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THE LINE & ITS GIANT GREEN POWERPLANT ‘OFFICIALLY DROPPED’

Saudi Arabia’s plans for the mirror-clad desert metropolis called the Line have been officially scaled down and the project, which was envisaged to stretch 105 miles (170km) is expected to reach just a mile and a half by 2030.

Initially presented as a linear city and home to about 9 million people on a footprint of just 13 sq miles, the Line is part of a wider Neom project. Now at least one contractor has already begun dismissing workers.

In the initial plan electricity to power homes, industry and infrastructure from the Line would come from the Saudi electricity grid supplemented by solar panels mounted on the exterior of the Line’s buildings.

Its heat and electricity infrastructure and electrically-powered transport are likely to be dramatically scaled down.

The project, which had been slated to cost US$1.5tn (£1.2tn), was pitched as a reinvention of urban design but some who have worked on the project have been describing it as “untethered from reality”.

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THE GRANDIOSE LINE PROJECT HAS NOW BEEN REDUCED TO JUST A MILEAND-A-HALF

A few hundred metres wide, the uniquely-powered zero-carbon city had been promoted as ‘the future of accessible urban planning with amenities for residents within close walking distance’ to accommodation and districts connected by one of the world’s fastest trains. The plan was to have no roads, cars or emissions; the structure would have run on 100% renewable energy and served as template for energy-efficient cities for the 22nd Century.

One commentator explained: “The Line had been designed to be an entire city composed of two parallel, 656-foot-wide (200-metre-wide) skyscrapers, each 106 miles (170 kilometres) long and 1,640 feet (500 metres) high — higher than most of the world’s tallest skyscrapers — stretching across the northwest part of Saudi Arabia near the Red Sea.”

The construction deadline was viewed as part of a larger countrywide improvement plan dubbed Vision 2030 - a scheme intended to draw 100 million annual visitors and keep Saudi Arabia in the running against travel hot spots like its Gulf neighbours of Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Plans were developed to build a network of airports as well as the world’s largest green energy plant. The shelving of the project now leaves India as the location of the biggest green energy plant on the planet. Being built right now it is five times the size of Paris and will be visible from space. When completed the world’s biggest energy plant will produce enough electricity to power Switzerland.

AGEL is building the sprawling solar and wind power plant in the western Indian state of Gujarat at a cost of about US$20 billion. It will be the world’s biggest renewable park when finished in 2029.

AIDAN TURNBULL Managing Editor

p. 17 | MARKET REPORT

MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA GENERATOR SALES UP TO 2028

The MEA region is witnessing substantial growth in industrial and construction activities, driving the demand for generators, says a new report.

Key industries in the Gulf and North Africa - the oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, and construction sector - rely on generators to ensure uninterrupted power supply for their operations. The region is currently investing in infrastructure development, including transportation, utilities, and telecommunications. Generators are essential during the construction phase initiated by many UAE states.

p. 20-21| UKGSA

THE UK’S FASTEST-GROWING GEN-SET ASSOCATION ALREADY HAS 50+ MEMBERS UK GEN-SET & CHP ASSOCIATION (UKGSA) can offer companies many benefits. Our vision is to serve our members and the industry by encouraging the sharing of knowledge in the field of Gen-Sets and CHP throughout the entire independent standby power and energy industry.

p. 18| GAS GENSETS

THE LARGEST LANDFILL POWERPLANT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

The Bukit Tagar Sanitary Landfill is the largest in Malaysia and was developed by Berjaya EnviroParks Sdn Bhd (BTEP). Bukit Tagar Sanitary is designed as a Level 4 sanitary landfill based on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) standards. Level 4 is the highest achievable standard and ensures maximum protection for the environment.

p. 22 | UPS

SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF A RAPID DEPLOYMENT, CONTAINERISED UPS HIRE SERVICE

CENTIEL’s award-winning UPS are now available to hire on a short or longer-term basis for data centres needing instant power protection during refurbishment, or other facilities such as hospitals which require an immediate, temporary uninterruptible power supply. This UPS hire solution can be arranged to suit specific needs at very short notice. Subject to availability, there are currently two 600kW and one 300kW containerised, flexible UPS solutions ready to deploy.

P.23| GENSETS

UZBEKISTAN - QASHQADARYO FACILITY INSTALLS

TWO STANDBY & SYNCHRONOUS GENSETS

Two AKSA AD825 kVA – standby and synchronous gensets - have been sold to the Qashqadaryo diesel fuel production refinery in Uzbekistan. Each genset features a DP222LC heavy duty HYUNDAI diesel engine which is four-stroke, water cooled, turbocharged & intercooled. Each package has a direct injection fuel system, an electronic Governor system, a 12/24 V D.C. starter and charge alternator,and replaceable fuel filter.

P.26| GENSETS

350 KVA AND 715 KVA GENERATORS FOR THE EGYPT NEW CAPITAL STADIUM IN OLYMPIC CITY ONSPEC has supplied diesel generators from 350 KVA to 715 KVA to the Egypt New Administrative Capital Stadium based in Egypt’s Olympic city. This site has a capacity of over 93,940 people, making it the largest stadium in the country and the second largest in Africa.

P.28| POWER PROJECT

WIND, SOLAR & BATTERY POWER ‘MOROCCO-UK POWER PROJECT’ GETS US$14.1M INVESTMENT Xlinks First Ltd. has announced a $14.1 million investment from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, to further the development of Xlinks’ Morocco – UK Power Project, which will provide affordable, reliable, clean energy from Morocco.

P.25| GENSETS

PAN-ASIAN AGRIFOOD COMPANY INSTALLS TWO GENSETS WITH EXHAUST SILENCERS IN MYAMAR FG Wilson dealers. Myanmar Ar Mahn Trading Co. Ltd, an FG WILSON dealer, completed installation of 2 x P900E1 generator sets for Japfa Comfeed Myanmar Pte Ltd, This marks another successful project with this customer as the company had previously installed four generator sets in other facilities.

P.30| CONTROLLERS

SHOPPING MALL IN ERBIL, IRAQ, INVESTS IN SYSTEM WITH ADVANCED DSE8610 MKII CONTROLLERS

A total of 16 diesel gensets were grouped in sets of up to 5 – the supermarket emergency power was supplied by five C32/1032 kva gensets running in parallel. Sixteen DSE8610 MKIIs are positioned remotely to the gensets in a control room and are supervised by a central PLC system.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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NEWS REPORTS (p.8-13).

International News + details on PowerEx Live Midlands and PowerEx Live London Exhibition. Held at the prestigious Park Plaza, Westminster Bridge, London, 09:30 – 16:00 on Thursday, December 12th, PowerEx Live London aims to offer the perfect networking opportunities for a host of professionals across the Genset, CHP and Renewables sector.

MARKET REPORT - MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA MARKETS

WIP looks at predictions for the MENA market 2024-28.

Associations: MEGSA, EGSA, Europgen & Italcogen

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PLANT NEWS IN BRIEF

IRAQ’S POWER GRID RECEIVES 3GW BOOST WITH COMBINED CYCLE POWER PLANT

GE VERNOVA has struck a deal with the Iraqi Ministry of Electricity (MoE) to inject three additional gigawatts (GW) of energy into the Iraqi grid, generated by highly efficient combined cycle power plants.

The new deal involves: - Five-year services and upgrade agreements with the MoE to enhance the availability of up to 7.5 GW of capacity across the country

- A Memorandum of understanding with the Iraqi Ministry of Oil to accelerate the use of flared gas to boost power generation

- New Monitoring and Diagnostics Centre to be built focusing on GE Vernova’s electrification software capabilities, which will also support Iraqi talent development through the specialized training of local engineers.

The initiatives were signed, in the presence of H.E. AlSudani on April 17th.

30MW DATA CENTRE PROJECT IN HOA LAC, VIETNAM, ORDERS POWERPLANT

POWERPLANT: GENSETS WILL PROVIDE EMERGENCY ENERGY FOR DATA CENTRE

Installers have delivered 22 MTU 20V 4000 DS3300 gensets for a new data centre in Frankfurt, Germany. These have been integrated at the site by partner company Zwart Techniek. These gensets will provide a total backup power of 68 MVA across two buildings, ensuring uninterrupted operations and reliability for a valued client. Recently the first genset was delivered onsite.

