing additional Renewable EV charging opportunities using multi-technology generation such as wind and solar to power the future of EV charging.

Media contact: Gaenor Howells gaenor@gaenorhowells.com 

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The Sark government – Chief Pleas has committed to the principle of developing an islander-owned electricity supply at a cost of around £4m. This decision came in the wake of an independent body’s report concluding that a completely new system was needed due to health and safety concerns. The report described the island’s electricity grid as outdated and in a state of disrepair.

Infinite Renewables will now provide a detailed design incorporating the best mix and capacity of wind, solar, battery storage as well as back-up diesel generators to meet the current needs of the island’s population whilst also allowing for future growth in demand.

Sancus Utilities who work closely with Infinite on renewable energy projects will be engaged to design and install a brand-new grid distribution network on the island that will meet modern standards.

Now Chief Pleas have voted to move forward with the designs, the new grid and Energy Centre could be completed by the end of 2025.

The Head of Operations and Project Delivery at Infinite, Gillian Jones, said, “We are excited to be bringing our expertise in renewable energy and micro girds to Sark. Our aim is to design an energy centre that provides greener, more secure, reliable, and cost-effective power to the residents and businesses on the Island. The project will be logistically challenging but tremendously rewarding.  Infinite is looking forward to developing an Energy Centre to supply the Island of Sark for generations to come.’’

About Infinite:

Infinite was formed in 2010 as a specialist renewable energy developer to create merchant wind power schemes for commercial clients.  Since then, it has delivered multiple commercial turbines and large- scale Solar PV schemes across the UK and is now pioneering multi-technology renewable Energy Centres for industry.

Media contact: Gaenor Howells

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Each renewable energy centre comprised: 5 x Bestwatt 45kW Wind Turbines, 5 x 120 kW Battery Energy Storage Systems and 5 x 3.6 kW Solar Systems.

The BESS and Solar System were integrated in a trailer for plug and play mobile deployment. The turbines that were installed are an upwind, stall regulated design, supplying 3 phase power and are  built in the Netherlands and Germany but the mobile base design has been developed by Infinite Renewables and are manufactured in Wales in the UK.

The turbines at COP28 were installed on mobile ballasted foundation bases. This is the first time steel mobile turbine bases have been used. Each base weighs over 120 tons including the concrete ballast. The bases are re-useable and create minimal environmental impact – they sit on top of the ground not in it so are very easy to remove.  The 45kW generator in each turbine is capable of generating over 1000kw per day at full output. Cut in wind speed is 3.5m per second and cut out wind speed is 25mps (wind of 60mph) The battery in the trailer is 120kwh of storage and the solar panels are 3.6kw. The turbine installation showcases how mobile renewable technology (wind, solar and batteries) working in tandem with each other can be deployed for islanded and on-grid applications.

Andrew Crossman, Director at Infinite Renewables said, “After a phenomenal effort from everyone involved, we are incredibly proud to have delivered 5 renewable energy centres to COP28 in Dubai for Octopus Energy – within 8 weeks! The mobile energy centres are a first of its kind installation and feature unique mobile ballasted bases for the wind turbines and trailerised battery storage integrated with solar PV. The mobile energy centres, developed by Infinite Renewables, showcase how renewable energy can be deployed quickly – whenever and wherever it is needed. The purple and pink turbines created huge interest in Dubai and we are now looking to expand our operation into the Middle East.”

Paul Loran, Director at Octopus Energy Generation said, “To showcase how a renewables energy system can lead the future of energy, we wanted to install wind, solar and battery storage on the global climate stage at COP28 in Dubai. Having worked with Infinite Renewables over the past couple of years, on projects like the Glastonbury wind turbine, we knew they were the perfect partner to help us bring to life this installation in such a short amount of time. We have some really exciting projects in line with Infinite which will continue to showcase their global network and unrivalled ability as we look ahead into 2024.”

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The Centre is made up of cutting edge technology – a 2MW solar farm (built by Evo Energy), 2 wind turbines, a hydrogen-ready combined heat and power unit (CHP) and a dual chemistry battery energy storage system (BESS).

This cutting edge battery technology which brings together both lead-acid and lithium-ion battery chemistries is controlled by a bespoke battery management system developed by battery firm GS Yuasa, the University of Sheffield and Infinite. The hybrid is set within a containerized energy storage system and offers a new power solution that combines the fast response of the lithium battery with the endurance of lead acid. It works in a complementary way to provide economical and sustainable solutions for numerous storage services from the same system.

