Worldwide Independent Power – March 2023

CAPACITY

ISSUE #245

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More than 56.1 GW of new utility-scale electric-generating capacity was added to the US grid in 2023, the biggest amount of added capacity since 2002, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) is the statistical and analytical agency within the U.S. Department of Energy. EIA collects, analyses, and disseminates independent and impartial energy information to promote sound policymaking, efficient markets, and public understanding of energy and its interaction with the economy and the environment.

EIA is the USAs premier source of energy information, and, by law, its data, analyses, and forecasts are independent of approval by any other officer or employee of the U.S. government.

The EIA projects that about 14.5 GW of capacity will be retired in 2023, resulting in a net capacity gain of nearly 41.6 GW, the largest change since 2003.

More than half (52%) of capacity additions will be solar, followed by battery storage at 17%. Coal-fired units account for 8.9 GW (62%) of the total 14.5 GW of capacity scheduled to be retired, followed by 5.2 GW (36%) of natural gasfired units set to close.

EIA conducts a comprehensive data collection program that covers the full spectrum of energy sources, end uses, and energy flows. EIA also prepares informative energy analyses, monthly short-term forecasts of energy market trends, and long-term U.S. and international energy outlooks. EIA disseminates its data, analyses, and other products primarily through its website, EIA.gov.

By the end of 2023, U.S. battery capacity will more than double, says the EIA, with another 9.5 GW of battery storage added to the existing 8.8 GW of battery storage capacity. Fully 73% of the new battery storage capacity will be in California and Texas, states with significant solar and wind capacity.

Natural gas will account for 7.8 GW of new capacity, 80% of which is from combined-cycle plants. The two largest natural gas plants expected to come online in 2023 are the 1,836 MW Guernsey Power Station in Ohio and the 1,214 MW CPV Three Rivers Energy Center in Illinois.

By October 2023, 7.5 GW of utility-scale wind capacity is expected to be added to the grid. The pace of annual U.S. wind capacity additions has slowed, following record additions of more than 14 GW in both 2020 and 2021. The largest wind capacity will be added in Texas in 2023, at 2.2 GW., says the EIA, the primary federal government authority on energy statistics and analysis.

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“NATURAL GAS WILL ACCOUNT FOR 7.8 GW OF NEW CAPACITY IN THE US, 80% OF THIS WILL BE FROM COMBINED CYCLE PLANTS. “

US POWER GRID ADDS MORE THAN 56.1 GW OF NEW UTILITY-SCALE ELECTRIC-GENERATING

p. 16 | MARKET REPORT

GAS -POWERED GENSET MARKET 2023-30

Natural gas-fired power generation increased by nearly 3% in 2021 despite a continuing rise in gas prices through the second half of the year. This pushed up CO2 emissions from gas-fired plants by almost 3%. While there have been efforts to reduce the cost of CO2 capture at gas-fired plants and a growing international consensus on addressing methane emissions has emerged, more efforts to reduce emissions from gas-fired power plants are needed in order to get on track with the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario.

p. 18| GAS-FIRED GENSETS

UZBEKISTAN UPGRADES ITS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE WITH A TCG 2032B V16 MWM NATURAL GAS ENGINE

Iltekno successfully commissioned the power plant for the FT Textile Group LLC. It is the country’s first cogeneration power plant based on gas engines and provides a secure power supply and low energy costs for the production facility near Namangan. The new genset from MWM has an electrical performance of 44.3% with a 4500 kW electricity output. New tech means that heat recovery is carried out from the engine jacket water & exhaust system.

p. 19| OFF-GRID HYBRID PLANT

SIX 660KVA DIESEL GENSETS FOR A KARMSOLAR PLANT IN EGYPT’S DESERT

ATOS GENERATORS has supplied six 660kVA diesel generators with MTU engines and DEIF control panels to an off-grid power plant located in the Egyptian desert. DEIF has been involved in the completion of the second phase of the off-grid hybrid solar /battery gensets power plant located in the Western Desert of Egypt.

p. 20 | GENSETS

EMERGENCY GENSETS FOR ONE OF SCOTLAND’S MOST SUSTAINABLE RECYCLING PLANTS BASED IN SCOTLAND

GENESAL ENERGY has played a key role in the construction of one of the most modern and sustainable municipal waste treatment plants in Scotland – it transforms non-recyclable municipal waste into clean energy –with the help of a customised generator (GEN1500YC) set made by Genesal. The ‘Black Start’ medium voltage generator powers a motor which turns the main turbine, used to start the turbine after a programmed shutdown.

p. 22 | CHP & TURBINES

NEW CHP TURBINES FOR KAZAKHSTAN

Two highly-efficient GE 6F.03 gas turbines will power Aksa Energy’s new combined heat and power plant in the Kyzylorda region of Kazakhstan. In addition, GE will provide maintenance services to help ensure long-term availability and reliable operation for the equipment. Kazakhstan is making progress to improve grid stability and is committed to modernising its power infrastructure as part of Kazakhstan’s announced long-term objective to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2060 and upgrade its ageing power infrastructure.

P.24| GENSETS

GENSETS BEHIND AN 2MW ENERGY CENTRE FOR A LEADING UK INDUSTRIAL & LOGISTICS DEVELOPER

Rolls-Royce mtu EnergyPack QL battery storage systems will store electric energy and provide a fast, flexible, and carbon-free response to varying load demands at the site. BasePower will operate the site on behalf of Tritax Symmetry, with ongoing maintenance & 24/7 call-out support.

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VOLVO BUILDS NEW BATTERY PLANT INVESTMENT

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has invested US$7.8 million in battery pack production at its manufacturing plant in Changwon, South Korea.

This new investment will enable the building of a new production facility at the Changwon plant in South Korea. The plant – which is already one of the largest production sites run by Volvo CE, producing around 55% of its total excavator volumes – is already 1.1 million square metres in size.

Once complete the facility will be approximately 2,500 sq. metres including assembly and logistics areas.

The new facility will produce a wide range of common electric storage solutions battery packs - for Volvo. This will enable Volvo Group to offer more sustainable solutions to its Asia-Pacific markets in a more flexible, cost-effective and agile way and will include supply chain, manufacturing and logistics.

“As the largest plant in Volvo CE, Changwon is at the forefront of our shift to a sustainable future,” said Andy Knight, MD of Volvo Group Korea. This investment is an important milestone in our electrification roadmap and supports our recent investments in production facilities.”

Veolia has passed a new milestone for delivering net zero power by delivering more than six times the renewable electricity to the grid than it uses across its 400 offices and sites across the UK.

By generating 856 GWh of electricity using a combination of biomass, landfill gas, biogas and Energy Recovery facilities (ERF), that qualify under the Renewable Energy Guarantees of Origin (REGO) scheme, the company is able to supply a secure annual equivalent to power 240,000 homes.

This exported electricity adds to the 2.5TWh of CHP, low carbon and renewable generation that serves around 500 customer sites spanning the industrial, healthcare, water, leisure, district heating, education and retail sectors.

This output includes 134MWe of generation capacity using biogas, biomass, and solar sources which save around 200,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions each year for Veolia’s customers.

An added benefit of this electricity is the cogeneration of green heat with some of the plants supplying communities and businesses using district heating networks.

These deliver around 2 GWh of heat equivalent to the heating needed for 120,000 homes. As an estimated 20% of the nation’s carbon emissions are generated by domestic heating, due to a low standard of energy efficiency, using district heating from these sources lowers carbon emissions and can help reduce cost, and fuel poverty, in vulnerable groups.

