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Cleantech Business News aims to deliver interesting stories and enterprising features, with our first issue covering the Isle of Man’s commitment and developments. 1 It is a magazine born of and for a time when the public’s acceptance of renewable energy technology is growing in the wake cleantech forum of depleting fossil fuels and the quest for more sustainability. We hope you will take inspiration from the subjects and products in this issue. - Both in print and online. from the minister John Shimmin MHK contents isle of man clean tech centre of excellence 10 8 nergy policies across the world featured are evolving in response to 1 11 Some of the articles & green issues rising fossil fuel prices, issues in this edition. over security of energy supply The Isle of Man is able to be at the forefront of Clean Tech development through hydrogen fuel trial 6 and the need to reduce carbon Eemissions to combat climate change. its attraction and support of dynamic, about hydrogen power 8

ISLE OF MAN. green apple awards 10 Nurturing and developing clean tech innovative businesses and entrepreneurs. WHERE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THE zero TT 11 HIGHEST LEVELS solutions are a global challenge and With effective business networks, financial OF SERVICE IN AIRCRAFT REGISTRY.

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• Effective relationship between public and private sectors WHERE YOU TheCAN Island also offers many other important DISCOVER THEfeatures for businesses• World-class in the Clean regulatory Tech environment sector including: an ideal location to 17 NEW STANDARDtrial new technology;• Advanced the protection telecoms and and power infrastructure IN INTERNATIONALmaximisation of• financial World-class benefit professional from services intellectual property; and a thriving precision 29 BUSINESS CENTRESmanufacturing sector• Excellent to assist quality with theof life Cleantech Business News Ltd supply chain. 83 Ducie Street Manchester It is through our continued diversification M4 6DE into sectors such as Clean Tech that we are confident the Isle of Man will continue its Telephone: 0845 680 3841 Department of Economic Development Email Sales/Marketing: [email protected] economicSt George’s growth. Court, Upper Church Street Website: www.cleantechbusinessnews.com Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1EX, British Isles JohnTel: +Shimmin 44 (0)1624 MHK 686400 (General Enquiries) © Cleantech Business News Ltd Cleantech Business News Ltd claim exemption from any liabilities in this publication due to Minister for Economic Development, Isle of Man inacuracies or negligence. All information is accepted in good faith from clients or with the www.whereyoucan.im clients permission and we accept no responsibility to their accuracy or fact. 3 Photo: LGM Photography. Photography. LGM Photo:

David Parsons Associate Director KPMG

Courtenay Heading Inward Investment Adviser -Technologies Department of Economic Development

Chris Hall Deputy Chairman Manx Telecom

John Harper Electricity Commercial Manager Manx Electricity Authority

Tim Craine Director of Business Development Department of Economic Development

Dr Richard Bujko Strategy & Business Development Manager Manx Electricity Authority

Mike Hennessy Chief Executive Isle of Man Chamber of Commerce Advertorial on Page 26

Sharon Mitchell iom members Head of Consultancy cleantechDr Ken Milne Phd, MBAforum Intelligence Limited Senior Manager for Energy Policy, he clean tech forum chaired by Department of Economic Development [email protected] Dr Ken Milne, Senior Manager for Energy 01624 687142 MHK political member with Policy in the Department of Economic responsibility for clean tech why Department of Economic Development Development provides an excellent

opportunity for discussion between Zuair al Kahzrajie the cleantech Tbusinesses and government on all matters concerning Managing Director Aquacast International the growth and prosperity of the sector. The forum Advertorial on Page 4 forum exists ensures that the strategy for the clean tech sector is aligned in both the private and public sector. Laura Monk Associate Appleby 4 CLEANTECHBUSINESSFORUMMEMBER CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSUKENERGYPOLICY 5

demountable block system for flood defence, land slide stabilization & bank reinforcement using recycled materials summary of the uk national renewable energy policy

Aquacast International, in cooperation with, The importance of renewables in the UK Rural Industries, Colas group IOM, Sita IOM The UK needs to radically increase its use of renewable energy, as it has been blessed and the IOM Department of Waste Management Some of its applications DOI, have all collaborated in the successful Fast and urgent Flood defences. with a wealth of energy resources. Until now we have relied on the use of our coal, development of an Aquacast low carbon W Instant structures or demountable buildings. oil and gas supplies to supply our homes, support our businesses, and power our block, and we have extended this manufacturing River, lakes and canal bank reinforcement - transport. As we look forward, we need to ensure that we also make the most of our to cover our full range of slabs, curbs and V replacing sheet piling and sand bags. renewable resources to provide a secure basis for the UK’s future energy needs. blocks. The blocks are now manufactured and Land slide stabilization replacing sheet piling. The depletion of our domestic fossil fuels reserves, UK Committee on Climate Change to review the renewables stored in large quantities by Rural Industries, Instant Structural support replacing underpinning. Landscape gardening, Instant ponds or lakes, combined with projected growth in global energy target and provide advice on increasing the level of Douglas, IOM, and other manufacturers Instant retaining walls. demand, puts our security of energy supply at ambition. We have also committed to make an Annual throughout the UK, please contact Aquacast Fast erecting of Conservatories, Garages, risk. Exploiting our renewable resources will make Energy Statement to the UK Parliament to set strategic for your nearest manufacturer. Sheds and Barns. a strong contribution to our energy needs and energy policy and guide investment in all forms of energy Sea defence. allow us to be less reliant on others. Our drive to including renewables. At the European level we are pushing Each W Block comprises 10% of refined Traffic partition walls with reflecting cat eyes. increase the proportion of energy we obtain from for greater leadership in tackling international climate incinerator bottom ash, mixed with 90 % concrete renewable sources will not only increase the security change by supporting an increase in the European Union aggregate and steel reinforcement to produce By using our blocks and construction process, of energy supplies in the UK, it will also provide emission reduction target to 30% by 2020. a robust cast which meets all BS specifications you not only help carbon reduction, but are also supporting recycling, which in turn helps opportunities for investment in new industries and required for building regulations. support your local economy. Our system has new technologies. The UK Government believes that climate change is one

being described in an ABI publication, to be both of the gravest threats we face, and that urgent action at Our block designs, construction methods and “ingenious and versatile”. The UK Government will help business develop home and abroad is required. We need to use a wide range the material mix are all unique to Aquacast. Our construction method has distinct advantages over in this area to put the UK at the forefront of new of levers to decarbonise the economy. The development of other systems, as we are the only precast-system Sales and Technical Enquiries. renewable technologies and skills. renewable energy sources, alongside nuclear power and that offers an instant piling option. This not only Zuair Al Kahzrajie The Way Forward: This National Renewable Energy the development of carbon capture and storage, will also ensures a greater stability when constructed, Action Plan provides details on a set of measures enable the UK to play its full part in international efforts to but also means the excavation of a foundation that would enable the UK to meet its 2020 target. reduce the production of harmful greenhouse gases. trench is not always required. Our blocks are also But we want to go a lot further. We want to secure produced in a range of sizes and finishes to suit our energy supplies through 2020 and beyond and http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/media/409088/pfg_coalition.pdf any requirement. The unique shape of the blocks Aquacast International provide a sound framework for business to develop Glen Chass Lodge, Glen Chass in the new industries, providing jobs and cutting make this type of construction easy, fast and , Isle Of Man IM9 5PW versatile for a wide range of uses. harmful greenhouse gases. Telephone + 44 (0) 1624 835 007 The Coalition: our programme for government sets Mobile 07624 240 609 out a range of proposals to ensure that we go as far [email protected] as we can in exploiting the UK’s renewable energy www.aquacastinternational.com resources. We are commissioning the independent 6 CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSHYDROGENFUELTRIAL CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSHYDROGENFUELTRIAL 7

