THE PHILLIPPINES STANDS OUT AS A ‘GREEN’ REGIONAL LEADER IN ECO-FRIENDLY STRATEGIES
Out of all the Southeast Asian nations The Philippines stands out as a regional leader in planned clean-power projects thanks to an absence of investment restrictions and an array of eco-positive policies which have attracted both domestic and foreign money.
Lesgislation permitting full foreign ownership of renewable energy projects have already helped secure 99 gigawatts of wind and solar developments. This is potentially enough to supply all Philippine households and ibeats Vietnam’s impressive figure of at 86 gigawatts and is around five times higher than Indonesia’s renewable energy potential.
The energy transition in coal-dependent emerging nations like the Philippines will determine the success of global efforts to hit net zero targets and curb the worst impacts of climate change. Many middle-income nations are struggling, however, to balance the emphasis away from fossil fuels with growing energy demand and the need for economic growth.
Around 3% of the Philippines’ new renewables energy projects are currently under construction. Renewables developer Scatec ASA remain upbeat about the Philippines’ potential.
“In many of the other markets, there are still regulatory challenges,” said Scatec Chief Executive Officer Terje Pilskog.
“But in the Philippines we see lots of opportunities to continue to grow.”
THE PHILIPPINES HAS, IN RECENT YEARS, RELEASED A CREDIBLE OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY.”
Successive governments in the Philippines have relaxed restrictions for large-scale power projects in recent years. The Philippines released an offshore wind development strategy, offered tariff and tax incentives, and opened the renewables sector to full foreign ownership. A
These initiatives have helped spur a 41% jump in clean energy investment to US$1.3 billion in 2022 from the year before, according to BloombergNEF. Interest from renewable developers has accelerated in recent years due to falling equipment costs and the changing role of the domestic power sector which has developed an expertise in both building and operating hybrid power plants , reports Lawrence Fernandez, head of utility economics at Manila Electric, the country’s biggest power retailer.
The bottom line is this: The Philippines derived most of its electricity generation from coal. In 2022, the fossil fuel accounted for 46.3% of total electricity generation in the country.
Natural gas made up another 13%. In 20233 approximately 77% of the country’s electricity production was sourced from fossil fuels so the move towards decarbonisation really is well overdue.
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LEADER AND NEWS FROM THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
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PAN-ASIAN AGRIFOOD COMPANY INSTALLS TWO GENSETS WITH EXHAUST SILENCERS IN MYAMAR
Myanmar Ar Mahn Trading Co. supplied P900E1 generators.
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DUAL-FUEL KITS FOR DIESEL GENSETS AVAILABLE
Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL) has introduced its cutting-edge product – Dual Fuel Kits for Diesel Generators.
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3MWE GAS GENERATORS FOR AN INDUSTRIAL CENTRE BASED IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH
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42 X 1.4MW FUEL CELL MODULES INSTALLED IN US$160M DEAL TO SUPPORT S.KOREAN INDUSTRY
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COMPANIES AGREE EMISSION MODEL ENGINE DEAL FOR GENSETS
FPT Industrial and China’s Longen Power collaborate.
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INDONESIA ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF US$1 BILLION BATTERY PLANT
yundai and LG Energy Solution are behind the deal.
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COMPLETION OF THE WORLD’S HIGHEST DAM-BASED PUMPED STORAGE STATION
State Grid Jiangsu Jurong power plant has been equipped by Harbin Electric.
24 FULLY-INTEGRATED CONTAINERISED GENERATOR SETS NOW AVAILABLE TO THE MARKETS IN ASIA
Cummins Power Generation’s Centum Force.
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uelCell Energy will deliver 42 1.4MW fuel cell modules to Gyeonggi Green Energy (GGE) to support the upgrade of its Hwaseong Baran Complex.
The TCG 2020K chosen for the site was especially adapted to non-ISO conditions such as high altitudes or high intake air temperatures. 17
1,250 KVA DIESEL GENSET INSTALLED AT A WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN KANDY, SRI LANKA TEKSAN generators have been supplied to provide a consistent and reliable power supply for Sri Lanka’s water infrastructure. .,
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SUCCESSFUL FIRST BOILER HYDROSTATIC TEST FOR THE TARAKAN PROJECT IN INDONESIA
A second boiler hydrostatic test has been carried out for the Tarakan 2×150MW Biomass Coupled Self-Provided Power Plant Project in Indonesia. This marks another significant milestone achieved in the construction of the Tarakan Project following the completion of the first boiler test in 2023.
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NORTH VIETNAM BIOFUEL
PLANT
The Erex Sakura Tuyen Quang biomass fuel plant biomass plant is currently under construction in Vietnam’s northern Tuyen Quang province.
Once operational in 2025, it will produce 150,000 tonnes of biomass pellets and 150,000 tonnes of wood chips per year. Wood pellets for biomass plants will be a primary product.
Nationally, biomass resources includes rice husks from paddy milling stations, bagasse from sugar factories, coffee husk from coffee processing plants in the Central Highlands and wood chips from wood processing industries. Vietnam has a target of having a capacity of 2,000MW in 2030.
TWO 1,000 KW DIESEL GENSETS INSTALLED AT A HOSPITAL SITE IN GUANGXI, CHINA
Two robust 1000KW 400V generators were chosen as the backup power solution for a hospital project in Guangxi, China.
Engineered with precision to ensure reliability during emergencies, these tailored solutions from EvoTech meet the unique demands of healthcare facilities.#
The gensets provide backup power in case of grid failures or fluctuations. The emergency power keeps medical equipment and life-saving devices functional - items like oxygen pumps, ventilators, and powered surgical equipment.
As part of the hospital’s power systems the gensets are designed tokeep heating & cooling systems working, security & detection systems running, keep the lights on, keep egress points like emergency exit lights visible, help maintain communications system both internally & externally, provide power to operating rooms. The power they produce also keeps medical supplies such as bone, plasma, and tissue samples stabilised in refrigerated storage areas.
1.56 MW GAS-POWERED GENERATOR SET PROVIDES A POWER SUPPLY
GPI ENERGY (THAILAND)
LTD, has installed a TCG 2020 V16 gas engine for the Uthai Rung Co., Ltd. factory in Uthai Thani Province.
The major Thai food manufacturer WGC Co., Ltd. produces added-value products such as maltodextrin, maltose syrup, liquid glucose, and glucose syrup.
The tapioca required for the products is manufactured in the company’s two factories: Uthai Rung Co., Ltd. and Lampang Agro Co., Ltd.
An MWM gas engine is also used for energy generation at the Lampang Agro Co., Ltd. in Lampang Province. site.
To ensure reliable power supply of the factory, GPI Energy (Thailand) Ltd. has
installed an MWM TCG 2020 V16 gas engine for the Uthai Rung Co., Ltd. in Uthai Thani Province. site. The factory, which is located about 250 km from Bangkok, processes about 200 t of starch a day.
The factory produces raw material for further processing by WGC Co., Ltd.
The MWM gas engine with an output of 1.56 MW is housed in a container and runs on biogas gained from the factory’s wastewater.
The containerised cogeneration power plant was delivered and installed on a turnkey basis by GPI Energy (Thailand) Ltd.
The company also undertook the commissioning of the transformer.
30MW DATA CENTRE PROJECT IN HOA LAC, VIETNAM, ORDERS DIESEL GENSET FOR BACKUP POWER
Phu Thai Cat has provided backup diesel generators for a 30MW data centre in Hoa Lac, VietNam.
This data centre in Hoa Lac now has a total electrical capacity of 30 MW, reflecting its array of more than 2,400 racks. With 30 MW, this data centre features the largest electrical capacity currently in Vietnam, higher than the centres of some other units, which have a capacity of only 6-12MW.
Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) only recently launched its eighth and most extensive data centre at the Hoa Lac High-Tech Park, signifying a substantial advancement in Vietnam’s data infrastructure capacity. Covering an area of 23,000
square meters and furnished with 2,000 rack cabinets, the Hoa Lac Data Centre stands as a pioneering achievement in Vietnam’s technological landscape. This facility, a testament to significant investments in the country’s technological backbone, signifies a transformative moment in Vietnam’s data capabilities. This data centre has also achieved an Uptime Tier III certification for its design, construction, and operational sustainability. This prestigious certification ensures that the facility maintains structural resilience and seamless operation, even during maintenance and upgrades.
VNPT currently operates a total of eight data centres across various strategic locations.
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PHILLIPINES OPENS CSP FOR MICROGRID
The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) has opened the second round of competitive selection process (CSP) for microgrid service providers for the electrification of 41 lots composed initially of 75 unserved and underserved areas across the country.