Commenting on the achievement, Gavin Graveson, Veolia Senior Executive Vice President Northern Europe Zone said; “Energy market volatility, and the ability to deliver stable power has highlighted the importance of reliable sources of energy that can support our modern lives and the UK power infrastructure. By actively developing renewable and low carbon generation we can already produce the affordable and sustainable energy that is essential to support communities and businesses.

“As more baseload generators such as nuclear, coal and CCGTs retire, stable renewable sources are set to play an increasingly important role.”

35MW POWER PLANT GENSETS FOR THE NATIONAL GRID BASED IN N’DJAMENA, CHAD

In Chad, Central Africa, MAN Energy will supply 4 × 18V32/40 CD engines to a new power plant providing a total of 35 MW to the national grid. The polant is currently under construction north of national capital, N’Djamena, and the transport of the plant’s heavy duty engines and auxiliary equipment over more than 1,800 kilometres by truck from the port city of Douala, Cameroon, will prove a particularly challenging task.

“Currently, just 10% of Chadians have access to electricity. We are proud that we can now make a significant contribution to the electrification of the country with our engines in this new plant,” said Ghassan Saab, Head of Power, MEA Region at MAN Energy Solutions.

The four 18V32/40 CD engines will form the energy generation system for a new power plant facility

The MAN engine 18V32/40 is a fourstroke, medium-speed diesel engine, turbocharged and charge air-cooled. The engine can run on heavy fuel oil.

Compared to other medium-speed engines, within the same power range, the 18V32/40 produces high power from a compact, efficient design.

he technical data of the engine at ISO condition 3 can be summarized in the following table from the manufacturer:

− Cylinder bore 320 mm

− Piston stroke 400 mm

− Engine speed 750 min-1

− Piston speed 10 m/s

− Mean effective pressure 24,9 bar

The engine family has a well-proven service record in marine propulsion, marine auxiliary genset and stationary power generation. 32/40 engines from MAN have been in service since 1994 and are subject to continuous development to ensure reliability under the most severe service conditions.

The generating sets are designed for power generation in continuous, durable and safe operation. The area of application comprises ranges from supplies of basic loads in public mains or coverage of peak loads to isolated applications for industrial consumers. Engine and alternator are mounted on a common steel foundation frame. The engine is said to be ‘resiliently mounted on the frame by rubber elements’, whereas the alternator is rigidly-mounted’. Engine and alternator are flexibly coupled. The steel foundation frame is placed rigidly and grouted on a simple concrete foundation plate for extra stability.

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OCI Solar Power has now originated more than 3 GW of utility-scale solar projects in Texas, USA.

In 2021, Buckeye Partners acquired OCI Solar Power’s construction-ready Project Parker. The 200 MWac project located in Falls County is now supplying electricity to the ERCOT electrical grid. And in 2022, OCI Solar Power sold its construction-ready Project SunRay to Israel-based Arava Power and Paz Oil. It is now under construction on 1800 acres of privately-owned land in Uvalde County.OCI Solar Power had previously developed 500 MWac in collaboration with CPS Energy, the nation’s largest public power, natural gas, and electric company. These projects began operations between 2012 and 2019. In addition, OCI Solar Power has established a development pipeline in excess of 2 GW of projects located n Bell, Dickens, Falls, Hill, Kent, La Salle, McClennan, and Wharton counties.

TURBINE TECHNOLOGY ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR BLADE REDESIGN, SAYS MANUFACTURER

A new solution which brings bring epoxy-based turbine blades into a circular economy, without the need for changing the design or composition of blade material is a game-changer, says Vestas, and will effectively eliminate the ‘landfill’ solution for end-of-life blades.

Combining newly discovered chemical technology developed within the CETEC initiative, and partnerships with Olin and Stena Recycling, the solution can be applied to blades currently in operation, says the company. Once matured, this technology is expected to eliminate the need for blade redesign, or landfill disposal of epoxy-based blades when they are decommissioned.

Lisa Ekstrand, VP and head of Sustainability at Vestas, comments: “Until now, the wind industry has believed that turbine blade material calls for a new approach to design and manufacture to be either recyclable, or beyond this, circular, at end of life. Going forward, we can now view old epoxy-based blades as a source of raw material.

“Once this new technology is implemented at scale, legacy blade material currently sitting in landfill, as well as blade material in active windfarms, can be disassembled, and re-used. This signals a new era for the wind industry, and accelerates our journey towards achieving circularity.” Turbine blades have been difficult to recycle owing to the chemical properties of epoxy resin, a substance once believed by manufacturers to be impossible to break down into completely usable components.

Amokabel has clinched a deal with a Sydney company to establish the local production of new-generation covered conductor which provides network resilience and bushfire protection on overhead electrical lines.

Amokabel, the Swedish specialist cable producer, has acquired Euro-Tech Cables Pty, a Sydney manufacturer of high-quality signal and communication cables. The deal completed in December 2022 has established a manufacturing footprint in Australia for Amokabel, with the long-term goal of producing covered conductor. Amokabel’s new-generation covered conductor is the most cost-effective technology that enables distribution network operators (DNOs) to increase their network resilience and vastly reduce the risk of bushfires starting when electrical lines come into contact with dry vegetation. This was the primary cause of the Black Saturday fires in 2009.

According to the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), covered conductor reduces the risk of ignition by 98 percent. It can be easily retrofitted to existing poles and infrastructure with minimal changes. As a lightweight technology, covered conductor ensures that virtually eliminates ‘interpoling’, which is the practice of adding additional poles to support the weight of older styles of covered conductors. It also brings many other benefits, such as increased public and wildlife safety.

Having established its Australian subsidiary in 2021, Amokabel has been supplying DNOs with covered conductor and accessories from Sweden via a warehouse in Australia. However, demand is growing and it wanted to show its long-term commitment to the market by developing local production.

CEP Renewables, CS Energy, Terrasmart, Lindsay Precast and NJR Clean Energy Ventures have jointly announced that they have completed the largest landfill solar project in North America. This 25.6 MW solar project is located in Mount Olive, New Jersey and has enabled the township to recoup nearly US$2.3 million in past taxes while at the same time transforming the former Combe Fill North Landfill Superfund site into a revenue-generating, clean energy asset.

Chris Ichter, executive vice president at CEP Renewables, commented: “There are over 10 000 closed landfills in the United States, yet only a small fraction of these parcels have been redeveloped.

“Transitioning more of these landfill sites into solar projects will create more local tax revenue, jobs, cleaner air, and affordable energy for residents throughout the country.”

According to the EPA, there

has been an 80 % increase i the number of landfill solar projects in the USA over the last five years.

As these landfills have existed for several decades, the key driver of this recent trend is said to be the landfill expertise developed by companies such as CEP Renewables.

CEP has extensive experience in the redevelopment of environmentally impaired sites, and CS Energy has completed 216 MW of landfill solar projects since 2011.

The Mount Olive project is also notable in that it involved the purchasing of the landfill by way of the redevelopment and tax lien foreclosure process.

LANDFILL SITE IS NOW MAJOR ENERGY ASSET FOR NEW JERSEY, USA

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NEW GAS-FIRED POWER PLANT TO BE BUILT IN IRELAND

GE Gas Power and MYTILINEOS have secured an order from the Electricity Supply Board of Ireland (ESB)) for the construction of a new gas-fired power plant in Dublin, co-located with ESB’s existing North Wall power plant.

