Based in Sassocorvaro Auditore, Italy, Green Power has established itself at a national and international level in the production and sales of generator sets.
In a July 2024 contract Green Power delivered delivered three out of a total of five gensets for a sorting centre in caprazzino Di Sassocorvaro.
One of the gensets is a GP1120 1022 kVA model powered by a Perkins 4008 TAG2A engine.
The 4008TAG2A is a turbocharged and air-to-air charge cooled, 8-cylinder diesel engine offered with either temperate or tropical cooling.
Its premium features and design provide economic and durable operation as well as an exceptional power-to-weight ratio, excellent load acceptance and improved gaseous emissions. According to the manufacturer it ‘offers the overall performance and reliability characteristics essential to today’s power generation market’.
Two other sets supplied are GP1380 1250 kVA models
- these feature a Baudouin 12M33G1400/5 engine from the 12M33 range. The engines aspiration comes
GREEN HYDROGEN
Rely has launched Clear100+, a configurable productised plant dedicated to large-scale production of green hydrogen.
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GENSETS FOR ODESA IN THE UKRAINE IDEA has just shipped three IDJ825B model 825kVA IDEA generators to provide power for a key harbour.
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DATA CENTRE
GENSETS
Zwart Techniek has delivered 22 MTU 20V/4000 DS3300 gensets to a new data centre recently established in Frankfurt, Germany.
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from its turbocharger and air to air after cooler.
The 12-cylinder engine is set up to run at 50 Hz and rotates counter clockwise. The fuel injection system uses an inline fuel injection pump with an electronic governor.
This diesel engine is produced both in China and France. This 12M33G1400/5 Baudouin Engine produces 1622.6 horsepower (1210 kWm) when running at 1500
RPM and has a total displacement of 39.2-litres. It has a powerful engine which can be coupled with an alternator to create an effective diesel generator which can be used for power generation in multiple industries and sectors. Syncing the generator with other generators provides extra power production and increased reliability of power. All three Green Power solutions are equipped with STAMFORD alternators.
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REPLACEMENT OF EIGHT WIND TURBINES IN BELGIUM
Luminus wants to to gradually replace the 8 existing wind turbines with a maximum of 8 new, more powerful models at the Ciney wind farm
The upgrade will mean annual power production at the park will increase from 41,500,000 kWh to approximately 112,000,000 kWh, which will allow Luminus to cover the equivalent of the annual consumption of 32,000 households with locally produced green energy, compared to 11,900 families today.
Since 2011, the wind farm in Ciney has operated with 6 wind turbines of 3.4 MW. More recently, in 2016 and 2017, two more wind turbines were added. The intention is to gradually replace the turbines with newer models of the latest generation in several phases, starting with the oldest turbines.
Such a renewal operation of an existing park is called ‘Repowering’. The existing wind turbines in the same park will be replaced by more powerful and high-performance turbines that can produce more green energy. The project is therefore part of the company’s ambition to make its wind farms even more efficient and thus increase its sustainable production capacity.
This method offers several advantages, such as higher energy efficiency (for example, if the speed increases by a factor of two, the energy production will increase by a factor of eight). In addition, Repowering is also cheaper than a completely new installation since the existing infrastructure (access roads, substations) can be reused. Each new turbine after this “Repowering” will have a maximum capacity of 6.5 MW. The combined production of these eight turbines is estimated at 112,000,000 kWh per year, which corresponds to the electricity needs of some 32,000 households. This results in a CO2 saving
TWO 1.5MVA DIESELGENSETS FOR ITALY
Eight weeks ago, engineers from MARGEN SpA supplied and installed two 1.5 MVA low voltage generators designed for the headquarters of an important Emilian company in Italy’s pharmaceutical sector.
The units are housed in special containers, complete with accessories, and guarantee a residual sound pressure level, during operation, of less than 60 dBA.
“The fact that the installation was carried out by qualified personnel made it possible to complete quickly and in compliance with the technical and safety regulations in force,” reports a spokesman.
In June 2024 MARGEN completed and commissioned the emergency system to support ENI’s new Data Centre at Sannazzaro (Pavia) in Northern Italy. It supplied five 5 special soundproofed diesel genset units, for a total of 13.5 MVA. MARGEN also provided medium voltage connections at 20 kV by means of an elevating transformer placed inside each individual container.
A spokesman comments: “The design and implementation of the individual details was appreciated and acknowledged by the customer: an excellent job done by the in-house workshops and the onsite assistance of our technicians.”
MARGEN also has an expanding customer base in the Middle East. In late 2023 the Kuwaiti government took delivery of a number of diesel generator set which have been in production by MARGEN. These generators have been earmarked for a wastewater recovery plant in the capital Kuwait City which is currently under construction. The large plant will be completed in the next two years.
MARGEN has a UAE contract to supply 8 units of 1600 and 1250 kVA with special enclosures and a range of accessories suitable for the application. A spokesman said: “Great satisfaction with the successful event was expressed by representatives of the Ministry, technical consultants and companies operating onsite.”
One of the world’s largest and most ambitious wastewater treatment schemes, the Umm Al Hayman Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kuwait has the ultimate capacity to treat 700,000 m3/day of wastewater, producing water and even compost for agriculture and industry and transforming Kuwait’s water sector. The project has comprised a wastewater treatment plant, the Egailah and Sabah Al Ahmad wastewater pump stations and the emergency sea outfall.
EPN DIARY
POWEREX LIVE 2024 ON THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER, LONDON, UK
PowerEx Live 2024 at London’s Park Plaza Hotel, will be held on December 12th, 2024.
PowerEx Live 2024 aims to offer the perfect networking opportunities for professionals across the Genset, CHP, Data Centre and Consultancy industry sectors.
With conference speakers at the top of their respective fields alongside premier display space in a world class venue, this event becomes a priority for all those in the power and energy markets. Exhibit with us at this prestigious venue in December 2024.
The ‘GEN-SET LIVE’, ‘CHP LIVE’ and ‘CHP & Renewables LIVE’ conferences will run parallel with prime exhibitor space available in adjoining rooms. Take your products to your customers with the opportunity for networking with experts in all fields of CHP, Data Centres, Consultancy and Gensets. The choice of stands are allocated on a ‘first-comefirst-serve’ basis, so please contact us today and prepare for the highlight of the UK’s Power & Energy calendar for 2024. The venue is situated on London’s iconic South Bank, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London is just a short walk from Westminster.
MARGEN supplied ENI’s new Data Centre at Pavia in Northern Italy.
A THREE-PHASE UNINTERRUPTIBLE POWER SUPPLY FOR EUROPE’S DATA CENTRES
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the global launch of the Galaxy VL 200-500 kW (400V/480V) 3-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS), the newest addition to the Galaxy family. Available worldwide, this highly efficient, compact UPS offers up to 99% efficiency in ECOnversion™ mode for a full return on investment within two years (model dependent) for medium and large data centres and commercial and industrial facilities.
With data centre floor space at a premium, the compact design of the Galaxy VL is half the size of the industry average at .8 m2. Its modular and scalable architecture enables data centre professionals to scale power incrementally, from 200 kW to 500 kW with 50 kW power modules, providing flexibility to grow as their business demands.
With Galaxy VL, Schneider Electric introduces Live Swap, a pioneering feature which delivers a touch-safe design throughout the process of adding or replacing the power modules while the UPS is online and fully operational, offering enhanced business continuity and no unscheduled downtime. Additionally, Live Swap’s touch safe design offers increased protection for employees who no longer have to transfer the UPS to maintenance bypass or battery operation during the insertion or removal of the power modules.
-Modular and scalable 3-phase UPS design enables data centre professionals to grow as needed -50% more compact than industry average
-Live Swap touch-safe design for enhanced employee protection and business continuity -99% efficiency in ECOnversion™ mode for a full return on investment within two years for medium and large data centres
“The new, energy-efficient Galaxy VL sets a very high standard for UPS innovation and is designed to help our customers grow while minimizing footprint and cost of ownership,” said Mustafa Demirkol, VP, 3-Phase Global Offer Management for Schneider Electric. “It is in keeping of our focus on the future requirements for data centres and meeting the demands for adaptability, resiliency, efficiency, and sustainability. The newest addition to the Galaxy family is a Green Premium product that delivers top performance, supports sustainability objectives, and fills a previous gap in the market for the midrange power segment.”
Key Benefits of the new Galaxy VL:
*Maximize space to enable future growth: Galaxy VL is the most compact in its class, 50-percent more compact than the industry average at.8 m2, freeing up valuable data centre real estate and IT space. Additionally, Galaxy Lithium-ion Battery Cabinets deliver total space savings of up to 70 percent compared with VRLA battery solutions.[1]
*Save money: Galaxy VL’s modular, scalable platform enables you to pay-as-you-grow, reducing CapEx investment, operating costs, energy consumption, and TCO. Scale power instantly in 50 kW increments from 200 to 500 kW with no extra footprint.
*Reach sustainability goals: Up to 99-percent efficient in ECOnversion mode for a full return on investment within two years in energy savings (26,280 EUR annual electricity savings).[2] A Schneider Electric Green Premium product, it includes the option for long-lasting Lithium-ion batteries.
*Increased Reliability through EcoStruxure[3]: By connecting Galaxy VL to EcoStruxure—Schneider Electric’s open, interoperable, IoT-enabled system architecture and platform—data centre operators can benefit from EcoStruxure™ IT software and services. These EcoStruxure offerings enable customers to monitor, manage, and model their IT infrastructure and get service support 24/7 anywhere, anytime.
THE 72-TURBINE VIFOR SITE DEVELOPMENT UNDERWAY
The VIFOR wind farm, located 90 km northeast of Bucharest, will be one of Europe’s largest onshore renewable energy operations.
Tractebel is Owner’s Engineer on Phase I of the 461-MW project.
As part of the European Union’s ambitious decarbonization goals, the 72-turbine VIFOR wind farm will generate sufficient renewable energy to meet the requirements of 270,000 households and eliminate a whopping 540,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year. Located in Buzau county near Romania’s famed Carpathian Mountains, the VIFOR site benefits from exceptional wind yields.