The DOE said the covered areas have a total of 12,212 households and were part of the 98 areas clustered into 49 slots that were offered during the initial round in November 2023. The Microgrid Systems Act of 2022 mandates the conduct of a CSP before a provider can serve off-grid areas. It provides a 90-day timeline to complete the process from pre-qualification until the submission of the awarded contract to the Energy Regulatory Commission.
3MWE GAS GENERATORS FOR ONE OF THE LARGEST COMPOSITE INDUSTRIES BASED IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH
Two units of MWM Gensets (Model-TCG 2020 V16k) have been commissioned at one of the largest composite industry plants based in Chandra, Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The gas engine TCG 2020 K1 V12, V16, V20 is mainly used for CHP plants in Europe and for biogas worldwide. The TCG 2020K was especially adapted to non-ISO conditions such as high altitudes or high intake air temperatures in the field of natural gas. More than 2000 power generators with approximately 2,800,000 kWel already installed around the globe.
The MWM gas engines of the TCG 2020 series are said to be perfectly geared to the challenges of a dynamic market environment. Its models in the output range of 1,200 – 2,000 kWel meet the high requirements of a broad range of applications and guarantee efficiency, reliability, flexibility and environmental sustainability, together with low lifecycle costs and high profitability. The natural gas-powered engine is highly robust, suitable for isolated operation, and features the same output values along with increased inlet air temperatures and setup heights as for ISO conditions, which is especially valuable for deployment in Asia and tropical countries.
GOVERNMENT ALLOWS 1.5GW BATTERY ENERGY PARK IN AUSTRALIA
Pacific Green has won planning consent for 1.5GWh battery energy parks in Australia The first phase will be operational by 2026.
The South Australian government has granted Pacific Green planning consent for the company’s grid-scale battery energy parks which aim to strengthen grid stability in the Limestone Coast region.
The company said the Limestone Coast Energy Park assets will consist of a 0.5 gigawatt/1.5 gigawatt-hours (GWh) battery energy storage system developed in two phases over the next 36 months.
Construction will begin towards the end of 2024, with the first phase expected to be operational in the second half of 2026.
Pacific Green said Limestone Coast Energy Parks are the first from its 8.5GWh development pipeline of battery energy storage parks the company is rolling out in Australia.
Solar power is a major contributor to electricity supply in Australia. As of December 2023, Australia’s over 3.69 million solar PV installations had a combined capacity of 34.2 GW photovoltaic (PV) solar power.In 2019, 59 solar PV projects with a combined capacity of 2,881 MW were either under construction, already built or due to start construction having reached financial closure.
Solar power accounted for 12.4% (or 28.6 TWh) of Australia’s total electrical energy production in 2021. Most of the Australian continent receives in excess of 4 kilowatt-hours (14 MJ) per square metre per day of insolation during winter months, with a region in the north exceeding 6 kilowatt-hours (22 MJ) per square metre per day.
Western and Northern Australia have the maximum potential for PV production, studies reveal.
According to The Institute for Sustainable Futures, the School of Photovoltaic and Renewable Energy Engineering (SPREE) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Australia has the potential to install 179 GW of solar power on roofs across the nation.
The engine, which is designed for operation with natural gas, supersedes its predecessor of the same designation and the previous model TCG 2020 OLS and will also be built in a V12 and a V16 version. The development has resulted in a 10% performance increase and improved efficiency. The company states the electrical output at 1,125 kW
SURATTHANI, THAILAND: A NEW BIOGAS-FUELLED POWERPLANT IS NOW OPERATIONAL
A second Jenbacher J420 gas engine is operating at a facility in Suratthani, Thailand.
Souer has successfully commissioned this unit in a biogas-fuelled power plant which already uses three other Jenbacher J420 gas engines. Electricity generation is exported to the grid under PPA license.
A spokesman commented: “After the engine was commissioned, our commissioning engineer conducted onsite training. The focus of our training is in-depth product knowledge, applications knowledge sharing and safety training. Our training applies everything learned in both theoretical and practical sessions at the engine site to
make sure staff are well prepared to meet the challenges of everyday operation.”
The Jenbacher J420 D/E unit is based on the proven Type 4 platform of more than 6,000 delivered engines generating about 7 GW of power worldwide.
Leading the way with next-generation technology innovation, the new J420 D/E delivers as much as 4% more output — up to 1,560 kW — and up to 1% point of additional electrical efficiency compared to respective J420 B versions, says the manufacturer.
The J420 D/E genset delivers a robust concept with a compact footprint with a 0.6-metre reduction in length compared to previous types.
WIND FARMS OFF TAIWAN MUST WITHSTAND EXTREME TYPHOONS
Taiwan presents an opportunity for offshore wind farm development but is located in a typhoon-prone area. This is why Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners has deployed Class T wind turbines for its Changfang-Xidao offshore wind projects. Changfang-Xidao, with a capacity of nearly 600 megawatts, is composed of 62 ruggedly-built Vestas V174 turbines located 11 kilometres off the west coast of Taiwan.
“We have obtained a certification and then classification as class T,” Marina Hsu, Managing Director, CIP in Taiwan, comments. “T stands for ‘typhoon.’ That means the turbine could withstand the gusts of 57 metres per second.
“Taiwan is a typhoon zone. We closely monitor weather conditions at the windfarm. We want to make sure that when it hits, our turbine with such a big structure could withhold and withstand the typhoon during automatic shutdown,” Hsu concludes.
According to Taiwan’s Central Weather Administration, Taiwan was hit by a total of 375 typhoons between 1911 and 2023, with an annual average hit frequency of three to four times.
The country’s typhoon season is between July and September. The Changfang-Xidao project, which could generate electricity enough to power 650,000 local households and reduce carbon-dioxide emissions by 1.1 million metric tonnes, costs over $3b (NT$97.6b) to develop commercially.
THE ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (ADB) HAS GRANTED SRI LANKA A US$100M POLICY-BASED LOAN TO BUY POWER EQUIPMENT & SUPPORT ENERGY REFORMS
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted Sri Lanka a $100m policy-based loan to support reforms that aim to improve the financial sustainability of the country’s power sector.
The ADB has said its Power Sector Reforms and Financial Sustainability Programme will complement the International Monetary Fund’s Extended Fund Facility arrangement and boost the operational efficiency and competitiveness of the country’s power sector.
“This programme will support reforms in the power sector introduced under the Electricity Act, including institutional and regulatory reforms and improve operational sustainability of the electricity sector,” said ADB Principal Energy Specialist Jaimes Kolantharaj.
This will also support the development of renewable energy to accelerate Sri Lanka’s transition to clean energy, he added.
Under the programme, institutional and regulatory reforms will be supported to strengthen corporate governance and financial sustainability. Initiatives under the renewable energy expansion plans for 2023–2030 will also be covered to accelerate investments in clean energy.
Aside from the loan, ADB will also provide an additional $1m technical assistance from its Technical Assistance Special Fund to support programme implementation, capacity building of electricity companies, the development of their business plans and overall power system development plans.
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GEOTHERMAL ENERGY IS THE NO.1 SOURCE OF ENERGY
The Philippines’ Energy Development Corp. (EDC) said it is on track to complete six new renewable energy projects within the year as it aims to contribute to providing secure energy supply in the country..
EDC said the projects include three geothermal plants, namely the 20-megawatt (MW) Tanawon Binary in Albay, the 28-MW Mahanagdong Binary Plant in Leyte, and the 5.6-MW Bago Binary in Negros Occidental.
EDC earlier inaugurated its 28.9MW Palayan Binary Geothermal Power Plant also in Albay.
The US$119.95m (PHP7b) project is now integrated into the grid, providing support to the Philippines’ energy sector amidst growing power demand.
Aside from these power plants, EDC President and CEO Jerome Cainglet said the company is also scheduled to complete three battery energy storage systems within the year.
Geothermal power in the Philippines is the country’s second largest source of renewable energy, and the fifth largest source of energy overall. Among sources of renewable energy, it is second only to hydroelectric power, although both sources are surpassed by the amount of energy drawn from coal, oil, and natural gas in that order. The Philippines is one of the world’s top producers of geothermal power, as it lies along the Ring of Fire zone.
820 MWP HYBRID POWER PROJECT UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN INDIA
India’s Avaada Energy has negotiated a deal for an 820 megawatt-peak (MWp) hybrid project from state-owned power producer SJVN through an e-Reverse Auction. Under the deal, Avaada sreports it will sign a 25-year power purchase agreement with SJVN, with the projects expected to be completed within 24 months.
Avaada will set up a total of 820 MWp of solar and wind capacity against the Awarded Hybrid Renewable Capacity awarded by SJVN. These relate to the Inter-State Transmission System and will deliver power to State Owned Distribution Companies through the High Voltage Transmission system of National Grid.