Data centres are major users of electrical power. Rack upon rack of computer servers can consume up to 300 watts of electricity for each square foot of floor space, which adds up to a lot of electric power consumed every hour of every day, 365-days-a-year. In addition, servers give off that energy as heat, which must be taken away by the facility’s air conditioning system. Then, to ensure customers have reliable service even during a utility outage, data facilities require a backup power system which includes UPSs and standby generators.

The mtu Series 4000 diesel generator sets have been installed and have worked successfully at data centres, hospitals, airports, industrial plants, residential buildings, public facilities, decentralised power stations, microgrids, hybrid solutions and numerous other applications around the world.

They are available in six different power ratings, including standby, prime and continuous power.The mtu Series 4000 diesel gensets cover the range from 1,600 to 4,000 kVA (50 Hz) and from 1,125 to 3,250 kWe (60 Hz). They ‘meet the highest quality, performance and fuel efficiency demands and continue to define the benchmark for excellence’, reports the manufacturer.

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 metres 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 impeccable design, construction, and operational sustainability. This prestigious certification ensures that the facility maintains resilience and seamless operation, even during maintenance and upgrades.

VNPT currently operates a total of eight data centres across various strategic locations, including Hanoi, Danang, and Ho Chi Minh City.

NEW 2,028 KW GAS GENERATOR POWERPLANT DELIVERED TO METAL MANUFACTURING FACILITY BASED IN NIGERIA

Jubaili Bros has delivered a 2028kW gas generator-based powerplant for the West Africa company, Metal Manufacturing Nigeria Ltd. A company spokesman comments: “With this green fuel generator, we’re bringing clean uninterrupted power solutions to the industrial sector.”

Established in 2008, Metal Manufacturing Nigeria (MMN) Ltd is a world-class producer of different types of Lead Ingots. Based in Nigeria, the company is fast emerging as a leading company in the field of lead Metal recycling and exports.

Jubaili Bros reports that it is experienced in the design, supply, building, operation and maintenance of complete power generation plants, using generators with a prime unit range up to 5300 KVA for diesel powered and 1500 KVA for gas-powered version.

Jubaili engineers can synchronize up to 32 generators with different sizes for one power generation plant. The plant components (generators, synchronisation controllers, and totalizing panels) are completely assembled by Jubalili bros under one roof, says the company.

A company spokesman commented: “Our solutions for power generation plants include both LV and MV systems, with different methods, by using step up transformers or using special custom-made- MV alternators to fulfill the power requirements”.

State-of-the-art components providing more power: the compact design, a focus on a wide range of applications and high efficiency values make sure of that. Controlled by the smart and secure TPEM (Total Plant & Energy Management), the new TCG 3020 series offers highest profitability and reliability.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

2 X 825 KVA

DIESEL GENSETS

FOR ANTALYA, TURKEY

Manavgat, Antalya, Turkey: AKSA has provided two 825 kVA diesel gensets to provide emergency backup power for a hotel project in Antalya, Turkey.

Backup generators like these ensure that hotels can operate smoothly even during power outages. These generators are designed to provide a reliable source of electricity, powering essential systems and equipment:lighting, lifts, security and communications, fire detection and alarm systems, CTTV and energising computers, electric door locking machnisms. During a power outage, hotels need a backup power source for emergency lighting. This ensures the safety and well-being of guests and staff, allowing them to navigate the hotel corridors and exits safely. Generators provide a steady supply of electricity to emergency lighting systems, preventing any potential accidents or confusion that may arise due to darkness.

2 X 370 KVA GENSETS FOR A PRESTIGIOUS WAREHOUSE COMPLEX IN KUWAIT

Nixon Power Services of Lavergne, Tennessee, has partnered with Loftin Equipment Co. to to deliver and install two KOHLER Power Systems KD1000s with paralleling gear and ATS. The client was a new hospital in San Antonio, TX. Nixon Power Services continues to deliver and execute at crunch time for their customers.

The KD1000 generator set, its components and a wide range of options have been fully developed, prototype tested, factory built, and production-tested by KOHLER.

The generator set range has beendesigned in accordance to ISO8528-5 performance class G3 and accepts rated load in one step. It is approved for use with HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) according to EN15940

The KOHLER premium performance engines offer low fuel consumption thanks to a high technology common rail injection engine. It has a smaller footprint thanks to a high power density, a low temperature starting capability and gives a long maintenance interval between services.

The set’s alternator provide industry-leading motor starting capability and its excitation system permits sustained overcurrent > 300% In, during 10 seconds. It has been built with a class H insulation and IP23 cooling. This compact and complete solution uses a mechanically-driven radiator fan. High temperature and altitude product capacity is available. KOHLER’s wide controller range provide reliability and performance: you can program, manage and diagnose data easily and in an efficient way, reports the company.

PRIME POWER FOR NEOM –THE SINDALAH ISLAND PROJECT, SAUDI ARABIA, BUYS GENSETS

Alkhorayef Group, established in 1957, located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was chosen by NEON contractor Enowa to assist in the creation of a self-sustaining offshore island - Sindalah islandwith 45 MW at 400V as the baseline power requirement.

The job for Alkhorayef involved supplying & installing equipment for synchronising generator set installations. Additionally, Enowa required all its generator sets to perform well under sudden transient loads, transformer inrush and prioritise sustainability in their project.

Alkhorayef was chosen as the main power solution provider, appointing STAMFORD | AvK for product reliability, engineering support, and transient performance. STAMFORD | AvK’s products offered lower fuel and maintenance costs, ensuring cost-effectiveness for Enowa’s project, reports the mnaufacturer. Moreover, STAMFORD | AvK’s customer support and stock availability played a crucial role in the decision-making process.

The total power requirement, excluding grid supply, is estimated at 45 MW. STAMFORD | AvK supplied Alkhorayef with 18 units of STAMFORD alternators to meet the project’s power needs. The generator drive engine used in the installation is the Cummins QSK 60-G6, with the generator set design considerations involving extensive specifications, including a galvanised canopy suitable for sea-level altitudes and corrosion-resistant materials.

The Cummins® ‘QSK60 series’ is a diesel engine with strong regrindable crankshaft, high strength connecting rod, high pressure injection full authority electronic fuel system, 2 pump 2 loop coolant system. The QSK60 series’ generating sets are said to be more reliable and durable than other sets on the market – having clocked millions of hours operating. in some of the world’s most demand -

THE LARGEST STORAGE BATTERY MANUFACTURING FACILITY IS BEING DEVELOPED IN GEORGIA, USA

Syensqo has broken ground on its future battery-grade polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) facility in Augusta, Georgia, USA.

When complete, the site will be the largest PVDF production facility in North America, supplying the growing needs of domestic energy storage markets.

A significant milestone in Syensqo’s global electrification strategy, this facility will help create battery materials needed to unlock economy-wide electrification and electric vehicle (EV) adoption.

PVDF is a thermoplastic fluoropolymer which is used as a lithium-ion binder and separator coating in batteries. Specifically, the new site will produce Solef®, Syensqo’s signature PVDF product, which enables EVs to go farther on each charge, extends battery life and improves battery safety.

“Syensqo’s inaugurationof the development of its Augusta facility reflects our ambitions to help protect our planet and advance humanity into action. We are proud to contribute in shaping the future of energy storage to unlock the market potential of electrification and boost the adoption of EVs in the U.S.,” said Dr. Ilham Kadri, chief executive officer of Syensqo.

“This new facility marks a significant milestone for the growth of our company and in the continued growth of the American EV industry.”

The site is estimated to produce enough PVDF for more than 5 million EV batteries per year at full capacity, or 45 percent of expected PVDF demand required by 2030.

IN BRIEF

SAUDI ARABIA RECEIVES GENSETS FOR WORKERS’ CAMP

Three 135 diesel generators and one 260 KVA genset have been installed in Saudi Arabia by Ghaddar Machinery KSA and its associates.

