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Every year , we reinvest millions of pounds in the maintenance of our assets ,” he continues . “ Typically , this sees us take two planned outages per year , each for one week , with one outage ahead of winter to ensure we can support both countries over the season . We utilize many of our suppliers to support this work , leveraging relationships that span 15 years to get the best advice and quality of work based on a wealth of experience . We also conduct tests to ensure the cable remains safely buried in the North Sea through surveys and reburial activities .
“ With sustainability in mind , we ’ ve installed new fans and pumps on site to reduce power consumption at our convertor stations , as well as purchasing an all-green electricity contract in the Netherlands to ensure our electricity demand in the country is met by renewable sources .”
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As talk turns to recent investments , Stewart shares further details about the launch of Empire , BritNed ’ s next-generation allocation and nomination platform , in 2023 . “ We ’ ve developed Empire to deliver the functionality , reliability , and flexibility that our customers deserve ,” he states . “ Drawing on over a decade of our operational experience , Empire delivers unparalleled levels of performance and efficiency within the interconnector sector , providing easier and unique trading opportunities .
“ As a fully integrated interconnector platform , Empire is the single platform for all BritNed trading activities , including participating in auctions , nominating awarded capacity , and managing financial settlements . We placed users at the heart of the design process and user experience experts crafted the exceptionally efficient work environment after careful consideration of its users ’ ideal workflows . For instance , Empire features advanced API interfaces to provide greater convenience and efficiency .
“ By replacing fractured , multi-platform workflows with efficient integrated journeys , Empire provides a comprehensive overview of relevant data , supporting faster and more accurate decisionmaking , and ultimately leading to improved business outcomes .” Stewart continues : “ Empire is currently nominated for several awards , and we are very proud of the recognition is it receiving and the improved business outcomes it is helping our customers achieve .”
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