Tractebel Engie’s energy and Infrastructures experts in Romania collaborate closely to oversee all technical aspects of Phase I of this landmark project. This first of two phases consists of 30 6.4-MW turbines for an output of 192 MW. Tractebel will ensure the
project meets quality, timeline, and budgetary targets, while upholding industry best practices and safety standards. The 72-turbine VIFOR wind farm will meet the energy requirements of 270,000 households and eliminate a whopping 540,000 tons of CO2 emissions per year.
VIFOR Phase I project highlights -Installation of 30 wind turbines (6.4 MW each) with 162 m rotor diameter and 166 m hub height
Europe faces real challenges for filter technology include reducing flue ash and neutralising harmful gases. Filter media from BWF Envirotec have been specially developed with this application in mind.
Coal-fired power plants produce flue ash, which must then be safely removed from the flue gas. Using BWF Envirotec industrial filters for filter technology efficiently separates dust and reduces harmful gases.
Thermal waste treatment plants place equally great demands on filter technology: For example,
legally prescribed, lowest dust emission limits must be observed. With BWF Envirotec industrial filters for your filter technology, you can rest assured you will easily meet dust emission limits.
BWF Envirotec’s environmental concept: The production of energy through the combustion of biomass is becoming increasingly important. As a fuel, the composition of biomass can vary widely.
BWF Envirotec’s specific, highperformance industrial filters are said to be precisely tailored to a filter system’s operating conditions.
NEW HYBRID CONTROLLER SOLUTION SOLVES BATTERY-GENERATOR SYNCHRONISATION PROBLEMS
For organizations with onsite power needs which call for unparalleled energy solutions for reliable and consistent flow, there is finally an all-in-one hybrid solution available, says DEIF: it is the DEIF iE 250 controller.
Called the P-Grid, the versatile power unit manufactured by e-power, solves the battery-generator synchronization problem with technical ingenuity, reducing the need for myriad controllers by condensing down to two DEIF controllers that act as the unit’s central brain, while the SCG 420 controls the onboard genset. Because of its sophistication and versatility, the P-Grid can also accept power grid (utility), external genset and solar connections along with its built-in generator.
“The thing to know about this unit is its simplicity,” says Joe Gavin, Group CCO of e-power. “You’ve one DEIF controller, the iE 250, controlling this full unit, so the customer comes along, and they can turn the unit on -- and that’s it. It’s plug and play in a sense. You don’t have to worry about it at nighttime, you don’t have to turn it on and you don’t have to turn it off. You turn it on day one when it arrives on site.”
Designed to meet diverse onsite energy needs by being both modular and mobile, the P-Grid and the onboard DEIF controller manages the power peaks, which reduces fuel consumption. One real world example of how much fuel savings can be experienced with the P-Grid unit comes from a recent project in Scotland, which saw reduced fuel consumption of 90 percent, Joe says. “Normal generators, under 200 kVA, use anywhere from 20 to 40 litres of fuel an hour. This unit doesn’t do that because it doesn’t need to run full-time, and it’s a 40 kVA Tier IV final generator using about 6 litres an hour. With a unit like this, based on an eight-hour day, it will run for maybe one and a half, maybe two hours,” Joe says.
A P-Grid was recently installed at the US Headquarters of WOLFFKRAN, a crane company located near Houston, Texas, where it provides power to the onsite crane structure, simulating a typical construction site. “The P-Grid differs from traditional power solutions on construction sites and is very different than what we see in the market,” Joe says. “This unit manages peak shaving, so when there’s troughs and dips, this unit comes into its element. The way this unit works is that it doesn’t stay running the whole time like a generator. The energy is stored in the battery unit with the inverters, and when it needs a bit of extra ‘oomph,’ the generator will kick in and help it out.”
From diesel generators to solar panels and wind energy, spanning applications in hospitals, data centers, industrial manufacturing, switchboards, and air traffic control, the seamless flow of power is paramount.
IMPLEMENTING NANOGRID INTO THE CRITICAL FACILITY
High-density virtual CMTS (vCMTS) and edge gateway server racks are replacing legacy equipment in the critical facility, increasing network capacity and performance, but at the cost of increased energy consumption and associated thermal loading.
Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, not traditionally backed up by batteries, may need to be reconsidered as a critical load.
As described in SCTE 184, “Modern equipment densities can overheat an environment in less than an hour without adequate cooling making any additional installed capacity unusable.” This is the thrust of a White Paper recently published by EnerSys®, an industrial technology leader serving the global community with missioncritical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and sustainability.
At the same time, external threats to the utility grid – extreme weather events, electric vehicles, heat pumps and air conditioning units –are leading to more frequent and longer utility outages, adding to grid instability, and placing more reliance on the effectiveness of the power
backup system. This combination of increasing grid instability, reliability expectations and added thermal load may drive operators to revisit their existing critical facility (CF) power architectures.
In addition to increasing reliability, operators are focused on meeting their corporate sustainability goals toward reducing overall energy consumption and reliance on fossil fuel sources. Improving power efficiencies in the critical facilities and introducing distributed energy resources can help these efforts. A nanogrid architecture can allow the use of distributed energy resources (DERs) such as wind or solar to supplement utility power, allowing operators to realize additional cost benefits by avoiding peak usage utility rates or selling power back to the grid.
2 X 1,000 KVA GENSETS FOR THE GENOA AQUARIUM, ITALY
Eurogen Power SRL has been involved in the turnkey supply of two 1,000 kVA diesel generators with Cummins engines and Leroy Somer alternators. These have been installed in the underground technical rooms of the Genoa Aquarium.
The project involved the turnkey replacement of two obsolete gensets with two new generator sets.
A spokesman comments: “With the support of our partners we took care of the removal of the old equipment, the reclamation of the premises, and the reassembly onsite of the new generator sets including soundproofing and cooling system with water/water exchangers.
He concludes: “We are proud
and grateful to have been chosen for an ambitious project and for its successful conclusion.”
20.15MW GAS POWER PLANT TO PROVIDE GRID BALANCING SERVICES FOR ROMANIA’S POWER SECTOR
Romania’s energy sector is poised to increasingly rely on hydro-power, wind, and solar energy. These renewable sources, however, are subject to the unpredictability of wind, sunlight, and drought conditions.
This variability places significant pressure on the Transmission System Operator (CNTEE Transelectrica SA), which is tasked with ensuring the safety and stability of the National Electricity System. As investments in renewables grow, enhancing investments in peaking / grid balancing capacities becomes critical to address the strains faced by the Transmission System Operator.
INNIO has provided 6 x INNIO Jenbacher JMS 620 GS N.LC – v.J02 offering a total capacity of 20.15 MW for a facility based in Răcari,Dâmbovița, România. Installation of the natural gas fuelled engines was undertaken by Clarke Energy.
The J620 is Type 6 family’s “workhorse”, a V20-cylinder efficient power generation solution, with power output of up to 3,360 kW and electrical efficiency up to 45.9%.
Type 6 engines have features which enhance heat recovery, assure stable combustion, reduce emissions, and increase efficiency.
A centrally-located purged pre-combustion chamber helps provide optimal ignition conditions.
The spark plug ignition energy is amplified in the pre-combustion chamber, facilitating stable and reliable combustion. Miller valve timing creates reduced compression temperature and an increased safety margin to knocking limits, providing improved ignition timing and high efficiency.
2 X 2,679 KWE COGENERATION UNIT INSTALLED FOR UK GREENHOUSES
AB Energy (UK) Ltd has begun the installation of two ECOMAX 27 cogeneration units at a facility in the Hull, UK. Each of these has a power of 2,679 KWe and comes equipped with two Codinox systems to clean exhaust gases. This setup will allow the purified CO2 to be reused for greenhouse fertilization, enhancing plant growth.
The ECOMAX greenhouse solution has been designed to provide a cogeneration system which ensures the simultaneous production of electrical energy, thermal energy, and CO2.The electricity produced can be used for artificial lighting in the greenhouse or fed into the local distribution grid. The generated heat supports the production of hot water, both high and low temperature, useful for heating and air conditioning buildings. Additionally, the CO2 contained in the exhaust gases, once purified and cooled, acts as a natural fertilizer, promoting healthier and more vigorous plant growth. The plant will be commissioned in October 2024.
8 X 1,925 KVA DIESEL GENSETS FOR SIVAS CUMHURIYET UNIVERSITY
Eight 8 x 1,925 kVA diesel generator sets equipped with Baudouin engines and Stamford alternators have been supplied to Sivas Cumhuriyet University, a healthcare institution in Turkey.
The University was established in 1974 in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey.
The foundations of the Health Services Application and Research Hospital were laid in September 1975 and were subsequently put into service in late 1992.
A spokesman comments: “The University management had expressed a need for a reliable power backup system to provide essential support during any mains power interruptions.
“Arken Generator, known for its high-value diesel generators, partnered with STAMFORD | AvK to provide a robust solution. Eight STAMFORD S7 alternators, paired with Baudouin 16M33G1900/5 engines, each delivered 1925 kVA of prime power. These generators, originally operating at 400V, were stepped up to 34.5 kV using transformers, ensuring synchronisation at the higher voltage required by the University.
STAMFORD AvK’s expertise in application engineering and technical support overcame the complexities of synchronisation and voltage transformation, delivering a solution which now meets the highest standards of reliability and efficiency, reports the company.
12.9MW CHP UNIT INSTALLED FOR THE LARGEST ZINC PRODUCER IN POLAND
ZGH Bolesław’s production site in Poland now features three TEDOM Quanto 4000 CHP units, each with a 4.3 MW capacity, contributing to a total output of 12.9 MW of electricity.
A spokesman for Tedom comments: “This project is a testament to our commitment to energy efficiency and sustainability and a significant milestone in our journey towards a greener future.”
The Quanto CHP solution is fully customisable to produce hot water, steam, and chilled water.