ITM Power plc was admitted to the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange in 2004 and hydrogen raised its initial funding of £10m in its IPO. A further funding of £28.5m was completed in 2006, allowing them to transition from research and development to a product manufacturer and technology provider. The Company has both a strong base of intellectual property and fuel trial engineering expertise for providing complete hydrogen solutions. www.itm-power.com

he Department of Economic HFuel technology, as we can show how hydrogen, Laurence Skelly MHK, Department of Development is pleased to a clean fuel, can be made on site using locally Economic Development with responsibility for announce that Clean tech firm generated renewable energy to help reduce the Energy Policy commented: ITM Power carried out a trial dependency on imported fuel, reduce exposure to using vehicles powered with fuel price volatility, and importantly increase fuel ‘This is a great opportunity Thydrogen fuel in the Isle of Man during the security. We are delighted to be working with the to promote the clean tech week of 25th June. The trial was organised by Department of Infrastructure on the Isle of Man, sector. The Isle of Man has the Department of Infrastructure and allowed and are grateful for this exciting opportunity and the opportunity to produce the to evaluate the marvelous location from which to bring our HOST significant quantities of performance and economics of powering programme to a completion. Demonstration of renewable energy which exceed vehicles with clean hydrogen fuel that is made HFuel will now progress with our “HFuel Here” our own requirements and this on site, on the Isle of Man. initiative for exhibitions and events. excess energy is required to be

either transported or stored... The trial on the Island is part of ITM Power’s MHK, Minister for the Department nationwide Hydrogen On Site Trials (HOST) of Infrastructure, added: programme, which was launched in 2011 and The Island has already been trialling storage funded by the Technology Strategy Board. using electric vehicle technology in TT Zero ‘The Isle of Man is continually HOST was supported by 22 partners, and this and now we have another option to use looking for new ways in which trial brings the programme to a close. hydrogen fuel to assist us in our endeavour we can further reduce our The trial was managed and operated by to cut costs and become more sustainable carbon emissions and the HOST ITM Power personnel. in the future.’ programme gives us the chance to see first-hand how hydrogen will The ITM Power transportable high pressure work for the Island... refueling unit (HFuel) makes hydrogen on site using only water and electricity. The HFuel removes the need for a fuel delivery as the Hopefully we will gain a good insight into For further information contact: hydrogen is made at the point of use and can the benefits of this technology to enable us Dr Ken Milne refuel vehicles in less than five minutes. to reduce fuel costs. We look forward to Senior Manager for Energy Policy, working with ITM and discussing the results Department of Economic Development Graham Cooley, CEO of ITM Power, said: and opportunities arising from the trial in [email protected] Islands are perfect for demonstrating our due course.’ 01624 687142 8 CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSABOUTHYDROGENPOWER CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSABOUTHYDROGENPOWER 9

Dramatically reduce harmful emissions? Once your HydroGen System is installed, the harmful emissions that used to come out of your tailpipe will be reduced dramatically! a bit about We’re talking major reductions in Carbon Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrocarbons, Nitrous Oxide and Sulphur Dioxide. hydrogen power Imagine going from mostly harmful emissions, to almost no harmful emissions at all!

ur energy consumption is rising steadily, fuelled by the earth’s Oexpanding population and industrialization. Pressure to mitigate the effects of climate change and to conserve dwindling fossil fuel reserves is mounting. We are challenged to balance these conflicting demands by decarbonizing our energy chain by finding a clean, viable source of fuel for road transport and the mobility sector in particular. The EU Heads of State and Government set a series of demanding climate and energy targets to be met by 2020, known as the “20-20-20” targets. These are: your tailpipe will be reduced dramatically! A reduction in EU greenhouse gas We’re talking major reductions in Carbon emissions of at least 20% below 1990 levels Monoxide, Carbon Dioxide, Hydrocarbons, 20% of EU energy consumption to come Nitrous Oxide and Sulphur Dioxide. Imagine from renewable resources going from mostly harmful emissions, to A 20% reduction in primary energy use almost no harmful emissions at all! compared with projected levels, to be achieved by improving energy efficiency. Increase mileage Increase the life of your engine The original intent of the HydroGen System was to dramatically reduce Utilizing hydrogen to burn nearly all of the With less sludge, build-up, and cooler What is the Hydrogen System? harmful emissions. Imagine the excitement when we found out that it fuel also means carbon residue and sludge engine temperatures, internal engine Think of it as your very own, self-contained, also increased gas mileage. Some truck drivers in the field are reporting will no longer build-up and are gradually parts stay cleaner and last longer. water-filled, hydrogen fuel generator. This 10% to 40% savings in fuel. For the average* truck driver, that can removed from the engine. Using the HydroGen system, your system produces hydrogen and oxygen amount to around $5,000 - $10,000 per year in fuel savings! engine will experience less wear and to combine with your gasoline or diesel Hydrogen burns at 200 degrees lower tear, resulting in prolonged engine life to create a faster, cleaner burn. All these Gain Power and Torque than diesel, yet burns more powerfully and and fewer maintenance problems. factors come together to create a more Unlike those inefficient EGR valves that recycle wasted gas (and slow efficiently. Lower overall engine temperatures efficient, earth and wallet friendly engine. you down), the ever-efficient HydroGen System rapidly burns nearly all result in a huge reduction in damaging heat of the fuel the first time around. Gas and diesel fuel burns slowly, so not and friction. Of course, you’ll also need fewer Dramatically reduce harmful emissions? all of the fuel is ignited. Because the HydroGen System increases the oil changes - a cooler, cleaner engine means Once your HydroGen System is installed, the efficiency of the burn, nearly all of the fuel is ignited. Therefore your your oil won’t break down as quickly and will harmful emissions that used to come out of engine naturally produces more power and ultimately more torque. lubricate longer. Source: http://hydrogenpower.com www.linde-gas.com 10 CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSGREENAPPLEAWARDS CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSTTZERO 11 The 2012 Awards were presented by Trevor Baylis. Inventor, who designed the Wind Up Radio (and now has a company Trevor Baylis Brands encouraging young inventors to make their ideas work). The ceremony was held at the East Wintergardens, Canary Wharf, London, on 25 June. TT ZERO green apple award DEFA HQ wins top environmental award