The new plant, described as a ‘temporary reserve’, will be powered by 6 GE LM2500XPRESS gas turbines delivering a combined capacity of 200 MW to help meet demand and maintain the stability of the country’s electricity supply. Under the terms of the agreement, GE and Mytilineos will work together for the construction, and operation & maintenance of the plant. The new plant will have natural gas fuel capability and in the future will be able to fire blends of hydrogen, with relatively small modifications, to further reduce carbon emissions.

The dry low emissions (DLE) combustor configuration allows up to 35-50% by volume of hydrogen gas when blended with natural gas.

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HYNQ - NORTH QUEENSLAND ENERGY PROJECT ESTABLISHED IN AUSTRALIA

A consortium of domestic and global energy players, led by Energy Estate, has come together to accelerate the development of the integrated hydrogen and ammonia production and export facility in North Queensland, known as the ‘HyNQ – North Queensland Energy Project’.

The consortium, which includes Idemitsu Australia, a subsidiary of prominent energy supplier Idemitsu Kosan, and Queensland government owned CS Energy, will continue with its study on the feasibility of generating and exporting green ammonia from the Port of Abbot Point near Bowen.

“As evidenced by the recent announcements from COP27, the global push for decarbonised energy, in all its forms, is gathering pace, a key opportunity recognised by the Queensland government in its ‘Enabling Queensland’s hydrogen production and export opportunities’ report and by the broader energy community in the Asia-Pacific,” commented Vincent Dwyer, co-founder of Energy Estate.

“Bringing together a group of highly respected energy companies, each focused both on the domestic opportunities for Queensland and key export markets of Japan and Korea will help accelerate the full potential of HyNQ, a key project for the region.”

BYD has announced plans to implement a 543 MWh Cube Pro liquid-cooled energy storage system (ESS) in Las Vegas, expected to begin commercial operation before year’s end.

The Chinese automaker and battery specialist shared that the massive ESS will assist Nevada’s largest energy provider in achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050. Build Your Dreams, aka BYD, is a China-based conglomerate consisting of two major subsidiaries, BYD Electronic and BYD Auto.

While BYD Auto expands the availability of its equipment outside China and into Europe and the UK, the company’s energy division continues to enlarge its footprint in the US. In May of 2022, BYD implemented a GWh-level solar energy storage plant in North America with the help of its CUBE T28.

By November 2022, BYD had installed what is described as the world’s largest single-phase energy storage plant on the West Coast of the US – again utilising the CUBE T28 and a storage capacity of approximately 1.7 GWh.

In October 2022 BYD was reporting roughly 3.6 GWh of cumulative power in the US. As part of a new deal with the state of Nevada, BYD looks to add to this storage total in hopes to help light the neons of Las Vegas using more renewable sources.

BYD has begun the process to install a 543 Mega-Watt-hour (MWh) Cube Pro system in Las Vegas to assist the state’s largest energy provider.

BELGIAN PARTNERS OFFER OFFSHORE FLOATING SOLAR TECHNOLOGY

Belgian partners Tractebel, DEME, and Jan De Nul introduce SEAVOLT©, a new offshore floating photovoltaic technology.

This technology is a result of joint research and development, combining the expertise of solar, environmental, and offshore experts. SEAVOLT tech (patent pending) can withstand harsh offshore conditions while creating large surfaces which are protected from the waves.

The modular design allows for easy adaptation to different sites and demands. Benefits include local renewable energy production and the possibility of installing the panels in offshore windfarms where local authorities permit such multi-use concessions. Another key advantage is the addition of

large volumes of renewable energy capacity in a relatively short time. The partners, together with Ghent University, started the VLAIO-funded (the Flemish government’s Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship) research project MPVAQUA (Marine PV Aquaculture) within the frame of Blue Cluster four years ago.

A marine floater concept has now been developed together with much initial research on the potential effects on the marine ecosystem, The partners are currently developing an offshore test installation which will be launched off the Belgian coast in the summer of 2023.

DEVELOPER DELIVERS EFFECTIVE COOLING SOLUTION FOR US GEOTHERMAL PROJECT

Coretrax, a global leader in well integrity and production optimisation, has successfully delivered its DAV MX circulation sub to effectively cool an estimated 400 ° C geothermal well bottom hole temperature by almost 200 ° C in the US.

A US operator was planning to drill a closed-loop geothermal land well with an estimated bottom hole static temperature of 400 ° C.

Operating in such extreme heat could lead to risk of equipment failure, so it required an efficient and reliable method to ‘stage’ in the hole to cool down the temperature sensitive measurement while drilling (MWD) technology and other directional tools.

Staging is a common practice for high temperature wellbores to prevent MWD failures which normally involves pumping conventionally though the drill bit to cool the BHA.

However, as this method can result in the motor rotating the drill bit, and causing possible damage in the cased and upper granite section as well as damage to the drill bit teeth, a more reliable method was required.

The application of the DAV MX delivered significant time savings while maintaining well integrity and improving safety. Estimated bottom hole temperatures were reduced from an estimated 400 ° C to 210 ° C whilst drilling using the circulation sub.

Coretrax’s DAV MX downhole circulation tool can be used across a wide range of applications including hole cleaning, displacements, lost circulation material spotting, blowout preventer jetting and many others.

The rapid, smart dart’s activation speed, versatility and robustness gives the operator fast circulating options in nearly any circumstance.

The tool was deployed with the Split Flow Dart which allowed a limited flow through the motor and drill bit, reducing the rotations per minute whilst delivering high flow rate to effectively cool the BHA and borehole.

John Fraser, chief executive officer at Coretrax said: “The geothermal market has experienced significant growth in recent years in response to global environmental objectives and Coretrax already has a tangible track record in supporting these developments globally. Our range of downhole circulation tools are ideally placed to support the high temperatures and complexities of geothermal wells.

“This latest project is a strong example of how technology which has traditionally been applied to oil and gas operations can support this expanding sector to address the most complex well challenges while delivering enhanced reliability and greater efficiencies.”

INVESTMENT BOOST OF £36 MILLION TO SCALE UP OFF-GRID HYDROGEN POWER

GeoPura has received a £36 million ($44 million) investment boost to scale up its off-grid hydrogen power generation technology.

The funding round was led by GM Ventures and Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital, with participation from SWEN CP and Siemens Energy Ventures. The investors will also act as strategic partners for GeoPura moving forward.

GeoPura offers an alternative to traditional diesel generators with its hydrogen power unit (HPU) technology used for temporary, supplementary, off-grid and backup power.

The company generates hydrogen and transports the fuel to customers for use in its HPUs – customers simply rent the units and pay for the fuel used.

The latest investment will enable mass manufacturing of HPUs and will increase the production of green hydrogen to fuel the units in the North East and throughout the UK.

The company also aims to bring a number of new products to market, addressing smaller and larger power requirements.

GeoPura chief executive Andrew Cunningham said: “The investment allows us to build on our installed base of HPUs and hydrogen production infrastructure to stimulate the green hydrogen economy, and then expand the use of clean fuels into other hard-to-decarbonise areas of our energy system”.

“We have secured the right mix of investors, forming strategic partnerships that not only provide the funds to enable us to scale rapidly, but also the skills and resources to accelerate the transition to zero emission fuels.”

James Ferrier, Director of Principal Investments at Barclays

Sustainable Impact Capital, said: “Whilst most of the focus in the UK is rightly on ‘greening’ our energy grid, industries which are reliant on fossil-fuel powered generators – such as construction, film production and events – should not be forgotten. Establishing tailored methods of off-grid green energy generation such as GeoPura’s Hydrogen Power Unit technology will be crucial for decarbonisation of these industries.”