The company’s dealer supplied and installed three genset units - 3 x 135 and one 260 KVA - to power the construction of one of Aramco’s worker facilities.

The featured project consisted of Ghaddar Generators powered by John Deere 4045HFG20 and 6068HFG55 engines and Leroy Somer TAL044H and TAL046C alternators.

The John Deere 4045HFG20 featured a Wastegated turbocharger, Cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), Diesel oxidation catalyst(DOC), High-pressure common-rail (HPCR) and engine control unit (ECU) and Selective catalytic reduction (SCR).

The 6068HFG55 engine offers 6.8L Generator Drive Engine, PowerTech™ PVL, Standby: 160-192 kW (215-257 hp) @ 1800 rpm, Prime: 146-175 kW (196-235 hp) @ 1800 rpm, with Dual frequency available.

2025 COMPLETION DATE FOR 1. 45MW GAS POWER PLANT IN GUATEMALA

Bergen Engines, a leading producer of medium speed engines and generating sets, is currently part of a strategic consortium with Sampol Ingeniería y Obras (SAMPOL), a multinational applied engineering company specialised in energy efficiency, renewables, and digitisation.

The two companies are working together to deliver a state-of-the-art 45MW power plant in Petén, Guatemala.

The project, involving the supply of 5 Bergen B35:40V20AG2 gensets, is slated for completion in 2025, marks a significant milestone in Guatemala’s energy landscape as it introduces the country’s first mid-scale power plant operating on natural gas.

The owner of this groundbreaking power plant is Innova Energy, a CEC company, a forward-thinking group committed to driving positive change in the energy sector. With the collaborative efforts of Bergen Engines and SAMPOL, Innova is set to usher in a new era of sustainable and efficient power generation for Guatemala.

The power plant will be equipped with 5 x Bergen B35:40V20AG2 gensets, renowned for their exceptional performance, efficiency, and notably low emissions of NOx, CO, and UHC. Developed by Bergen Engines, these gensets strike a unique balance between power generation capabilities and environmental impact, aligning with global efforts to reduce carbon footprints.

With years of experience in similar projects, SAMPOL will build a low-consumption, high-availability design for the plant with Bergen Engines’ performance at the focus. An advanced digital control system will allow Innova Energy to monitor and supervise the facility remotely.

1.56 MW GAS GENERATOR SECURES POWER SUPPLY OF THAI FOOD FACTORY

GPI Energy (Thailand) Ltd., MWM distributor for Thailand, has installed an MWM TCG 2020 V16 gas engine for the Uthai Rung Co., Ltd. factory in Uthai Thani Province site of WGC Co., Ltd.

The 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 containerized cogeneration power plant was delivered and installed on a turnkey basis by GPI Energy (Thailand) Ltd. The planning of the project, the commissioning of the transformer, the 22-kV medium voltage switchboard, and the grid connection were also implemented by GPI Energy (Thailand) Ltd.

The MWM TCG 2020 V16 gas engine for Uthai Rung Co., Ltd. is synchronised with the grid and switches to island-mode operation whenever the grid supply is interrupted. When the grid is back up, the engine is again synchronised with the grid. This approach prevents production outages such as those that used to occur due to power loss.

20MW H2 READY GENERATORS PEAK POWER STATION IN THE UK

Thanks to Clarke Energy, Drumcross will soon become the 12th operational site in the Forsa fleet, utilising fast start, high-efficiency, H2-ready generators.

Once up and running, the site will be capable of exporting 20MW of electricity in the UK at short notice to the local distribution network during times of high demand and low renewable output, efficiently supporting security of supply during the energy transition.

Peaking power plants, also known as peaker plants, and occasionally just “peakers”, are power plants which generally run only when there is a high demand, known as peak demand, for electricity.

Because they supply power only occasionally, the power supplied commands a much higher price per kilowatt hour than base load power. Peak load power plants are dispatched in combination with base load power plants, which supply a dependable and consistent amount of electricity, to meet the minimum demand.

Although historically peaking power plants were frequently used in conjunction with coal baseload plants, peaking plants are now used less commonly.

Combined cycle gas turbine plants have two or more cycles, the first of which is very similar to a peaking plant, with the second running on the waste heat of the first.

This type of plant is often capable of rapidly starting up, albeit at reduced efficiency, and then over some hours transitioning to a more efficient baseload generation mode.

CHP NEWS IN BRIEF

2,500 KVA

DIESEL GENSETS

FOR A KEY DATA CENTRE IN SAN LUIS, CALIFORNIA, USA

BAY CITY ELECTRIC WORKS INC. has been involved in the supply and installation of two KD2500 gensets.

Engineering teams recently commissioned two KD2500 gensets with Johnson Matthey SCR systems and performed two loadbank startups for a data centre based in San Luis Obispo, CA.

The diesel KD2500 Standby Range (kW/kVA) has a Prime Range (kW/kVA) 2050-2270/2563-2838, Frequency 60 Hz, Speed 1800 RPM and comes with an Alternator Type - Brushless, Permanent-Magnet Pilot Exciter. California currently has 136 data centres, run by 65 organisations. Some popular data centers within the state include DataBank, Evocative, Evoque, CloudTrek, Cyxtera, Colocation America, and CoreSite.

3.5 MW NATURAL GAS FIRED POWER STATION INSTALLED IN NIGERIA

UZBEKISTAN: 4.6 MW CHP PLANT FOR A DISTRICT HEATING PROJECT

Why does Uzbekistan need district heating? Winter in the country, from December to February, is cold, especially in the north: the average temperature in January is around -5 °C in the northernmost areas (the Aral Sea and the northern part of the Kyzyl Kum Desert), while it’s slightly above freezing (0 °C or 32 °F) in the central cities of the ancient Silk Road (Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara).

Only in the extreme south (see Termez), winter is quite mild, in fact the average in January goes up to 5 °C (41 °F). However, the whole country can be reached by cold waves of Siberian origin.

Istanbul-based LTEKNO ILERI TEKNOLOJI MÜHENDISLIK VE TICARET A.Ş. was recently involved in a special CHP project in Uzbekistan, supplying two 2.3MW gas engines.

A new CHP facility is powered by two gas engines and capable of generating 4.6 MW in electrical and thermal energy.

In many industrial installations such as production facilities, refineries and regional district heating plants, the operating costs are reduced by implementing a combined heat and power system (CHP) with clean pipeline natural gas as a fuel. Gas-powered gensets can simultaneously deliver electrical energy for electrical loads and heat energy for the heating of industrial plants. While the efficiency of separate grid power and natural gas boilers is often less than 50%, CHP projects like this one can offer an energy efficiency of up to 90%,

MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES has been awarded a contract for a 3.5 MW natural gas fired power station - once installed it will be the main power source for the state of the art - Pocari Sweat NG factory in Nigeria.

A company spokesman comments: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank our partners Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe for the support shown to win this deal. This is just the start for more big projects to come to the Nigerian market. We don’t sell generators, we sell power solutions.”

As part of its US$50M business investment in Nigeria, Otsuka Nigeria Nutraceuticals Company (ONNC), a subsidiary of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company Japan performed the ground-breaking ceremony for Pocari Sweat’s manufacturing factory in Sagamu, Ogun State Nigeria in late 2023. Otsuka Pharmaceutical company, a publicly quoted business in Japan and one of the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world has been in business for 102 years.

Pocari Sweat is an ION Supply Health Drink, a high-quality product of Japanese science with a composition similar to the body fluid. It is said to replenish ions lost to sweat, rehydrate the body faster as well as hydrating the body for longer, reports the manufacturer.

DATA CENTRE IN INDIA BUYS 16 X 2,250 KVA GENSETS

SUDHIR POWER has supplied 16 x 2250 KVA DG Sets (QSK60-G4) powered by Cummins engines to a data centre in India.

A spokesman commented: “We can report the successful commissioning of 16 x 2250 KVA DG Sets powered by Cummins for a key data centre project. Our team’s dedication and expertise ensured seamless power backup, reinforcing reliability and resilience in critical operations. Kudos to everyone involved in making this milestone achievement possible.”