he Department of the Environment, Food and the design team to produce an environmentally Ashley Pettit, Principal of APA and Agriculture’s (DEFA) headquarters in sensitive, low impact building. For example, the use Architects, the architect firm TSt John’s has won the top prize at one of of natural ventilation and daylight are maximised which led the project said: Europe’s most prestigious environmental awards. which also make it a very attractive and productive “This award environment for the Department’s staff to work in.” The 2012 Green Apple Built Environment and demonstrates what the Project Architect, Karen Horncastle, now of Architectural Heritage Awards are the leading Island can do. Horncastle Thomas said: “I am delighted that ‘The international awards honouring excellence in Slieau Whallian’ has received recognition with these The managers at DEFA sustainable construction, design and innovation TT Zero two awards from The Green Organisation. The encouraged us to put of products and architectural preservation. The clean emissions race together a good success of the project is a testament to the hard The DEFA HQ was awarded the Gold Award under work, commitment and enthusiasm of the DEFA, the started in 2009 and has design team and meet the Local Authority Section and then went onto whole Project Team and everybody else involved been widely credited the challenges that will win the Overall Winner Award. (too numerous to mention!) of which I am proud to with accelerating the have been a part of. The building is the first of its face us in the future. The These awards are run under the auspices size and type on the Island and I hope that some of development of clean Island is a great place to of the Green Organisation, a not for profit the environmental features it incorporates will act emissions transport and live and this building is a environmental group that is now in its 16th year. as a catalyst for similar projects.” This year on June 6th 2012 Michael Rutter The Awards recognise and reward best practice in many of the technical great place to work. We and Team Segway Racing MotoCzysz made both the private and public sectors. Department of Economic Development political innovations that were should continue to strive history on the Isle of Man today by becoming Minister for the Environment, Food and member for Clean Tech and Energy, Laurence for this return from introduced in the Isle the first team to record a 100mph lap Agriculture MHK said: “I am delighted Skelly MHK said: “This is a significant achievement of Man are expected to every pound we spend that the DEFA HQ has been recognised in this and I congratulate all those who were involved in of the course in the SES TT Zero race in and expect to win way. The building uses substantially less energy delivering this project for DEFA. It also represents become an integral part what is being hailed as one of the greatest such awards.” than a conventional building and this is due another significant step in helping promote the Isle of future mass market achievements in the event’s one hundred and of Man as a centre of excellence in the development five year history. John McGuinness closely partly to an early decision by the Department transport. of Clean Tech and an energy efficient future. Greater © www.iomtt.com followed Rutter home on the Team Mugen than 30% of energy consumed in the Isle of Man is Shinden machine with Michael Rutter’s used to heat buildings. It is essential that we build MotoCzysz teammate Mark Miller taking the properties to a high energy efficiency standard to final podium slot, with all three breaking the reduce future energy bills for businesses and homes he event was conceived with prestigious 100mph mark, which was first throughout the Island.” the support and involvement of achieved by a conventional bike by Scotsman Dr Ken Milne, Senior Manager for Energy Policy TT numerous departments of the Bob McIntyre in 1957. in the Department of Economic Development, Isle of Man Government as part of the accompanied the winning architects to the Island’s Freedom to Flourish programme. After a series of weather delays and revisions awards ceremony in London to promote the many to the running order, ten machines lined up benefits of the Isle of Man for businesses in the In 2010 clean emissions race was for the 2012 SES TT Zero race at the Isle of clean tech sector. renamed ‘TT Zero’ and became a part of Man TT Races. the core TT programme. The Green Apple Awards began in 1994 and Rutter duly crossed the line in 21:45.33 are organised by The Green Organisation, The Isle of Man was the first country to (104.056mph) and wrote his name and an independent, non-political, non-activist, run an electric bike race and the fact that of MotoCzysz in the TT Races Record non-profit environment group dedicated to that there are now events scheduled books. The final podium received added recognising and promoting environmental around the world is a tribute to the poignancy with both John McGuinness on best practice. Milestone Awards Ltd. Support

the Green Organisation and are contracted to Island’s entrepreneurial, innovative spirit the Team Mugen (22:08.85-102.215mph) assist in the delivery of several of the and shows what an achievement it was and Mark Miller (22:23.97-101.065mph) Green Apple Awards. for the Isle of Man to run the ground joining Michael Rutter in breaking the © Emma Ellis and Samantha Roberts breaking inaugural event. 100mph+barrier.

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The final podium TT ZERO received added poignancy with both John McGuinness on the Team Mugen peaking to the teams pre-race we asked them what they would like to see from (22:08.85-102.215mph) © Emma Ellis and Samantha Roberts Sthe Isle of Man TT Zero organisers in the and Mark Miller future providing insight into the Isle of Man TT (22:23.97-101.065mph) Zero. They generally have a hard time finding It is unmatched by any internal decent event coverage joining Michael combustion“ engine in the world it Rutter in breaking the cannot be matched. Over half our I’d like to see some promotions and more rpm we have perfect torque. Saying exposure“ of the events; we get one practice lap. 100mph+barrier. bike is designed and built from The teams are here to help promote rider’s perspective which is key; this green energy and there is nothing that we is different from any other team . get for it in return, no recognition of what ” From the publics point of view we we do. So what I want in the future certainly Rutter duly wanted to know the benefits of racing for other teams if they come back they just an electric bike. Mugen Shinden’s need to be taken seriously because we are crossed Colin felt: not promoted properly. That the benefits Ecotricity Kingston University” Paul Brandon. the line in “are that competition brings development and If there was more assistance in getting 21:45.33 development rate is in here,“ so it’s more of a practical issue. We competition environment didn’t get a lot of information about charging (104.056mph) exponential. Racing will because of the rules there is a special place development technology to charge the bikes. much faster i.e. F1 Bournemouth Kawasaki” and Zytec Automotive and wrote (is development for spokesman. his name automotive) and Zero TT. It will make its way To go into the race with only one lap and that of back to the consumer . means“ we go into the race unprepared. Other ” races the bikes have more laps and time to We wondered if this practice and prepare for the race. Would MotoCzysz in technology was being like to have more laps in future but does developed for personal understand constraints. the TT Races use. Tork/Haiyin Racing spokesman Mugen Shinden Colin Whittamore.” stated It is being done right now Record books. but there“ is a cost associated with When asked how they felt the bikes compared to it and a perception about charging. conventional bikes. The response was positive, People believe that charging is a TGM IOT – Vienna stated, © www.iomtt.com problem, you drive home every night The feeling to ride our bike is just the you park your car in the garage same“ as on a normal bike, powered by a well you can charge it like that. combustion engine: pull the clutch lever, Perception “oh how far can I go with Also with team Mugen adding first gear down, turn the throttle and there the bike, do I need to charge it again, At the moment they are heavier and she goes. Quite simple but much more am I going to pay a premium for slower“ but where getting a lot, lot closer. torque at any speed. it . But right now we are at a stage Conventional bikes top end is 130 so we are ” where” there is not going to be not 30mph off from the best of the best that’s With Team Motocsysz Michael Csysz (Owner, much of a premium. Just like the ones here at the moment. We will be closing that Designer, Engineer and Test Rider) stating, who bought the Prius there will be gap down very rapidly over the next 2 – 3 More and more famous riders are the adventurous who want an electric years. The weight will come down and there “approaching us 1 yesterday and 1 today saying bike. But there are now many larger will come a time for sure . ‘I’ll take a go at the bike’ that wouldn’t have ” companies going out after the mass happened 2-3 years ago. You’ve got no shifting Being superbike fans ourselves we wanted to market bikes and we will see them all this clutches and all the other things that know how they found the torque, power and more and more. The people that will tend to complicate the issue this is all about speed in comparison to conventional petrol buy them will be conscientious pure torque and speed and that’s it”. bikes. Michael Csysz commented: parents for their kids.