Built with high-performance MWM engines, the Quanto is suited to large industrial, healthcare,
university, biogas and wastewater treatment applications that require 800-4000 kW of power. The system offers:
- High-performance engines
800, 3000, 4000 kW MWM turbocharged lean-burn with 80,000 hr life before major overhaul
-1,200-2,000 kW MWM turbocharged lean-burn with 64,000 hr life before major overhaul
- Heat recovery: hot water (standard), steam generator, absorption chiller
- Packaging: open module, sound enclosure, containerised.
EUROPE-BASED CONSULTING BUSINESS SAVES MILLIONS FOR ONE
GENERATOR OPERATOR
Agenerator
business recently approached Efficio - the world’s largest procurement and supply chain consultancy - to better understand why the relocation of its UK manufacturing facility to South Eastern Europe didn’t yield the expected savings. However, a more fundamental review discovered other key aspects of its procurement programme which needed remodelling.
For more than two decades, the consulting business Efficio has offered deep expertise, hands-on approach, global scale, and ever-evolving technology to assist clients in realising their supply chain and procurement ambitions. Efficio has developed purposefully as specialists, achieving consistent rapid growth to become the largest independent consultants in our field.
Efficio’s teram of experts carried out a thorough assessment of the client’s existing generator procurement and supply chain operations – including manufacturing strategy, demand planning and internal roles and responsibilities – resulted in a redesign of the procurement programme, with a greater emphasis on long-term relationships with strategic suppliers. Efficio introduced new suppliers from a proven and wellestablished supply base in China and worked with the client to design and implement a multi-phased sourcing programme.
The company builds generators for the global power market. It provides a range of active and passive power solutions from small-scale equipment, such as generators for night-time motorway maintenance, to large-scale hospital or data centre backup supply.
The client manufactures its products from facilities in the UK, South Eastern Europe, India, and China. In 2018, it moved a significant part of its UK manufacturing operations to the European location, driven by the prospect of operating out of a more modern manufacturing facility with lower operational costs. While the move did reduce costs in some areas, the savings were not as substantial as had been expected. The company’s CEO was aware that a continued reliance on the legacy UK supply chain – which had been initially required to ensure a seamless transition – was a detriment to a more cost-effective sourcing strategy.
The company turned to Efficio for guidance to optimise costs for the new European operation, and it soon became apparent that reviewing the entire supply chain established across all the company’s operations would deliver significant results. There were a number of issues to initially resolve before proceeding with the project.
Data consolidation from multiple ERP systems in various countries was required, but the different manufacturing operations were not accustomed to working in concert to achieve economies of scale. Many existing supplier relationships were both long-standing and uncompetitive because the client did not routinely run competitive tenders in the sourcing process.
In the end Efficio successfully solved the company’s problems. It was discovered that the client was carrying a large amount of unrequired inventory – worth up to $30 million in its European location alone – due to the lack of an effective material forecasting system. Efficio developed a two-phased approach to deliver bottom-line cost savings for the 2020 calendar year. Efficio established a focussed sourcing programme to target key direct material spend categories, with the intention of securing cost reductions. Then it targetted longer-term opportunities which could deliver additional efficiencies.
2,000 KW CHP TO PROVIDE ENERGY & HEAT
AT LAKE CONSTANCE, GERMANY
A CHP plant with an mtu gas genset at its heart will in future provide electrical energy and heat at ZF Group’s Plant 1 on Lake Constance.
A 16V 4000 L64 FNER natural gas genset with an effective engine output of up to 130 kWm/cylinder will be installed - the highest power density in its class thanks to its compact design and small footprint.
In this application, the genset delivers an electrical output of 1,999 kilowatts and a usable thermal output of 2,074 kilowatts. The natural gas genset achieves an efficiency of up to 43.5 %, which means efficient fuel/energy utilization at high temperatures. The
engine comes from the assembly plant in Friedrichshafen and was assembled into a genset at the Augsburg site. The unit will be installed at the customer’s premises later this year. “We have received the order for the complete integration and remotorization and are also adapting some of the existing system components,” explains Marco Klimm, Project Manager CHP.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR UP TO 200MW IN RENTAL SERVICES IN EUROPE?
Power Solutions started in 2006 with two driven entrepreneurs. It started with a limited fleet of generators, but soon Power Solutions grew to encompass a fleet of more than 800 generators.
With offices in Belgium and France, but also in Dubai, Africa, Russia and Eastern Europe, Power Solutions turns every challenge into an opportunity, reports the company.
Power Solutions has recently begun to focus on gas-powered generators internationally.
“In this way, we always comply with the latest environmental requirements and can offer our customers the latest options,” explains Arnold Oostveen, CEO.
With global experience in shortterm and long-term temporary power supply, all your requests up to a capacity of 200MW are handled. You always get a personalised “Turnkey” solution for every project. The motivated team is at your service all year round, day and night, to offer you the best service, he says.
“Our power generators are robust, reliable and robust. In other words, they can take a beating. Even if they
are left outside for a long time in all weathers, you don’t have to worry. The fuel they consume is also of the best quality. As a result, the power group you rent not only requires less maintenance. It also makes it more economical and environmentally friendly. This is both to your advantage and better for nature.
“Of course, all our power generators comply with the strict TA Luft emission regulations regarding air pollution. Furthermore, Power Solutions works daily to improve quality and safety in accordance with today’s VCA standards. This applies to our buildings as well as to all our power generators that meet all VCA** safety standards,” he concludes .
GENSETS FEATURE AT ONE OF SPAIN’S LARGEST SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS
Around 50 HIMOINSA gensets will provide around 10 MW - they will feature at one of the best summer festival in Spain. With power ratings between 45 and 500 kVA and ready to work in parallel, the units will supply power from the stages, sound and lights to the foodtrucks and much more. A spokesman commented: “We are all set thanks to Alquileres Vega to start up and ensure that nothing fails, allowing the music to never stop and every moment to be unforgettable.”
HIMOINSA specialises in supplying enerator sets, lighting towers, power storage and distribution equipment for short and medium term applications, which features robustness and reliability for 24/7 operations. The company describes these gensets as easy to use, offering low operating costs and environmental-friendly operations.
Gensets can offer soundproofing, with optimised location and disposition of air inlets for noise mitigation. The manufacturer installs components of different densities and characteristics at the air inlets to rduce noise in a broad spectrum of frecuencies. Canopies include special rock wool insulation whose thickness in certain areas has been increased from 50mm to 100mm. The capacity of the AdBlue and genset fuel tanks has been sized to match the consumption proportion of 1/10, thereby reducing maintenance tasks and costs.
HIMOINSA’s gensets have longitudinally distributed hoisting points to stabilise the lifting of the genset. They can feature pull skids reinforced with steel bars for easy handling and transport on construction sites. Locks and hinges high resistant made in stainless steel. The doors feature an upper face which is angled at 20 degrees to prevent water filtration and oxidation points caused by an accumulation of water. Different combinations of switchboards and electrical outlets settings, mean that users are able to replace the industrial sockets with powerlocks with 100% power capacity.
Generator sets can withstand extreme working conditions and can operate 24/7 with minimal maitenance requirements.
1.2MW COGENERATION UNIT WILL ENSURE HEAT FOR POLAND RESIDENTS
ENERIA has supplied a CG170B-12 generator to an energy centres located at Nowy Sacz in Poland. A spokesman comments: “We are implementing a project for the Municipal Heat Energy Company in Nowy Sącz”.
“The investment in the Słoneczne Housing Estate in Stary Sącz concerns high-efficiency gas cogeneration, based on the CG170B-12 generator generating a capacity of 1.2 MWe and 1.2 MWt, which will ensure the production of heat for further residential blocks connected to the MPEC installation, and will also allow the plant in Stary Sącz to be transformed into a combined heat and power plant. The genset features tate-of-the-art components providing more power: the compact design, a focus on a wide range of applications and highest efficiency values of its class make sure of that, reports the manufacturer. Managed by a smart and secure control system, the new CG170B series offers the optimal balance between profitability and reliability, reports the company.
TCG 3020 GAS GENSET OFFERS OUTSTANDING RESULTS
The MWM TCG 3020 V20 gas genset achieves an output of 2.3MWe and offers a 15 percent performance increase from its predecessor model, the TCG 2020 V20.
The new 3020 iteration benefits from reduced oil consumption of 0.15g per kWe and high efficiency values, whilst also offering lower maintenance and installation costs.
The flexible MWM TCG 3020 V20 gas genset is suitable for natural gas, biogas, landfill gas, and propane gas applications.
The new MWM power genset enables an outstanding electrical efficiency of 45 percent for natural gas and 43.6 percent for biogas. The overall efficiency in natural gas operation is more than 87
percent. Owing to its high profitability and reliability, the MWM gas genset is ready for the challenges of Industry 4.0. Maximum Availability and Usability
The digital control system TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management) consolidates all genset and plant control data in a single system. TPEM facilitates the control and monitoring, not only of the genset, but also of the entire distributed energy generation plant. In most application scenarios, this eliminates the need for additional control systems.
Thanks to the digitised power plant control, the MWM TCG 3020 V20 yields high performance, maximum capacity, and optimum plant availability.
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GENSETS - A 1250 KVA DIESEL GENERATOR PLUS A 1600 KVA DIESEL GENERATOR - HAVE BEEN SUPPLIED TO A ROTTERDAM REFINERY
Two 1250 and 1600 kVA generating sets in ESP, 50Hz, 400 V, 1500 rpm have been supplied to a Rotterdam Refinery in The Netherlands.
These are equipped with: Baudouin Engine 12M33G1250/5 - 16M33G1700/5; Mecc Alte alternators ECO43 VL4 - ECO46 1L4A; 40 ft container, 85 dB(A) 1 m; Automatic control panel with remote start; Fire detection and CO2 extinguishing system; and 2,500 and 3,000-litre external fuel tank.
The Baudouin 12M33G1250/5 engine is currently the smallest engine from the 12M33 range nonetheless it is still a powerful engine.
The engine comes with a turbocharger and air- to-air aftercooler and it is currently manufactured in France and China. The 12-cylinder engine is set up to run at 50 Hz and comes with mechanical pump fuel injection system. This 12M33G1250/5 Baudouin engine produces 1485.9 horsepower (1108 kWm) when
running at 1500 RPM and has a total displacement of 39.2-litres.