The QSK60 is a V16 cylinder engine with a 60 litre displacement. This Quantum series utilises sophisticated electronics and premium engineering to provide outstanding performance levels, reliability and versatility for Standby, Prime and Continuous Power applications.

Each genset features a Cummins High Pressure Injection (HPI) PT full authority electronic fuel system. The HPI PT fuel system is managed by a G-Drive Governor Control System (GCS) controller, which is provided for off-engine mounting in the genset control panel.

The Quantum Control has a specific fuel system board to interface with the HPI-PT fuel system and provides an Engine Protection package giving greater customer flexibility and cost effective alternatives in the control design and the benefits of Full Authority electronic control. The CTT HX82/ HX83 turbo-charging uses exhaust energy with greater efficiency for improved emissions. and also fuel consumption.

IN BRIEF

CASABLANCA CENTRE TAKES DELIVERY OF TWO HFW-400 T5 400 KVA SOUNDPROOF GENERATOR SETS

Two HFW-400 T5 400 kVA soundproof generator set each powered by an C13TE3A FPT IVECO engines and each with a MECC ALTE alternator have been delivered to Casablanca Finance City In Morocco.

Casablanca Finance City (CFC) is an African financial and business centre committed to the continent’s future. ts goal is to attract international institutions and investors to invest and operate in North, West, and Central Africa, using Casablanca as a gateway to access this region.

The centre offers three main business categories: -Financial Companies: These include banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions operating Morocco or abroad.

-Professional Services Providers: Offering legal, consulting, and other specialized services. -Regional or International Headquarters of Multinationals: Providing

CHALLENGING POWEREX GOLF DAY COMES BEFORE POWEREX LIVE MIDLANDS

PowerEx Live Midlands 2024, will be held on Thursday, June 27th, 2024. It aims to probe and discuss all the trends, opportunities and challenges for the GENSET, CHP & ENERGY industries.

At the Conference - PowerEx Live Midlands 2024 - the exhibit space is within the same room - and in a different room the (DCA) datacentre alliance will be holding seminars and presentations. PowerEx Live will be hosting some of the foremost energy speakers in the country with the most recent and cutting-edge content within the energy industry.

This regional UK event - with an associated Golf Tournament held the day before the event (June 26th) - offers all key sector players in the North of England an opportunity to assess new trends, connect and develop all under 1 roof over the course of 1 day. The official PowerEx Live 2024 Golf Tournament is held at the Belfry Hotel & Resort at Royal Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, UK, on Wednesday 26 June, 2024. Alongside several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and The Belfry Spa, the site of the PowerEx Live 2024 Conference also features three courses, including BRABAZON golf course. These are recognised as world-class, having previously hosted The Ryder Cup more than any other venue in the world and home to this year’s Betfred British Masters. Sponsorship opportunities are available at £135 per hole. There are Prizes – Nearest the pins on every Par 3 and 2 Longest Drive holes. This is also a great networking event and an opportunity to meet people from the Power & Energy Industries. Final deadline for booking: June 10th 2024. Please email enquiries: richard@wipmagazines.com or power@wipmagazines.com

20MW GAS PEAKING PROJECT COMPLETED IN WREXHAM, UK

Earlier this year Finning Energy & Transportation completed the installation of the exhausts to the gensets being used in a 20MW gas peaking project at Miners Road, Wrexham, UK, a site being developed by Terra Firma Energy Limited.

Assisted by Steve Foster Cranes, the final six exhaust stacks were successfully installed, concluding the assembly work on the gensets. The gas project went live in early February 2024, this followed by the cold commissioning phase for the generators. Additionally, a 10 MW co-located solar facility will be added to the site.

The Miners Road site, along with Terra Firma Energy’s portfolio of peaking assets, plays a vital role in the National Grid Electricity System Operator’s strategy for scalable power generation. Recent threats of rolling blackouts and planned power cuts highlight the importance of secure electricity supplies in the coming years.

Partnering with Finning CAT for the supply of generating sets ensures that Terra Firma Energy complies with the local planning authority and environmental permits’ noise and emission limits while maximizing profit margins. With the operating permit secured, the 23 MW power plant can now operate for 8760 hours annually, significantly increasing profitability.

The project delivery team is overseeing the installation of all major generation items and ancillary equipment while monitoring the offsite design and reinforcement works carried out by both SPEN (Electric) and WWU (Gas).

MIXED DIESEL/GAS GENERATOR PACKAGE DELIVERED TO THE FENIX GAS FIELD NEAR TIERRA DEL FUEGO

BGG - Bruno Group company Milantractor, specialists in zoned oil /gas generators and fire pumps, recently delivered a complete mixed diesel/gas generator package to Total Austral SA. The units have been mounted onto an offshore wellhead platform in part of the Fenix Gas field in South America.

The specification involved a 250kVA zone II BT3 class gas powered generator along with a single marine IMO Tier III diesel 400kVA generator set for a secure zoned application. Both sets were mounted in bespoke DNV pressurised containers which were manufactured within the Bruno group. The 400kVA Marine Diesel Set (IMO TIER III) Marine diesel set is powered by a Volvo D13MG Coupled to a S5L1MD41 alternator rated at 500kVA. The rig safe accessories kit includes air shutoff valve, spark arrestor muffler and shielded wiring system. The 250kVA ATEX GAS SET (Zone IIB T3) Gas set was fitted with a PSI NG 10LT gas engine close-coupled to a Leroy Sommer 250kVA 4-pole alternator.

In order to comply with the exacting specification of the ATEX zone requirement, the set was fitted with an air intake flame trap along with an air shutdown valve and spark arrestor muffler.

Events Upcoming

27-29 May

Lisbon Energy Summit & Exhibition 2024 Lisbon , Portugal

29-31 May

China International Exhibition on Gases Technology Hangzhou, China

3-5 June

SNEC PV Power Expo 2024 Shanghai, China

24-26 June

CHINA G-POWER 2024 Shanghai, China

4 - 5 Jun

UK Solar Summit 2024 Conference

Novotel London West Hotel, London

18 Apr 2024

Battery Tech Expo 2024 Silverstone Wing, Towcester

11 - 12 Jun 2024

Energy Exports Conference 2024 Conference

P&J Live, Aberdeen,

25 - 27 Jun 2024

InstallerSHOW 2024

NEC, Birmingham

26 Jun 2024

PowerEx Live 2024 Golf Tournament

Belfry Hotel & Resort, Royal Sutton Coldfield

27 Jun 2024

PowerEx Live MIDLANDS Conferences & Networking Event

Belfry Hotel & Resort, Royal Sutton Coldfield

25-27 June HILLHEAD 2024 Buxton, Derbyshire

28 July 2024:

PowerAid Charity Football Day - UKGSA Event

Coalville Football Club

14 Aug 2024

SR Solar Conference 2024 Conference

COSLA Conference Centre, Edinburgh

17-19 Sept

Nigeria Energy 2024 Lagos, Nigeria

19 Sept 2024

Cricket at Trent Bridge UKGSA Hospitality Event

24-28 Sept

ENERGY SHOW 2024 Shanghai, China

23 - 24 Oct 2024

Renewable Energy Scotland Event 2024 Scottish Event Campus, Glasgow

6 - 7 Nov 2024

NIBS Battery Conference Telford, Shropshire

12 - 13 Nov 2024

Future Energy Wales 2024

International Convention Centre Wales, Newport,

20-21 Nov 2024

DATA CENTRES IRELAND

RDS Dublin

12 Dec 2024

PowerEx Live London Park Plaza Westminster Hotel, London SE1 7UT

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MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA GENERATOR SALES MARKET OUTLOOK EXPANDING UP TO 2028

The Middle East and Africa region has experienced rapid population growth and urbanisation, resulting in increased energy demand.

Generators play a crucial role in meeting the region’s power requirements, particularly in areas with inadequate grid infrastructure or frequent power outages.

The MEA region is witnessing substantial growth in industrial and construction activities, driving the demand for generators.

Key industries in the Gulf and North Africa - the oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, and construction sector - rely on generators to ensure uninterrupted power supply for their operations.