The Energy Centre has a 2MW gas fired CHP engine, supplied by AB Energy UK. It has been selected because of its market leading engine efficiency of 44.1% which maximises the amount of power that can be produced from the gas consumed.

The Vestas 850kw ‘Daffodil’ wind turbine designed, supplied and built by Infinite is integrated into the Energy Centre generation. In addition, there is a second ‘Daffodil’ wind turbine on adjacent land supplying power to the Royal Mint Energy Centre. Both supply energy to TRM. Infinite is now working with TRM to extend the renewables microgrid network out to adjacent industries and businesses – to supply them with renewable and low carbon power from the Energy Centre.

Andrew Crossman, Director at Infinite said “We are extremely proud to have delivered the Royal Mint Energy Centre on budget and on time. This low carbon energy centre is a trail blazing project that shines a light on the future of local, multi-technology generation and consumption within an industrial community network – it provides a blueprint for both commercial and domestic sustainable energy systems in a low carbon world, protecting business and residential communities against energy market volatility whilst providing energy security for the future.”

Inga Doak, Head of Sustainability at the Royal Mint, says, “Sustainability is front and centre in all we do as a business and this is another exciting step in The Royal Mint’s sustainability journey, allowing us to step closer towards our goal of becoming Net Zero by 2050.”

The Energy Centre is part of the Generation Storage Supply project (GSCS) and is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Welsh Government and Albion Community Power.

About Infinite:

Infinite was formed in 2010 as a specialist renewable energy developer to create merchant wind power schemes for commercial clients. Since then, it has delivered multiple commercial turbine and large scale Solar PV schemes across the UK and is now pioneering multi-technology renewable energy centres for industry, to provide more secure, reliable and cost effective sustainable energy directly to industrial communities.

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Andrew Crossman, Director Infinite, said: “The Energy Centre at the Royal Mint is a tremendously exciting and innovative project that pushes the boundaries of de-centralised energy generation and microgrid distribution. As a large manufacturing site, the Royal Mint is the perfect candidate site for an integrated energy centre. The generation from low carbon and renewable technologies, distributed via smart microgrid will provide a huge boost to The Royal Mint’s carbon reduction strategy.”

Sarah Bradley, Director of HR, Safety and Environment at the Royal Mint, said: “We are continually looking for ways to be a sustainable business and reduce our carbon impact and be a considerate neighbour to our environment. In 2018 we unveiled a wind turbine on site, and we are pleased to be working with Infinite to build on our commitment to renewable energy.”

The Vestas 850kW ‘Daffodil’ wind turbine which was designed, supplied and built by Infinite will be integrated into the LEC generation. It already supplies up to 10% of the Royal Mint’s energy demand.

The containerised energy storage scheme (ESS), will comprise of a dual-chemistry ADEPT battery management system (BMS), developed by Infinite in partnership with GS Yuasa and the University of Sheffield and will offer a new power solution that combines the fast response of the lithium battery with the endurance of lead acid.

The Centre which is expected to be operational by Autumn 2022 is part of the Generation Storage Consumption Supply project (GSCS) and is funded by The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Albion Community Power. It will save on energy costs and offer carbon reduction.

Marco Yu, Investment Director, Albion Community Power, says: “Albion is thrilled to be bringing its local energy expertise to enable this ‘first of a kind’ project alongside the Infinite team and the Royal Mint. It is an important signpost in how the UK can achieve net zero emissions, democratise the energy system and support employment in the area. It is a very exciting step forward.”

Welsh Government Minister for Climate Change Julie James said: “This new project at the Royal Mint together with the recent opening of the Energy Centre in Ebbw Vale and other EU-funded local energy schemes which are planned across the South and West Wales are exciting developments and are an important step towards our ambition of a low-carbon future for Wales. They will provide cost effective, reliable green energy to local businesses and communities.”

Infinite will establish a local Community Fund with a percentage of the revenue generated by the CHP and Solar Farm distributed to local charities and community groups whose initiatives complement the themes of the European Structural Funds.

About Infinite:

Infinite was formed in 2010 as a specialist renewable energy developer to create merchant wind power schemes for commercial clients.  Since then, it has delivered multiple commercial turbine and large scale Solar PV schemes across the UK and is now pioneering multi-technology renewable energy centres for industry, to provide more secure, reliable and cost effective sustainable energy directly to industrial communities.