A WORLD LEADER IN LOADBANK TECHNOLOGY SOON TO BE BOUGHT OUT IN A DEAL EXPECTED TO BE WORTH £122 MILLION

Shareholders of the UK-based loadbank specialist Crestchic have voted to sell the company to rental giant Aggreko. With locations in France, Germany, the USA and Singapore, Crestchic manufactures, sells and rents loadbanks and transformers. It primarily serves customers in the power healthcare, marine and shipbuilding, data centres, oil and gas, and mining and drilling sectors.

A majority of the company’s shareholders recently voted in favour of the acquisition deal, which will see Aggreko acquire all of Crestchic’s issued shares and its to-be-issued ordinary share capital. Back in December 2022, Aggreko’s £122 million (€138 million) cash offer to purchase Crestchic was accepted, say media reports. According to Crestchic, it was the complementary products which ‘sealed the deal for its shareholders and management board’. These included an increased geographic reach and resources that could accelerate its growth, “particularly in relation to its small but growing business in the USA.”

Speaking of the deal in December 2022, Peter Harris, Executive Chairman of Crestchic, said the business had the potential to generate significant value for its shareholders in the long-term: “However, the Board recognises that Crestchic, as a relatively small business, could accelerate its growth and shareholder value creation by combining with a significantly larger player in related global markets.”

UPGRADE FOR THE US NIAGARA POWER PROJECT

The Niagara Power Project’s control room – the space which contains remote operating controls for the entire Niagara Power Project, including the Robert Moses Power Plant, the Lewiston Pump Generating Plant and associated switchyards - recently completed its first major upgrade since the plant was built over sixty years ago in 1961.

The upgrades are vital to ensure that the largest source of clean electricity in New York State and one of the largest hydropower facilities in the country will continue to help New York State’s meet its bold clean energy goals as outlined in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.

“The upgrade and digitisation of our Niagara Power Project’s controls is a foundational pillar in our multiyear modernisation effort to ensure that New York’s flagship clean energy power plant is leading the way in hydropower generation for the state for the next 50 years,” said NYPA Acting President and CEO Justin E. Driscoll.

“The complete control room overhaul is the centerpiece of our Next Generation Niagara life extension and modernisation program. We are digitizing the entire plant, turbine by turbine. We are also taking this opportunity to make workplace design improvements for health and safety .”

THREE DIESEL GENSETS SUPPLIED TO PLATINUM MINE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Three 20V 4000 mtu gensets have been supplied to the Two Rivers Platinum Mine in Limpopo, South Africa.

Two gensets have now successfully installed and they provide a reliable and efficient backup supply of power where grid power is unavailable. The permanent installation which will incorporate the third unit is still to be finalized and completed. R olls-Royce designed, installed and commissioned their total 5MVA prime power output as a complete solution - from the container genset with fuel tank, to the MV switchgear and control system.

A spokesman commented: “Based on decades of experience with thousands of customers, our gensets are designed for maximum reliability. They feature low fuel consumption, long maintenance intervals and low emissions. There are currently more than a 100 units of mtu 4000 series PowerGen engines operating in South Africa and these are showing outstanding performance results in terms of reliability and fuel use.”

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THE GROWING POPULARITY OF GAS-FIRED POWER PLANTS IN THE ENERGY MARKETS

Natural gas-fired power generation increased by nearly 3% in 2021 despite a continuing rise in gas prices through the second half of the year, reports the International Energy Agency (IEA).

This pushed up CO2 emissions from gas-fired plants by almost 3%. While there have been efforts to reduce the cost of CO2 capture at gas-fired plants and a growing international consensus on addressing methane emissions has emerged, more efforts to reduce emissions from gas-fired power plants are needed in order to get on track with the Net Zero Emissions by 2050.

In 2021-2 CO2 emissions from gas-fired power plants grew by almost 3%, consistent with the average growth rate over the previous five years.

To get on track with the Net Zero Scenario a reverse in the trend is needed – emissions from unabated gasfired plants must fall by about 4% on average annually through to 2030.

In 2021 gas-fired electricity generation increased globally by nearly 3%, despite continuing high gas prices in the second half of the year.

These high prices put pressure on gas-fired generators in several regions. The cost of operating gas-fired plants increased across the United States and many European power systems for the majority of the year to levels above those for coal-fired plants.

For instance, in the United States Henry Hub natural gas prices in the second half of 2021 were more than double those of 2020, and in Europe gas prices on the TTF jumped to all-time highs in the second half of the year – prompting substantial gas-to-coal switching in these regions. European gas prices surged by 50% day-on-day on 24 February 2022 to USD 44/MMBtu, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

In the Net Zero Scenario, unabated gas-fired generation declines by an average of around 4% per year by 2030.

Unlike certain industrial applications with relatively concentrated CO2 streams, such as natural gas processing, deployment of carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) at gas-fired power plants has lagged. As the world moves toward a net zero future, CCUSequipped gas-fired plants can help meet the growing need for system flexibility and provide important system balancing services as the share of variable renewable electricity increases in the generation mix.

Several technological innovations have been proposed to reduce CCUS costs for gas-fired power plants: NET Power is developing a 50 MW first-of-a-kind gas-

NATURAL GAS-FIRED POWER GENERATION INCREASED BY NEARLY 3% IN 2021 DESPITE A CONTINUING RISE IN GAS PRICES THROUGH THE SECOND HALF OF THE YEAR, INCREASING CO2 EMISSIONS BY 3%.

fired power plant employing the Allam cycle technology, which uses CO2 as a working fluid in an oxyfuel, supercritical CO2 power cycle. This has the potential to significantly reduce capture costs.

J-Power’s Osaki CoolGen Capture demonstration project is testing CO2 capture from a 166 MW integrated gasification combined cycle plant. FuelCell Energy has developed a highly efficient system that is able to capture CO2 as a concentrated stream that combines molten carbonate fuel cells with coal- or natural gas-fired power plants. Momentum must rapidly accelerate in order to get on track with the Net Zero Scenario, which calls for around 20 GW of gas-fired power plants to be equipped with CCUS by 2030 – up from zero today.

Launched at COP26 in November 2021, the Global Methane Pledge aims to catalyse action to reduce methane emissions. Led by the United States and European Union, the pledge has 111 country participants who have collectively agreed to reduce methane emissions by at least 30% below 2020 levels by 2030.

In 2021 natural gas accounted for roughly 30% (40 Mt) of global methane emissions from the energy sector. Although the pledge is non-binding in nature, meeting its goals has the potential to make an enormous impact on climate change,

similar to the entire global transport sector adopting net zero-emission technologies. Notable success areas could include:

- Developing national action plans or strategies that identify specific actions to encourage emission reductions.

-Proposing new policies and regulations.

-Adopting national reduction targets.

-Participating in a super-emitter rapid response system based on satellite detections.

-Updating national greenhouse gas inventories on a regular basis and working to improve their quality.

-Directing funding towards research and development on abatement and measurement technologies. According to the IEA, governments should consider multiple, complementary policies to support CCUS deployment at gas-fired plants:

- Carbon pricing programmes and emission reduction regulations can incentivise investment in lowemission generation sources.

- Capital grants to projects can reduce high upfront costs.

Feed-in tariffs and contracts for difference for CCUS-equipped gasfired plants can provide operators with greater revenue stability and certainty.

- Other policy incentives include tax credits and public procurement requirements.

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UZBEKISTAN’S TEXTILE CENTRE BENEFITS FROM NEW COGENERATION POWER PLANT

In 2019, specialists from the Turkish EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) contractor

Iltekno successfully commissioned a power plant for the FT Textile Group LLC.