The region is currently investing in infrastructure development, including transportation, utilities, and telecommunications.

Generators are essential during the construction phase and for providing temporary or backup power in remote or off-grid areas.

The increasing reliance on telecommunications services and the growth of data centres in the MEA region drive the demand for reliable power backup solutions. Generators are critical to ensuring uninterrupted operations in these sectors.

The MEA region is known for its significant oil and gas reserves. The oil and gas industry requires reliable power sources for drilling operations, extraction, refining, and distribution.

Generators are extensively used in this sector to provide a continuous power supply. The MEA region is known for its extensive construction projects, including massive infrastructure development, commercial buildings, and residential complexes.

Generators are in high demand during the construction phase to provide temporary power and ensure uninterrupted operations.

The Middle East faces water scarcity, and desalination plants play a vital role in meeting the region’s freshwater needs. Generators are crucial in providing power for desalination plants, ensuring a continuous supply of clean water.

According to the research report Middle East and Africa Generator Sales Market Outlook, 2028, the market is anticipated to reach US$5.04 billion market size by the end of the forecast period.

The MEA region has experienced rapid population growth and urbanisation, leading to an increased demand for electricity. Generators play a crucial role in meeting growing power needs, especially in areas

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with inadequate grid infrastructure or frequent power outages.

The region is witnessing significant industrial growth across various sectors, including oil and gas, mining, manufacturing, construction, and telecommunications.

These industries require reliable power sources to support their operations, making generators essential for an uninterrupted power supply.

Based on the end user segment, which includes industrial, commercial, and residential In the Middle East and Africa, the industrial segment is leading the market.

The oil and gas industry requires a substantial amount of power for various operations, including drilling, extraction, refining, and distribution. Generators are used to provide a

continuous and reliable power supply to these operations, ensuring uninterrupted production and operation.

The MEA region is known for its abundant oil and gas reserves. Generators are extensively used in the exploration and in the key production stages to power drilling rigs, wellheads, and other equipment required for extracting hydrocarbons from the ground.

In the future, the commercial segment will grow at the highest CAGR rate in the Middle East and Africa region.

The banking and financial sector in the MEA region is also growing, and these institutions rely on uninterrupted power supply for their operationsand critical infrastructure.

www.researchandmarkets.com

GAS GENSETS

ENERGY SUCCESS AT THE LARGEST LANDFILL POWERPLANT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

The prudent use of resources is an essential basis for our lives. Global population and economic growth are increasing the pressure on natural resources such as raw materials, land and biodiversity.

Therefore, the careful and efficient use of natural resources is becoming a key competence of sustainable societies. Waste management is a critical component. In Malaysia, the Bukit Tagar Sanitary Landfill provides a long-term solution for solid waste management in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

The Bukit Tagar Sanitary Landfill is the largest in Malaysia and was developed by Berjaya EnviroParks Sdn Bhd (BTEP). Bukit Tagar Sanitary is designed as a Level 4 sanitary landfill based on the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) standards. Level 4 is the highest achievable standard and ensures maximum protection of the environment.

This sanitary landfill receives almost 70% of the solid waste from the capital city of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. Bukit Tagar Sanitary Landfill receives approximately 2,000 tons of waste per day and operates seven landfill cells.

SP Energy, the authorized MWM distributor for Malaysia, was instrumental in working with the developer to design the first 1.2 MW landfill to energy plant in 2011. SP Energy designed, installed and commissioned the landfill gas cleaning system, which consisted of a gas chiller dehumidifier, activated carbon filters and blowers in addition to the gas engines. The first engine has been running successfully ever since, with a total of over 75,000 hours.

Over the years, Berjaya EnviroParks has expanded its power generation fleet. As a result, the Bukit Tagar landfill now has six engines of 2 MW each (TCG 2020 V20) for a total capacity of 13 MW.

All of these engines are grid connected and the power is sold through the feed-in tariff mechanism. This makes the Bukit Tagar Sanitary Landfill one of the largest landfill power plants in Southeast Asia.

MWM is represented in the Malaysian market by the authorised distributor SP Energy Sdn Bhd. Under the leadership of Mr. Syed H. Kebir, covering East and West Malaysia, he has established MWM as the leading brand for biogas power generation, cogeneration and natural gas power plants in Malaysia.

SP Energy Sdn Bhd is supported by Caterpillar Energy Solutions Pacific Pte. Ltd. (Singapore), the Asia Pacific regional headquarters of Caterpillar Energy Solutions GmbH.

The market success in Malaysia is founded on the excellence, the well-recognised technical expertise of SP Energy for project generation and the relentless marketing and business development efforts.

SP Energy has representatives focused on handling enquiries throughout East and West Malaysia. SP Energy has its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur and a regional service center in Lahad Datu, Sabah (East Malaysia) to service the Sabah (East Malaysia) engine population.

SP Energy offers a complete lifecycle service, including Long Term Service Agreements (LTSA); this

includes after-sales services such as the sale of original spare parts and trained service personnel with appropriate competency levels to handle the entire maintenance cycle, diagnostics and troubleshooting of gensets in operation and remote monitoring system.

To date, SP Energy has supplied, installed and commissioned over 74 units of MWM engines of various sizes with an installed capacity of 96 MW.

There are two main thrusts in the strategy for the MWM business in Malaysia.

First, the short to medium term focus is on the growth of biogas power plants, strongly supported by government initiatives such as the preferential feed-in tariff.

MWM has products which are ideally suited to these market segments.

Second, MWM’s medium to long term focus is on the increased acceptance and viability of distributed cogeneration power plants.

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WHAT THE UKGSA CAN OFFER YOU

Here’s what UK GEN-SET & CHP ASSOCIATION (UKGSA) can offer you as a company. Our vision is to serve our members and the industry by encouraging the sharing of knowledge in the field of Gen-Sets and CHP throughout the entire independent standby power and energy sectors.

We further aim to promote the interests of the Generating Set industry for UK Manufacturers, Suppliers & Distributors, Service Providers,Rental Companies and Power related providers (see www. ukgsa.uk).

The Association offers:

*UK Power CONNECTIONS We focus on connecting companies and professionals.

*Global Exposure - Affiliate members as an extension of your marketing

*Industry Knowhow- Training days, Webinars, Statistics, Monthly News + more

*Founder Membership Upgrades

* Discounted Advertising Opportunities + VIP Access Zones

ALL ACCESS - 4 Tier Membership Levels

Membership Benefits:

*Access to all the latest Gen-Set & CHP news in the UK

*Affiliate Members

*Founder Membership Badge

*Company Logo on website plus video hyperlink

*Access to Gen-Set Statistics Report

*UKGSA Networking Event days 4 per year

*Training Days

*PowerAid Football industry Day (Charity raising day)

*White Papers (Member access password)

*Complimentary Company Pull Up at an event

*UK Power News (Free Digital + Print Ad )

*Members Know How Hub / Zone

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Join Now and experience what it is like to be truly CONNECTED.

COST OF JOINING UKGSA

Membership fees are calculated according to your company’s annual turnover. Please supply an indication of your total turnover for the last financial year on the form which can be seen on www. ukgsa.uk

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POWEREX LIVE BELFRY BRABAZON GOLF 26 JUNE

PowerEx Live Midlands 2024, will be held on Thursday, 27 June, 2024. It aims to probe and discuss all the trends, opportunities and challenges for the GENSET, CHP & ENERGY industries. Before this important day the UKGSA is backing an associated Golf Tournament which will be held the day before the PowerEx Live (June 26th).

This special Golf Day on Wednesday 26 June, 2024, is known as the official PowerEx Live 2024 Golf Tournament and is being held at the Belfry Hotel & Resort at Royal Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, UK.

Alongside several restaurants and bars, events and meetings spaces, a leisure club and The Belfry Spa, the site of the PowerEx Live 2024 Conference also features three famous golf courses, including the BRABAZON course.

These courses are recognised as world-class, having previously hosted The Ryder Cup more than any other venue in the world and home to this year’s Betfred British Masters.

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YARDAGE 7255

The majestic fairways and carpet-smooth greens of The BRABAZON form a world-famous stage on which some of golf’s most exhilarating dramas have played out.