The engine is available for use in diesel generators at Prime (PRP) or Standby (ESP) ratings.
The Baudouin 12M33G1250/5 fuel consumption depends on its load. At 1500 rpm prime power it is has the following fuel consumption (percent of prime power): At 50% it uses 119.3 litres/hr. At 75% it uses 175 litres/hr. At 100% it uses 236.2 litres/ hr. At Emergency Standby Power it uses 262.4 litres/hr.
The dimensions of this Baudouin diesel engine are 3511mm in length, 2192mm in width and 2246mm in height and a (dry) weight of 4395kg (all measurements including the radiator).
HYDROGEN Enabling your transition to a green future
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At INNIO Group, we are continuously innovating flexible, scalable, and resilient energy solutions to help you generate and manage energy efficiently and sustainably.
Our Jenbacher engine technology is an investment in the future. It can be converted to run on traditional gas-hydrogen mixtures and up to 100% hydrogen when it becomes more readily available. Installing our “Ready for H2”*-designed power plant now will enable you to convert it to 100% hydrogen operation later, delivering a sustainable energy solution that works for you today and accelerates a greener tomorrow!
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* In general, “Ready for H2” Jenbacher units can be converted to operate on up to 100% hydrogen in the future. Details on the cost and timeline for a future conversion may vary and need to be clarified individually.
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ENERGY SOLUTIONS. EVERYWHERE, EVERY TIME.
1MW PEM ME450 ELECTROLYZER IS AT THE CORE OF A GREEN HYDROGEN PILOT PROJECT
A1-MW
PEM ME450 electrolyzer supplied by German manufacturer H-Tec Systems will be utilized by Spanish green hydrogen project developer SailH2 in the “HUB LA ISLA H2” green hydrogen pilot project in the region of Sevilla, Andalusia, by SailH2.
The 1-MW ME450 PEM electrolyzer will be used as part of a pilot project examining a variety of different applications for green hydrogen. SailH2 plans to invest 25 million Euro into building a pilot center for production and distribution of green hydrogen. It has ordered the ME450 PEM electrolyzer to produce up to 136 tons of green H2 per year in combination with a 1.5-MW PV plant in the first phase of the HUB LA ISLA H2 project.
The pilot project will be the first commercial hub of green hydrogen in Andalucía and will be located at the industrial site Poligono Industrial Isla in Dos Hermanas, a city district of Sevilla. The site construction works are scheduled to be finalized by Q3 2024, with H-Tec Systems set to deliver the electrolyzer in September 2024.
The pilot project will examine a variety of different applications for green hydrogen, such as power-to-mobility, power-to-industry and power-to-gas in the 4- to 20 -MW range. The PEM electrolyzer will be applied in the initial phase (Phase 1 Power-to-Mobility), during which SailH2, with the support of Agencia IDAE through the Moves Singulares II grant, will combine1 MW of hydrolysis power with 1.5-MW photovoltaic power produced at a near-site PV plant. The hydrogen plant utilizing the electrolyzer will produce up to 136 tons of green H2 per year.
Eduardo Almagro, CEO of SailH2, and CEO of H2Green La Isla, said, “We chose the ME450 PEM electrolyzer for our project because it is a proven product with best-in-class performance that eliminates the risk of power supply fluctuations in our project. With its strong technology and service capacities through the international service network of MAN ES, H-Tec Systems is the most competent and reliable partner for the next phases of our project.”.
In 2025, phase 2 will explore the production and distribution of 680 tons of H2 for decarbonizing local industrial production processes with an electrolysis power of 5 MW.
In the innovative regional hydrogen hub project, our electrolyzer is used to supply local mobility projects for decarbonizing the industry. We are very pleased to be a technology partner for this futureoriented project and to actively contribute to the energy transition in Spain,” said Jorge Menéndez García, Sales Manager at H-Tec Systems.
NEW
REPORT SUGGESTS DEMAND FOR POWER IN EUROPE ‘IS IN A SLUMP’
Demand for European power has fallen report BofA analysts in a BofA Global Research report (2022-24) made public last week.
The report says: “Settled day-ahead prices for most European countries spiked to as high as 740 EUR ($804)/MWh in August 2022 as the attack to the Nordstream pipelines connecting Russia to Germany triggered a major upward move on TTF natural gas prices”
The analysts explain: “European power prices have collapsed, averaging around 70 EUR ($76)/ MWh in July month to date, but remain above average pre-Covid levels of around 40 EUR ($43)/MWh. We estimate that the dramatic spike in European power prices in 2022 permanently destroyed about four percent of electricity demand across the continent.”
According to the study the energy market is pricing in further electricity price deflation, with futures in Spain trading near 55 EUR ($59)/MWh for 2025.
The cheery analysts go On: “Yet we believe power prices could decline even further. After all, European power demand has come off hard following the twin shocks on industrial and retail consumers of pandemic and war.”
Economic analysis suggests the decline in European prices is closely connected to falling loads across the largest European economies, which tthe report alleges ‘have shrunk to 90 percent of 2019 levels on average and to as much as 85 percent in the UK’..
The report goes on to blame the slump on the natural world. “Warmer weather across Europe is partly to blame too, with temperatures in the first half of the year across Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, and Spain averaging eight percent higher than in 2019.”
While warmer winter weather has reduced demand for power, cooler weather in 2024’s summer has failed to trigger a demand for extra energy to support air conditioning.
KEY NETHERLANDS HOSPITAL REPLACES TWO GENSETS
Two generator sets of 1700kVA @ 10.5kV have been swapped out with two new generator sets of 3130kVA @ 10.5kV (KOHLER Power Systems EMEA type: KD3300) at a key hospital in The Netherlands
The cooling for the KD3300s is provided by dry coolers, which were sited on the hospital roof.
Back in November 2023 fans had been been placed in the generator room to dissipate the radiant heat through the existing ventilation ducts as part of the original installations. The control system of the generator sets was completely new - custom-made and tailored to the existing software of the 10.5 kV ring, reports the installer.
A spokesperson comments: “In addition, we replaced the hardware
of the controller for the 10.5kV switch board. And we replaced the outdated Siemens S5 plc with a Siemens S7 plc. In this way, this control can last for at least 20 years.”
KOHLER KD Series generators are designed to deliver extreme durability and ultimate reliability in a variety of emergency and prime applications. Specs are as follows: Frequency 50 Hz: Standby Range (kVA/kW) 3300/2640; Prime Range (kVA/kW) 3000/2400. All alternators models are brushless, rotating-field alternators NEMA MG1, IEEE, and gensets meet ANSI standards compliance for temperature rise.
The latest V-Type alternator has been developed in response to changing market needs and has been built for optimum performance and reliability in harsh marine environments. Having undergone rigorous testing, the V-Type is designed to deliver optimal uptime, so you can be sure of reliable power generation, regardless of the operational conditions and compliant with all marine classifications. With over 75 years in the power generation market we pride ourselves on being the Power from Within the systems and generator sets that our customers produce.
Choose wisely… Choose the V-Type.
The world’s largest independent producer of alternators 1-5,000kVA FOR FURTHER INFORMATIO N VISIT WWW.MECCALTE.COM
DATA CENTRESDATA CENTRES
22 x 20V 4000 DS3300 GENSETS FOR A KEY FRANKFURT DATA CENTRE
Installers from Zwart Techniek have delivered 22 MTU 20V 4000 DS3300 gensets for a new data centre in Frankfurt, Germany. These have been integrated at the site by company Zwart Techniek. These gensets will provide a total backup power of 68MVA across two buildings, ensuring uninterrupted operations.
It goes without saying that data centres are major users of electrical power. Rack upon rack of computer servers can consume up to 300 watts of electricity for each square foot of floor space, which adds up to a lot of electric power consumed every hour of every day, 365-days-ayear.
In addition, servers give off that energy as heat, which must be taken away by the facility’s air conditioning system. Then, to ensure customers have reliable service even during a utility outage, data facilities require a backup power system which includes UPSs and standby generators.
The mtu Series 4000 diesel generator sets have been installed - and have worked successfully - at data centres, hospitals, airports, industrial plants, residential buildings, public facilities, decentralised power stations, microgrids, hybrid solutions and numerous other applications around the world.
They are available in six different power ratings, including standby, prime and continuous power, the mtu Series 4000 diesel gensets cover the range from 1,600 to 4,000 kVA (50 Hz) and from 1,125 to 3,250 kWe (60 Hz). In addition to
meeting highest quality, performance and fuel efficiency demands, they continue to define the benchmark for excellence with a variety of highly flexible, eco- and cost-efficient features, including low- and medium-voltage alternators, various controller configurations and mechanical or electrical radiators.
The Series 4000 provides the highest power density with industry-leading load factors and up to 4,000 kVA (50Hz) and 3,250 kWe (60Hz). The Series offers extremely fast ramp up, best load acceptance and transient behaviour with minimal frequency and voltage deviations.
The generators provide high performance even under hot ambient conditions and in high altitude environments.
Mission-critical systems require fast-start capability and one-step load acceptance. The Series 4000 has been designed to offer more available power within only a few seconds.
The Series also offers industry-leading load factors up to 100% for data centres and up to 85% for standby applications. This exceeds the established industry norms such as ISO 8528-1 and allows even more operating hours for prime,
“ The mtu Series 4000 diesel generator sets are installed and have worked successfully at data centres, hospitals, airports, industrial plants, residential buildings, public facilities, decentralised power stations, microgrids, hybrid solutions and numerous other applications.”
emergency standby and data centre applications, says the manufacturer.
In case of an emergency, the mtu Series 4000 generator sets will provide their full electrical power within a few seconds – synchronised to the grid, to another power source or to other gensets in parallel.
They are capable of accepting extremely high load steps without having significant frequency and voltage deviations and sacrificing the power quality.
All mtu Series 4000 generator sets are said to ‘overachieve ISO 8528-5 performance class G2 and G3 and their respective performance and power quality requirements for dynamic loading application, removal and recovery time’. Even while keeping all performance limits for G3, mtu Series 4000 generator sets can accept more than 50% load in the first step and 100% block load acceptance according to NFPA 110 requirements is also possible, reports the company.
mtu Series 4000 gensets are said to operate trouble-free with the highest power quality even under extreme conditions.