The projects are expected to generate around 1.6 billion units of renewable energy annually, powering more than 1.1 million households. Furthermore, these are projected to cut carbon emissions by 1.49 million tonnes annually.
India has been actively pursuing a range of decarbonisation and diversification strategies. Most notably, India has a set a target for reaching net zero emissions by 2070. In recent years, India has scaled up solar and wind power investments and also announced measures to promote domestic clean energy supply chains.
In 2020, India announced a Production Linked Incentives scheme to set up domestic manufacturing of solar modules, batteries and other clean energy equipment. India also has an energy efficiency programme in place, as well as a new hydrogen policy.
NEW TRANSMISSION PROJECTS FOR THE PHILIPPINES HAVE BEEN FINANCED BY THE GOVERNMENT
The Philippine government has initiated two new transmission projects, expanding its capacity and boosting supply reliability in the country. The two lines under development are the Dumanjug-Corella 230 kilovolt (kV) Line 1 and the Dumanjug 70 megavolt amperes reactive, which connects Cebu to Bohol.
This has a transfer capacity of 600 megawatts (MW) and provides direct access to bulk generations from Cebu on top of the existing Leyte-Bohol submarine cable. A government spokesman commented: “This is a crucial project for Bohol amidst increasing demand driven by the influx of tourists. The Cebu-Bohol project is expected to be fully completed by December 2024, helping decongest the Leyte-Bohol 138 kV interconnection.”
A third line under development is the Hermosa-San Jose 500 kV Transmission Project. This is expected to enhance power accessibility in the Luzon Grid with 5,080 MW coming from existing power plants and 2,554 MW that will come from committed power generation projects.
The project has a transfer capacity of 8,000 MW, which allows for the transmission of power generation from a total of about 7,634 MW existing and committed power plants in Bataan and Zambales to Metro Manila and other areas of Luzon.
Around 2,554 MW in capacity is expected to be added thanks to 17 power generation projects which will be operational within the next three years.
These projects include the Mariveles Coal-Fired Power Plant Units 2 to 6, Masinloc Power Plant Units 4 and 5, Mariveles Hydroelectric Power Project, San Marcelino Solar Power Project, Subic New PV Solar Power Plant Project, PAVI Green Orion Solar Power Plant Project, and the Palauig Solar Power Project which are all designed to increase the number of renewable power sources available nationally.
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US$164 MILLION FOR JAPAN SOLAR PORTFOLIO
Renewable energy company
Enfinity Global Inc. has secured $164m financing in partnership with Macquarie Capital and Shinhan Asset Management for its 250-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) portfolio in Japan.
Enfinity says the funding will cover its seven operating utility-scale solar projects and another one under construction. These have an enterprise value of over US$1billion.
The projects are expected to produce more than 300 gigawatt-hours of clean energy annually that can power 60,000 Japanese homes and offset 35,000 tonnes of carbon emissions.
Enfinity earlier announced a US$195 million long-term financing for a 70MW solar power plant, which is part of its portfolio in Japan.
According to data released in a fiscal year 2023 White Paper on energy, Japan’s cumulative installed solar-power capacity was 69.35 million kilowatts in fiscal 2021.
The estimated capacity was only 5 million kilowatts in fiscal 2011, but after the adoption of the “feed-intariff” (FIT) system the following year, residential installations as well as megasolar projects increased rapidly, leading to a more than tenfold rise over the next decade.
Other factors behind the growth include the cost reductions resulting from technological improvements.
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PHASE II FOR NZ SOLAR PROGRAMME
Lodestone Energy is set to launch its Series D capital raise in the third quarter of 2024 to fund its Phase 2 solar programme that will fund the development of more solar plants across New Zealand.
The company said the capital to be raised will be used to build eight more solar farms, adding 470 gigawatt-hours of new solar to the local market.
“Lodestone’s Phase 2 programme is set to be larger in scale, with three confirmed South Island farms and additional sites expected to be announced this year,” reports a spokesman.
HYBRID CLEAN ENERGY PROJECTS IN INDIA ARE LIKELY TO GENERATE A TOTAL CAPACITY OF 480 MW
Juniper Green Energy has signed two power purchase agreements (PPA) with Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) and NTPC Limited for two hybrid clean energy projects with a total capacity of 480 megawatts.
Juniper told the media that one of the projects is the GUVNL Hybrid Phase 1, which will be the first hybrid initiative with GUVNL. It will have 140 MW solar and 50 MW wind that will generate 412 million units (MUs) of electricity annually and eliminate 384,067 tonnes of carbon.
This will supply clean energy to 82,016 households in Gujarat.
The second project is the NTPC Hybrid Tranche -1, Juniper’s largest hybrid project to date, in partnership with NTPC. This will have 210 MW solar and 80 MW wind, producing 633 MUs of electricity per year, reducing carbon emissions by 590,810 tonnes.
Around 126,165 households across Gujarat and Rajasthan will benefit from this power plant. “These strategic partnerships with GUVNL and NTPC signify more than just contracts; they represent our collaborative efforts towards pioneering hybrid energy solutions. By joining forces with esteemed partners like GUVNL and NTPC, we are building robust renewable energy infrastructure that will drive India’s sustainable future,” said Naresh Mansukhani, CEO of Juniper Green Energy.
Rajasthan is a renewable energy leader in India and at the end of the last financial year it had a total of 9.6 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity installed. It also added more solar power capacity (1.7GW) in one financial year than any other Indian state. Karnataka (1.4GW) was next, followed by Tamil Nadu (1.3GW).
Home to the world’s largest operational utility-scale solar park in Bhadla, Rajasthan is a solar energy transition leader and is attracting massive ongoing new investment in renewables and supporting grid infrastructure, as well as associated manufacturing opportunities. Renewable energy constituted 43.5% of Rajasthan’s total installed capacity and 18% of its total on-grid generation.
CHINA CONTINUES TO LEAD THE FIELD IN SOLAR ENERGY CAPACITY EXPANSION
China is leading the field in solar energy capacity expansion, with around 50% of the 4.7 terawatts direct current (TWdc) of global solar photovoltaic (PV) projects being built between 2024 and 2033, according to Wood Mackenzie.
Juan Monge, principal analyst, distributed solar PV at Wood Mackenzie, has explained that ultra-low module prices intensified the rate of solar deployments last year in China as well as in Europe, and this will continue in the near-term.
“Ultimately, maximising solar PV capacity, and wind power capacity for that matter, in the next 10 years will depend on additional technology developments: from expanding grid infrastructure to incentivising flexibility solutions, transportation and heating electrification,” he points out..
Wood Mackenzie said the decline in Chinese module prices and tight deadlines to interconnect tendered projects triggered 150% annual growth for installations across all solar PV segments in 2023. For this year, first quarter installations in Beijing increased 36% from a year ago, says a report. China remains the largest market in the world for both photovoltaics and solar thermal energy. China surpassed Germany as the world’s largest producer of photovoltaic energy in 2015 and became the first country to have over 100 GW of total installed photovoltaic capacity in 2017.
US$832 MILLION INVESTMENT IN NEW VIETNAM GAS FIELD
The Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) has signed financing deals worth US$832m for the development of the Block B gas field. This will be connected to thermal power facilities in the southwest region of Vietnam.
JBIC has said publicly it signed the agreements with MOECO Vietnam Petroleum Co., Ltd., MOECO Southwest Vietnam Petroleum Co., Ltd., and MOECO Southwest Vietnam Pipeline B.V., amounting to approximately US$167m, US$161m, and US$87m, respectively.
The borrowings are co-financed with private financial institutions, bringing the total co-financing amounts
to US$335m, US$322m, and US$175m, respectively.
Block B gas field is located off the southwest coast of Vietnam. Pipelines will be built to transport fuel gas to thermal power plants in the southwest area- a move achieved through co-operatiion with Vietnam Oil and Gas Group, and PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited of Thailand.
“The loans will not only support the resources development by a Japanese company, but it will also contribute toward the energy transition in Vietnam,” JBIC said. Vietnam has publicly announced an additional goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.
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PAN-ASIAN AGRIFOOD COMPANY INSTALLS TWO GENSETS WITH EXHAUST SILENCERS IN MYAMAR
Areliable power supply is very important for those companies operating in the agrifood sector, especially those involved in poultry farming where temperatures must be carefully maintained.
