Brunel technology delivers 40% savings in capital cost for pioneering clean-tech innovation company
The need
Brunel has worked with Enertechnos to research, develop and commercialise a new Capacitive Transfer System (CTS) cable which reduces energy loss and can be manufactured, installed and maintained with existing equipment. It was also important to achieve a reduction in infrastructure required to run it, such as booster stations.
The outcome
- Revised its company strategy
- Increase in staff from 4 to over 20
- A new Capacitive Transfer System (CTS) cable which reduces energy loss by between 10% and 20%
- A strengthened patent portfolio
- Reduced the capital cost of projects by up to 40%
- Development of in-house technical capabilities
- Installation of 15 miles of cable to Western Power Distribution
- A commercial license for manufacture in Europe for £250,000 per year
- Influencing UK public policy on electricity pricing
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Case study last modified 20/10/2022