Renewable Power Systems

Working with clients to help develop low carbon technologies within the UK and globally is an integral part of NEL’s engineering services portfolio.

NEL offers unique facilities and expert knowledge for product test and developing:

Carbon Capture and Storage
The measurement challenges associated with the accurate monitoring of carbon dioxide flow and physical properties for different CCS applications can be investigated using NEL facilities and expertise.

Alternative Fuels and Renewable Biomass
On-site test facilities can be configured to facilitate a wide range of systems and devices using alternative fuel sources. NEL has the specialist capability to assess alternative fuels (including biomass and hydrogen) for heat, power generation and transport applications.

Wind
The Myres Hill wind turbine test site provides high average wind speeds and complex terrain. The site has grid connections and can accommodate significant generated power levels. The site is available for measurement and testing of wind turbines.

Marine
Simulated operation of tidal power generation systems using hydraulic actuators for performance assessment and durability testing. Pumped flow circuits for testing of model tidal and hydro turbines.

Fuel Cell Systems
Fuel cell modelling and technical support is used to assist the development of fuel cells and fuel cell systems. Areas of specialism include thermal and fluid flow issues.

Micro CHP
NEL provides development and testing of mechanical, thermodynamic and electrical aspects of micro CHP (combined heat and power) systems.

Sustainable Transport
Assessment and development of novel powertrain solutions, including hybrid and electric drives for sustainable transport. A chassis dynamometer is available to support vehicle-based development programmes while dynamometers can be used for drivetrain development work.

Please contact to see how we can assist you with, renewable biomass, tidal power generation and product testing within the UK.