IFG Wilson dealers. Myanmar Ar Mahn Trading Co. Ltd, an FG WILSON dealer, completed the installation of 2 x P900E1 generator sets for Japfa Comfeed Myanmar Pte Ltd, marking another successful project with its customer after previously installing four generator sets in other facilities
Japfa Comfeed Myanmar Pte Ltd is a leading PanAsian, industrial agri-food company, based in Singapore. They employ over 32,000 people across an integrated network of modern farming, processing and distribution facilities in Indonesia, China, Vietnam, India and Myanmar. Established in 2013, Japfa Comfeed Myanmar Pte Ltd. is engaged in the production and distribution of poultry feed, as well as providing poultry breeding and hatching services.
The P900E1 model features a Leroy Somer Alternator. Ratings at 0.8 power factor. Base Frame: Heavy Duty Fabricated Steel Circuit Breaker Type: Frequency: Prime Rating.
These ratings are applicable for supplying continuous electrical power (at variable load) in lieu of commercially purchased power. There is no limitation to the annual hours of operation and this model can supply 10% overload power for 1 hour in 12 hours.
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MYANMAR AR MAHN TRADING CO. LTD, AN FG WILSON DEALER, COMPLETED INSTALLATION OF 2 X P900E1 GENERATOR SETS FOR JAPFA COMFEED MYANMAR PTE LTD, MARKING ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL PROJECT WITH ITS CUSTOMER AFTER PREVIOUSLY INSTALLING FOUR GENERATOR SETS IN OTHER FACILITIES.”
These ratings are applicable for supplying continuous electrical power (at variable load) in the event of a utility power failure.
The alternator on this model is peak continuous rated (as defined in ISO 8528-3) - a Leroy Somer alternator.
Standard reference conditions: 25°C (77°F) Air Inlet Temp, 100m (328 ft) A.S.L. 30% relative humidity.
Fuel consumption data at full load with diesel fuel with specific gravity of 0.85 and conforming to BS2869: 1998, Class A2.
FG Wilson offers a range of optional features to tailor generator sets to meet a client’s power needs.
Options include: Upgrade to CE Certification and a wide range of sound attenuated enclosures.
Also available is a variety of generator set control and synchronising panels, with additional alarms and shutdowns.
The manufacturer can also provide a selection of exhaust silencer noise
levels.
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REVOLUTIONISING POWER GENERATION WITH DUAL-FUEL KITS FOR DIESEL GENERATORS
As India undergoes rapid industrialisation and urbanization, the demand for reliable power generation has reached new heights. While diesel generators have long been a trusted backup power source, their traditional operation comes with associated emissions and operational costs.
In a ground-breaking move, Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (KOEL) proudly introduces its cutting-edge product – Dual Fuel Kits for Diesel Generators.
This innovation promises to transform power generation by combining efficiency, environmental consciousness, and economic benefits.
KOEL’s Dual Fuel Kits are meticulously designed to meet a broad spectrum of needs, spanning industrial applications to commercial establishments.
The dual fuel conversion kit facilitates a seamless transition for generators to operate on a combination of diesel and natural gas, presenting a cleaner and more cost-effective alternative.
The state-of-the-art electronic controller in KOEL’s Dual Fuel Kits continuously monitors critical engine parameters.
It seamlessly transitions between ‘Dual fuels’ and ‘Diesel only’ modes if pre-set limits are exceeded, ensuring complete safety for the engine.
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KIRLOSKAR OIL ENGINES (KOEL) HAS INTRODUCED A CUTTING-EDGE PRODUCT –DUAL FUEL KITS FOR DIESEL GENERATORS. THIS INNOVATION PROMISES TO TRANSFORM POWER GENERATION BY COMBINING EFFICIENCY, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSCIOUSNESS AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS. KOEL’S DUAL FUEL KITS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET A BROAD SPECTRUM OF NEEDS.”
Operating in the Dual-fuel mode, engines equipped with KOEL’s Dual Fuel Kits showcase diesel-like performance in critical areas such as efficiency, stability, and load acceptance.
The dual fuel conversion allows the engine to run on gas mixtures ranging from 50% to 70% of the total fuel consumed.
KOEL’s Dual Fuel Kits for diesel generators align perfectly with the Indian government’s initiatives to promote cleaner and more efficient energy solutions.
Government policies and incentives encourage the adoption of technologies that reduce emissions and enhance energy efficiency.
By choosing KOEL’s Dual Fuel Kits, businesses not only gain access to these incentives but also demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility.
With a long-term warranty, KOEL’s commitment to customer care extends beyond installation.
The company offers 24x7 Help Desk support via email (koel.helpdesk@kirloskar.com) and phone (Contact No. – 8806334433), ensuring that customers receive continuous assistance.
KOEL invites businesses to join them on their journey towards a sustainable and cleaner environment.
For more information or to explore the Dual Fuel Kit solution, interested parties are encouraged to get in touch. KOEL envisions a future where power generation is not only reliable and efficient but also environmentally responsible. www. kirloskar.com
3MWE GAS GENERATORS FOR AN INDUSTRIAL CENTRE BASED IN DHAKA, BANGLADESH
Two units of MWM Gensets (Model-TCG 2020 V16k) have been commissioned at one of the largest composite industry plants based in Chandra, Gazipur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Two TCG 2020 V16k gensets - Total Capacity 3 MWe
The TCG 2020K was especially adapted to non-ISO conditions such as high altitudes or high intake air temperatures in the field of natural gas. More than 2000 power generators with approximately 2,800,000 kWel already installed around the globe.
The MWM gas engines of the TCG 2020 series are said to be perfectly geared to the challenges of a dynamic market environment. Its models in the output range of 1,200 – 2,000 kWel meet the high requirements of a broad range of applications and provide efficiency, reliability and flexibility, together with low lifecycle costs and high profitability.
The natural gas-powered engine is highly robust, suitable for isolated operation, and features the same output values along with increased inlet air temperatures and setup heights as for ISO conditions, which is especially valuable for deployment in Asia and tropical countries.
The engine, which is designed for operation with natural gas, supersedes its predecessor of the same designation and the previous model TCG 2020 OLS and also built in a V12 and a V16 version.
The development has resulted in a 10% performance increase and improved efficiency. The company states the electrical output at 1,125 kW for the V12 variant and 1,500 kW for the V16.
With a 400 V generator, the electrical efficiency for both cylinder types is 41.0%.
“Among other things, a newly developed turbo charger and an optimised combustion chamber contributed to the increase in performance and efficiency, while retaining the load response and isolated operation capabilities of the predecessor model”, explains an MWM spokesperson.
Furthermore, the inlet and the spark plugs have been optimised in the gas genset.
The TCG 2020 V16k is said to offer the best electrical and thermal efficiency in its output class and is capable of running on all gas types: natural gas, biogas, landfill gas, sewage gas, mine gas, etc. It also offers remarkably low operating costs. Other features include:
- Few Interruptions due to Long Maintenance Intervals
- No more than two interruptions a year due to scheduled maintenance
- Longest interval until major overhaul compared to competitors
- Use of Xchange components enables time savings of up to 75% during a major overhaul, resulting in reduced costs
High reliability through mature drive technology in 60 Hz range
The engine can be operated with an optimum speed of 1500 RPM. Its lower speed ensures stable and complete combustion, resulting in
lower CO emissions and less component wear and tear.
MWM Digital Power with TPEM –Total Plant & Energy Management
TPEM enables the transformation to holistic power plant and genset control: With its fully integrated, digital power plant control TPEM, MWM redefines the control standard for gas engines and energy solutions. Modern energy generation plants feature complex applications and custom circuitry.
Automation and closed-loop control with maximum operating security and seamless communication play a key role, which TPEM handles effectively..
In this way, additional controls are not necessary, as all power plant data are combined in a single system, and the control of the entire energy generation plant is possible via a hardware and software solution custom-developed by MWM.
In this way, TPEM revolutionizes the previous TEM control systems through additional integration of relevant key functions such as synchronisation, generator and network power switch, and remote access.
For more information visit: mwm.net or caterpillar.com
42 X 1.4MW FUEL CELL MODULES INSTALLED IN US$160M DEAL TO SUPPORT INDUSTRY
FuelCell Energy will deliver 42 1.4MW fuel cell modules to Gyeonggi Green Energy (GGE) to support the upgrade of its Hwaseong Baran Industrial Complex fuel cell power platform in South Korea in a deal worth US$160M.
Earmarked as the ‘largest’ fuel cell power platform in the world, located in Hwaseong-si, the plant has the capacity to produce 58.8MW of electricity, capable of powering around 135,000 homes. It can support Korea’s Hydrogen Economy Roadmap, which plans to supply 15GW of power from fuel cells by 2040.
It is expected that FuelCell Energy will receive approximately US$160m of revenue under the terms of the agreement. The contract constitutes a significant milestone for supply clean caseload power to the Korean market and includes a seven-year service agreement pursuant to which FuelCell will service the fuel cell modules.
