Britain’s Energy Coast (BEC) has launched an open tender for find partners to help create a low-carbon microgrid at Westlakes Science and Technology Park in Cumbria. The profit-for-purpose property company wants help to develop a “masterplan” for the two-square mile site near the town of Whitehaven, where more than 2,000 people currently work. The park already has some small-scale renewable generation in place, but BEC wants this to become part of a larger mixed generation and storage portfolio providing power for a new microgrid. “Given the commitment from the leadership team at Britain’s Energy Coast, Westlakes Science and Technology Park has the potential to become a beacon to science parks and estates across Europe,” said BEC head of funding and energy, Joe Martin. “This is a unique opportunity for a talented organisation to partner with BEC to bring our low carbon plans to fruition.”
Utility Week 9th May 2017 read more »