This represents the country’s first cogeneration power plant based on gas engines and it now provides a secure power supply and low energy costs for a production facility near Namangan.

İltekno, actively working in Uzbekistan with its team of professionals, has introduced energy-efficient solutions to organisations keen to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs.

Founded in 2017 in the city of Namangan in the Uzbekistan Republic, the FT Textile Group LLC is part of the Orient Group of companies.

The company currently produces cotton yarn at a speed of 41 tons per day thanks to the latest technology provided by leading German companies. It is one of Uzbekistan’s key mélange and dyed yarns manufacturers. The factory also produces different types of yarn, such as polyester, viscose, bamboo, and modal.

İltekno’s role in the project involved the supply, installation, assembly and commissioning of a TCG 2032B V16 MWM natural gas engine generator set and auxiliary equipment.

This genset has an electrical performance efficiency of 44.3% with an output of 4500 kW of electricity. Heat recovery is carried out from the engine jacket water and exhaust system with a hot water recovery boiler.

Previously the client’s production quality and stability suffered from power shortages and high fluctuations in the local grid. However, since the completion of the cogeneration power plant these issues have been entirely resolved. Now the factory can continue production unaffacted by any power cuts.

In addition, İltekno is proud to be the first company to install a cogeneration power plant based on gas engines in Uzbekistan.

The plant’s official opening ceremony generated considerable media attention and was attended by the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Mr. Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Furthermore, the opening took place with the participation of the Prime Minister, Energy and Foreign Investment Ministers, and dozens of business people.

The TCG 2032 series – a long-time success story

The TCG 2032 genset has proven to be one of the most reliable onsite gas engines for more than 20 years. Robustness and availability, paired with low service and operation costs, make the TCG 2032 series the perfect solution for an independent and secure power supply.

The MWM TCG 2032 V12, V16 gas genset offers a number of benefits:

-High Reliability. Low Operating Costs.

- An output range from 3,000 to 4,500 kWel

- Runs on all gas types: natural gas, landfill gas, sewage gas, mine gas, coke oven gas, biogas

- Mainly used in large IPP projects with up to 100,000 kWel

The series is also available with fast ramp-up option for the TCG 2032B model.

There are more than 740 power generators with approximately 2,850,000 kWel already installed around the globe.

A company spokesman commented:

“The MWM gas gensets of the TCG 2032 series are perfectly geared to the challenges of a dynamic market environment. In the power range of 3,000 – 4,500 kWel reliability, flexibility, efficiency and environmental compatibility are ensured along with low life-cycle costs. In this way, they meet the high requirements of a wide range of applications and are highly profitable.”

The MWM TCG 2032 gas genset also provides:

*High efficiency and low-lubricant consumption

*High fuel utilisation and low operation costs thanks to optimised chamber spark plug

*Increased efficiency through a new closed crankcase ventilation approach which enables utilisation of the blow-by gas

* High availability through long maintenance intervals: first maintenance after 4,000 h, major overhaul after 80,000 hours. With its lubricant consumption of only 0.2 g/kWh up to 30 percent

lower lubricant consumption compared to competitor products thanks to optimised tappet sealing, coke stripping rings and ring packages.

Soot-free combustion increases plant profitability

The TCG 2032 genset features an open combustion chamber with chamber spark plug for soot-free combustion.

The design of the engine means there is an extended maintenance interval for the exhaust gas heat exchanger. There is no precombustion chamber - it offers no time-consuming maintenance and risk of failure issues.

No additional gas supply is requiredwith increased gas pressure required for pre-combustion chamber. MWM reports that the engine’s efficiency means there are no more than two interruptions a year required due to scheduled maintenance. It offers the longest interval until major overhaul compared to other competitors.

The use of Xchange components enables time savings of up to 75% during the major overhaul, resulting in reduced costs.

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SIX 660KVA DIESEL GENSET FOR A KARMSOLAR OFF-GRID HYBRID POWER PLANT IN EGYPT

ATOS GENERATORS has supplied six 660kVA diesel generators with MTU engines and DEIF control panels to an off-grid power plant located in the Egyptian desert.

DEIF has been involved in the completion of the second phase of the off-grid hybrid solar /battery gensets power plant located in the Western Desert of Egypt.

DEIF has been partnering with ATOS Generators to provide a turnkey Energy Management System solution to the Egyptian EPC company KarmSolar and their strategic shareholder EDF, to control different power sources, optimize fuel consumption, and enhance power from CO2-free sources (solar PV and batteries).

The plant consist in 6 x 660kVA MTU gensets + 2.6 MWp Sungrow solar inverters (4 x ASC-4 Solar) + 1MW/3.9MWh Sungrow BESS (ASC-4 Battery).

The system is controlled by a AGC 150 from DEIF. This is an easy-to-use control unit handling all the necessary functions for protection and control of a genset.

It can be as a single unit for one genset, or it can be connected in a complete power management system with up to 32 controllers for synchronising projects, island or parallel to the mains.

The power management system handles the load sharing between gensets and the load-dependent start and stop.

The DEIF AGC 150 contains all necessary 3-phase measuring circuits, and all values and alarms are presented on the sun proof LCD display. Systems like this can be deployed in an island mode power plant with synchronizing generators or a stand-alone generator. It can also be used in critical power plants.

It can also be used in critical power/emergency standby plants with a black start generator.

Gensets connected via CAN bus are easily set up for parallel operation as the controllers automatically detect each other at the CAN network. If you at a later stage connect more gensets, the controller automatically identifies and connects them via CAN bus, and application configuration is possible via the display. DEIF says that users can get access to important genset information quickly via the sunlight readable LCD.

The controller features illuminated buttons which guide the operator and make it very easy and intuitive to operate. Only buttons relevant for a function are visible to the user. Get easy access to the most common functions with configurable shortcuts.

The AGC 150 provides up to three levels (customer, service, and master) of password-protected and role-based access. You can configure parameters for

each level and have only relevant parameters displayed.

The AGC 150 comes with uncompromising quality, reports DEIF. The controller is made of robust materials and is built to last. It has undergone several tests showing that it stands wear and tear in all types of harsh environments.

The controller is said to be suitable for PV-Diesel hybrid solutions and also meets Tier 4 Final requirements

Other AGC 150 variants

The AGC 150 Mains controller can synchronise one or two breakers (mains breaker and tie breaker) plus protect and monitor the utility.

The AGC 150 BTB controller can synchronise one breaker, protect and monitor the busbar. In total, DEIF’s power management system can handle eight bus tie breakers.

The AGC 150 Stand alone controller for controlling nonsynchronising applications with all the necessary functions for genset protection. It stands out for its reliability and operator-friendliness.

The AGC 150 Hybrid comes with all the necessary functions for protection and control of a hybrid installation with PV and genset.

The AGC 150 Engine Drive controller provides engine protection

and controls engine start and stop sequences, including simple fixedand variable speed functions for pump applications.

The AGC 150 Remote Display unit provides access and control of any master controller in the AGC 150 series over the local network. This provides fast incident response and operational convenience.

The mtu diesel generator sets at the heart of the system are already being used for data centres, hospitals, airports, industrial plants, residential buildings, public facilities, decentralized 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).

They offer a variety of highly flexible, eco- and cost-efficient features, including low- and medium-voltage alternators, various controller configurations and mechanical or electrical radiators.

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EMERGENCY GENSETS FOR ONE OF SCOTLAND’S MOST SUSTAINABLE RECYCLING PLANTS

GENESAL ENERGY has played a key role in the construction of one of the most modern and sustainable municipal waste treatment plants in Scotland – it transforms non-recyclable municipal waste into clean energy –with the help of a customised generator (GEN1500YC) set made by Genesal.