“Our new agreement with GGE reinforces our commitment to providing clean, efficient and reliable energy solutions to the Korean market,” explained Jason Few, President and CEO of FuelCell Energy.
“We look forward to bringing additional platforms to the country, such as our co-located power generation fuelled by biogas and our highly efficient and powerful solid oxide fuel cells delivering power and electrolysis.”
The Hwaseong Baran Industrial Complex fuel cell power platform, which was established in 2013 with FuelCell Energy’s design and technology, has the capacity to produce 58.8 megawatts of electricity from 42 fuel cell modules that can provide power to about 135,000 homes and generate about 250 billion
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FUELCELL ENERGY WILL DELIVER
42 1.4MW FUEL CELL MODULES TO GYEONGGI GREEN ENERGY (GGE) TO SUPPORT THE UPGRADE OF ITS HWASEONG BARAN INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX FUEL CELL POWER PLATFORM IN SOUTH KOREA. THIS IS THE ‘LARGEST’ FUEL CELL POWER PLATFORM IN THE WORLD.”
kilocalories of hot water for heating approximately 20,000 homes annually.
Through this agreement, GGE joins Noeul Green Energy Co., Ltd. and Korea Southern Power Company Ltd. in receiving superior service from FuelCell Energy, whose technology is deployed across South Korea producing more than 100 megawatts of clean electricity without combusting fuel.
In 2019, Korea announced its Hydrogen Economy Roadmap, which includes a goal to supply 15 gigawatts of power from fuel cells by 2040.
Emission-free fuel cells support the country’s efforts to mitigate a national problem of fine dust or particulate matter in the atmosphere from transport exhaust fumes, industry, and the jet stream.
FuelCell Energy’s range of clean energy solutions can contribute to the Korean clean energy targets by providing products that reduce carbon emissions from power generation and produce hydrogen based on two electrochemical platforms: carbonate and solid oxide.
Power Generation: Carbonate and solid oxide platforms support power
generation and combined heat and power applications, and are fuel flexible using a variety of fuels including hydrogen, hydrogen and natural gas blends, biogas, renewable natural gas, and natural gas.
For example, the company announced recently a new biogas project at a California wastewater treatment plant where carbonate fuel cell technology will convert gas from wastewater into electricity on site. The fuel cells utilized in these platforms react fuel electrochemically without combustion.
FuelCell Energy’s platforms are also scalable, and the company has deployed the largest fuel cell parks in the world. Servicing GGE’s 58.8 MW carbonate power platform will further demonstrate FuelCell Energy’s ability to support large scale applications including the large-scale power and cooling needs of data centres.
Toyota Motor North America has commissioned an energy system operated. This is serviced by FuelCell Energyand is fuelled by directed biogas from California. It is powering the automotive company’s largest port facility in North America.
www.fuelcellenergy.com
1,250 KVA DIESEL GENSET
INSTALLED AT A WATER TREATMENT PLANT IN KANDY, SRI LANKA
NativeWay has supplied an advanced 1,250 kVA diesel generator made by the leading genset manufacturer TEKSAN to Sri Lanka to provide backup power for one of the nation’s water & sewage plants based in Kandy. Kandy is an important administrative and religious city and the capital of the Central Province of Sri Lanka. It is the second-largest city of the island and the capital of the Central Province of modern Sri Lanka.
The National Hospital is based in Kandy: it is the 2nd largest medical institution in Sri Lanka, established and administered under the purview of the Ministry of Health, and remains a key hospital maintained by the Sri Lankan Government. The province itself has an area of 5,674 km2 and a population of 2,421,148, making it the second most populated province.
A company spokesman comments: “Recent collaboration with the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) of Sri Lanka highlights our capability in providing solutions. We, at NativeWay, were tasked with enhancing the power infrastructure with TEKSAN Generators. This example not only showcases NativeWay’s technical skills but also the company’s commitment to societal well-being through engineering. As we examine this project, we look into the project’s requirements, the solutions created to meet the challenges, and the impact on the water supply and drainage services, reflecting NativeWay’s role in the industrial engineering field.”
For the NativeWay and NWSDB project, the requirements were to supply and install TEKSAN generators to provide a consistent and reliable power supply for Sri Lanka’s water infrastructure. This included ensuring the generators’ operational efficiency, compliance with safety standards, and establishing a maintenance system for sustained performance to keep critical services uninterrupted.
At the core of Kandy’s water infrastructure is NativeWay’s installation of a 1250 kVA TEKSAN generator at the Greater Kandy Water treatment Plant (GKWTP). This is located at Pahalakondadeniya, Katugastota in Kandy - North region of the Central province. This treatment plant is operated under the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) of Sri Lanka.
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THE TEKSAN GENERATOR IS CRUCIAL FOR PROTECTING THE WTP AGAINST POWER DISRUPTIONS WHICH COULD AFFECT THE WATER SUPPLY TO 400,000 PEOPLE. WITH ELECTRIC PUMPS MAINTAINING WATER PRESSURE, THE GENERATOR’S ROLE IS ESSENTIAL IN OVERCOMING ANY POWER OUTAGE.”
The catchment area of this water supply system includes the highly urbanized area in Kandy city.
The raw water intake of GKWTP is near the solid waste dumping site of the Kandy city at Thekkawatta, which is downstream of the intake of GKWTP.
The TEKSAN container-type generator was selected for its capacity and reliability and operates at a sound level of 90 dB(A) at 1 metre, suitable for the environment of Sri Lanka’s Central Highlands. It supports the treatment process from aeration to disinfection, ensuring the WTP maintains water quality to meet SLS 614 standards.
The TEKSAN generator is crucial for
protecting the WTP against power disruptions which could affect the water supply to 400,000 people. With electric pumps maintaining water pressure, the generator’s role is essential - any power outage could result in water loss.
By providing a continuous power supply, the TEKSAN generator ensures the water system’s integrity and supports the well-being of Kandy’s residents, reflecting a serious commitment to both infrastructure and community.
www.nativeway.lk www.teksan.com.tr
SUCCESSFUL FIRST BOILER HYDROSTATIC TEST FOR THE TARAKAN PROJECT IN INDONESIA
Asuccessful first boiler hydrostatic test has been carried out for the Tarakan 2×150MW Biomass Coupled Self-Provided Power Plant Project in Indonesia. This marks another significant milestone achieved in the construction of the Tarakan Project following the completion of the first boiler hydrostatic test on December 30, 2023. It provides favourable conditions for the subsequent acid cleaning and ignition blowing of the second boiler.
According to the engineering construction plan, the installation of equipment for the first unit of the Tarakan Biomass Coupled Self-Provided Power Plant was completed last month. The Tarakan Project team will continue to work hard, make concerted efforts, and plan comprehensively to ensure the timely and high-quality completion of each milestone task, reports the management.
Tarakan power station began life as a proposed coal plant in Tarakan, North Kalimantan. The plant was expected to feed power to Tawau district in Malaysia if a proposed grid materializes between Malaysia and Indonesia, the Asean energy grid. However, investment shifted towards the establishment of a biomass plant. The project was achieved with the help of The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesian: Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral Republik Indonesia, abbr. Kementerian ESDM). This is the Indonesian ministry responsible for providing assistance to the President and Vice President in performing government’s affairs in the field of energy and mineral resources.
Bioenergy is derived from biomass to generate electricity and heat, or to produce liquid fuels for transport. It can be used indirectly by converting it into fuels or directly through combustion to generate heat, or it can be converted to methane gas or transportation fuels like ethanol and biodiesel.
Theoretically land can be used for the production of various kinds of biomass, either as residues (e.g. from agriculture, forestry or municipal waste), alternative products (e.g. biofuels vs. other palm-oil-derived products), or dedicated tree plantations (established and managed specifically to supply the mill). Indonesia also plans to stimulate the restoration of degraded lands and to support access to electricity in remote rural areas, in a context of declining production of fossil fuels and increased reliance on imports that are expected to play in favour of bioenergy.
Sources put the total biomass energy potential in Indonesia atabout 38 mtoe. The quantity of biomass that can be used is roughly 32 mtoe, suggest reports..
Indonesia offers a numberof different biomass feedstocks for power generation: palm oil, sugar cane, rubber, coconut, rice husk, corn, cassava, wood, cow dung, and MSW.
The estimated total potential of biomass energy-based power plants is around 33 GW (2020 figures).
Regarding the wood-based electricity production, Indonesia is promoting a scheme whereby biomass power plants can be supplied with woody biomass from dedicated tree plantations.