Its meticulous design involves tight fairways, perilous bunkers, lakes and fast undulating greens that have challenged some of golf’s greatest players.

As you’d expect, it’s a challenging golf course, but a must-play for anyone who’s serious about the sport. Walk in the footsteps of golfing legends – Seve’s historic drive onto the 10th green, Sam Torrance’s famous putt which won the 1985 Ryder Cup match for the European Team or Christie O’Connor Jr’s belligerent 2 iron across the lake at the 18th.

More recent changes have seen the 6th hole become one of the most demanding, rated highly by the modern-day greatplayer Lee Westwood.

The PowerEx Live 2024 Golf Tournament will focus on the BRABAZON course. Do you want to participate in the PowerEx Live 2024 Golf Day? Book your Company 4 player team, 3, 2 - or individual person team places as soon as you can.

Places are available on a first-come- first-served basis so book now to avoid disappointment.

What’s on offer on June 26?

*Networking opportunities with many PowerEx Live companies and delegates.

*The evening will include a 3-course dinner with prize presentation.

* Cost: Golf is £179.00pp and £169pp overnight stay.

* Sponsorship opportunities are available at £135 per hole

There are Prizes – nearest the pins on every Par 3 and 2 Longest Drive holes.This is also a great networking event and presents a great opportu-

nity to meet people from the Power & Energy Industries.

Final deadline for booking is June 10th 2024. Please email enquiries to: richard@wipmagazines.com or power@wipmagazines.com

Don’t forget - the final deadline for booking: June 10th 2024. However, we expect to be sold out – BOOK EARLY and don’t miss you chance This event is perfect opportunity to bring your partner or a guest along.

Lee Westward

SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF A RAPID DEPLOYMENT, CONTAINERISED UPS HIRE SERVICE

CENTIEL’s award-winning UPS are now available to hire on a short or longer-term basis for data centres needing instant power protection during refurbishment, or other facilities such as hospitals which require an immediate, temporary uninterruptible power supply.

Andrew Skelton, Operations Director, Centiel explains: “We offer flexible, rapid deployment of our industry leading UPS solutions from our standalone and modular ranges from 10kW to 1.5MW.

“We also have containerised modular UPS solutions for larger projects between 50kW and 1.5MW. Our containerised solutions hire includes electrical installation, integral lighting, fire detection and suppression, cooling, batteries and 24/7/365 support with guaranteed site attendance, making it suitable as a full ‘plug and play’ emergency option or for facilities needing to back up their existing UPS while refurbishment or other works take place.

“Our UPS hire solution can be arranged to suit specific needs at very short notice. Subject to availability, we currently have two 600kW and one 300kW containerised, flexible UPS solutions ready to deploy within 48 hours and we are currently adding to the fleet.

“We can also parallel them together for sites requiring up to 1.5MW of backup power. The containers can be delivered onto suitably rated hard standing area to suit disaster recovery situations or planned shutdowns.

He explains: “The UPS arrive fully tested with batteries already charged. We simply deliver the bespoke containerised UPS solution into position, install the top row of batteries and connect the AC input and output cabling via Powerlock connections so the system is

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CURRENTLY HAVE TWO 600KW AND ONE 300KW CONTAINERISED, FLEXIBLE UPS SOLUTIONS READY DEPLOY WITHIN 48 HOURS AND WE ARE CURRENTLY ADDING TO THE FLEET. WE CAN ALSO PARALLEL THEM TOGETHER FOR SITES

REQUIRING UP TO 1.5MW OF BACKUP POWER. THE CONTAINERS CAN BE DELIVERED ONTO SUITABLY RATED HARD STANDING AREA TO SUIT DISASTER RECOVERY SITUATIONS OR PLANNED SHUTDOWNS.

typically up and running within six hours of delivery.”

Approach to maintenance

Routine maintenance is covered by the hire charge for extended hire periods and Centiel’s UPS can remain onsite for as long as the facility needs critical power protection.

Hiring a UPS may be a tax efficient way to solve an organisation’s short term power protection problems as a purchase comes out of Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) whilst a rental can be set against Operational Expenditure (OPEX).

Centiel’s UPS hire service is available for its stand-alone UPS PremiumTowerTM and also its award winning three phase true modular UPS CumulusPowerTM which offer “9 nines” (99.9999999%) availability to effectively eliminate system downtime; class leading 97.1% on-line efficiency to minimise running costs and true “hot swap” modules to

eliminate human error in operation.

Andrew Skelton concludes: “Our fast deployment UPS, including our containerised solutions, are ready to go.

“They are an ideal temporary solution for data centres, hospitals or other facilities needing to provide critical power at short notice or for an economical option to support more planned projects.”

Centiel now protects critical loads for data centres and comms rooms in over 100 countries across five continents. CENTIEL is a Swissbased technology company designing, manufacturing and delivering industry-leading power protection solutions for critical facilities. The Company’s range of class-leading, energy efficient, UPS systems offers the highest availability and reliability developed by the innovators of the industry’s first transformerless UPS and the world’s first three-phase modular UPS. www.centiel.co.uk

UZBEKISTAN - QASHQADARYO FACILITY INSTALLS TWO

STANDBY & SYNCHRONOUS GENSETS

Two AKSA AD825 kVA – standby and synchronous gensets have been sold to the Qashqadaryo diesel fuel production refinery in Uzbekistan.

Each genset features a DP222LC heavy duty HYUNDAI diesel engine which is four-stroke, water cooled, turbocharged & intercooled. Each package has a direct injection fuel system, an electronic Governor system, a 12/24 V D.C. starter and charge alternator, replaceable fuel filter, oil filter and dry element air filter.

Other features include a cooling radiator and fan, a starter battery (with lead acid) including Rack and Cables, a flexible fuel connection hoses and manual oil sump drain valve, an industrial capacity exhaust silencer and steel bellows, a jacket water heater(at automatic models) and operation manuals and circuit diagram documents.

The alternator offers a brushless, single bearing system, flexible disc, 4 poles, iInsulation class H, standard degree of protection IP21 (*IP22/IP23 is available, self-exciting and self-regulating). This is Impregnated with tropicalised epoxy varnish, a solid-state Automatic Voltage Regulator and a Stator winding with 2/3 pitch for improved harmonics.

Control supervision and protection panel is mounted on the genset base frame. The control panel is equipped with an Auto Mains Failure Control Panel, Control with AMF module, Static battery charger and an Emergency stop pushbutton.

The DSE7320 MKII is a powerful, new generation Auto Mains (Utility) Failure genset control module with a highly sophisticated level of new features and functions, presented in the usual DSE user-friendly format. It is considered suitable for a wide variety of single, diesel or gas genset applications. Featuring a new Dual Core

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TWO AKSA AD825 KVA –STANDBY AND SYNCHRONOUS GENSETS HAVE BEEN SOLD TO THE QASHQADARYO DIESEL FUEL PRODUCTION REFINERY IN UZBEKISTAN.

THE QASHQADARYO DIESEL FUEL PRODUCTION REFINERY.

EACH GENSET FEATURES A DP222LC HEAVY DUTY HYUNDAI DIESEL ENGINE WHICH IS FOURSTROKE, WATER COOLED, TURBOCHARGED/INTERCOOLED.

EACH PACKAGE HAS A DIRECT INJECTION FUEL SYSTEM.”

main processor and extended memory, the module provides faster and more powerful processing power, returning faster operational responses on intensive applications and increased functionality, with data logging facility.

Monitoring an extensive number of engine parameters, the module will display warnings, shutdown and engine status information on the back-lit LCD screen.

It also features illuminated LEDs, remote PC’s and via SMS text alerts (with external communication device).

Uzbekistan’s gas-to-liquids plant produces a 1.5 million tonnes a year of synthetic liquid fuels, such as kero-

sene, diesel, LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) and naphtha from natural gas, comments production director Kidirbay Kaypnazarov.

The plant consumes 3.6 billion cubic metres of gas per year from the nearby Shurtan gas field and processing plant.