They have proven their resilience again and again in continuous operation and with full loads in the heat, cold, and dust, as well as with frequent load changes. In addition to their well-known longevity, their low-maintenance construction and long service intervals also ensure costeffectiveness. They minimise expenses and downtime and ensure that all equipment is fully operational again in record time.
Series 4000 generator sets can now also be operated with renewable drop-in fuels like hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) or synthetic fuels such as Gasto-Liquid (GtL) in accordance with the EN15940 standard. The use of renewable fuels alone can lead to significant C02 reductions over the complete lifecycle. Renewable fuels such as HVO are one crucial step to combine proven and reliable diesel generators for missioncritical backup power on the journey to net-zero. www.zwarttechniek.com
HYDROGEN IN EUROPE
JOINT VENTURE
LAUNCHES NEW PLANT DEDICATED TO THE LARGE-SCALE PRODUCTION OF GREEN HYDROGEN
On June 19, 2024, Rely, the joint venture created in November 2023 by Technip Energies and John Cockerill, launched Clear100+, a configurable productized plant dedicated to large-scale production of green hydrogen. With its singular product approach Rely enables a significant reduction of both CAPEX & OPEX and drives down the Levelized Cost of Hydrogen by offering the market a safe pre-engineered plant.
Clear100+ consists of a standard 100MW green hydrogen production plant, integrating John Cockerill alkaline electrolyser stacks with process treatment units, in pre-assembly installation.
Beyond the advantages of its cost-effective design, this integrated productised plant allows for the full safety of operations, a very compact footprint and an enhanced maintainability.
With Clear100+, Rely enables its industrial and energy customers to reach their destination towards their decarbonisation goals, guaranteeing them a large-scale supply of accessible, reliable, safe and affordable green hydrogen.
Damier Eyriès, CEO of Rely, commented: “A few months only after our official creation, we are proud to launch Clear100+, our first productised plant.
“With this 100MW green hydrogen product, we provide the market with a solution that is quick to implement, reliable, safe, configurable and, overall, that will contribute to make the green hydrogen affordable. Rely capital structure, bringing together a world leading engineering
and technology actor and the technological leader in alkaline electrolysers, makes us the unique player to be able to offer to our customers such an integrated solution, guaranteeing simultaneously high performance and permanent access to the most innovative technologies.
He says: “With Clear100+, we are committed to pave the way for our clients to reach their decarbonised destination.”
Clear100+ Guaranteed Performances
• Hydrogen Flow (at peak): 1,800 kg/h
• Hydrogen Purity (after purification): 99.97%
• Hydrogen Pressure after PDU: 15 barg
• Start-up Time: <15 minutes (start-up after standby)
• Footprint: 22,000 m² (incl. core product of 10,000 m²)
“A few months only after our official creation, we are proud to launch Clear100+, our first productised plant. With this 100MW green hydrogen product, we provide the market with a solution to make the green hydrogen affordable.”
• Plant Design life: 25 years
• Sound pressure level: 85 dBA (@1meter from equipment)
• Pre-FID Lead Time: within 5 months
• EPC Lead Time: 29 to 31 months
On June 20, 2024, Rely also inaugurated its headquarters in Brussels in the presence of Thomas Dermine, Secretary of State for Economic Recovery and Strategic Investments. Rely proposes a unique offering of standardised, configurable plants, alongside customised development services for projects to produce green hydrogen or its derivatives.
The choice of Brussels, and more generally Belgium, as the location for Rely’s headquarters makes sense in several respects. In addition to Brussels location halfway between the headquarters of Rely’s parent companies in Paris and Liège, Belgium is the ideal country, with its academic excellence and industrial tradition, to attract the talents needed for the growth of Rely, a company focused on innovation and the development of green hydrogen production technologies.
Located at the heart of Europe and with an international outlook, Brussels is also a commercially promising choice: at the heart of the Belgian hydrogen ecosystem and close to the Port of Antwerp, a platform for strategic exchanges and interactions with the world’s future green hydrogen-producing regions.
Damien Eyriès, CEO of Rely, said: “The day after the presentation of our first product, Clear100+, our standardised and configurable green hydrogen plant, and six months after our incorporation, we are proud to inaugurate today our headquarters in Brussels under the patronage of the Belgian authorities represented by Mr. Thomas Dermine. This location at the heart of Europe and global energy issues is a real asset for our company’s ambitions of innovation and international deployment.”
Thomas Dermine, Belgian Secretary of State, added: “I’m delighted to see a world-class company like Rely setting up in Belgium.” ww.relysolutions.com johncockerill.com
UPGRADING EUROPE’S AGEING POWER GRID INFRASTRUCTURE CABLES
NKT has acquired SolidAl, a Portugal-based power cable company, from Njord Partners, adding mediumand high-voltage capacity to meet the growing demand from grid upgrades and renewable energy projects across Europe. As part of the acquisition, NKT will invest in additional capacity at the existing site. A current upgrade of Europe’s aging power grid infrastructure is currently driving demand for mediumand high-voltage power cables, says the company.
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), reaching national climate goals requires adding or refurbishing a total of more than 80 million kilometres of power grids by 2040, the equivalent of the entire existing global grid and the European Union estimates that Europe will need to invest EUR 584bn to upgrade its power grids this decade.
To satisfy this growing demand from power grid customers, NKT has acquired SolidAl. The acquisition is supporting NKT’s growth strategy and will:
-Increase medium- and high-voltage capacity up to 225kV
-Improve competitiveness of NKT’s product offering and geographical reach across new and existing markets
-Provide a competitive, competent and expandable platform for future growth to serve increased demand
-Support NKT’s medium-term ambitions, including RoCE above 20%
Claes Westerlind, President and CEO of NKT, comments: “SolidAl provides a strong strategic fit in terms of capacity and competence, strengthening NKT’s position in serving customers with end-to-end grid solutions, particularly the growing demand for mediumand high-voltage power cables up to 225 kV.
“We look forward to welcoming SolidAl’s highly skilled employees to NKT and continuing our growth journey together. With more than 50 years in the industry, SolidAl will complement the competitiveness of the product mix from NKT’s existing factories in Asnaes, Velke Mezirici and Cologne focusing on delivering the full range of
power cables for the grid at a larger scale.”
François Moufflet, CEO, SolidAl, explains:
“NKT’s acquisition of SolidAl is a testament to our team’s dedication and hard work. NKT is a widely-recognised worldwide leader in the manufacturing of power cables and accessories, and I could not think of a better owner to support SolidAl in expanding its commercial reach and technical capabilities.”
He concludes: “Adding an established production footprint in Southern Europe will enhance NKT’s geographical footprint and reach in selected key markets. SolidAl’s strong presence in France, UK, Ireland, Spain, and Portugal expands NKT into new markets and strengthens its existing foothold in others.”
In 2023, SolidAl had revenue (in market prices) of approximately €150m and generated an EBITDA of approximately €20m.
NKT has acquired SolidAl for a total enterprise value of € 192m, corresponding to an EV/ EBITDA multiple of 9.4x.
NKT has identified recurring synergies which will gradually contribute to an improved financial performance starting in 2025 and are expected to be fully realised by end 2026. Including synergies, the acquisition of SolidAl corresponds to an EV/EBITDA multiple of 7.0x.
As part of the acquisition, NKT will invest an additional €50m to expand the medium- and high-voltage capacity at the existing site. The new production capacity is anticipated to be operational in 2027. The acquisition, including the investment, is expected to support NKT’s medium-term financial ambitions including delivering RoCE above 20%.
The acquisition was funded within the existing capital structure. NKT remains committed to a conservative capital structure with leverage ratio up to 0.0x catering for the investment programs ongoing and enabling the high-voltage projects.
NKT is currently investing in additional production capacity and capabilities at its medium-voltage factories in Denmark, Sweden and Czech Republic.
The medium-voltage power cable market has grown steadily in recent years driven by the transition to renewable energy and the continued electrification of societies.
“NKT is wellpositioned to support the growing market demand for mediumvoltage cables and it invests in additional capacity to strengthen its position in the green transition. As more renewables projects come online, a major upgrade of the European power grid is needed.”
Electrical grid operators are in the process of conducting major upgrade projects to keep apace.
To satisfy this growing demand and maintain a strong position in the market, NKT is investing in additional mediumvoltage capacity and capabilities.
The investments are spread across three of NKT’s production sites in Asnaes, Denmark; Falun, Sweden and Velke Meziříčí, Czech Republic. The investments in Falun and Velke Meziříčí have started while the investment in Asnaes is now initiated.
NKT EVP, Head of Applications, Carlos Fernandez says: “NKT is well=positioned to support the growing market demand for medium-voltage cables and we invest in additional capacity to strengthen our position as a key partner to our customers in the green transition of societies.
“As more renewables projects come online, a major upgrade of the European power grid is needed. Current mediumvoltage production and installation capacity is not sufficient to meet the increasing demand in the market.”
He reports: “The investments will support NKTs continued growth journey in line with our strategic ambitions and enable vital grid upgrades and renewables projects across Europe.
“In recent years, the Applications business line has optimised its factory footprint across geographies to increase efficiency and specialization.
“With this process successfully completed, focus has shifted towards expansion of the medium-voltage sites. The investments will add 20-110 kV production capacity and capabilities and further progress layout optimizations of the factories.
www.nkt.com
GENERATING SETS INDUSTRY INSIGHTS 2024: CONFERENCES AND GRAND GALA
12th October, 2024, Naples, Italy
Organized by Europgen and Generazione Distribuita, this is a prestigious event which will include representatives from
the top Italian and European member companies. They are meeting to lay the foundations for the future of the European generating set industry.