The ‘Black Start’ medium voltage generator powers a motor which turns the main turbine; this is used to start the turbine after a programmed shutdown. The generator is able to directly supply medium voltage power (11000V).

A company spokesman said: “The facility received a medium voltage generator set - a GEN1500YC - capable of powering the plant in an emergency and with the capacity to start the gas turbine at any time of the year.”

“Being a recycling plant located in Scotland, it was necessary to consider not only the typical technical peculiarities of such facilities, but also the climate. In this case, the plant is located on the country’s coast, in an area where rainfall is constant throughout the year (one of the highest in Europe) and the average temperature easily reaches zero ºC in winter.”

Genesal’s installation team put in a 3,000-litre fuel tank inside the container along with a leak sensor. The genset, powered by a 1500 RPM Baudouin engine, features a real-time consumption monitoring with medium voltage switchgear also located inside the container.

The genset control panel was installed in an indoor air conditioning room. The engineers put in air inlet and outlet attenuators to guarantee a noise level of 85 dBA@1m and there are motorised louvres to ensure air conditioning inside.

The 40HC stationary soundproof container has fire dampers, and the system has been manufactured with an intumescent panel to seal in case of fire.

There are also integrated fire protection system, including detectors, alarms, and CO2 discharge systems according to the British standard. A soundproof panel, with RF-60 specifications, guarantees the genset’s fire resistance.

There is an upper air inlet with water retention and decanting system for the genset’s air intake, maintaining a safe IP with the generator in operation. A drip tray inside the generator collects any liquid spill. Essential features are as follows:

- Prime Power: 1.365 kVA

- Standby Power: 1.500 kVA

- Voltage: 11.000 VCA.

- Frequency: 50 Hz

-RPM: 1500 RPM

-Engine: Baudouin

-Alternator: ECO 46HV-2L4A

Baudouin’s full range of PowerKit products spans 15 – 3125 kVA, one of the most comprehensive ranges available on the market today.

The engine manufacturer offers 100 Years of experience in design, manufacturing, support and quality, “With the PowerKit you can expect reliability, durability, excellent total cost of ownership and European quality from Baudouin PowerKit products, reports the company.

The set features an ECO 46HV2L4A alternator. The Self-regulatng alternatirs ECO43-46 MV-HV are brushless synchronous alternators used for providing electrical energy in the case of an emergency outage. They have a rotatng inducer with damping cage and statinary armature with skewed slits. The windings are short pitch in order to reduce the harminoc content. The alternators are manufactured in compliance with the directves in force and relative amendments. The electromagnetc compatability tests have been performed in the conditions prescribed by the regulations. The mechanical construction gives good access to the connections and allows easy

inspection of the various components. The casing and shields are in steel. The shaft is in C45 steel with lock-set fan. The protection rating is IP23. Isolations are performed in class H with impregnation in epoxy resin and vacuum-treated high voltage parts, such as the stators (special treatments are available on request). The DER2 is a voltage regulator for synchronous alternators, set-up for operating and calibration in standalone mode.

Self-regulation is obtained through a digital electronic regulator that is fed by an auxiliary winding.

Mecc Alte says it guarantees an almost constant supply from the generator – under any possible operating condition.

A rotating inductor is fitted with a damper cage. The windings have a 2/3 pitch in order to reduce the harmonic content of voltage.

The entire series is manufactured according to, and complies with, the most common specifications such as CEI 2-3, IEC 34-1, EN 60034-1, VDE 0530, BS 4999-5000, CAN/ CSA-C22.2 No14-95- No100-95.

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NEW GAS TURBINES WILL POWER KAZAKHSTAN’S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE TRANSITION

AKSA ENERGY, the largest publicly listed global power producer headquartered in Türkey, has announced the signing of a contract for the supply of two highly-efficient GE 6F.03 gas turbines.

These will power Aksa Energy’s new combined heat and power plant in the Kyzylorda region of Kazakhstan. In addition, GE will provide maintenance services to help ensure long-term availability and reliable operation for the equipment.

Kazakhstan is making progress to improve its grid stability and is committed to modernising its power infrastructure as part of Kazakhstan’s announced longterm objective to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2060.

The country’s ageing power infrastructure has been operating for an average of 40 years, and it is heavily reliant on coal-fired power generation.

The new combined heat and power plant in the Kyzylorda region will help address the growing demand for reliable and flexible power, while balancing renewable energy and supporting coal phase out.

“We believe in the bright future of Kazakhstan, the rising star of the Central Asia. Aksa Energy is dedicated to support Kazakhstan’s energy transition through transforming its coal baseload to lower carbon footprint technologies in line with the country’s net-zero agenda.” said Korkut Ozturkmen, Aksa Energy Board Member and Vice Chairman of the Executive Committee.

Mr. Ozturkmen stated that Aksa Energy’s 240 MW Kyzylorda heat and power plant project is a concrete example of this intention.

Korkut Ozturkmen commented on Aksa Energy’s new gas turbine supply contract with GE and said: “We are delighted to announce that Aksa Energy has signed a contract with GE for the supply of two high-efficient GE 6F.03 gas turbines for our new 240 MW combined heat and power plant in Kyzylorda.

“This is a great achievement in the progress of the Project; we airming for it to become operational in 2025.”

Mr. Ozturkmen explains: “We choose GE’s technology based on the evaluation of multiple parameters such as CAPEX, OPEX, performance, delivery cycle, reliability, service as well as flexibility to meet grid operator requirements.”

He comments ““GE is proud to collaborate with Aksa Energy on key infrastructure projects. We value their trust in our ability to deliver our advanced technologies for the first CHP project in Kazakhstan,” said Brice Raisin, Commercial Leader, GE Gas Power in EMEA, Europe.

“We believe that Aksa Energy’s global expertise in power plant commissioning and operation complemented by GE’s gas turbine technology will help meaningfully increase energy reliability and reduce

emissions in the Kyzylorda region.

He concludes: “Transitioning baseload generation fuel from carbon-intensive coal to a more efficient natural gas will help ensure grid stability as well as a better future for the people in Kazakhstan.”

GE’s 6F.03 turbines are known for their flexibility, turndown, and fuel performance.

They draw on the best of GE’s scaled H and F-Class technology, offer quick installation and have a large and diversified installed base across approximately 40 countries, with more than 200 of these units in operation globally.

This contract is the latest milestone in GE’s successful, long-term collaboration in Kazakhstan. GE gas turbine technology power major oil & gas projects, including in Karachaganak, Kashagan and Tengiz regions. GE exhaust gas filtration systems reduce carbon emissions on a number of Kazakhstan energy facilities.

Companies behind the project GE Gas Power is a world leader in natural gas power technology, services, and solutions.

Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with its customers, GE Gas Power is providing more advanced, sustainable and efficient power tand building the energy technologies of the future.

With the world’s largest installed base of gas turbines and more than 670 million operating hours across GE’s installed fleet, the company offers advanced technology and the right level of experience to build, operate, and maintain leading gas power plants.

GE Gas Power is part of GE Vernova, a dynamic accelerator comprised of Power, Renewable Energy, Digital and Energy Financial Services businesses,

focused on supporting customers’ transformations during the global energy transition.

Established in 1997, Aksa Energy is Türkiye’s largest publicly listed i ndependent power producer.

With roots dating back to the 1950s, Kazancı Holding, the major shareholder of Aksa Energy, is a global powerhouse, engaging in generation activities on four continents, operating in 22 countries with more than 10,000 employees and sales to 178 countries around the globe.