Although the scheme is still in its infancy, a number of investors have shown interest in on-grid woodbased electricity projects, including power plants and associated tree plantations to supply fuel, either large-scale plantations (Hutan Tanaman Industri – HT/HTI) or out-grower schemes.
Alternative options of interest to investors include using woody biomass for co-firing with other energy sources (e.g. coal or PKS) or making economic use of residues from wood processing such as sawn wood or plywood.
Approximately 70% of Indonesia’s total land is designated as the State Forest Area (Kawasan Hutan) within the mandate of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. An area of 36.99 million hectares has not been
issued a license, 10.06 million of which is reserved for HT/HTI (industrial plantation forest).
The area based on forest functions is divided into Conservation Forest (Hutan Konservasi – HK), Protection Forest (Hutan Lindung – HL), and Production Forest (Hutan Produksi Tetap – HP).
Of these three, the Production Forests covered a total area of 74.44 million hectares (62.57%) at the end of 2020.
Production forest area consists of Permanent Production Forest (HP), Limited Production Forest (Hutan Produksi Terbatas, HPT), and Convertible Production Forest (Hutan Produksi yang Dapat Dikonversi, HPK).
The production of wood in Indonesia is around 21 million m3/ year. A government scheme to promote wood-based electricity generation is being popularised as Tree Plantations for Energy (Hutan Tanaman Energi – HTE). HTE does not refer to specific rules applied to plantations, as they still operate within the usual HT/HTI framework.
However, it provides room for bioenergy-oriented investments to unfold and, hopefully, thrive as the scope is expanded and other species are permitted.
www. esdm.go.id
CHINA-BASED COMPANY AGREES EMISSION MODEL ENGINE DEAL FOR GENSETS
FPT Industrial and China’s Longen Power have signed a comprehensive partnership agreement on the export of various types of emission model engines to different regions around the world.
According to the agreement, over the next three years, FPT Industrial will supply engines for Longen power’s gensets, and the companies will work together to promote the application and development of gensets and industrial power equipment in the global market.
Longen Power is a Chinese manufacturer of gensets and industrial power equipment, integrating R&D, design, manufacturing, sales and service. Since 2017, it has marketed hundreds of gen-sets paired with FPT Industrial engines to export markets in Europe, America and the Asia-Pacific region.
This latest co-operation between the companies is “not only a strong combination of technical excellence and market influence, but also a positive answer to the ever-increasing needs of global green power development,” according to FPT Industrial.
As an Iveco Group brand, the company will harness resources in terms of R&D, advanced manufacturing and sustainable solutions to provide Longen power with quality, high-efficiency engines to guarantee both energy security and respect for the environment all over the world, the company stated.
With over 30,000 units/year sold worldwide, FPT Industrial is a leader in power generation engines. Its comprehensive lineup, ranging from 2.4L to 16L, complies with worldwide emission standards, ensuring optimal performance across various applications. From stationary backup to mobile prime power, FPT engines
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LONGEN POWER HAS MARKETED HUNDREDS OF GENSETS PAIRED WITH FPT INDUSTRIAL ENGINES TO EXPORT MARKETS IN EUROPE, AMERICA AND THE ASIA PACIFIC REGION. THIS CO-OPERATION BETWEEN THE COMPANIES REFLECTS A STRONG COMBINATION OF TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE AND MARKET INFLUENCE.”
cater to a broad spectrum of power generation needs.
FPT’s G-Drive is regarded as a quickto-market solution, thanks to the pre-assembled cooling pack and air cleaner.
In the version for highly-regulated markets, FPT offers a pre-assembled and pre-validated ATS pack (patented HI-eSCR2 technology) for easy installation and labour savings.
Whether unregulated or Stage V/ Tier 4 Final compliant, the company’s products are widely regarded as guaranteeing reliability, efficiency, excellent fuel consumption, and power output.
The company’s extensive product offering includes six engine ranges with power outputs from 30 hp to over 1,000 hp, transmissions with torque up to 500 Nm and front and rear axles from 2.45 to 32 tonne GAW (Gross Axle Weight).
FPT Industrial offers a complete lineup of natural gas engines for on- and off-road applications on the world market, with power outputs ranging from 50 to 520 hp.
A dedicated ePowertrain division is accelerating the path towards net zero-emissions mobility with electric
drivelines, battery packs, and battery management systems. This extensive offering and its strong focus on R&D makes FPT Industrial a world leader in industrial powertrains and solutions, reports the company.
A spokesman comments: “We are proud to be a sustainability and innovation driven company, which builds Customer advantage through continuous research and improvement and creates value by leveraging this advantage.”
With over 30,000 units/year sold worldwide, FPT Industrialoffers a comprehensive range which complies with worldwide emission standards, ensuring optimal performance across various applications.
From stationary backup to mobile prime power, its engines cater to a broad spectrum of power generation needs.
www.fptindustrial.com www.long-gen.com
INDONESIA ANNOUNCES THE OPENING OF A US$1 BILLION BATTERY MANUFACTURING PLANT
Hyundai and LG Energy Solution have opened a $1.1billion battery cell plant in Indonesia as the south-east Asian country works to build an electric vehicle ecosystem.
The launch of the country’s first battery plant on Wednesday is part of Indonesia’s push to move up the global EV supply chain.
Indonesia has the world’s largest reserves of nickel, a crucial component in EV batteries and steelmaking. Jakarta has stepped up efforts in recent years to bring in investments for nickel processing and battery and car manufacturing.
Chinese automaker BYD and Vietnam’s VinFast have already committed to begin EV production in Indonesia.. Hyundai and LG launched the factory in Karawang, a city east of the capital Jakarta. It is the first in Indonesia and will have an annual production capacity of 10 gigawatt hours.
“We have an abundance of natural resources but for decades we only exported them as raw materials with no added value,” Indonesian President Joko Widodo said at the launch.
“Now with the construction of smelters and the EV battery cell factory, we will become an important global player in the EV global supply chain.”
Investment minister Bahlil Lahadalia said the South Korean companies would begin constructing the second phase of the battery cell factory, which will have an annual production capacity of 20 gigawatt hours, with an investment of US$2bn.
The battery cells from the Indonesian plant will be used in Hyundai and Kia’s EV models. Indonesian officials have also said about 90% of the factory’s products will be exported to South Korea and India.
The two companies have a 50-50 stake in the project, which was first announced in 2021. Hyundai also has a car manufacturing plant in Indonesia, with a capacity to produce 250,000 units per year.
“Mineral resources in this country, such as iron and nickel, are key components for batteries that will mobilise millions of EVs all over the world,” said Chung Eui-sun, executive chair of Hyundai.
Widodo’s ban on nickel ore exports in 2020 forced foreign companies to invest onshore. The bulk of that investment has come from Chinese companies into the nickel processing sector.
But Indonesia has been offering incentives such as tax breaks to woo nickel and EV-related investments from around the world. Hyundai said in 2021 that the Indonesian government had agreed “to offer various incentives and rewards to support the stable operation” of its battery cell plant.
Since Hyundai and LG Energy first announced they were going to open a battery cell plant in Indonesia, demand for EVs has slowed. Still, analysts said the country would benefit from the global transition to cleaner transportation.
China’s CATL, the world’s biggest EV battery manufacturer, has also started building a battery plant in the country, said Indonesian officials.
“Indonesia is at the very early stage of EV manufacturing and stands to benefit from incremental gains over the long term, regardless of whether EV moves in the fast or slow lane,” said Kai Wei Ang, Asean economist at BofA Securities.
LG Energy Solution has announced that it will supply LFP pouch-type EV batteries to Ampere, the EV pure player born from Renault Group, its long-time customer. The two companies signed the supply
agreement at Renault’s Paris headquarters in France on July 1st. Under the five-year contract, LG Energy Solution will provide LFP batteries to Ampere from late 2025 through 2030, with a total capacity of approximately 39GWh, enough amount to produce around 590,000 battery electric vehicles.
The batteries will be manufactured in LG Energy Solution’s Poland facility, and will power next-generation EV models from Ampere.
“We will provide the best customer value to Ampere through our overwhelming technological prowess and quality competitiveness,” said Wonjoon Suh, Executive Vice President and head of Advanced Automotive Battery Division at LG Energy Solution.
“We worked hand in hand with LG Energy Solution to set up an integrated value chain in Europe. Our longterm relationships have enabled us to build this unique solution in terms of technology and competitiveness,” said François Provost, Chief Procurement, Partnerships and Public Affairs Officer, Renault Group.
It’s the company’s first large-scale supply deal of LFP EV batteries whose market has been dominated by non-Korean manufacturers. The deal also bears significance particularly in Europe which is one of the three largest markets for EVs.