Aseries of Conferences has been planned for the Industry Insights 2024 event: these will include the following:
-Aula Magna Matilde Serao | Università degli Studi di Napoli “Parthenope”
- 4 conferences with entrepreneurs and trade associations
- The Future of the Internal Combustion Engine: Assessing the Path Forward - supported by DEUTZ
- The Future of the Generating Set Industry: the Executives Perspective - supported by NIDEC Power
- The Insights of the Data Center Market: the Association Perspective - supported by BAUDOUIN
- The Insights of the Rental Market: the Association Perspective - support ed by AKSA
The conferences will be held in the “Aula Magna”
of the Parthenope University which has been dedicated to the journalist and writer Matilde Serao, the first woman in history to edit a newspaper.
Held at the Royal Palace of Napoli, the Grand Gala and Awards offers a prize-giving ceremony for entrepreneurs, managers and journalists who have brought prestige to the sector. Honours will be awarded by a jury on the basis of nominations submitted by member companies.
The ceremony will be held in the prestigious setting of the Royal Palaceof Napoli, the historic residence of the kings of Napoli located in the famous Piazza del Plebiscito. Events contacts:
Sede Evento - email: eventi@studioesse.net
ECODESIGN FOR SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS REGULATION HAS ENTERED INTO FORCE
Making sustainable products in the EU the norm: The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), which entered into force on 18 July 2024, is the cornerstone of the Commission’s approach to more environmentally -sustainable and circular products. Products and the way we use them can have a significant impact on the environment.
Consumption in the EU can therefore be a major cause of climate change and pollution.
The ESPR is part of a package of measures that are central to achieving the objectives of the 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan. They will contribute to helping the EU reach its environmental and climate goals, doubling its circularity rate of material use and to achieving its energy efficiency targets by 2030.
The ESPR aims to significantly improve the circularity, energy performance and other environmental sustainability aspects of products placed on the EU market.
By doing so, a significant step will be taken towards better protecting our planet, fostering more sustainable business models and strengthening the overall competitiveness and resilience of the EU economy.
A sustainable product is likely to display one or more of the following characteristics:-
-Uses less energy
-Lasts longer
-Can be easily repaired
-Parts can be easily disassembled and put to further use
-Contains fewer substances of concern
-Can be easily recycled
-Contains more recycled content
The ESPR replaces the current Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC and establishes a framework for setting ecodesign requirements on specific product groups.
It enables the setting of performance and information conditions – known as ‘ecodesign requirements’ – for almost all categories of physical goods (with some exceptions, such as food and feed, as defined in Regulation 178/2002), including to:-
- Improve product durability, reusability, upgradability and reparability
-Make products more energy and resourceefficient
-Address the presence of substances that inhibit circularity
-Increase recycled content
-Make products easier to remanufacture and recycle
-Set rules on carbon and environmental footprints
-Improve the availability of information on product sustainability
-For groups of products that share enough common characteristics, the framework allows horizontal rules to be set.
The ESPR also contains a number of other new measures:-
Digital Product Passport (DPP)
The ESPR will introduce a Digital Product Passport (DPP), a digital identity card for products, components, and materials, which will store relevant information to support products’ sustainability, promote their circularity and strengthen legal compliance.
This information will be accessible electronically, making it easier for consumers, manufacturers, and authorities to make more informed decisions related to sustainability, circularity and regulatory compliance. It will allow custom authorities to perform automatic checks on the existence and authenticity of the DPPs of imported products.
Information to be included in the DPP will be identified by the Commission, in close consultation with all relevant stakeholders, and will depend on the specific product in question. This information can include:
Product’s technical performance
Materials and their origins
Repair activities
Recycling capabilities
Lifecycle environmental impacts
Rules to address the destruction of unsold consumer products
Many unsold products in the EU are simply destroyed, a practice that wastes valuable resources.
For the first time in the EU, the ESPR introduces measures to address this practice, by introducing a ban on the destruction of unsold textiles and footwear, and opening the way for similar bans in other sectors, if evidence shows they are needed.
It will require large and eventually mediumsized companies across all product sectors to disclose annual information on their website, such as the number and weight of products they discard, as well as their reasons for doing so.
Green Public
Procurement
Public authorities in the EU spend around €1.8 trillion purchasing works, goods and services.
The ESPR will help steer these funds in a more sustainable direction, by enabling mandatory Green Public Procurement criteria to be set for EU authorities who purchase the products that it will regulate.
This has the potential to significantly boost demand for sustainable products, in turn, further incentivising companies to invest in this area.
Implementation
The ESPR is a framework legislation, meaning concrete product rules will be decided progressively over time, on a product-by-product basis, or horizontally, on the basis of groups of products with similar characteristics.
The process will begin with a prioritisation exercise, followed by publication of a working plan sets out the products and measures to be addressed under the ESPR over a given time period.
Development of product rules will then start, based on inclusive planning, detailed impact assessments and regular stakeholder consultation. This will happen through an Ecodesign Forum.
ESPR’s success will depend on ensuring a high level of transparency and an inclusive approach, in which the public and all relevant stakeholders are well informed and have the chance to contribute.
“ESPR’s success will depend on ensuring a high level of transparency and an inclusive approach, in which the public and all relevant stakeholders are well informed and have the chance to contribute. The Ecodesign Forum will be the main arena for consulting stakeholders on the development of rules under ESPR. It will gather a very wide range of stakeholders and key ecodesign actors, with the aim of contributing to the preparation of ecodesign requirements and working plans, and to examining other areas of relevance to the ESPR process.”
The Ecodesign Forum
The Ecodesign Forum will be the main arena for consulting stakeholders on the development of rules under ESPR. It will gather a very wide range of stakeholders and key ecodesign actors, with the aim of contributing to the preparation of ecodesign requirements and working plans, and to examining other areas of relevance to the ESPR process.
The Forum will be established soon after ESPR enters into force. There will be an open call for membership applications, which will be published on the Register of Commission Expert Groups and distributed via other relevant channels.
The ESPR Working Plan
To ensure the public and stakeholders are well informed of what is planned under ESPR, the Commission will adopt and regularly update working plans, setting out lists of products and measures that will be assessed.
The ESPR text requires the Commission to adopt and publish the first ESPR working plan within 9 months of ESPR’s entry into force, in the first half of 2025. The working plan will cover a minimum period of 3 years.
Preparation for this is already underway - in 2023 the Commission held an Open Public Consultation on what the first ESPR product priorities should be, based on preparatory work being carried out by the Commission’s Joint Research Centre. (A summary of the results of the Open Public Consultation is available. An updated version of the JRC’s assessment is currently being finalised and will be published in 2024.)
In addition, following agreement by the Council and the European Parliament, the ESPR text now includes several products which the Commission will be obliged to prioritise unless there is justification for not doing so. These include:-
Iron & steel, aluminium, textiles (garments and footwear), furniture (including mattresses), tyres, detergents, paints, lubricants, chemicals, energyrelated products (including new measures and revisions of existing ones) and ICT products, as well as other electronics.
Before being adopted by the Commission, however, members of the above-mentioned Ecodesign Forum will be consulted, and their views taken into account.
GENSETS
THREE 825 KVA DIESEL
GENSETS FOR THE PORT OF ODESA, UKRAINE
IDEA Jeneratör ve Makina İmalat San. ve
Tic. A.Ş has shipped three IDJ825B model 825kVA IDEA generators to Port of Odesa. A further six generators will be shipped in subsequent months, says the company. IDEA generator sets are designed to be used as backup or continuous power supply. They are then subjected to detailed load & performance tests in its production facilities.
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he Port of Odesa (Odesa Sea Port) is located near Odesa, is the largest Ukrainian seaport and one of the largest ports in the Black Sea basin, with a total annual traffic capacity of 40 million tonnes (15 million tonnes dry bulk and 25 million tonnes liquid bulk), the only port of Ukraine capable of accepting Panamax class vessels.
The port has an immediate access to railways allowing quick transfer of cargo from sea routes to ground transportation.
Along with its younger satellite ports of Chornomorsk (1958) and Yuzhne (1973), the Port of Odesa is a major freight and passenger transportation hub of Ukraine.
Incorporated in the components of the gensets provided for the Port of Odesa, the new IDP300 genset controller is a cost-effective modular genset controller ready for internet monitoring through plug-in modules.
Its main advantages are multifunctionality, support for multiple topologies, harmonic analysis and detailed power measurements.
Software features are complete with easy firmware upgrade through USB port. The Windows-based PC software allows monitoring and programming through USB, RS-485, RS232, Ethernet and GPRS. The Rainbow Scada web service allows monitoring and control of an
unlimited number of gensets from a single central location.
The gensets themselves are fitted with Baudouin 6M33G825 engines: the Baudouin 6M33G825/5 engine is currently the second most powerful engine from the 6M33 range, and is the most powerful from this range to run at 1500 RPM.
The 6-cylinder engine is air-to-air after-cooled, turbocharged and rotates anti clockwise. The engine runs at 1500 RPM and has a high pressure common rail fuel injection system.
The engine produces 972.2 hp (725 kWm) and has a total displacement of 19.6 litres. It features dimensions of 2798mm in length, 1680mm in width and 1954mm in height.
With a dry weight of 2620kg (all measurements including the radiator). The cylinders have a bore of 150mm and stroke of 185mm.
The Baudouin 6M33G825/5 fuel consumption depends on its load. At 1500 rpm prime power it is has the following fuel consumption (percent of prime power):
At 50% it uses 75.77 litres/hr
At 75% it uses 113.09 litres/hr
At 100% it uses 155.42 litres/hr
At Emergency Standby Power it uses 182.36 litres/hr
IDEA generator sets are CE-approved and comply with the following standards;
“The new IDP300 genset controller is a cost-effective modular genset controller ready for internet monitoring through plug-in modules.”
IDEA was established in Turkey in 2005. It is 100% family-owned enterprise. Thanks to high product quality and high standards, the company has grown over the years and become one of the leading companies in the genset field.
The company’s headquarters and production facilities are located in Tuzla, Istanbul.
IDEA’s products are manufactured in 4000 m² covered and 2500 m² open area are sold in over 70 countries on three continents, alongside its sales in domestic market.
The company is among the most successful exporters in Turkey with the 90% export sales of its total production.
