At J R Power our focus is on developing successful power generation projects. In doing this we draw on our experience and knowledge of all forms of power generation technology and the ever-changing planning and permitting regime.
We work with major operating companies and private investors to identify suitable sites for a range of technologies and subsequently bring forward projects, including:
GAS FIRED POWER STATIONS
Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) projects are currently the cheapest method of generating large quantities of electricity from a new build power station in the UK. They produce less than half of the amount of carbon dioxide produced by coal fired power stations per unit of electricity generated. They are reliable, controllable and highly flexible, making them well suited to providing back-up electricity supplies to accommodate large quantities of intermittent renewables.
WIND FARMS
Onshore wind farms are one of the lowest cost methods of producing electricity from renewable sources in the UK. They utilise a free fuel source, i.e. the wind, and are therefore not as susceptible to fluctuations in commodity prices as other forms of power generation. They are now a mature technology with onshore wind farms having operated in the UK since the 1990’s.
SOLAR FARMS
Solar farms typically utilise photovoltaic cells to generate electricity from the sun. As with wind farms they utilise a free fuel source and are therefore once they are built they are not susceptible to fluctuations in commodity prices. The cost of solar panels has fallen rapidly in recent years and is expected to continue to fall as manufacturers refine their production processes and new technologies are developed.
Providing development teams to Wessex Solar Energy and Chester Energy J R Power was at the forefront of solar farm development in the UK and was involved in some of the projects to receive planning permission. With the number of permitted projects now approaching 100MW members of the J R Power team are among the most experienced solar farm developers in the country. These include:
PEAKING PLANTS
Peaking plant such as diesel engines or open cycle gas turbines (OCGT) provide a reliable and controllable fast-response form of power generation. They can be quickly ‘switched on’ and can provide large quantities of electricity to the grid within minutes, providing a reliable back-up to intermittent renewables.
ENERGY STORAGE FACILITIES
Energy storage is an area of emerging power generation technology in which a lot of R&D finance is currently being invested. In simple terms these technologies store energy in various forms and release it when there is an urgent need for electricity to meet peaks in demand. While not currently economically competitive with conventional fossil-fueled peaking plants energy storage is seen by many as the long term low carbon solution to the intermittency of some forms of renewables.