Today Aksa Energy has more than 2,700 MW of installed capacity.

The company delivers all aspects of power plant installation procedures –from project development to procurement, construction, and installation – with its highly skilled technical teams.

Aksa Energy has built and operated more than 30 power plants using various energy sources to date, including coal, fuel oil, biogas, natural gas, wind, and hydroelectric.

Aksa Energy aims to expand its global service network further and closely monitors new investment opportunities in all geographies with energy needs.

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2MW ENERGY CENTRE CREATED FOR A LEADING INDUSTRIAL & LOGISTICS DEVELOPER

Rolls-Royce has provided a UK site with MTU CHP systems, MTU EnergyPack QL battery storage systems and MTU backup generator sets forming a 2MW facility power system.

A spokesman comments: “We are delighted to have been selected as the power solution provider of choice for a new 2MW energy centre at Symmetry Park Biggleswade - a joint enterprise project between site owner, Tritax Symmetry, a leading industrial / logistics developer in the UK and BasePower Ltd, a developer and operator of sustainable energy services.

“We worked closely with the BasePower team and HV & LV infrastructure specialist, Powersystems UK, from early concept design through to implementation to ensure a cost-effective and efficient solution that will deliver resilient, greener and competitive power to supplement the limited grid supply.”

A combination of Rolls-Royce technologies has been deployed: mtu EnergyPack QL battery storage systems store electric energy and provide a fast, flexible, and carbon-free response to varying load demands and act as the sole source of power in times of low demand.

mtu CHP systems provide the main power source (and offer the added benefit of being future-proof as they are capable of being converted to hydrogen) while mtu backup generator sets ensure power security in the event of an emergency. All the systems and the onsite solar photovoltaics are coordinated by a smart mtu microgrid control system.

The UK team will continue to support BasePower, who will operate the site on behalf of Tritax Symmetry, with ongoing maintenance, 24/7 call-out support and system services to ensure operational excellence.

Energy storage creates multiple opportunities for more efficient power production, better grid management, and increased stability and availability. The scalable, all-in-one EnergyPack is said to be a perfect fit for the changing energy environment, enabling existing power systems to adapt to current trends, and creating a host of possibilities when combined with renewable energy sources – aimed at creating sustainable energy systems which are in tune with the times and ready for the future.

The MTU EnergyPack can take care of frequency regulation, manage grid congestion and allow the avoidance of significant investment in key grid infrastructure, for example to enable a scale-up of electric vehicle charging. It will also make solar and wind power more reliable and dispatchable, while enabling gas or diesel power plants to operate more efficiently when combined with the MTU EnergyPack.

Facilities with onsite generation such as solar arrays or combined heat and power (CHP) plants can increase their self-consumption by adding an MTU EnergyPack and take advantage of time-of-day electricity tariffs by shifting their demand. If needed, backup power capability can also be provided.

Remote industrial operations currently running on diesel power with no grid connections can reduce their fuel consumption and meet legal or company environmental standards more easily by integrating renewable sources with an MTU EnergyPack. When connected to the public grid, the MTU EnergyPack helps reduce demand charges and increase self-consumption of existing onsite generation to mitigate energy costs.

The MTU EnergyPack increases the self-sufficiency of urban areas with local power generation, and provides reliable backup power in the event of grid failure. In areas unconnected to the public grid, adding an MTU EnergyPack to a local microgrid ensures high quality power supplies and allows the integration of renewable energies to reduce carbon footprint and save fuel.

Where a grid connection is not reliable, the MTU EnergyPack increases security and quality of supply for public facilities.

Dan Poulson, co-founder at BasePower, said: “The need for the creation of alternative energy resources has never been greater and we are proud to have been selected by Tritax Symmetry for this project in Biggleswade along with multiple energy projects on their other sites. Across our business we currently operate ten energy centres in the UK with a further 20 in development. Through their lifecycles we invest to enhance each site to deliver increasing levels of decarbonisation as client requirements evolve.”

Tom Leeming, development director at Tritax Symmetry said: “One of the priorities our clients have when deciding on a new location for their business is power. As a responsible developer, we realised the need to supplement and enhance the national grid supply to ensure a continuous, robust and greener alternative power supply for our occupiers.

“As the energy centre is managed by a separate entity, all maintenance and repairs are delivered cost free with no risk to the occupier. We estimate a saving of between five and ten percent on grid energy bills, and the energy centres are upgradable if extra power is needed.”

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A successful transition to a net zero UK economy by 2050 requires leadership from our public institutions. A new report from the Association for Decentralised Energy (ADE) questions whether the government, and the wider public sector, are currently demonstrating this leadership clearly enough.

In particular, are they doing enough to build confidence that net zero is deliverable? The report highlights that confidence in the transition is a critical ingredient for success, and that building this confidence has many elements.

It notes that to take action towards a net zero world, people need to be sure that the change is necessary, and they need to be sure that it is practically achievable - that the solutions exist, the timeframe is not too short, it won’t cost too much, and the disruptions to the way we live will be at the very least acceptable, and preferably likeable too.

Local authorities have a key role to play in helping build this common vision for the future, by helping everyone understand what the details of a net zero future will look like. They are in the best place to co-create this shared view with their communities, although the study notes that they will need more resources to do this effectively.

Critically, the public sector must drive participation by demanding that the organisations that it works with (such as suppliers, delivery partners and recipients of financial support) are involved in net zero action and are working towards carbon emission reduction plans. This requirement can and should be delivered with accompanying support for organisations, in particular small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), that may otherwise struggle to meet the new requirements.

THE UK GOVERNMENT RISKS NOT MEETING ITS AMBITION TO DECARBONISE POWER BY 2035

The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has responded to a recent National Audit Office (NAO) report, which claims the UK government risks not meeting its ambition to decarbonise power by 2035 because it lacks a delivery plan.

Stephen Marcos Jones, ACE chief executive said: “ACE members are critical to the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects. They are ready to work in close partnership with Government in the creation and design of a more secure, and less carbon intensive, domestic energy system.”

“To deliver net zero, the government will need to deliver on a range of energy solutions in order to deliver the cheapest forms of renewable energy. It will take time for any plan to deliver results. Nevertheless, as the NAO rightly states in their report, we need to urgently accelerate new forms of energy, be that nuclear, offshore win, hydrogen, or solar.”

The government approach Decarbonising electricity generation is fundamental to the government’s net zero strategy because many sectors of the economy, such as transport and heating in buildings, are likely to switch to using electricity instead of fossil fuels such as natural gas.

In 2021, the government set an ambition that by 2035 all electricity should be generated using clean sources, subject to security of supply, while meeting an expected increase in electricity demand of up to 60%. T

IPowerE Policy Post COP26- A Brief Statement

The UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) has highlighted that an unprecedented shift in progress will be needed to enable governments worldwide achieve Net Zero Strategies by 2050.

In the lead up to COP26 the UK’s Net Zero Strategy has been discussed as part of the most recent IPOWERE Webinar Series during which the UK’s ten-point plan for a green industrial revolution was discussed by industry experts.

The Institution of Power Engineers continues to focus on the development of clean energy technology developments worldwide; developments across different sectors of power generation, energy storage and the hydrogen economy.

In all the current planning of IPowerE activities we are ensuring that the expected industrial revolution, improved technology and new technology developments are being addressed.

All IPowerE members are welcomed to actively assist IPowerE in achieving these objectives and new members are encouraged to join IPowerE and be part of these developments.

About COP26

The UK hosted the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October – 13 November 2021.

