Navigating Transmission Curtailment and Transmission System Modelling
Navigating Transmission Curtailment is a pressing issue in the evolving energy sector. This article explains the concepts of curtailment and constraints, uncovering the factors driving these challenges. It introduces Blake Clough's advanced modeling techniques for addressing transmission constraints and outlines how our approach can provide practical solutions to support your energy projects.
January 13, 2025
Solar & Storage Live 2024
Blake Clough made an exciting debut at Solar & Storage Live 2024, the UK’s largest event for solar and energy storage innovation. From engaging face-to-face with clients and potential partners to celebrating industry achievements at the Awards Dinner, our team had a fantastic experience connecting with leaders in renewable energy. Read on to see how we showcased our expertise in power systems and grid connections at this influential event!
November 13, 2024
Power System Glitches – How Power Systems Can Get Spooky on Halloween
It's Halloween and we're explore the chilling mysteries lurking behind the grid and how we help our clients overcome them. From ghostly grid failures to disappearing efficiencies, Blake Clough Consulting is here to help keep the lights on, even when things go bump in the night!
October 31, 2024
CMP316 Changes Could Add Millions to Your Annual TNUoS Charges Starting Next Year
At Blake Clough Consulting, we understand that grid connection costs can make or break a project’s financial viability. One key factor is the Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges, which can fluctuate based on location and demand. The proposed CMP316 modification could lead to significant increases in these charges for co-located sites, particularly those with solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS).Under CMP316, both solar/wind generation and BESS would be charged separately, a shift that could raise annual costs by millions. With this change set to take effect in April 2025, our TNUoS assessment service helps developers forecast and navigate potential cost impacts, safeguarding project success.
October 16, 2024
Sustainable Electrical Power Systems Engineering Course undertaken at Manchester University
Nine colleagues from Blake Clough have recently enrolled in the Sustainable Electrical Power Systems Engineering course at Manchester University, specifically taking the Introduction to Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems module. Supported by Blake Clough, this initiative enables our graduate consultants to leverage their STEM backgrounds and specialise further in Power Systems, contributing to their professional growth within the company.
October 16, 2024
Short Circuit Calculation for Inverter based Resources (IEC 60909:2016)
A summarised guide for carrying out short circuit calculations in inverter-based power plants according to IEC 60909:2016:
September 10, 2024
Energy Award Winner 2024 – Blake Clough Consulting Wins Prestigious Energy Award
Energy Award Winner 2024 - Blake Clough Consulting were announced as the winner of the award for “Third Party Intermediary of the Year – under 50 employees at the 2024 Energy Awards, held in Mayfair, London.
July 10, 2024