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They don’t want them riding a gas bike. There are bikes know out on the market. So in terms of racing it’s inevitable”. TGM IOT – Vienna’s Peter Herzog added, TT ZERO I think it’s a question of public “acceptance. If racing vehicles, powered by renewable energy make an approach to perform like conventional powered vehicles, they will become attractive to the public . Zero TT procedures ” The meeting is held on the Isle of Man TT Mountain Circuit which is 60.70km (37.73 miles) Finally we were interested to know what each in length, on highway which is closed to the public during practice and race periods. team wanted to accomplish in the next 5 years within electrical racing. RACE PROCEDURE Start Preliminaries First Signal - 45 minutes before start. Second Signal - 30 minutes before Bournemouth Kawasaki and Zytec start. Third Signal - 15 minutes before start. Fourth Signal - 5 minutes before start. Automotive, We want to do is prove in the that what we“ have built is a competitive Competitors are started singly at 10 second intervals. In exceptional circumstances, the worthwhile machine . Mugen Shinden start of any race may be officially delayed, and if necessary, postponed until the As a company it’s” about learning the following day or another designated day. “technology over the next 5 years. Maybe news found a commercial equity as there is PRIZE MONEY (as of 2010) no pay-out for us it is more educational 1st place receives £3,000, 2nd £1,500, 3rd £1,000, 4th £500, 5th £250 programme rather than commercial one . ” Total Prize Fund – £6,2501 £10,000 is awarded to the first team to complete a lap at over 100mph average during ManTTx Energy Awards 2012 the race. In the case of multiple 100mph laps being achieved during the race the award We’ve been doing this since the very will be made to the highest placed finisher. date announced first“ one (2009) were virtually laughed op energy saving projects, undertaken out of the paddock, it wasn’t the one thing AWARDS by local businesses and public sector to have an electric bike ‘their rubbish’ organisations over the past year will All trophies will be retained by the organisers and the winners will receive an and we got slated and then people saw Tbe recognised at the annual award which may be kept as a permanent memento. Energy Awards taking place this year on that the bikes could do the course at a Race Winners Trophies. TT Zero Race - TT Zero Race Trophy Friday 10th August during the Energy Expo reasonable speed, so that was the second Silver Replicas. Awarded to the riders finishing within 105% of the winner’s time. at the Royal Manx Agricultural show. year. The third year we had riders coming Bronze Replicas. Awarded to the riders finishing within 110% of the winners up to us asking if they could ride for us. The Energy Awards acknowledge the time but not qualifying for a silver replica. So the event is getting better and it will achievements of local businesses and public Finishers Medals. Awarded to all other finishers. sector organisations in reducing their energy keep growing. If it wasn’t for the electric Fastest Lap. A silver replica is awarded to the competitor making consumption and improving the efficiency of their bikes and the sidecars there wouldn’t the fastest lap in each race. organisations. Currently there are over 60 trained be any variation in the TT”. TGM IOT – Energy Champions within local business and 60 within Newcomers Medals. The top three new comers in each class receive an engraved medal. Vienna, “We are going to design a battery Government Departments. exchanging system, suitable for any pit lane For TT ZERO RACE Technical Specifications please refer to www.acu.org.uk/. Awards in 2011 were presented as follows: the Department recently approved to maintain a safe exchange in a couple of Zero TT 2012 Entrants Best Innovation in Business – Luminaires the first 0% Green Business loan and minutes . 1 Michael Rutter UK 2012 Motocsysz E1pc Team Segway Racing Motocsysz Best Innovation in Government – Works Division, this is another example of how the ” Department of Education and Children Department of Economic Development 2 Mark Miller USA 2012 Motocsysz E1pc Team Segway Racing Motocsysz Motocsysz We only do 1 lap, so there is Best Practice in Business – Strand Shopping Centre is supporting local businesses to become 3 John McGuinness UK MUGEN Shinden Team MUGEN only a small“ window to see the bikes . Best Practice in Government – Manx more energy efficient.’ ” 4 George Spence UK Ion Horse 1 Ecotricity Kingston National Heritage Media enquiries: 5 John Burrows Uk Lightning Superbike Lightning Biggest Saving in Business – Town House Hotel There is a huge amount of work ongoing Dr Ken Milne Interviewed & Written by 6 Dan Kneen IOM MAN TTX 2012 MANTTX Racing Biggest Saving in Government – Information in businesses, and within government, Senior Manager for Energy Policy Emma Ellis & Samantha Roberts Systems Division, Department of and the Energy Awards is a way to give Department of Economic Development 7 Yoshinari Matsushita JPN K M I Komatti- Mirai Racing Economic Development public recognition to the great work that 01624 687142 8 Russ Mountford UK BX 09 Brunel X Racing has been achieved. [email protected] 9 Roy Richardson UK IC+ Imperial College London Highly Commended Awards were presented to the Isle 10 Antonio Maeso SPN T003X Tork/Haiyin Racing of Man Post Office for their project to replicate energy 11 Paul Shoesmith UK SP7 Sarolea saving features in several Post Office buildings during their refurbishment and to Mike Glanfield of Better 12 Paul Owen UK Ion Horse 2 Ecotricity Kingston Energy for his work as an Energy Consultant working with businesses to identify options to reduce their Pos No. Rider Machine/Entrant Time Speed Replica energy costs. 1 1 Michael Rutter 2012 Motoczysz Elpc/Team Segway Racing MotoCzysz 21 45.33 104.056 Silver 2 3 John McGuinness MUGEN Shinden/Team MUGEN 22 08.85 102.215 Silver The Energy Awards highlight the many excellent 3 2 Mark Miller 2012 Motoczysz Elpc/Team Segway Racing MotoCzysz 2 23.97 101.065 Silver examples of good practice that are happening within 4 14 Rob Barber TGM/TGM IOT - Vienna 28 56.45 78.221 local business and Government. The awards ceremony ensures the good work Energy Champions have Fastest Lap - 1 Michael Rutter 21 mins 45.33 secs 104.056 mph achieved is recognised hopefully will encourage other Total No. of Completed Laps - 4 organisations to consider potential energy saving Total Mileage - 150.92 opportunities within their organisations. In addition, 1 CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSINTHENEWS CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSINTHENEWS 17

Media enquiries: Dr Ken Milne other green things that Senior Manager for Energy Policy Department of Economic Development CleanTech Business 01624 687142 have been germinating! Breakfast Success [email protected] he Isle of Man Department of Economic Mr Shimmin went on to say: Development hosted a clean tech business ‘We are fortunate that our Island has a proven Tbreakfast at the Rushlight Clean Technologies track record of trialling new technology, a show in London on 1st February 2012. The event manufacturing sector, including businesses with was attended by over 140 registered attendees over 50 years experience, who can assist with with an interest in the clean tech sector including developing new technology and we have the investors, professional advisors and businesses. opportunity to develop offshore renewable energy in an area which is greater than 87% of the The show is the only event in the UK and Ireland Islands territory.’ that showcases the best new energy, waste, water and environmental solutions for our future low Dr Ken Milne, Senior Manager for Energy Policy, resource society and brings together investors, added: ‘We had a lot of good feedback from the customers and advisers with the clean technology attendees at our Breakfast who listened with companies themselves. great interest to the various presentations and discussions from a wide range of experts. With its The event featured various speakers from the Isle business networks, flexible assistance schemes of Man including Hon John Shimmin MHK, Minister and world-leading cluster of professional advisors, for the Department of Economic Development, who the Isle of Man intends to be at the forefront of discussed the vision of Charles Hendry, Minister for this development by attracting and supporting the UK Department of Energy and Climate Change, dynamic, innovative businesses and entrepreneurs for an ‘All Islands Approach’ to offshore renewable from around the globe.’ energy to meet the needs of the British Isles and for export into Europe.