Datganiad i’r wasg

Awst 10fed 2021

INFINITE YN TARO AR ‘AUR’ YN Y BATHDY BRENHINOL

Mae’r cwmni ynni adnewyddadwy Infinite wedi ennill y tendr i gyflenwi pŵer yn uniongyrchol i’r Bathdy Brenhinol. Bydd y prosiect yn dod ynghyd arbenigwyr ym maes ynni adnewyddadwy – datblygu, technegol a chyllid, i adeiladu canolfan ynni leol amldechnoleg ar y safle yn Llantrisant. Bydd y ganolfan yn ymgorffori fferm solar 2MW ar dir cyfagos y rhagwelir y bydd yn cynhyrchu 2.4GWh bob blwyddyn i’r Bathdy Brenhinol. Gwynt, Gwres a Phŵer Cyfunedig sy’n barod am hydrogen a storio batris yw’r cymysgedd o dechnolegau a ddefnyddir.

Meddai Andrew Crossman, Cyfarwyddwr Infinite: “Mae’r ganolfan ynni yn y Bathdy Brenhinol yn brosiect aruthrol o gyffrous ac arloesol sy’n gwthio ffiniau cynhyrchu ynni datganoledig a dosbarthu micro-grid. Fel safle gweithgynhyrchu mawr, y Bathdy Brenhinol yw’r safle ymgeisiol perffaith ar gyfer canolfan ynni integredig. Bydd cynhyrchu ynni o dechnolegau carbon isel ac adnewyddadwy, wedi’i ddosbarthu drwy ficro-grid clyfar, yn hwb enfawr i strategaeth lleihau carbon y Bathdy Brenhinol.”

Meddai Sarah Bradley, Cyfarwyddwr AD, Diogelwch a’r Amgylchedd yn y Bathdy Brenhinol: “Rydym bob amser yn chwilio am ffyrdd o fod yn fusnes cynaliadwy a lleihau ein heffaith carbon a bod yn gymydog ystyriol i’n hamgylchedd. Yn 2018, gwnaethom ddadorchuddio tyrbin gwynt ar y safle, ac mae’n bleser gennym weithio gydag Infinite i adeiladu ar ein hymrwymiad i ynni adnewyddadwy.”

Bydd y tyrbin gwynt ‘Daffodil’ 850kW Vestas a gafodd ei ddylunio, ei gyflenwi a’i adeiladu gan Infinite yn cael ei integreiddio â system cynhyrchu LEC. Mae eisoes yn cyflenwi hyd at 10 y cant o alw ynni’r Bathdy Brenhinol.

Bydd y cynllun storio ynni mewn cynwysyddion, yn cynnwys system rheoli batris ADEPT â dau fath o fatri cemegol, wedi’i ddatblygu gan Infinite mewn partneriaeth â GS Yuasa a Phrifysgol Sheffield a bydd yn cynnig datrysiad pŵer newydd sy’n cyfuno ymateb cyflym y batri lithiwm â gwytnwch asid plwm.

Mae’r ganolfan, y disgwylir iddi fod yn weithredol erbyn hydref 2022, yn rhan o’r prosiect Cynhyrchu, Storio, Defnyddio, Cyflenwi (GSCS) ac wedi’i ariannu gan Gronfa Datblygu Rhanbarthol Ewrop (ERDF) ac Albion Community Power. Bydd yn arbed ar gostau ynni ac yn cynnig gostyngiad carbon.

Medd Marco Yu, Cyfarwyddwr Buddsoddi, Albion Community Power: “Mae Albion wrth ei fodd ei fod yn dod â’i arbenigedd ynni lleol i alluogi’r prosiect hwn, y ‘cyntaf o’i fath’, ochr yn ochr â thîm Infinite a’r Bathdy Brenhinol. Mae’n arwydd pwysig o sut y gall y DU gyflawni allyriadau sero-net, democrateiddio’r system ynni a chefnogi cyflogaeth yn yr ardal. Mae’n gam cyffrous iawn ymlaen.”

Meddai Julie James, Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd Llywodraeth Cymru: “Mae’r prosiect newydd hwn yn y Bathdy Brenhinol, ynghyd ag agor y ganolfan ynni’n ddiweddar yng Nglynebwy a chynlluniau ynni lleol eraill a ariennir gan yr UE sydd yn yr arfaeth ar draws De a Gorllewin Cymru yn ddatblygiadau cyffrous ac yn gam pwysig ymlaen tuag at ein huchelgais, sef dyfodol carbon isel i Gymru. Byddant yn darparu ynni gwyrdd cost-effeithiol, dibynadwy i fusnesau a chymunedau lleol.”