IDEA has the skills and experience to carry out of all the works in-house. It is aimed to double the production capacity by the investment made in Bandırma, a site which will be completed within a few years.
ideajenerator.com
Baudouin 6M33G825 engine
Baudouin diesel filter
IDEA Industrial genset
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PRIME POWER
TWIN-ON SOLUTION
1.320KVA GENSET
A Twin-On Solution 1.320KVA Scania-Weg-Comap diesel generator has been supplied to Ukraine by the FMT GROUP of Albania. This is one of the leading genset manufacturers in Albania. The FMT Group has a reputation as a professional European diesel generator company, with more than 20 years’ experience in the power electronics business, reports Euro Power News.
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ynonymous with versatility and safety, TWIN-ON GENSET encloses two separate power generators within a single soundproof enclosure that enables the two genset to act as one generator on the same chassis.
The two generators can be used simultaneously for increased power production or individually. This principle enables easy repair or maintenance. In case of failure in one of these two drives, the load is switched on the permanently available motor/generator.
The TWIN-ON GENSET can be manufactured on request with completely customised powers and accessories, and it can be programmed according to the specific needs of each customer.
It offers redundancy and ease-of-use The electronic control units of the two generators mean that each one communicates with the other automatically, making the system simple.
A spokesman for FMT comments: “Initial investment costs will be much lower with Twin Engined Power solutions. FMT TWIN-ON
TECHNOLOGY allows you to save up to 30% savings on total cost of ownership. Furthermore, alternating the use of FMT TWIN-ON TECHNOLOGY will reduce the operational costs and periodic maintenance costs since spare parts for smaller engines are cheaper and easy accessible.
“Using twin engines will let you to save up to 30% cost, only from engine oil usage at each maintenance. FMT TWIN-ON TECHNOLOGY will let you to support a lower load using only one of the two engines. Therefore, you will be avoiding having to use a single machine of larger power and damage its engine.
“One of the most important advantage is; in case of a failure occur that stops one of the two engines, it will always be possible to count on the second generator. It means, generator will keep providing the 50% of the power even in the event of technical problem. In addition, either one engine can be serviced while the second engine remains running.”
“Synonymous with versatility and safety, the TWIN-ON GENSET encloses two separate power generators within a single soundproof enclosure that enables the two gensets to act as one generator on the same chassis. The two generators can be used simultaneously for increased power production.”
Located in the industrial area of Albania, with a surface of 10,000m2, the FMT Group has the capacity to increase its production day by day. Its products and services are available not only amongst the Balkan nations but also across the global market.
Championing motto “WE HAVE THE POWER“, with more than 20 years of experience in the generator market, the FMT Group produces high-quality generators.
Having equipped with the latest technology, FMT Group meets customers’ specific requests for large volumes of gensets with fast delivery times.
The group’s generator sets are have components associated with top quality worldwide manufacturers and each genset is designed, engineered, assembled, and tested for optimal performance.
The FMT Group offers a wide variety of Natural Gas Solutions with many different engine brands. FMT Gas Generators are designed to meet end users’ special requirements and process specifications. A spokesman comments: “Our solutions can be used in all types of industries including like; agriculture, mine site, medical, marine, oil & gas, nuclear power plants, biogas, process industry, pharma, food and many more.” fmtgroup.al
DISTRICT HEATING
4.8MWE COGENERATION
PROJECT FOR A KEY DISTRICT
HEATING PROJECT
Poland-based Przedsiębiorstwo Energetyki Cieplnej
& Lubartów Sp. z o.o. have installed four CG170B-12 cogeneration units as part of a district heating system. The investment includes four CG170B-12 cogeneration units with a total capacity of 4.8MWe and a thermal capacity of approx. 5.2MWt. The units are equipped with complete heat collection installations.
Aspokesman for Poland -based Przedsiębiorstwo Energetyki Cieplnej & Lubartów Sp. z o.o. comments: “Thanks to this implementation, the PECLubartów will reduce CO2 emissions, gain energy production from renewable sources, and will generate electricity and heat in high efficiency cogeneration conditions”.
Poland’s district heating operators have struggled with major destabilisation in the fuel supply market, which affected in particular gaseous fuels, the bulk of which was imported from the east. However, the market does seemed to have turned a corner now and installations are on the rise, report media sources.
About the CG170B-12 cogeneration genset: Featuring a compact design, state-of-the-art components, and the flexibility to meet the demands of a wide range of applications, the CG170B gas generator range is considered truly versatile. It is controlled by the smart and secure Total Plant & Energy Management (TPEM) system.
The new CG170B series offers optimal efficiency and performance State-of-the-art components providing more power: the compact design, a focus on a wide range of applications and highest efficiency values of its class make sure of that.
Managed by a smart and secure control system, the new CG170B series offers the optimal balance between profitability and reliability. Total Plant and Energy Management System (TPEM) gives users a comprehensive and flexible digital control of the generator set’s efficiency and performance helping to reduce planning and installation costs.
An up to 25% hydrogen blended fuel option enables operation of up to 25% hydrogen blend (by volume) with pipeline natural gas fuel.
The genset provides:
-Up to 45% electrical efficiency with Natural Gas
-43.6% electrical efficiency with biogas
-Electrical output up to 1,380 kWel
-Reduced vibration and stress on componentsthe genset can run on natural gas, biogas, coal
“The investment includes four CG170B-12 cogeneration units with a total capacity of 4.8MWe and a thermal capacity of approx.
5.2MWt. The units are equipped with complete heat collection installations, including heat from flue gases and all the necessary accompanying infrastructure.”
Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 25%).
Poland is one of the biggest users of district heating systems in Europe, and those district heating systems are mainly coal-fired. There are more than 400 small district heating systems in Poland, 90% of which rely on coal for heat.
Most of these legacy systems are decades old, and the owners have only made limited investments to upgrade sources of supply and insulate networks to meet modern standards.
The energy efficiency of these district heating systems depends on many things: smart grid and hydraulic analysis, heat losses from pipelines, water leakages in district heating networks.
Another chance for energy efficiency is cogeneration. Thanks to its developed and centralised heat supply system, Poland is regarded as ideal for cogeneration.
At present, Polish district heating systems have an extensive infrastructure of pipelines and fully automated district heating substations.
Polish district heating systems have a good chance to improve energy efficiency and decrease air pollution from power and heat sources. Analysts have suggested that there are many opportunities available for the further development of Polish district heating systems. grupagpec.pl
2MW BIOGAS PLANT SUPPLIES 4,000 HOUSEHOLDS WITH ENERGY
MWM supplied a biogas plant to provide electrical energy to around 4,000 households with its two TCG 2020 V12 gas gensets. Construction of the plant began in December 2020, and generation began two years later.
The MWM gensets supplied for this key project in Lozovo, North Macedonia, were of the high-efficiency 1MW design.
The engines, powered exclusively by renewable energy and organic waste, provide 2.1 MW of thermal energy. But that’s not all: approximately 30,000 tons of natural fertilizer are produced annually as a byproduct of biological processes and used in local agriculture.
The power plant, an investment of Bio Enterprise, was planned and realized by the engineers and technicians of Feroinvest and EMS (Energy Maintenance Solutions). Feroinvest is known in North Macedonia and beyond for its expertise in renewable energy.
Biogas is usually produced by the anaerobic digestion of organic waste in a so-called digester. Instead of allowing the waste to decompose uncontrollably and release gases into the atmosphere, it is stored in an oxygen-deficient environment, such as a covered lagoon or stainless steel tank. From there, methane is extracted and used as fuel
to generate heat and electricity. This way, biogas plants can convert organic waste into energy and valuable byproducts such as fertilizer. In addition, biogas plants can continuously generate electricity, which is particularly valuable given the current shift to renewable energy.
Large tomato producer relies on MWM gensets
Wonderplant S.A, one of Greece’s largest tomato producers, also relies on cogeneration with MWM gas gensets Made in Germany.
The Greek vegetable grower produces up to 15,000 tons of tomatoes annually.
For the “Wonderplant 2” project and the associated expansion of the greenhouse area, MWM Benelux B.V. installed another cogeneration unit in 2021, powered by eight MWM TCG 2020 V12 gas generator sets.
In 2011, the first greenhouse of the vegetable grower Wonderplant S.A, with an area of 105,000 square meters, was built. In 2013, the first cogeneration
“Gensets of the medium MWM series, TCG 2020 and TCG 3020, are very popular, for example, in hospitals, data centers, shopping centres, biogas plants, or the food industry. With a power range between 1 and 2.3 MW, the gas gensets of this series are said to be ideally suited for decentralized energy projects. The MWM gensets supplied for this project were of the highefficiency 1 MW design."
plant with four MWM TCG 2020 V20 gas gensets with a total capacity of eight MWel was installed by MWM Benelux B.V. to manage the greenhouse. Since then, the MWM gensets have been in continuous operation and have completed over 70,000 operating hours. In 2018, the greenhouse area was expanded by another 55,000 square meters.
To handle the increased demand for heat and electricity following the expansion of the greenhouse area, MWM Benelux B.V. 2021 installed a new cogeneration plant, including flue gas cleaning for Wonderplant. The CHP plant is powered by eight MWM TCG 2020 V12 gas gensets with a total output of 9.6 MWel and 10.4 MWth. Both CHP plants have a total capacity of up to 17.9 MWel. The greenhouses can be optimally heated thanks to the new CHP plant with the MWM gas gensets.
The cogeneration plant of “Wonderplant 2” has an annual electrical capacity of 76,800 MW and an annual heat generation of 83,200 MW. After the commissioning of the plant in 2021, the Greek MWM distributor A.EI.M.A S.A. has taken over the maintenance and service work for Wonderplant.
The CHP plant ensures that around 15,000 tons of tomatoes can be harvested annually under optimal growing conditions.