Also Dr Emma Rowan, the Island’s Marine Spatial Planning Officer provided baseline data on the Isle of Man territory seas including the Manx Marine environmental assessment and planning process; Dr Alan Hisscot, former Senior Meteorological Officer, Isle of Man Meteorological Office, provided an overview of the islands resources, especially the wind and tidal resource; and John Harper, Commercial Manager, Manx Electricity Authority, discussed the existing subsea cable connecting the UK and the Isle of Man and the electricity trading arrangements.

To conclude the event, Dr Ken Milne, Senior Manager for Energy Policy, Isle of Man Department of Economic Development, spoke about the potential upgrade to harbours that could create Operation and Maintenance bases for offshore wind farms, on Island capabilities, including precision manufacturing and also benefits for domiciling companies on the Isle of Man.

John Shimmin MHK, Minister for the Isle of Man Department of Economic Development, commented: ‘We were pleased to be involved in this successful clean tech breakfast which generated significant interest. The breakfast provided a valuable opportunity for the Department of Economic Development to explain the benefits that differentiate the Isle of Man from its competitors.’ 1 CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSINTHENEWS CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSINTHENEWS 19

renewable energy Round Table Discussions on Offshore Renewable Energy iscussions have taken place about the significant discussions opportunities of offshore renewable energy in Dthe Isle of Man’s territorial waters, which occupy approximately 4,000 sq km in the Irish Sea.

The event, which took place on Friday 20th April Prior to the event, site visits were arranged to the Manx in the Barool Suite, Legislative Buildings, Douglas, Electricity Authority power station and to Douglas was attended by over 50 delegates, consisting of Harbour to view the area suitable for redevelopment. representatives from corporate service providers, An excursion was organised at sea on the Government Government Departments and organisations with an Fisheries’ patrol vessel to view the measuring equipment interest in green technology, including the Isle of Man available for use on the vessel. Friends of the Earth. There were three simultaneous round table discussions Under the ‘All Islands Approach’, Energy Ministers from on the themes of offshore wind, marine renewables and the British Irish Council and the Isle of Man Government operation and maintenance bases during the afternoon. have agreed to cooperate on commercialising the major wind and marine resource in and around the British Isles The Round Table discussions have provided the perfect to meet future needs and for export into Europe. The platform for stakeholders to network and engage in discussion was intended to raise the Island’s profile as topical discussions on new technology and environment an ideal location to develop offshore renewable energy solutions. In the current economic climate, we all share projects, an interconnector transmission hub and to the same aim in doing everything we can to save and provide operation and maintenance bases to enable the reduce costs and it is important that we take advantage export of renewable energy to the UK. of the opportunities for our Island to benefit from the use of renewable energy.

Continued effort to attract inward investment in the Clean Tech sector will hopefully help to create new jobs through providing low carbon goods and services.’ 20 CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSINTHENEWS CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSINTHENEWS 21

Winner Abbie Edwards (centre) flanked by runners up Erin Haswell (2nd place) and Charlotte Babb (3rd place) Photo courtesy of Craig Edmonds Shona Quayle (back) represents awards WattEnergySaver.co.uk sponsor, Long and Humphrey +44 0845 475 7710

children “solar power helps fish stocks stay warm at Lincolnshire farm” awarded home for tens of thousands of fish is being powered for their paintings on Aand heated by green energy. The farm, at Welton Cliff, is using solar panels and a marine energy conservation biomass plant to supply its electricity and heat. Run by R.H Ward (Welton) Ltd, the complex can he Department of Economic house up to 100,000 fish at one time, meaning it has a Development is pleased to announce high energy demand. the winners of their children’s The farm now has 200 panels on its roof that will marine energy conservation painting produce 45,000 kwh a year and the biomass boiler will competition, supported by the halve the company’s annual heating costs. TDepartment of Infrastructure and the Department It will also provide an income from the Craig Edmonds, technical manager at the firm, said: of Environment, Food and Agriculture. Government’s Renewable Heat Incentive.- Cash provided by the Feed-in Tariff from every unit of “The company is going to reduce its The Isle of Man Government is currently working on The entries were judged by Laura Hanley, Department of Infrastructure; Phil Corlett, electricity produced by the panels will help the company carbon footprint first and foremost. an Isle of Man Marine Plan to establish how it can Friends of the Earth and George Fincher, the Manx Energy Advice Centre. The winners recoup the initial costs within six years. From an electricity point of view it’s use the seas around the Island to create sustainable from a total of 34 entries were: R.H Ward rear tilapia fish that are sold to supermarkets. going to reduce its bills and provide resources of clean energy and minerals with John Ward, manager director at the company, said: income through the Feed-in Tariff. minimum disturbance to the environment’s habitats 1st prize Abbie Edwards, Primary School The boiler is also going to half its and species and the other more traditional uses of 2nd prize Erin Haswell, Onchan Primary School “With the solar panels, we have a high heating costs because its only other the sea. 3rd prize Charlotte Babb, Onchan Primary School usage of electricity and so this was option would be oil.” a way of reducing our costs. We have Schoolchildren were asked to paint a picture, draw, The prize presentation, sponsored by Long and Humphrey, took place in the design using IT or give a written description on how Department of Economic Development’s Energy marquee at the Royal Manx pumps that are needed to clean the It is the third fish farm the firm has worked with. Mr Edmonds said agricultural businesses can they think the sea can be used to help explore these Agricultural Show. water and put oxygen into the tank – get significant benefits from renewable energy economic opportunities and what they would like to these are the main sources of energy sources. “I think with fish farms it’s the amount see within our territorial waters. They were also told Laurence Skelly MHK, Department of Economic Development Member with usage. We’re really pleased with how it’s of electricity they are using and the fact they to illustrate the future use of the sea and seabed responsibility for Energy Policy, said: performed so far.” need power 24 hours a day. which could include the use of new technology, ‘We recognise the importance of getting young people involved in energy saving and “The solar panels produce energy during consideration of environmental and important this competition was a great way of doing that. We received some very impressive The panels will give an annual return of almost £11,000. the day and agricultural businesses have high ecological issues, capture and utilisation of entries from the pupils which made it a very difficult decision for the judges. The biomass boiler will be fuelled by locally grown demand during that period, so everything that resources and more traditional uses, such as fishing, ‘I hope Abbie, Erin and Charlotte enjoy their prizes and all the children who took willow pellets. is produced is used on the site.” sailing and transport as well as subsea cables and part in this initiative have gained a lot of knowledge about energy efficiency and Mr Ward said another solar panel array and ground Watt Energy Saver has opened up a pipelines, and suggest how it will help the economic renewable technologies in the process.’ source heat pump had been installed on a separate site. training centre. This has been done to development of the Island. Competition winner Abbie Edwards was delighted with her prize. She said: NASA JPL NASA They will provide energy for a holiday home and grain help more professionals get into the ‘I really enjoyed putting the idea and picture together but I didn’t think I would win drying store. renewables industry. so I’m very happy that the judges picked me as the winner.’ The work was completed by Nottinghamshire-based Abbie’s father, Tony Edwards said: Watt Energy Saver, of East Drayton near Torksey. Its services are open to people in Lincolnshire. ‘I’m really happy for Abbie as she put a lot of work into this. I think clean energy and energy saving ideas are great topics for the children to focus on. All of us need