LFP batteries use iron and phosphate, which are less expensive than the materials used in NCM batteries, and have a stable chemical structure, ensuring competitiveness in terms of cost and safety. The demand for affordable entry-level EVs is growing, raising the demand for LFP batteries as well.
LG Energy Solution is delivering further price competitiveness by implementing CTP (Cell To Pack) solutions in the manufacturing process. www.lgensol.com
COMPLETION OF THE WORLD’S HIGHEST DAMBASED PUMPED STORAGE POWER STATION
June 6th 2024 saw the completions of the 500 kV grid project for the world’s highest dam-based pumped storage power station, State Grid Jiangsu Jurong power plant.
It is now 100% finished and in commercial operation. The facility is located in Jiangsu, the centre of power consumption in the Yangtze River Delta region.
During low power demand periods, water is pumped from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir. During peak power demand, the potential energy in the reservoir is converted into electrical energy and fed to the grid, playing a crucial role in balancing grid loads.
The newly-constructed grid project supports 21 km of transmission lines and 53 iron towers. The first unit of the power station is scheduled to be connected to the State Grid through this line in August.
More than half the transmission lines for the supporting grid project were erected on mountains in Nanjing and Zhenjiang. To protect the mountain vegetation, State Grid utilised intelligent construction equipment such as visual tensioning devices and digital wire rope recycling units, ensuring minimal damage to the mountain’s flora during the construction process.
Jiangsu Jurong, which began construction in March 2017, has a total installed capacity of 1.35 GW from a total investment of over 9.6 billion yuan (US$1.24 bn).
“The pumped storage power station is connected to the 500 kV Shangdang Substation. Once all six units are operational by the end of 2025, it will pump 1.8 billion kWh of water annually and generate 1.35 billion kWh of electricity, meeting the annual electricity needs of approximately 360 000 households and reducing carbon-dioxide and sulphur-dioxide emissions by approximately 357 000 tons annually,” said Bao Lei, director of the substation operation and inspection centre of State Grid Zhenjiang Power Supply Co.
Harbin Electric was selected as the turbine supplier for the hydro power project. The company provided 6 units of pump turbines, each with 225MW nameplate capacity. Harbin Electric supplied 6 electric generators for the project.
State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) is a stateowned power utility. The company’s core business includes the construction and operation of power grids. It focuses on research and development of ultra-high voltage (UHV) transmission and smart grid technologies.
SGCC owns proprietary intellectual property rights and promotes the export of technology and related equipment. It also operates large scale commercial UHV projects. SGCC supplies power to municipalities,
provinces, and autonomous regions, servicing most of the territory in China. The company invests in and operates energy networks in Australia, Brazil, Chile, Greece, Hong Kong, Italy, Oman, the Philippines, and Portugal. SGCC is headquartered in Beijing, China.
About the turbines
Hydroturbine products designed and manufactured by Harbin Electric Corporation consist of mixed-flow, axial-flow, tubular, diagonal-flow, pumped storage (namely water pump-type) and Pelton turbines. The hydrogenerator products include suspended and umbrella generators.
HE’s hydroelectric generating sets have the single-unit capacity from 0.8MW to 1,000MW. In 1951, the first hydroelectric generator unit designed and manufactured in the People’s Republic of China was made by HE.
Later, HE made different types of generator sets with different capacities for Yunfeng, Xinanjiang, Liujiaxia and Gezhouba hydropower stations, which have all become milestones in the Chinese hydropower equipment manufacturing history.
Since 1990s, HE has successfully developed “large fully air-cooled hydroelectric generator units” leading in the world, with complete independent IPR and characterized by simple structural layout, easy installation and maintenance, reliable operation and low cost.
Based on this technology HE manufactured then world’s largest 700MW unit for Three Gorges Power Station, a 770MW unit for Xiluodu Power Station and an 800MW unit for Xiangjiaba Power Station.
All the units that have created new world records one after another have reached users (China Three Gorges Corporation)’s standard for high quality units. The runner model which HE developed for Three Gorges Right Bank Power Station presents an efficiency level of of 94.6% HE successfully won the contract through bidding for manufacturing a 1,000MW hydropower generator unit for Baihetan Power Station with the highest single-unit capacity in the world in 2015.
HE is currently carrying out the R&D, design and manufacturing of the hydroelectric generator unit for the project.
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FULLY-INTEGRATED CONTAINERISED GENERATOR SETS NOW AVAILABLE TO THE MARKETS IN ASIA
Originally launched in 2021 for limited markets, Cummins Power Generation has expanded the release of its Centum Force fully integrated containerised generator sets to serve 50-Hz markets globally.
The company said the units will respond to the power needs of critical power segments including data centers, hospitals, manufacturing plants, temporary power, rental applications and more.
“As data centres and mission-critical industries expand rapidly, we’re committed to offering solutions that combine exceptional engineering with effortless deployment,” said Ignacio Gonzalez, executive director of Cummins Power Generation Europe Middle East India and Africa.
“We believe that Centum Force is the containerised solution our customers are seeking. It delivers faster commissioning times, lower upfront costs, a compact footprint, simpler transportation and reduced lead times.”
Four models at different power nodes across the 50-Hz range are offered based on the Cummins QSK60 heavy-duty, V-16 four-cycle industrial diesel engine: the C2000D5-PB (2,000 kVA), C2250D5-PB (2,250 kVA), C2500D5A-PB (2,500 kVA) and C2750D5B-PB (2,750 kVA).
The 40-ft. containerised gensets have been optimised for diverse critical power requirements regardless of environmental conditions. They are engineered for ease of transport and layout flexibility, prioritizing performance, noise reduction, ease of installation, serviceability, layout choices and stackability. Cummins said the units offer up to 34% space utilization savings over traditional build designs plus are designed to enable faster installation and commissioning.
The advanced paralleling control module supports quick startup of multiple units paralleled for power demands in emergency situations, said Cummins.
Other design features include an integrated cooling system; connection sockets for easy installation and servicing; a fire detection and suppression system; and PowerCommand Control 3.3 and PowerCommand Cloud remote monitoring system.
All four models are compliant with CE and ISO 8528 standards and produced in ISO 9001-certified facilities. They are backed by a comprehensive two-year warranty and supported by Cummins’ global network of service and dealer locations.
PowerCommand Control 3.3
PowerCommand Control 3.3 is an alternative solution allowing users to upgrade to the latest control system technology. By upgrading, users now have a digital display, a single remote connection, and a more integrated system.Reasons to upgrade:
-Reduced fuel consumption
-Increased engine life
-Improved safety
-User-friendly display
-Enhanced serviceability.
The PowerCommand® 3.3 control system is a microprocessor-based generator set monitoring, metering, and control system, which is comprised of PowerCommand® Control 3300 and the Human Machine Interface 320. PCC3300 supports multiple operation modes. It offers:
• Digital Power Transfer Control (Automatic Mains Failure) provides load transfer operation in open transition, closed transition, or soft (ramping) transfer modes .
• Extended Paralleling (Peak Shave/ Base Load) regulates the genset real and reactive power output while
paralleled to the utility. Power can be regulated at either the genset or utility bus monitoring point
• Digital frequency synchronization and voltage matching
• Isochronous Load Sharing
• Droop kW and kVAr control
• Real time clock for fault and event time stamping
• Exerciser clock and time of day start/stop initiate a test with or without load, or a Base Load or Peak Shave session
• Digital automatic voltage regulation is provided using three phase sensing and full wave FET type regulator, which is compatible with either shunt or PMG excited systems with a standard AUX103 AVR or an option for a more powerful high-current field drive capability AUX106 AVR
• Digital engine speed governing is provided on applicable platforms
• Generator set monitoring (including metering) and protection with PCC3300 measuring voltage, current, kW and kVAr offering a measurement accuracy of 1%
• Utility / AC Bus metering and protection with PCC3300 voltage, current, kW and kVAr offering a measurement accuracy of 1%
• 12 V (DC) and 24 V (DC) operation. www.cummins.com
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INNIO Jenbacher gas engines
Headquarters: A-6200 Jenbach (Austria) T +43 5244 600-0 F +43 5244 600-527 jenbacher.info@ge.com www.gejenbacher.com
Manufacturer of gas driven generator sets and cogeneration systems in a power range from 0.25 to 3 MW.
Model Fuel rpm Pel Pth
Manufacturer sets and cogeneration from 100 -
RSE Engines for Model
M06-G/B T0D41
M06-G/B TID41
RSE Engines for natural gas and biogas
according to ISO 3046at p.f. = 1.0 according to VDE 0530 REM 2) Heat recovery with a tolerance +/- 8 %
M06-G/B T2D41
M08-G/B TID41
Model fuel Freq. Electric output
M06-G/B T0D41 g 50 140 kW
3) NOx @ 5 % O2 dry Requirements for technical data: All data according to full load, and subject to technical development and modification
M06-G/B TID41 g 50 200 kW
* Indicates a trademark.