With an average per capita consumption in the European Union of 31 kilograms per year, the company produces enough tomatoes to supply a major city with around half a million inhabitants. This also includes the demand for tomatoes for ketchup or sauces. For more information please visit: mwm.net
DATA CENTRE IN ITALY INVESTS IN FOUR DIESEL GENSETS
ELCOS has supplied four 650 kVA Super Silent - Parallel mode diesel gensets to a data centre site in Italy. The gensets are powered by Doosan engine and feature STAMFORD | AvK alternators. The versatile ELCOS Super Silent Gen Set range is built to cover the widest application field and customizable to any needs. They offer the maximum level of performance in the event of a sudden power failure, reports the company
These gensets supplied to a data centre site in Italy have been specially designed to grant a reliable power supply and optimise the load thanks to an MC4 control panel.
The Super Silent range covers from 10 to 250 KVA, equipped with engines and premium brand alternators.
Recently, ELCOs was also responsible for providing ORSHA Airport on Belarus with a GE.PK.450\400.BF+011 genset and a GE.PK.400\350. BF+011, equipped with Perkins engines and Stamford alternators. These two power generators are powered by a 3,000-litre external tank.
The tank is placed in separate room inside the container and in addition is equipped with a solenoid valve with adjustable timer.
In May 2024 pharmaceutical manufacturer from the Switzerland-based Farma Industria
Ticino approached Elcos to provide 1250kVA of standby power capability. This demand perfectly suited the container-housed product range within the Elcos portfolio. Elcos srl is as an important Italian company for producing generators. It develops, produces, sells and installs systems for the generation of electric energy amounting to 700 MW per year.
The generator set for Ticino was powered by a Baudouin 12M33G1250/5 engine coupled to a STAMFORD® S6 alternator.
The Baudouin 12M33G1250/5 engine is currently the smallest engine from the 12M33 range nonetheless it is still a powerful engine.
The engine comes with a turbocharger and air-to-air after cooler and it is currently manufactured in France and China. The 12-cylinder engine is set up to run at 50 Hz and comes with mechanical pump fuel injection system.
The engine produces 1485.9 horsepower (1108 kWm) when running at 1500 RPM and has a total displacement of 39.2 litres.
The Baudouin engine can be coupled with an alternator to create a powerful diesel generator which can be used for power generation in multiple industries.
If a greater power output is required the generators could be placed in parallel increasing the total power output.
The STAMFORD® S6 has a voltage output of 380 to 480V and can deliver 810 to 1695kVA.
Like all alternators in the STAMFORD® S-Range, it benefits from the 3-year warranty and a CoreCooling™ high-efficiency air flow system, which achieves improved thermal performance alongside increased power density. STAMFORD® alternators are world-renowned for their reliability, quality and 24/7 global support network, enabling maximum peace of mind for genset owners.
The STAMFORD® S6 has a voltage output of 380 to 480V and can deliver 810 to 1695kVA.
A spokesman commented: “The STAMFORD® S6 is part of the STAMFORD® S-Range with a voltage output of 380-480V. This low voltage alternator features products with new design with optimised power density cores.
“ The STAMFORD® S6 has a voltage output of 380 to 480V and can deliver 810 to 1695kVA. Like all alternators in the STAMFORD® S-Range, it benefits from the 3-year warranty and a CoreCooling™ high-efficiency air flow system, which achieves improved thermal performance.”
“The S6 range of products features an enhanced thermal management through the CoreCooling™ high efficiency air flow system. The STAMFORD® S6 dedicated alternator can achieve improved thermal performance alongside increased power density. The power range is from 810kVA to 1400kVA at 400V/50Hz and 1000kVA to 1695kVA at 480V/60Hz.”
The Elcos container generator set can be silenced up to 50 dB(A) at 7 metres, with RINA certification and can be equipped with a number of customised features including light systems, auxiliary outlets, heaters with thermostats and motor-driven grids. Elcos works with its customers to ensure the correct specification to meet the specific requirements of each project.
“The STAMFORD® S6 was the perfect choice for us on this project” says Marco Rozzi - CEO of Elcos. “The most important thing for our customer was reliability, knowing that the standby power would be there whenever required.
“We didn’t hesitate to specify the STAMFORD® as they have proven their reliability over many years of us working together, and the three-year warranty on the S6 alternator gives us extra peace of mind.”
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GAS TURBINE
POOLBEG IN DUBLIN IS THE CENTRE OF A NEW 299MW ENERGY PROJECT
Ansaldo Energia has signed a contract for a new 299 MW energy security project at Poolbeg in Dublin, Ireland. In consortium with Cobra, Ansaldo Energia will supply final customer, the Electricity Supply Board (ESB), with a state-of-the-art AE94.3A gas turbine and the associated generator which will contribute to energy security and transition in Ireland. The AE94.3A was chosen for its reliability, cost-effectiveness & high performance.
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he AE94.3A was chosen because of its impressivereputation in peak load applications, which was a key factor in winning the contract.
The project involves the development of a simple cycle power plant that will strengthen the operational flexibility and stability of Ireland’s power system with ever-increasing penetration of intermittent renewable energy sources. In doing so, the AE94.3A showcases its rapid response capability to fluctuating energy needs.
The AE94.3A gas turbine has field-proven excellent results in terms of operational flexibility and reliability, with 115 units installed worldwide and more than 5 million of equivalent operating hours. Scheduled for completion early 2027, the power station will make a significant contribution to Ireland’s energy infrastructure, reports Ansaldo Energia,
“We are proud of the trust that ESB had once again placed in our products,” says Stefano Gianatti, EVP New Units of Ansaldo Energia.
“We consider this achievement as a reward for our technological and manufacturing excellence and testament to Ansaldo Energia’s record as a trusted partner for energy security and transition”.
Ansaldo Energia’s great operational flexibility means the turbines can be started up quickly. These turbines have accumulated over 5 million equivalent operating hours worldwide. They provide a well-established solution with applications for baseload and peak, suitable for both Combined and Simple Cycle plants.
Both the hardware and the control system offer advanced self-adjustment capability.
-They can easily adapt to the chemical composition of natural gas and different gas blends.
“The AE94.3A was chosen for its reliability, costeffectiveness, and high performance. The turbine is ideally suited for peak load applications, which was a key factor in winning the contract, reports the company.”
-They can burn hydrogen up to 40% reverting at any moment to 100% CH4 for safe backup operation.
- They offer a proven Hydrogen capability: two units operating on a hydrogen fuel mix of 25% have been in commercial operation since 2006, accumulating over 300,000 equivalent operating hours.
- With the addition of Autotune (a digital system that automatically tunes the engine to actual ambient conditions), they always run at the edge of their performances.
Ansaldo Energia is a producer of thermoelectric power plants, operating in international markets serving public and private power producers and industrial clients. The company provides plant engineering, manufacturing and service fields at installations for thermal electric and hydroelectric plants in over 90 countries.
Ansaldo Energia offers E-, F- and H-class heavy-duty gas turbines with output ranging from 78 to 560+ MW (ISO Power) for Simple Cycle, from 120 to 800+ MW for Combined Cycle and Combined Heat and Power applications. Fit for transition, Ansaldo Energia gas turbines are designed to support the evolving energy landscape with low emissions and high efficiency, capable of burning high percentages of hydrogen. www.ansaldoenergia.com
ANTALYA, TURKEY: AKRA HOTEL CHAIN BUYS 1,875 KVA
DIESEL GENSETS
The first group of 1875 kVA FG Wilson generator sets has been delivered to the AKRA Antalya luxury hotel chain, widely regarded as one of the most valuable brands of Turkish tourism. Proven in the field, this range of generator sets is capable of providing reliable power for a wide range of critical applications.
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osting various events such as Akra Jazz Festival and International Mezze Festival, the AKRA Antalya htotel needs a tough and reliable backup power source. In fact, critical applications served by the 1875kVA genset include facilities such as mini power stations, data centres, large factories, airports, hospitals, large retail stores, and the financial sector.
According to FG Wilson a 50°C package option is available to ensure efficient operation for these gensets in high ambient temperatures. Custom-built weatherproof and acoustic enclosures have also been tailored to suit particular applications.
Providing easy personnel access and separate components for cooling, generator set installation and maintenance is made as quick and easy as possible, says the manufacturer.
Each genset is supported by the Leroy Somer/NIDEC brand of alternator - the company has 100+ years expertise in the alternator business, and is known worldwide for providing industry leading power generation and solutions, offering products with a long lifetime low maintenance.
Each genset is powered by a 12-cylinder Perkins 4012 range engine which provides the versatility needed in today’s power generation market. The Perkins 4012 range packs a real performance punch, with 46-litre displacement
providing considerable power.
The range’s diesel ElectropaK engines are supplied complete with radiator and air cleaner, or as engine only. They provide 1000-1880 kVA generator output, with exceptional power-toweight ratios.
The compact design of the engines makes them easy to transport and install.
Economic and durable, the engines have excellent power-to-weight ratios, as well as outstanding load acceptance and improved emissions, reports the manufacturer.
Commonality of components with other engines in the 4000 Series makes replacing parts or upgrading an easy process, says Perkins.
This engine has proven its reliability in prime and standby installations in all of the key sectors, such as manufacturing facilities, hospitals, and data centres.
The 4012 engines have exceptional powerto-weight ratios and compact designs, making them simple to transport and install.
Also incorporated within the genset is a DSE7410 - this is an advanced controller which has been designed by Deep Sea Electronics to help you monitor and control a generator set with ease, providing important diagnostic information whilst ensuring the unit operates within safe parameters.
The DSE7410 is a sophisticated mono display auto start control module packed with industry leading features to enhance single-set control. The module can be used across a wide range of diesel and gas genset applications.
“Each genset is powered by a 12-cylinder Perkins 4012 range engine which provides the versatility needed in today’s power generation market.
The Perkins 4012 range packs a real performance punch, with 46-litre displacement providing considerable power.”
Overall size:
Panel cutout size: 220 mm x 160 mm (8.7” x 6.3”)
Maximum panel thickness: 8.0 mm (0.3”)
Weight: 0.88kg
Product variants:
7410-01 - 7410 Auto Start Control Module
Deep Sea control panels like these provide simple, intuitive menu navigation and control of your generator set operations.
Key information is displayed via the LCD screen and LED’s using universally recognised symbols. This effectively eliminates the need for complex instructions or language settings. www.fgwilson.com www.perkins.com www.deepseaelectronics.com acim.nidec.com
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