Bydd Infinite yn sefydlu cronfa gymunedol leol a dosberthir canran o’r refeniw y mae Gwres a Phŵer Cyfunedig a’r fferm solar yn ei greu i elusennau lleol a grwpiau cymunedol y mae eu mentrau’n cyd-fynd â themâu’r Cronfeydd Strwythurol Ewropeaidd.

Ynglŷn ag Infinite:

Sefydlwyd Infinite yn 2010 fel datblygwr ynni adnewyddadwy arbenigol i greu cynlluniau pŵer gwynt masnachol i gleientiaid masnachol. Ers hynny, mae wedi darparu nifer o gynlluniau tyrbinau a solar ffotofoltäig masnachol mawr ar draws y DU ac mae bellach yn arloesi canolfannau ynni adnewyddadwy amldechnoleg ar gyfer diwydiant, i ddarparu ynni cynaliadwy mwy diogel, dibynadwy a chost-effeithiol yn uniongyrchol i gymunedau diwydiannol.

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Work at the site is moving on apace with the first phase of Infinite’s unique integrated energy centre – the installation of a 1MWh rooftop solar system at GS Yuasa’s factory, already completed. Approval has also been granted for the building of a wind turbine which will supply electricity directly to the site. The Energy Centre will be linked to an energy storage scheme with its ADEPT battery container bringing together the use of GS Yuasa’s lead acid and lithium batteries, thus offering optimum efficiency and flexibility when managing power across a micro-grid.

Andrew Crossman, Director, Infinite says: “The GSCS Energy Centre represents a step-change in the de-centralised distribution of low carbon and renewable energy. The Rassau scheme aims to share the benefits of multi technology generation within the immediate community, providing discounted renewable power and reducing the CO2 emissions in the area.”

Shaun Gardner, Managing Director, GS Yuasa Manufacturing UK Ltd added: “The project brings a number of benefits to our Ebbw Vale factory and the wider Rassau industrial estate. The unique combination of our lithium and lead-acid batteries, the latter of which are produced on site in South Wales, allows for the storage of greener energy, generated by either solar or wind, to be used at a later date.”

The centre is part of the Generation Storage Consumption Supply project (GSCS) and is one of up to seven local energy centre schemes in South and West Wales to be grant funded by The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Match funding of £5.5m has been provided by Infinite’s funding partner, Albion Community Power. The total CAPEX for the schemes is £14.4m with £8.9m provided by the ERDF.

Welsh Government Minister for Climate Change, Julie James said: “Climate Change is at the heart of our decision making and we are committed to accelerating the transition to a low carbon energy system in Wales. The GSCS Energy Centre, alongside the other EU funded local energy schemes, will play an important role in driving action towards our ambition for a more sustainable future for Wales, by providing the benefits of cost-effective, more reliable green energy to local businesses and communities across South and West Wales.”

Marco Yu, Investment Director, Albion Community Power, says: “Albion has over 20 years’ experience funding sustainable energy projects across the UK. We backed the Infinite team in the early stages of its growth and are thrilled to be part of its latest pioneering, multi-technology projects that are leading the way in helping local businesses to decarbonise and reduce energy cost while alleviating the electricity load of the electricity grid network.”

About Infinite:

Infinite was formed in 2010 as a specialist renewable energy developer to create merchant wind power schemes for commercial clients.  Since then, it has delivered multiple commercial turbine and large scale Solar PV schemes across the UK and is now pioneering multi-technology renewable energy centres for industry, to provide more secure, reliable and cost effective sustainable energy directly to industrial communities.

Datganiad i’r wasg

22 Mehefin 2021

INFINITE YN LANSIO CANOLFAN YNNI AMLDECHNOLEG GYNTAF CYMRU

I GYFLENWI PŴER YN UNIONGYRCHOL I’R GYMUNED

Mae’r cwmni ynni adnewyddadwy arloesol Infinite yn lansio ei ganolfan ynni gyntaf yn Ystâd Ddiwydiannol Rasa yn Ne Cymru.  Bydd y cyfuniad o dyrbinau gwynt, systemau solar ffotofoltäig a storio batris yn darparu pŵer dibynadwy, cost-effeithlon a gwyrddach yn uniongyrchol i’r cwsmer.