Tuesday, August 07, 2012 From Lincolnshire Echo of courtesy Photo to be aware of these things, both now and in the future.’ The Island’s Natural Advantages

A Well Established Clean Tech Sector 2,800 hectares of Government-owned forestry estate, The Isle of Man is already home to over 100 clean opportunities exist to trial renewable technologies – tech companies. feeding electricity into the Manx Electricity Authority grid and via the existing sub sea cable to the UK. International IP Treaties All international IP treaties are applicable in the Isle of Why the Isle of Man? Man, including the Madrid Treaty and the PCT route for • Well-regulated international finance centre offering patent applications. quick and easy establishment of new businesses • The Island is rated AA+ by S&P and AAA by Moody’s An Established Precision Manufacturing Sector • OECD White Listed The Isle of Man has an established supply chain that • Business-friendly, accessible Government can assist businesses in the Clean Tech sector. A 50 year • Well established common law jurisdiction, providing history of precision manufacturing on the Island includes legal stability and commercial legal certainty organisations such as GE, Swagelok, CVI Optics and Strix, supplying key components for aerospace and oil and gas • State of the art IT hosting and communications industries. infrastructure • Easily accessible from London, Dublin and major UK transport hubs An Excellent Location to Trial New Technology The Isle of Man has proven experience of Government • Growing Clean Tech sector and the private sector trialling new technologies, including 3G mobile phones, hydrogen fuel trials involving ITM Tax in the Isle of Man Power and Manx Electricity Authority trialling of ‘Energy • 0% general rate of corporate income tax (10% rate for Eye’ – real time monitoring of energy usage. banks/IOM land & property income) ISLE OF MAN. WHERE YOU CAN We have also for a number of years promoted ‘TT • No withholding taxes on dividends or interest paid by Zero’, to attract businesses involved in the technological a company development of low carbon emission vehicles. • 10% lower rate/20% top rate of personal income tax The island is an ideal location to trial technology while ADD NEW ENERGY TO YOUR • £120,000 annual maximum tax liability for an individual offering protection of IP generated by businesses. • No Capital Gains Tax or Inheritance Tax • Integrated into EU VAT system via common purse CLEAN TECH BUSINESS SMART Grids agreement with the UK Offering protection of IP generated by businesses, the The Isle of Man offers an AA+ (S&P) stable political environment, within a European time Manx Electricity Authority offers a small grid suitable for • Isle of Man Tax Authorities approachable and cooperative zone and is internationally regarded as a well-regulated jurisdiction. It has a responsible trialling new technology. • Longstanding double tax agreement with the UK; and flexible regulatory approach and a specific aim to develop its Clean Tech sector. Natural Resources for Renewable Energy modern treaties with Belgium, Estonia and Malta With territorial waters extending from shoreline to • 25 Tax Information Exchange Agreements 2 The Clean Tech Sector enjoys a number of • 0% inheritance tax a 12 mile limit giving almost 4,000km offshore, and • Complies with the EU Savings Directive benefits in the Isle of Man: • Established infrastructure For further details of Clean Tech • International IP Treaties • Access to EU for manufactured goods opportunities in the Isle of Man, contact: Department of Economic Development • Established precision manufacturing sector • Clean Tech funds domiciled on the Island Ken Milne St George’s Court, Upper Church Street Douglas, Isle of Man IM1 1EX, British Isles • Proven experience of trialling new technology • Established private/public Clean Tech forum, Senior Manager for Energy Policy Email: [email protected] Tel: + 44 (0)1624 686400 (General Enquiries) chaired by Isle of Man Government • Existing Clean Tech cluster Tel: + 44 (0)1624 687142 www.whereyoucan.im/cleantech • Area for development of land and offshore • Location for opportunities in offshore • Business incubator renewable energy including wind and tidal Isle of Man Clean Tech Road Show (UK, Europe and America) Building on the success of the TT Zero race and recent growth in • 0% corporate tax • Supportive Government policies Find out more and register at: the Isle of Man’s clean tech sector, the Isle of Man Government’s Department • 0% capital gains tax • Government grants of Economic Development is taking its clean tech offerings to the road. www.cleantechroadshow.im 24 CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSROADSHOW CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSROADSHOW 25

boston welcomes The Isle of Man is already home to a rapidly growing isle of man number of businesses involved in clean tech and the Isle of Man has developed a unique set of advantages to cleantech roadshow attract businesses in that sector.

epresentatives of the Isle of Man Member of the Isle of Man Government manufactured goods, existing precision Government will be highlighting their The 2011 and 2012 responsible for the Clean Tech sector said: manufacturing sector and protection of nation’s appealing opportunities for ‘TT Zero’ races have both been “The Isle of Man offers the ideal environment to Intellectual Property.’ the clean tech sector at a ‘roadshow’ to won by Oregon-based motorcycle nurture and develop clean tech businesses with a local businesses at the Massachusetts manufacturer Motoczysz. broad range of features attractive to companies “As a successful economy RInstitute of Technology (MIT), Stata Center, Boston, Electric motorcycles on display at offering clean tech products and services. I look serving a range of global blue chip on Monday 17th September. the event will include the forward to welcoming guests to our event and I clients, the Isle of Man can also claim MIT electric bike and the can assure them of a highly interesting and to be one of the best small The roadshow, which is also visiting California and Ice Warp-sponsored informative evening.” international business centres in Europe, is an opportunity to learn more about the Moto-Electra bike. the world.” benefits of establishing a clean tech business in the “As well as the events in the Isle of Man and the latest electric vehicle technology emission race that has been globally acclaimed and United States, the roadshow Dr Koen Matthys, Founder of Komatti stated: advancements and each event features a keynote which has showcased the Isle of Man as a leading is visiting England, “I have been involved in zero emission racing at presentation on the opportunities that the Isle of proponent of low carbon technologies and of its and Europe as the Isle of Man right from the start. Five years ago, Man offers the clean tech sector. willingness to embrace innovation. we recognize that the we set out to develop ground-breaking vehicle development of clean tech solutions technology in order to trial and race it around This will be followed by a ‘Question and Answer’ As well as its motorsport heritage, the Isle of Man is a global challenge. With our the infamous TT mountain course on an electric session with a panel featuring Tom former has a successful diversified economy including a strong business networks, flexible motorcycle. These new-breed racing machines have Head of Engineering at Penske Racing and Sloan thriving Clean Tech sector. It also has a significant assistance schemes defied scepticism from day one and are breaking Fellow at MIT; Lennon Rodgers, Researcher at the ICT sector of which software development is a and world-leading cluster records today. I firmly believe that like TT Zero, the International Design Center, MIT; Courtenay Heading, major part. The Island is home to a cluster of of professional service providers, Isle of Man is a place where innovation can flourish. Founder Director of Bladon Jets; Dr Koen Matthys, leading-edge software development firms that the Isle of Man is well placed to I can’t think of a better environment to start a clean Founder of Komatti and co-developer of the Mirai EV, have recently chosen the Island as a cost effective assist those working with tomorrow’s tech racing design company.” Agni Racing and Brunel X-Team electric motorbikes, and tax efficient base. technological solutions.” having competed every year since 2009 in the Isle of Man’s clean emissions TT Race – ‘TT Zero’. Sponsors for the roadshow include ITM Power, who Dr Ken Milne, Senior Manager for Energy Policy in design and manufacture hydrogen energy systems the Isle of Man Government added: The Isle of Man has earned a global reputation for for energy storage and clean fuel production. “Our clean tech ‘USP’ for the Isle of Man is its pioneering spirit and history of innovation in composed from a basket of specific features and Those interested in attending can register for the motorsport, especially via the world famous TT Races. Mr Laurence Skelly MHK (Member of the House of benefits which include proven experience of trialling event by visiting Since 2009 the TT Races has included a clean Keys, Isle of Man Parliament), the Political new technology, access to European Union for www.cleantechroadshow.im 1 ThTh e e evenevenTT