The COP26 summit brought parties together to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. COP26 explained: The world is currently not on track to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. The targets announced in Paris would result in warming well above 3 degrees by 2100 compared to pre-industrial levels. A COP26 spokesman commented: “If we continue as we are, temperatures will carry on rising, bringing even more catastrophic flooding, bush fires, extreme weather and destruction of species. More needs to be done. We have made progress in recent months to bend the temperature curve closer to 2 degrees; but the science shows that much more must be done to keep 1.5 degrees in reach.”

The world needs to halve emissions over the next decade and reach net zero carbon emissions by the middle of the century if we are to limit global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees. As part of the Paris Agreement, every country agreed to communicate or update their emissions reduction targets – their Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) – every five years to reflect their highest possible ambition and a progression over time. These targets set out how far countries plan to reduce emissions across their entire economy and or in specific sectors. 2020 marked the end of the first of these distinct five year cycles.

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS MUST TAKE THE LEAD IF NET ZERO IS TO BECOME A REALITY

BATTERY STORAGE GENERATORS

New 30 kVA and 60 kVA battery storage generators have been launched by Aggreko in North America. The two sets offer outputs of 30 kVA (65 kWh) and 60 kVA (120 kWh) and are described as “all-in-one solutions that can be easily plugged into an existing power system”.

Taking as little as three hours to charge, the containerised units are delivered with inverters, HVAC, fire protection, and auxiliary components. The 60 kVA unit is 2.25 m long, 1.3 m wide and 2.06 m high and weighs 2.7 tonnes.

The storage units are considered suitable for a range of applications, including events, data centres, refineries and renewable projects.

Stephen Saal, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, North America at Aggreko, commented; “Our 30 kVA and 60 kVA batteries meet our stringent standards for temporary power, all while providing an energy storage solution to meet the clean energy needs of our clients.

“With our 2023 battery lineup, we’ve combined our decades of engineering expertise with our drive to deliver more zero-carbon power for the energy needs of modern industry.”

The battery storage units form part of Aggreko’s energy transition efforts. It is introducing updated models of existing products and launching new ones for the clean energy transition.

Along with the 30 kVA and 60 kVA batteries, its ‘Greener Upgrades’ range includes Tier 4F diesel generators and the Fuel Flex 450 kW natural gas generator. www.aggreko.com

NEW MV CIRCUIT BREAKERS

ABB recently went beyond the role of valued partner to develop a new product to meet the specific technical challenges of reactive power solution giant, NEPSI.

Founded in 1995, NEPSI (Northeast Power Systems Inc.) is widely recognized as the world’s leading supplier of Medium-Voltage (MV) reactive power solutions. Based in upstate New York, NEPSI’s innovative systems have been used in over 1000 project locations worldwide, serving a range of industries including renewables, mining, oil & gas, chemical, electric generation and distribution.

Over recent years, NEPSI had seen a sharp growth in the capacitor bank market on account of soaring electricity demand and greater regulatory focus on reducing existing line loss.

But the team faced a major challenge in the lack of a dedicated circuit breaker solution to meet the technical challenges of capacitive load switching. Alongside this, the number of vendors supplying switches at the High-Voltage level (38kV) required for renewables was limited and the lead times were long.

ABB’s industry-first MV circuit breaker designed to meet the complex challenges of capacitive load switching. Designed, tested and fasttracked to market in a record 17 months, the VD4-CS combines new vacuum interrupter technology, servomotor actuation and superior noise-free performance to provide safer and more reliable switching protection of capacitor banks.

Acting as both a circuit breaker and capacitive switching device in one, this breakthrough innovation can limit inrush itself, negating the need for inrush reactors for businesses operating in reactive power.

JACKERY LAUNCHES ITS NEWEST SOLAR GENERATOR

1500 PRO

Jackery has expanded its high-end Pro product family with the new Solar Generator 1500 Pro. It consists of the Power station Explorer 1500 Pro with 1512wh and the foldable solar panel SolarSaga 200W.

Designed with outdoor enthusiasts in mind, the powerful, mobile solution for countless applications is now available. Whether it’s a road trip exploring the outdoors, a camping trip or a leisurely weekend in the garden, the Jackery Solar Generator 1500 Pro provides easy access to clean energy at any time.

The Jackery Solar Generator 1500 Pro is part of a newly-developed product range of solar generators. The concept is based on years of research and development in the field of solar energy and portable power generation. The ultra-charging system of the 1500 Pro enables fast charging in just two hours with 230 volts from a socket. Alternatively, six Jackery SolarSaga 200W solar modules ensure a full battery just as quickly. www.jackery.com

The benefits of this approach, in terms of operational and cost-efficiencies, are vast. The VD4-CS can perform up to five times the number of electrical operations compared to standard solutions while increasing the lifespan of capacitors by more than ten percent. Without the requirement for inrush reactors, businesses can benefit from cost savings of as much as 20 percent, while significantly reducing the overall cost of capacitor bank operation due to the elimination of downtime for breaker overhaul, supported with a predictive health indication for efficient maintenance.

Sustainability is accounted for too. By improving power network quality, VD4-CS ensures optimum energy efficiency, while asset optimization translates to a reduced footprint.

For NEPSI, the VD4-CS has been game-changing. It means its capacitor bank proposition can be scaled up to match evolving power distribution requirements.

Talking of the impact, Paul adds: “On behalf of NEPSI, we cannot thank ABB enough for their efforts in solving our challenges. VD4CS has been game-changing, allowing us to drive efficiencies and optimize overall project costs, all while ensuring the best possible performance. We look forward to working closely together with ABB in the future as we continue to focus on our ambitious growth plans.”

Sami Raitakoski, Global Product Group Manager of ABB’s Control & Protection Products, comments: “As a business, we are deeply committed to solving our customers’ problems, no matter how challenging or complex.” new.abb.com

ENGINE MANUFACTURERS GUIDE

INNIO Jenbacher gas engines

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.

R Schmitt Enertec GmbH

56743 Mendig, Germany T +49 2652 9351810

F +49 2652 9351822 info@rschmitt-enertec.com

www.rschmitt-enertec.com

Manufacturer of gas driven engines,generator sets and cogeneration systems in the range from 100 - 500 kW.

RSE Engines for natural gas and biogas

Ratings natural gas standard, NOx ≤ 500 mg/ m3N. Dry exhaust gas; based on 5% O2. For engines with 1,200 rpm please contact GE Energy’s Jenbacher product team.

Perkins Engines Company Limited

Peterborough PE1 5FQ

Contact name:- Simon Gray

Tel: +44 (0) 1733 583000

Email: gray_simon_j@perkins.com

Perkins is one of the world’s leading suppliers of off-highway diesel and gas engines, offering dependable cost-effective power up to 2500 kVA 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

Prime power 250kVA to 700kVA Stand by power 250kVA to 770kVA

Engine range prime power 50hz & 60hz at (70% mean load factor)

Scania produce diesel and gas powered engines for various Industrial and Marine applications, superior quality and reliability, offering exceptionally 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. Alternative fuels

Many of our engines can also operate on Bio-diesel conforming to EN14214 and HVO conforming to EN159540

The Power of 10

Modular Power Solution

Bergen Engines, together with Piller Power Systems and Marelli Motori, present The Power of 10.

A scaleable microgrid power solution featuring optional Integrated Power Conditioning Technology (IPCT)

n 10MW multiples to 100MW+

n No standby generators

n Waste heat recovery to cooling

n Totally flexible in conjunction with renewables

So, if you are thinking partial or total grid-independence, think The Power of 10

Example of 100MW installation