M06-G/B T2D41 g 50 250 kW
M08-G/B TID41 g 50 260 kW
M08-G/B T2D41 g 50 333 kW
M12-G/B TID41 g 50 400 kW
M12-G/B T2D41 g 50 500 kW
M06-G/B T0D41 g 60 150 kW
M06-G/B TID41 g 60 210 kW
M06-G/B T2D41 g 60 250 kW
M08-G/B TID41 g 60 280 kW
M08-G/B T2D41 g 60 333 kW
M12-G/B TID41 g 60 420 kW
M12-G/B T2D41 g 60 500 kW
RSE engines for LPG
M06-PT0D41 g 50 115 kW
M06-PTID41 g 50 173 kW
M06-PT2D41 g 50 205 kW
ENGINE MANUFACTURERS GUIDE
M08-PTID41 g 50 233 kW
M08-PT2D41 g 50 260 kW
M12-PTID41 g 50 350 kW
M12-PT2D41 g 50 450 kW
M06-PT0D41 g 60 130 kW
M06-PTID41 g 60 173 kW
M06-PT2D41 g 60 205 kW
M08-PTID41 g 60 233 kW
M08-PT2D41 g 60 260 kW
M12-PTID41 g 60 350kW
M12-PT2D41 g 60 450 kW
m3N. Dry exhaust gas; based on 5% O2. For engines with 1,200 rpm please contact GE Energy’s Jenbacher product team.
TAD1242GE 352 409
TAD1640GE 393 462
TAD1641GE 433 509
TAD1642GE 485 570
M08-G/B T2D41
M12-G/B TID41
M12-G/B T2D41
M06-G/B T0D41
M06-G/B TID41
M06-G/B T2D41
M08-G/B TID41
M08-G/B T2D41
M12-G/B TID41
M12-G/B T2D41 RSE engines for M06-PT0D41
M06-PTID41
M06-PT2D41
M08-PTID41
M08-PT2D41
M12-PTID41
M12-PT2D41
M06-PT0D41
M06-PTID41
M06-PT2D41
M08-PTID41
M08-PT2D41 M12-PTID41
M12-PT2D41
Perkins Engines Company Limited
Peterborough PE1 5FQ
Contact name:- Simon Gray
Tel: +44 (0) 1733 583000
Perkins Engines Company Limited
Peterborough PE1 5FQ
Contact name:- Simon Gray
Tel: +44 (0) 1733 583000
Headquarters: A-6200 Jenbach (Austria) T +43 5244 600-0 F +43 5244 600-527 jenbacher.info@ge.com www.gejenbacher.com
Email: gray_simon_j@perkins.com
Perkins is one of the world’s leading suppliers
Manufacturer of gas driven generator sets and cogeneration systems in a power range from 0.25 to 3 MW.
in dieselor 1000 kWE prime in gas.
SCANIA ENGINES
SE-151 87 Sodertalje Sweden
Tel +468553 81000
Fax +468553 898 12
E-mail engines@scania.com
Web www.scania.com
UK Contact – Mark Swindell
Scania GB Ltd
Tel +44 1908 329386
E-mail mark.swindell@scania.com
Diesel & Gas engines for power generation
m3N. Dry exhaust gas; based on 5% O2. For engines with 1,200 rpm please contact GE Energy’s Jenbacher product team.
Prime power 250kVA to 700kVA Stand by power 250kVA to 770kVA
TAD1242GE 352 409
TAD1640GE 393 462
TAD1641GE 433 509
Engine range prime power 50hz & 60hz at (70% mean load factor)
TAD1642GE 485 570
Scania produce diesel and gas powered engines for various Industrial and Marine applications,tionally low fuel consumption.
Perkins Engines Company Limited
Peterborough PE1 5FQ
Contact name:- Simon Gray
All models are available to meet current emissions requirements, Scania engines are now available to meet both Tier 4F and EU Stage V. Alternative fuels
Tel: +44 (0) 1733 583000
Email: gray_simon_j@perkins.com
Perkins is one of the world’s leading suppliers
Many of our engines can also operate on Bio-diesel conforming to EN14214 and HVO conforming to EN159540
Manufacturer of gas driven engines,generator sets and cogeneration systems in the range from 100 - 500 kW.
RSE Engines for natural gas and biogas
M06-G/B T0D41 g 50 140 kW
in dieselor 1000 kWE prime in gas.
SCANIA ENGINES
SE-151 87 Sodertalje Sweden
M06-G/B TID41 g 50 200 kW
Volvo Penta
Tel +468553 81000
M06-G/B T2D41 g 50 250 kW
405 08 Gothenburg, Sweden Tel +46 31 235460
M08-G/B TID41 g 50 260 kW
M08-G/B T2D41 g 50 333 kW
Fax +468553 898 12
E-mail engines@scania.com
Web www.scania.com
M12-G/B TID41 g 50 400 kW
Model Spec RPM kWm kVA
TAD530GE Diesel 15002) 75 85
M12-G/B T2D41 g 50 500 kW
UK Contact – Mark Swindell
TAD531GE Diesel 15002) 88 100
M06-G/B T0D41 g 60 150 kW
TAD532GE Diesel 15002) 113 130
M06-G/B TID41 g 60 210 kW
TAD550GE1) Diesel 15002) 76 86
M06-G/B T2D41 g 60 250 kW
Scania GB Ltd
Tel +44 1908 329386
E-mail mark.swindell@scania.com
M08-G/B TID41 g 60 280 kW
TAD551GE1) Diesel 15002) 89 101
TAD730GE Diesel 15002) 113 130
M08-G/B T2D41 g 60 333 kW
TAD731GE Diesel 15002) 132 152
M12-G/B TID41 g 60 420 kW
Diesel & Gas engines for power generation
M12-G/B T2D41 g 60 500 kW
TAD732GE Diesel 15002) 162 186
TAD733GE Diesel 15002) 175 201
RSE engines for LPG
Prime power 250kVA to 700kVA Stand by power 250kVA to 770kVA
TAD734GE Diesel 15002) 213 245
M06-PT0D41 g 50 115 kW
TAD750GE1) Diesel 15002) 114 131
M06-PTID41 g 50 173 kW
TAD751GE1) Diesel 15002) 13 152
M06-PT2D41 g 50 205 kW
Engine range prime power 50hz & 60hz at (70% mean load factor)
M08-PTID41 g 50 233 kW
TAD752GE1) Diesel 15002) 158 182
M08-PT2D41 g 50 260 kW
TAD753GE1) Diesel 15002) 173 199
TAD754GE1) Diesel 15002) 217 250
M12-PTID41 g 50 350 kW
M12-PT2D41 g 50 450 kW
TAD940GE Diesel 15002) 241 277
Scania produce diesel and gas powered engines for various Industrial and Marine applications,tionally
M06-PT0D41 g 60 130 kW
TAD941GE Diesel 15002) 280 326
TAD1341GE Diesel 15002) 271 315
M06-PTID41 g 60 173 kW
TAD1342GE Diesel 15002) 303 352
M06-PT2D41 g 60 205 kW
M08-PTID41 g 60 233 kW
TAD1343GE Diesel 15002) 325 378
TAD1344GE Diesel 15002) 354 412
M08-PT2D41 g 60 260 kW
low fuel consumption. All models are available to meet current emissions requirements, Scania engines are now available to meet both Tier 4F and EU Stage V.
M12-PTID41 g 60 350kW
TAD1345GE Diesel 15002) 388 451
TAD1351GE1) Diesel 15002) 279 324
M12-PT2D41 g 60 450 kW
TAD1352GE1) Diesel 15002) 314 365
RSE engines for Woodgas
Alternative fuels
M06-HT2D41 g 50 122 kW
TAD1354GE1) Diesel 15002) 328 381
TAD1355GE1) Diesel 15002) 355 413
M08-HT2D41 g 50 166 kW
TAD1640GE Diesel 15002) 392 461
M12-HT2D41 g 50 250 kW
Many of our engines can also operate on Bio-diesel conforming to EN14214 and HVO conforming to EN159540
M06-HT2D41 g 60 140 kW
TAD1641GE Diesel 15002) 430 505
TAD1642GE Diesel 15002) 503 591
M08-HT2D41
TWD1643GE Diesel 15002) 536 630
TAD1650GE1) Diesel 15002) 393 462
TAD1651GE1) Diesel 15002) 430 505 Engines are also available for1800rpm/60Hz
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