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moixa Technology aims to change the way we produce and use electricity. Our ambition is no less than to power the future efficiently and he Isle of Man currently has Forecasters at Ronaldsway Met Office use the data in affordably, to help keep the lights on and a network of around thirty real time, continuously monitoring the quality of the electronics online, at the lowest possible our vision - towards a DC century environmental monitoring data and reporting any faults or calibration issues for price and carbon use. sites. Whereas in most resolution by the Electronics team. The data is used As context, over 1 trillion kWh of energy are wasted annually countries various departments to monitor conditions around the Island in respect of We are a leading pioneer of Smart DC (Direct through inefficient inverters and AC/DC adaptors. This is set to Tof government usually embark on road conditions, flood and severe weather warnings, Current) technologies, and proprietary solutions, rise as the number of low power DC devices increase exponentially, their own monitoring solutions for and archived information has been used to develop that enable more efficient power for Lighting and e.g. the number of connected devices is expected to rise from 6bn specific projects, often contracted ‘area at risk’ maps for rainfall and tidal flooding, and electronics, easy renewable and battery storage to 50bn by 2020, as we use more computers, mobile devices and out to consultancy organisations, the for research into developing forecasting techniques. integration, and provide consumers with true smart gadgets. Furthermore, lighting is going through a revolution, with Isle of Man has an integrated network energy management to take control of energy use. new availability of efficient DC LED solutions. of sensors installed and operated by Although there already exists a long series of climate Government. The monitoring stations data for the Island (Douglas climate records date back We are developing easy install solutions for To power this through AC/DC adaptors is both wasteful and all use similar ‘state of the art’ sensors to 1870, the sea temperature record for households, renewable and smart-meter installers, annoying, particularly as adaptors are bulky, mains sockets are in and data-loggers, and have all been Bay began in 1904, and there has been a continuous utility companies, to help reduce carbon, energy the wrong place or in short supply and it prevents plugging them in located with siting and exposure advice weather watch at Ronaldsway since 1946), in more waste and grid peak. directly to local renewable energy supplies, such as PV, Batteries, from professional meteorologists. recent times a requirement has developed for more CHP and Fuel cells, which are all sources of DC. Data is collated and stored in one detailed environmental information. specific format (based on a one-minute The current model is unsustainable, and is why Moixa has been sampling interval) and accurately timed During the winter of 1989 there were a series of road working for several years to rethink the axiom of power and to correspond with Universal Time (or traffic accidents related to adverse weather on the Along with the Isle of Man, Moixa electricity consumption to develop Smart DC technology that works GMT). The network has developed to Island’s ‘Mountain Road’ (part of the TT course which technology is a trialling a set of 25 homes at variable voltages over a Smart DC network, providing efficient encompass the requirements of various rises to over 1400 feet above sea level) which led to to show the benefits to all parties. If you power to household lighting, Smart Hubs, Smart DC sockets for government divisions and agencies. the installation of remotely controlled ‘illuminated computers, and smart power integration. Sensor sites have been installed matrix’ warning signs at each end of the road. It are interested in becoming involved in this on behalf of those sectors by the was soon realised that some real-time weather data trial in any way, please contact us. We believe this could help reduce electricity bills by up to a third, Electronics Division of the Department from the higher parts of the Mountain Road was and significantly reduce grid peak demand through powering of Infrastructure with data collected required to keep the sign information up to date for devices efficiently from off-grid or off-peak resources, and through You can reach us at: centrally and monitored by the Island’s the motoring public and commercial vehicles using smart control and advice. www.moxiatechnology.com Meteorological Office. the road. Also, serious damage occurred to the road structure during the freeze/thaw cycles of the peat Our systems are also designed to ensure - ‘No home is left behind’, [email protected] bog which underlies much of the road, which might in adopting low cost renewable energy solutions, whether they are Tel: +44 207 7341511 have been avoided if the Highways Division engineers houses or flats in urban spaces. We’ve also developed solutions for had had some road temperature information to hotels, student accommodation and small offices. enable them to regulate the usage of the road. 1 CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSINTHENEWS CLEANTECHBUSINESSNEWSINTEGRATEDENVIRONMENTALMONITORING 31 The first remote automatic weather station (AWS) was installed at Brandywell (close to the highest point of the Mountain Road) in 1990. This was initially a very basic station monitoring temperature, humidity and wind. However the importance of even such basic information was soon realised and Highways Division agreed to increase the number of sensors there and to provide a similar station on the other side of the high ground (at Mountain Box) since weather conditions can often be quite different on either side of the Island’s highest ground surrounding Snaefell Mountain. Since then several more road monitoring stations have been installed, some on lower ground in ‘frost hollows’.

On 1st February 2002 the Island suffered its Above: The first AWS installed at Brandywell, the Above: The tide gauge at Ramsey (which has the Above: This picture shows one of the upland worst tidal flooding event in living memory. Low highest point of the TT Mountain Course. The largest tidal range of the Island’s ports) is located on remote rain gauges. The data logger and atmospheric pressure and strong south to southwest white louvred box attached to the stone wall of the the ‘dolphin’ structure around 50 metres north of communication device is located in the grey winds for several days conspired to produce a storm marshals’ hut is a Stevenson Screen, containing the end of the Queen’s Pier, around 200 metres from cabinet, adjacent to the solar panel. surge of more than a metre which coincided with a the original temperature and humidity sensors. The the shore. There are two tidal sensors, one around large spring tide and caused serious flooding around pole on the right extends upwards to support wind 1.5 metres below the lowest expected tide, and one most of the Island’s coastal towns (damage later sensors and the black-coloured device at roof level is near mid-tide at precisely the level of the Island’s land estimated to cost more than £8million). This led to a ‘forward-scatter’ visibility and weather-type sensor. survey datum. This arrangement allows continuous the Island’s Harbours Division identifying a need to calibration of the tide gauge to the datum and install tide gauges in each of the Island’s six main enables water levels to be related to the land level for ports, with two purposes: to provide information in prediction of possible flooding extent. The mast carries real-time for warnings of extreme sea level, and to wind and temperature sensors. use longer term records to improve tidal predictions for individual ports. Of course, by using the same data loggers and communication as the highway stations it was very easy to add weather sensors to each of the tidal stations.