Marcel Krause, UzGTL technical director, said South Africa’s Sasol (SOLJ.J), involved in the construction of the first gas-to-liquids plant in Qatar, was UzGTL’s technology partner alongside U.S. energy major Chevron.

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PAN-ASIAN AGRIFOOD COMPANY INSTALLS TWO GENSETS WITH EXHAUST SILENCERS IN MYAMAR

Oobtaining a reliable and steady power supply is crucial for those companies in the agrifood sector, especially those involved in poultry farming where temperatures must be carefully maintained.

In many countries, it’s an important industry for FG Wilson dealers. 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 this customer after previously installing four generator sets in other facilities

Japfa Comfeed Myanmar Pte Ltd is a leading Pan Asian, 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 LL7024P Leroy Somer/ NIDEC alternator. Ratings at 0.8 power factor. Base Frame: Heavy Duty Fabricated Steel Circuit Breaker Type: Frequency: Prime Rating.

The engine model is the Perkins® 4006-23TAG3A. The powerful Perkins 4006-23TAG3A is a reliable engine from the Perkins 4000 range. The 4006-23TAG3A is a straight 6, 23 litres, turbocharged and air to air charge cooled diesel engine.

The 4006-23TAG3A is currently manufactured in Stafford, UK. The Perkins build list for this engine model begins DGDF.

The 4006-23TAG3A can run at either 50Hz or 60Hz and offers either temperate or tropical cooling system.

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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 THIS CUSTOMER AFTER PREVIOUSLY INSTALLING FOUR GENERATOR SETS IN OTHER FACILITIES. JAPFA COMFEED MYANMAR PTE LTD IS A LEADING PAN-ASIAN, AGRI-FOOD COMPANY, BASED IN SINGAPORE & EMPLOYING OVER 32,000 PEOPLE.

The engine requires 113.4 L of oil for lubrication, 105 L of coolant for the water cooling system and has a total displacement of 22.921L.

The power output of the Perkins 4006-23TAG3A is 1054 horsepower (786 kWm) at 1500 RPM and 1125 horsepower (839 kWm) at 1800RPM. Oil service intervals are 500 hours as standard. The engine is available for use in diesel generators at Prime (PRP), Standby (ESP) and Continuous (COP) ratings to cover most industry requirements.

The Perkins 4006-23TAG3A fuel consumption depends on its load. At 1500 rpm prime power it is has the following fuel consumption:

At 50% it uses 90 litres/hr

At 75% it uses 130 litres/hr

At prime power it uses 172 litres/hr

At standby power it uses 194 litres/ hr.

This Perkins Diesel Engine has dimensions of 3027mm (119”) Long, 1706mm (67”) Wide and 1964mm (77”) high. The cylinders have dimensions of 160mm for the bore and 190mm for the stroke. The (dry) mass of the engine is 2524kg.

The rotation of this engine is anti-clockwise, as viewed from the flywheel.

This powerful engine can be used for a variety of high power industries around the world, at either 50Hz or 60Hz configuration. If a larger output is required, this engine could also be placed in parallel with other engines to increase output.

FG Wilson offers a range of optional features to tailor generator sets to meet a client’s power needs.

The FG Wilson 730 - 2500 kVA range is proven in the field, reports the manufacturer.

This range of generator sets is capable of providing reliable power for critical applications including: mini power stations, data centres, large factories, airports, hospitals, large retail stores, and sites operating in the financial sector.

A 50°C package option is available to ensure efficient operation in high ambient temperatures.

Custom-built weatherproof and acoustic enclosures can be tailored to suit any application. Providing personnel access and separate components for cooling, they make generator set installation and maintenance as quick and easy as possible, reports FG Wilson.

www.fgwilson.com

350 KVA AND 715

KVA GENERATORS FOR THE EGYPT NEW CAPITAL STADIUM IN OLYMPIC CITY

ONSPEC has supplied diesel generators from 350 KVA to 715 KVA to the Egypt New Administrative Capital Stadium based in Egypt’s Olympic city.

This site has a capacity of over 93,940 people, making it the largest stadium in the country and the second largest in Africa.

The site is part of the Egypt International Olympic City, a large sports complex that has been under construction since 2015. It will have a training ground, two indoor halls (one of them a 15,000-capacity arena), an Olympic-size swimming pool, and other buildings, and is being built with an eye toward the country’s possible bids for the Olympic Games or the FIFA World Cup.

Construction of the stadium began in 2019 as part of a large Olympic sports complex. It was designed by Italian firms SHESA Architects and MJW Structures with partnership with Cosmos-E engineers and consultants, who had also worked on Juventus Stadium in Turin and the Paul Biya stadium in Yaoundè, Cameroon.

Orascom Construction was the main contractor, Design Review and Construction Supervision by ACE Consulting Engineers (Moharram and Bakhoum) , Owner and Project Management EAAF.

The Egypt Stadium is built on an elliptical ground plan. The roof is stylistically based on the headdress and the royal necklace of Nefertiti, the ancient Egyptian queen. The Stadium has a running track.

The stadium was completed in late 2023 and hosted the Egypt national football team training camp before the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. It was inaugurated on 22 March 2024, when Egypt hosted New Zealand in a friendly match, beating them 1–0.

“When organizing local or international tournaments and events, you need a reliable, soundproofed and low-emission source of electrical energy.

“ONSPEC offers you generating sets incorporating high-performance and noise-reducing technology.

The supplied & installed generating sets will be able to provide all the stadium’s electricity demands during the matches, with range of ratings from 350 KVA to 715 KVA,” explains a company spokesman.

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ONSPEC HAS SUPPLIED DIESEL GENERATORS FROM 350 KVA TO 715 KVA TO THE EGYPT NEW ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL STADIUM BASED IN EGYPT’S OLYMPIC CITY. THIS SITE HAS A CAPACITY OF OVER 93,940 PEOPLE, MAKING IT THE LARGEST STADIUM IN THE COUNTRY.”

All power plants use a generator to create power and some of the larger facilities can generate up to 2000 megawatts of electricity, which is enough to power several thousand homes.

In most cases, the capacity of a single generator is not enough for this much electricity, and several of these are going to be hooked up together to do this.

Generator manufacturers may also deliver synchronisation and turnkey project services to power a combination of residential and commercial establishments, spanning medium and low voltage ranges.

Jubaili Bros sets high industrial standards and stay at the forefront of the power solutions sphere, while also tending to exclusive needs. Its services cater to commercial, industrial, and utility users and seg ments, therefore prioritising safety and efficiency in power distribution.

The company’s focus in the Turnkey Solutions area includes:- Providing the equipment for low voltage and medium voltage transmission and distribution

.-Maintaining and Upgrading Current Systems

-Design and Development of systems to suit user needs

-Power plants- Generators which have a range of up to 2500 KVA can be operated in parallel, and include SCADA and load management operations in the power plant control and monitor sector.

Onspec Engineering & Contracting is a leading EPC firm in the oil, gas, petrochemical and renewable energy markets; delivering fully integrated projects and services.

With over 20 years’ experience, Onspec provides comprehensive consulting, turnkey solutions, EPC projects; engineering, procurement & construction, project management, equipment supply, training services, software and tools.

The company describes itself as ‘leading the market in the digital transformation (digitization) within the sector not only in Egypt but covering the whole MENA region’.

www.onspec.net

WIND, SOLAR & BATTERY POWER ‘MOROCCO-UK POWER PROJECT’ GETS US$14.1M

Xlinks First Ltd. has announced a $14.1 million investment from Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, to further the development of Xlinks’ Morocco – UK Power Project, which will provide affordable, reliable, clean energy from Morocco to the UK by 2034.

AFC’s support marks a significant milestone for the project, affirming Morocco’s role as a continental renewable energy leader, and demonstrating how Africa’s enormous renewable energy potential can provide solutions to benefit the global energy transition.

Once complete, the project’s wind and solar generation, combined with flexible battery storage, will supply 3.6GW of affordable, reliable, clean power to deliver 8% of the UK’s current electricity needs – or the equivalent of 7 million homes.

The new electricity generation and battery storage facilities, located in south Morocco, will be connected exclusively to the UK via 4,000km HVDC sub-sea cables.

