The Future of Power Generation in Great Britain
Discussion
Evanivitch said:
Baglan Power Station is just the chimney stack left now. Turbine Hall has been pulled down after being gutted by arson. Didn't even generate for 20 years, and now the land will probably be used for an expanded solar farm.
Wonder if vampire squid Macquarie burnt their fingers on this one.Evanivitch said:
yes. met with them last month, they seem very keen to progress. Loss leader for them really to avoid the penalties (as are all the INTOG projects)At least they are local to some 'deep offshore' types up there and vessel types for the mooring systems etc
hidetheelephants said:
Evanivitch said:
Baglan Power Station is just the chimney stack left now. Turbine Hall has been pulled down after being gutted by arson. Didn't even generate for 20 years, and now the land will probably be used for an expanded solar farm.
Wonder if vampire squid Macquarie burnt their fingers on this one.PushedDover said:
Given the opportunities in the UK for fixed I can understand why. I do think from a UK export capability it's a huge opportunity and one that holistically improves our energy security by reducing our bias to North Sea weather patterns.BBC Inside Science; Micro Nuclear Reactors
Despite being a bit of a nuclear advocate I'm sceptical about this, at least for here, mainly as the UK's existing regulatory framework is more or less incompatible with such things and changing it would not be quick or easy. Very small SMRs as described probably have a ready market with the military and in countries with less established or no nuclear regulatory framework though.
Despite being a bit of a nuclear advocate I'm sceptical about this, at least for here, mainly as the UK's existing regulatory framework is more or less incompatible with such things and changing it would not be quick or easy. Very small SMRs as described probably have a ready market with the military and in countries with less established or no nuclear regulatory framework though.
We really should be building some though.
The inertia is terrible though. I know it was mooted that SZC might be SMR but that looks unlikely now (though the final investment decision has been put back due to the election) but until someone builds one, it seems that no one will be brave enough to build one.
Ideal Gov project. Buy the tech from RR, build one and licence around the world, wont happen though.
The inertia is terrible though. I know it was mooted that SZC might be SMR but that looks unlikely now (though the final investment decision has been put back due to the election) but until someone builds one, it seems that no one will be brave enough to build one.
Ideal Gov project. Buy the tech from RR, build one and licence around the world, wont happen though.
Gary C said:
We really should be building some though.
The inertia is terrible though. I know it was mooted that SZC might be SMR but that looks unlikely now (though the final investment decision has been put back due to the election) but until someone builds one, it seems that no one will be brave enough to build one.
Ideal Gov project. Buy the tech from RR, build one and licence around the world, wont happen though.
I think that's the difference between the modular reactors (150-400MW) and these micro reactors that are more akin to a few MW.The inertia is terrible though. I know it was mooted that SZC might be SMR but that looks unlikely now (though the final investment decision has been put back due to the election) but until someone builds one, it seems that no one will be brave enough to build one.
Ideal Gov project. Buy the tech from RR, build one and licence around the world, wont happen though.
[Reuters] Orsted to install Tesla battery for UK offshore wind farm
600 MWh Tesla Megapack connected to the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm. Interesting development. Is this the first one in the UK? It’ll be interesting to see how it performs and if we’ll see more similar systems popping up elsewhere in the UK.
600 MWh Tesla Megapack connected to the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm. Interesting development. Is this the first one in the UK? It’ll be interesting to see how it performs and if we’ll see more similar systems popping up elsewhere in the UK.
Edited by dvs_dave on Sunday 16th June 16:32
hidetheelephants said:
I'd like Labour to order RR SMRs for Wylfa on July the 5th, but a statement within 100 days setting out what they plan to do with nuclear power would be good.Are they in their manifesto? If not, I suspect they'll fart arse around for years like every colour of party has in the last 20yrs.
dvs_dave said:
[Reuters] Orsted to install Tesla battery for UK offshore wind farm
600 MWh Tesla Megapack connected to the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm. Interesting development. Is this the first one in the UK? It’ll be interesting to see how it performs and if we’ll see more similar systems popping up elsewhere in the UK.
Solar + battery has been pretty common for a few years because prices during summer can be really low (even negative) when the sun is strongest whereas a few hours later the power is worth 5 or 10 times as much, and some smaller onshore wind farms also have co-located batteries. That one would be I think the first offshore and also one of the largest batteries on the grid. 600 MWh Tesla Megapack connected to the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm. Interesting development. Is this the first one in the UK? It’ll be interesting to see how it performs and if we’ll see more similar systems popping up elsewhere in the UK.
tamore said:
saw that tony seba reckons nuclear power will be a busted flush by 2030. he hasn't got much wrong about the transition to renewables.
It's almost endearing how all his assumptions are predicated on innovation in the areas he likes but those he doesn't aren't allowed innovation at all.hidetheelephants said:
tamore said:
saw that tony seba reckons nuclear power will be a busted flush by 2030. he hasn't got much wrong about the transition to renewables.
It's almost endearing how all his assumptions are predicated on innovation in the areas he likes but those he doesn't aren't allowed innovation at all.Gassing Station | News, Politics & Economics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff