BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM

Supplied To The Netherlands Incorporates Pv And Energy Management Technology

Ukraine Completes First Stage Of 500mw Project

Ukraine’s biggest private energy company, DTEK, has launched the first stage of a 500-megawatt wind power plant in a boost to the country’s energy sector following Russian air strikes.

Phase I of the Tyligulska Wind Power Plant (WPP), which lies just 60 miles (100 km) from the frontline in the Southern region of Mykolaiv is already generating green power. The plant’s 19 turbines have an installed capacity of 114 MW, generating up to 390,000 kWh – enough to power 200,000 households a year.

Once completed, the Tyligul wind farm will be the largest in Ukraine. For now, 19 wind turbines will generate electricity to support Ukraine’s energy balance.

DTEK began building the plant in 2021 but construction halted after Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24th, 2022.

An energy Storage Solution (BESS) is being supplied to BE Fresh Produce BV of the Netherlands by Zwart Techniek Battery.

BE Fresh is a full-service supplier of top-quality fruit and vegetables to chefs, importers, wholesalers and food & beverage managers in hotels and restaurants all over the world.

Zwart is committed to supplying, installing and commissioning a 1 MW/2 MWh BESS next to the office and warehouse of Be Fresh in De Lier.

A company spokesman comments: “Our Power Management System (PMS) integrates all the assets, including 500 kWp solar PV and energy management system of Samax B.V., who will provide the energy management on the different energy flex markets.”

“Our hybrid off-grid plants power communities and businesses in developing countries. A combination of solar power and diesel generators (sometimes combined with battery storage) ensures that electricity is generated in the most energy-efficient and economical way.

“This can be done for an Angolan village of 200 homes, a power station in Kenya or a region in Burundi that needs electricity to keep the local fruit and vegetable harvest cool and prepare it for sale. We have already installed over 100 power systems in Africa, driving local businesses and connecting these communities to the world. With over 7,000 projects in more than 50 countries in the field of emergency power and off-grid solutions, Zwart has an outstanding track record, throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East.”

According to Zwart, Europe’s the biggest data centres and financial institutions i- as well as major airports and mobile networks - rely on Zwart expertise and technology. Its 100 in-house trained professionals are qualified to design, engineer, realise and maintain integrated and complete systems for emergency power supply and have been doing so for over 90 years, reports the company.

“We set the bar high for ourselves and demand the same from our partners and suppliers; we work exclusively with premium quality products and service providers, we assemble the systems at our own 6,000-square metre site in Ijmuiden.”

DTEK has already invested US$24.34 million to repair thermal power plants in the first four months 2023. It expects to spend seven times this amount to restore all the equipment damaged and destroyed at thermal power plants in the country.

The Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure has caused widespread damage and left millions without electricity and heating.

Maxim Timchenko, chief executive officer of DTEK, commented: “We celebrate the completion of the first stage of the 500-megawatt wind project. We’ve managed to build 114-megawatt capacity during wartime.”

Phase II of the project in Ukraine will involve adding up to 64 turbines to raise potential output to 500 MW. The 500MW capacity at that point, will make it Eastern Europe’s largest WPP and provide secure energy for homes and businesses in the south of Ukraine.

DTEK’s plans to expand Tyligulska - part of the company’s broader strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2040 and help Ukraine become a clean energy exporter to the European Union –remain dependent on it securing an additional 450 million euro in funding – mostly from foreign investors.

Dual Fuel Methanol Engines Now Available

Anglo Belgian Corp. is marketing an extended range of dual fuel methanol engines into Europe.

The medium-speed DZD MeOH engines, based on the DZ engine family, develop up to 3536 kW (4810 HP) and are designed for heavy-duty applications such as gensets.

An important alternative fuel for decarbonisation in heavyduty applications such as power generation, methanol is largely CO2 neutral and offers customers a method of significantly reducing their CO2 emissions, reports ABC.

ABC reports that methanol also matches the “Fit for 55” package, presented in 2021 and is designed to realize the European Climate Law objectives: climate neutrality by 2050 and a 55 % reduction of net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030, compared with 1990 levels.

The DZD MeOH engine range is a new range of medium-speed dual fuel methanol engines for ABC. The range consists of 6- and 8-cylinder inline engines and 12- and 16-cylinder V-engines covering a power range between 955 kW (1300 hp) and 3.5 MW (4810 hp).