Over the past decade, most countries of Europe have developed ‘area at risk’ maps for rainfall and river flooding. The Drainage Division were given responsibility to develop such maps for the Isle of Man. Although computer modelling and aerial LIDAR surveys were used to develop flood scenarios for the Island’s rivers, there was also a requirement to install water depth sensors in the downstream reaches of the Island’s main rivers. Again, by using similar Above left: The second highway AWS at Mountain Above: Shows the river gauge located close to one Above left: Shows the meteorological instrument technology to the existing environmental stations, it Box. The pole to the left of the hut carries wind of the Island’s two main reservoirs, at Injebreck. The enclosure at Ronaldsway Airport, where the was straightforward to add temperature and rainfall sensors and a similar visibility sensor. Both stations concrete structure provides a geometric cross- Island’s Met Service is located, and sensors to the river monitoring stations. are powered by a combination of solar and wind section which, together with the water-depth sensor, Above right: Shows a closer view of the solar power (predominantly solar in summer and wind in enables the river flow volume to be estimated. radiation sensors. The ‘crystal ball’ at the lower Around the same time, the Island’s Water Authority winter, but the two are employed in combination). right is a Campbell-Stokes sunshine recorder, identified a requirement for more detailed knowledge The shorter pole at the far left carries a vertical-axis a type which has been in use around the world of the Island’s rainfall distribution (all of the Island’s wind turbine and the large solar panel array can be for more than 130 years. The instruments at the treated water comes from surface run-off captured seen attached to the left wall of the hut. top are modern radiation sensors which provide in dams). A series of upland ‘tipping-bucket-type’ Above right: S hows a sensor inset into the road an electronic output. All of the instruments at rain gauges was installed, also with temperature surface (about the size of a saucer) which measures Ronaldsway are regularly calibrated to World sensors and connected to the expanding network of road surface temperature, sub-surface temperature Meteorological Organisation (WMO) standards. environmental monitoring stations. (The Drainage (30cm down), road surface condition (dry, wet, Division and Water Authority have recently merged ice, snow), contamination depth, and residual salt into the same government agency.) concentration from previous gritting operations.

The monitoring network currently comprises five highway stations, six tidal, eight rainfall, eight river depth, plus a few specialised sites. This integrated environmental monitoring network is an excellent example of the ‘joined-up government’ approach adopted in the Isle of Man.

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America: for renewables the building 31 July 2012 as an energy storage The RenewableUK Cymru Strategy Group is made Scotland: marine dream moves closer device up of twenty one dedicated member companies that want to contribute towards the delivery Welsh to reality with opening of first Assembly Government’s renewable energy targets 23 August 2012 whilst inputting ideas to the formation of future Fast Demand Response as a Solution to Intermittent marine energy park sustainable energy policies for . Head of Renewables August 2012 In 2020, if all goes RenewableUK Cymru, Llywelyn Rhys is a full time 30 July 2012 according to plan, the state of California will get RenewableUK employee working from an office in Scotland’s first Marine Energy Park follows naming of first park in South 33 per cent of its electricity from renewable power, Cardiff who leads the groups’ effort to ensure that all West of England in January 2012 including solar and wind, as required by the state’s partners work closely together to overcome barriers Renewable Portfolio Standard. But wind doesn’t Welcome boost to UK world-leading sector following confirmation of to fulfilling current policies and targets and in building blow all the time, and the sun doesn’t provide as increase in revenue support last week sustainable energy policies for the future. much power on cloudy days—renewable power is Potential for 10,000 jobs provided by the sector by 2020 RenewableUK, intermittent. This poses a problem for the electric the trade association for the wind, wave and tidal energy industries, has grid’s operators, who need to be able to exactly welcomed the opening today of Scotland’s first Marine Energy Park (MEP). match the generation of electrical power with the China:

demand for it at any given moment. energy saving The Pentland Firth and Orkney Waters MEP is the first in Scotland, and the second in the UK, following the announcement of an Energy Park in the UK: and emission wind industry South West of England earlier this year. The Park provides a dedicated space for companies to test and develop their projects. The Pentland Firth and America: reduction technologies public wave hails unequivocal Orkney waters MEP include the largest wave and tidal development zone in commitment from 11 July 2012 the world, with the Crown Estate having awarded licenses worth 1.6GW to energy test facility China’s State Owned Assets Supervision and developers to take forward projects there. The area will also remain key to the begins operation government Administration Commission of State Council (SASAC) testing of devices, as it includes the European Marine Energy Centre. Since its has set a mandatory energy saving and emission creation in 2003, EMEC has ensured that developers can deploy prototypes, in oregon 6 August 2012 reduction target. Over 1,000 of Chinese stated owned and determine what more work needs to be done before installing them RenewableUK, the trade and professional body enterprises (SOEs) need to achieve the carbon commercially. EMEC is currently testing nine devices. 21 August 2012 representing the wind and marine energy reduction goal of this 12th Five Year plan. The SASAC The UK is ideally placed to benefit from wave and tidal energy with the One of the first public wave energy testing systems industries, has warmly welcomed comments made is encouraging the SOEs to adopt the latest energy potential for 20% of our power to be delivered by our marine resources by in the United States began operation this week by the Deputy Prime Minister about the Coalition saving and emission reduction technologies into their 2050, the equivalent of 8 coal-fired power stations. UK manufacturers and off the Oregon coast near Newport, and will allow Government’s strong commitment to the clean manufacturing process. They welcome importing new those from across the world are keen to make the most of this resource with private industry or academic researchers to test new energy sector. technologies from abroad. 46 different wave and tidal devices currently under development in the UK. technology that may help advance this promising Speaking at the Global Business Summit on This is significantly more than any other country in the world, reflecting the form of sustainable energy. Energy which opened in London today, Nick Clegg fact that the UK has around 50% of Europe’s tidal energy resource. said: “This Coalition Government is unreservedly The opening comes after last week’s announcement that wave and tidal UK: latest developments in committed to helping our low carbon sector thrive £10m for revenue support, under the Renewables Obligation Certificate system will more – no ifs, no buts. We want to support the shift by than double for the period 2013-2017 from current levels. America: new solar panels traditional industry to cleaner sources of energy. innovative energy When we say that we want green growth, it is a efficient technologies made with more very real aim, driven by very real economic needs.” Mr Clegg added: “The entire government is for buildings renewable energy sources common metals could working within the parameters of the carbon be cheaper and budget, which sets the pace for de-carbonising our 08 March 2012 economy. And there is no one in government who The UK Government is to fund a £10 million, three- more sustainable wants to depart from that. We all want to build on year, competition that will show how innovative our highest growth sectors to create more jobs. technologies and processes can be used to make 21 August 2012 Together we find ourselves at the vanguard of significant energy savings in non-domestic buildings With enough sunlight falling on home roofs to supply one of the most dynamic, most innovative, most such as schools, shops, offices and hotels. The Invest at least half of America’s electricity, scientists today important industries of our time”. in Innovative Refurb programme will introduce new, described advances toward the less-expensive solar energy efficient, technologies and processes to the energy technology needed to roof many of those refurbishment of non-domestic buildings, with the aim homes with shingles that generate electricity. of reducing energy use in the existing building stock. ISLE OF MAN. WHERE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF SERVICE IN AIRCRAFT REGISTRY.

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