Andrew Shaw o GE National ar y safle yn ffatri GS Yuasa yng Nglynebwy

Mae gwaith ar y safle’n mynd rhagddo’n chwim gyda’r cam cyntaf o ganolfan ynni integredig unigryw Infinite, sef gosod system solar pen tŷ 1MWh ar ffatri GS Yuasa, eisoes wedi’i gwblhau. Hefyd, mae cymeradwyaeth wedi’i rhoi ar gyfer adeiladu tyrbin gwynt a fydd yn cyflenwi trydan yn uniongyrchol i’r safle. Bydd y ganolfan ynni’n gysylltiedig â chynllun storio ynni gyda’i gynhwysydd batri ADEPT yn cyfuno’r defnydd o fatris asid plwm a lithiwm GS Yuasa, gan gynnig yr effeithlonrwydd a hyblygrwydd gorau wrth reoli pŵer ar draws micro-grid.

Meddai Andrew Crossman, Cyfarwyddwr, Infinite: “Mae’r Ganolfan Ynni GSCS yn cynrychioli newid sylweddol mewn perthynas â’r dosbarthiad datganoledig o ynni carbon isel ac adnewyddadwy. Nod cynllun Rasa yw rhannu manteision dull cynhyrchu amldechnoleg yn y gymuned gyfagos, gan ddarparu pŵer adnewyddadwy gostyngol a lleihau’r allyriadau CO2 yn yr ardal.”

Ychwanegodd Shaun Gardner, Rheolwr Gyfarwyddwr, GS Yuasa Manufacturing UK Ltd: “Mae’r prosiect yn dod â nifer o fanteision i’n ffatri yng Nglynebwy ac Ystâd Ddiwydiannol ehangach Rasa. Mae’r cyfuniad unigryw o’n batris lithiwm ac asid plwm, a chynhyrchir y batris asid plwm ar y safle yn Ne Cymru, yn galluogi storio ynni gwyrddach, wedi’i gynhyrchu gan yr haul neu’r gwynt, i’w ddefnyddio’n ddiweddarach.”

Mae’r ganolfan yn rhan o’r prosiect Cynhyrchu, Storio, Defnyddio, Cyflenwi (GSCS) ac yn un o hyd at saith cynllun canolfan ynni leol yn Ne a Gorllewin Cymru i’w hariannu trwy grant gan Gronfa Datblygu Rhanbarthol Ewrop (ERDF). Mae arian cyfatebol gwerth £5.5m wedi’i ddarparu gan bartner cyllid Infinite, sef Albion Community Power.  Cyfanswm gwariant cyfalaf y cynlluniau yw £14.4m gyda Chronfa Datblygu Rhanbarthol Ewrop yn darparu £8.9m.

Meddai Julie James, Gweinidog Newid Hinsawdd Llywodraeth Cymru: “Mae newid hinsawdd wrth wraidd ein penderfyniadau ac rydym wedi ymrwymo i gyflymu’r newid i system ynni carbon isel yng Nghymru. Bydd y Ganolfan Ynni GSCS, yn ogystal â chynlluniau ynni lleol eraill a ariennir gan yr UE â rôl bwysig wrth gymell camau gweithredu tuag at ein huchelgais ar gyfer dyfodol mwy cynaliadwy i Gymru, trwy ddarparu manteision ynni cost-effeithiol, gwyrddach i fusnesau lleol a chymunedau ar draws De a Gorllewin Cymru.”

Meddai Marco Yu, Cyfarwyddwr Buddsoddi, Albion Community Power: “Mae gan Albion fwy nag 20 mlynedd o brofiad yn ariannu prosiectau ynni cynaliadwy ar draws y DU. Gwnaethom gefnogi tîm Infinite yng nghamau cynnar ei dwf ac rydym wedi’n gwefreiddio bod yn rhan o’i brosiectau arloesol, amldechnoleg diweddaraf sy’n arwain y ffordd o ran helpu busnesau lleol i ddatgarboneiddio a lleihau costau ynni wrth liniaru llwyth trydan y grid trydan.”

Ynghylch Infinite:

Sefydlwyd Infinite yn 2010 fel datblygwr ynni adnewyddadwy i greu cynlluniau pŵer gwynt masnachol i gleientiaid masnachol.  Mae’r rhain yn cynnwys cynlluniau gwynt megis y ‘genhinen Bedr anferth’ yn y Bathdy Brenhinol yn Llantrisant yn Ne Cymru – tyrbin gwynt 850kW yn cyflenwi hyd at 10 y cant o alw’r Bathdy Brenhinol.  Mae Infinite wedi tyfu o ddatblygu portffolio o dyrbinau gwynt i ddarparu sawl cynllun system solar ffotofoltäig preswyl a masnachol. Erbyn hyn, mae’n arloesi canolfannau ynni adnewyddadwy amldechnoleg ar gyfer diwydiant ar draws y DU.

Cyswllt y cyfryngau: Gaenor Howells

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