The project will drive the creation of thousands of employment opportunities including a significant proportion of qualified jobs, supported by training and certification programs, which will help to consolidate the pioneering role of Morocco’s renewables expertise as a regional and continental energy hub.

The project will also foster the establishment of an integrated renewable energy industrial ecosystem, including industrial production of renewable energy equipment, transformation, transport, storage, and reconversion, which combined will serve as a locomotive for growth and economic development.

Samaila Zubairu, AFC President & Chief Executive Officer, said: “Africa, with its immense renewable energy potential and vast natural resources, stands at the forefront of global net zero aspirations. Xlinks’ Morocco-UK Power Project exemplifies this pivotal role, showcasing Africa’s capability to fuel Europe’s shift to sustainable energy while simultaneously addressing urgent climate challenges.

“By harnessing the abundant wind and solar power of the Sahara and channeling it directly to one of Europe’s largest energy markets, this project not only boosts the growth of Morocco’s economy through significant export revenues but also catalyzes the development of local clean energy industries. As this transformative project advances, it will not only benefit Morocco and Africa but also significantly contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with the majority of investments set to drive this change occurring within the Global South.”

James Humfrey, CEO of Xlinks First, said: “Securing AFC as an investor is a significant step forward in the development of the project. We are excited to be partnering with AFC, a leading financial institution created by African sovereign states, including the Kingdom of Morocco. They bring an unparalleled understanding of, and experience in, African infrastructure. Their mission - to foster economic growth and industrial development on the continent - aligns closely with the planned outcomes of the Morocco-UK Power Project.”

AFC is the latest major investor in Xlinks First Ltd., joining Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), TotalEnergies and Octopus Energy. AFC was established in 2007 to be the catalyst for pragmatic infrastructure investment across Africa. AFC’s approach combines specialist industry expertise with a focus on financial

INVESTMENT

and technical advisory, project structuring, project development, and risk capital to address Africa’s infrastructure development needs and drive sustainable economic growth.

Seventeen years on, AFC has developed a track record as the partner of choice in Africa for investing and delivering on instrumental, high-quality infrastructure assets that provide essential services in the core infrastructure sectors of power, natural resources, heavy industry, transport, and telecommunications.

AFC has 43 member countries and has invested US$13 billion across Africa since inception.

The Morocco – UK Power Project will harness the power of nature to generate a near-constant, affordable energy supply and connect it to customers in real-time.

The Morocco – UK Power Project will generate 11.5GW of zero-carbon electricity from the sun and wind with energy storage to deliver the equivalent of 3.6GW of firm, flexible and reliable energy for over 19 hours a day on average.

The new electricity generation and battery storage facilities, located in renewable energy-rich Morocco, will be connected exclusively to Great Britain via 4,000km HVDC sub-sea cables.

The project will provide affordable, clean power to cover the equivalent of 7 million British homes within a decade. Once complete, the project is expected to be capable of supplying 8% of Great Britain’s electricity needs.

Alongside the output from solar panels and wind turbines, an onsite 22.5GWh/5GW battery facility provides sufficient storage to reliably deliver a dedicated, near-constant source of flexible and predictable clean energy for the National Grid, designed to complement the renewable energy already generated across the UK. xlinks.co

SHOPPING MALL IN ERBIL, IRAQ, INVESTS IN SYSTEM WITH DSE8610 MKII CONTROLLERS

Family Mall Erbil is the biggest shopping centre in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The site’s emergency power was divided into separate power stations, which provided emergency power for different parts of the complex such as the supermarket, fans, motel and shopping areas.

A total of 16 diesel gensets were grouped in sets of up to 5 – the supermarket emergency power was supplied by five C32/1032 kva gensets running in parallel.

Producing reliable power from 830 to 1250 ekW at 60 Hz, the C32 diesel generator sets are designed to meet mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications.

Each one has been designed to meet ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100% rated load in one step - the cooling system is designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F).

The generator sets and generator set packages were fully prototype tested and manufactured to accept 100% block load in one step and to meet NFPA 110 loading requirements, as well as conforming to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements.

The four-stroke-cycle diesel engine in each genset combined consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight.

In Iraq the DSE distributor had been asked to change their controllers and parallel them with DSE8610 MKII series, as they were not satisfied with the operation of the previous controllers. The success of the project led to further changes to the emergency power provision.

All 16 gensets installed at the Family Mall Erbin were collected into a single area making one emergency power station, consisting of 12 Perkins/Leroy–Somer 4008/1100 kva and 4 C32/1032 kva gensets. They were then divided into four groups of four gensets.

All four groups are now working in parallel with each other and the total produced output of 16MW is being transferred to the load when the mains power fails, which can be for more than twelve hours a day.

The output voltage of each group is being stepped up to 33KV via its relevant transformer.

The 16 x DSE8610 MKIIs are positioned remotely to the gensets in a control room and are supervised by a central PLC system.

The system has only two selector switches, allowing for easy operation either fully automatic or manual/on load or on load demand, utilising the built-in DSE PLC logic functionality within the control modules.

as hospitals and data centres.

The DSE2160 extends its host modules’ input and output capabilities for increased application flexibility.

This is achieved by providing an additional 8 inputs, consisting of 2 analogue inputs (both can be configured as digital) and 6 digital inputs (digital input A can be configured as a frequency input, pulse counter or RPM input).

The DSE2160 also provides 8 additional digital outputs. All 8 outputs can be individually configured as a digital input, positive switching DC output or a negative switch DC output.

IN IRAQ THE DSE DISTRIBUTOR HAD BEEN ASKED TO CHANGE THEIR CONTROLLERS AND PARALLEL THEM WITH DSE8610 MKII SERIES, AS THEY WERE NOT SATISFIED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE PREVIOUS CONTROLLERS. THE SUCCESS OF THE PROJECT LED TO FURTHER CHANGES TO THE EMERGENCY POWER PROVISION.

ALL 16 GENSETS INSTALLED AT THE FAMILY MALL ERBIN WERE PUT IN A SINGLE AREA.”

The DSE8610 MKII is an intelligent mono display auto start load share control module packed with industry leading features to enhance multi-set control. The module can be synchronised with up to 32 generators within the same system.

New product release: DSE2160

In February 2024 DSE announced the release of the DSE2160 Input / Output Expansion Module developed for use with the DSEG8600 and DSE M-Series platforms [below].

The module has been developed to support applications that need to monitor more than the host controller offers as standard and is suited to sophisticated systems such

For enhanced communication with the host module, the DSE2160 features a DSENet® port for connection to the DSEG8600 platform and a CAN port for connection to the DSEM-Series platform.

Deep Sea Electronics is one of the world’s top manufacturers of generator controllers, auto transfer switch controllers, battery chargers and vehicle & off-highway controllers.

The company employs over 200 people across four continents and sells its products to 150 countries direct from its UK head office and through its comprehensive distributor network.

www.deepseaelectronics.com

DSE8610

MAJOR DEMAND EMERGES FOR GENERATOR PRODUCTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST GENSET MARKET

Generator sets are currently in high demand in the Middle East, reflecting the unprecedented levels of building and construction infrastructure happening in the Gulf. Gensets have a key role to play in providing temporary power and ensuring that energy supplies are not interrupted operations.

That’s the message of Researchandmarkets.com in its latest report - Middle East & Africa Generator Sales Market Outlook, 2028.

Certainly, the Middle East faces water scarcity, and powering desalination plants plays a vital role in meeting the region’s freshwater needs.

A message from Richard Teasdale

Richard Teasdale, President I CEO of the Association feels that this expansion programme is providing the impetus for companies to join MEGSA. He explains: “MEGSA - MIDDLE EAST GEN-SET ASSOCIATION has gone from strength-to- strength with 50 + companies taking advantage of the new membership joining options, including Bahmani, Jubaili, Technopower, Staunch Machinery plus many other OEMs.

“Research shows that the Middle East Gen-set (Generator) market is expected to register substantial growth (3.7% CAGR) owing to the rising population and inadequate generation of power supply between 20222030.

“Additionally, increasing number of chemical and power projects in Saudi Arabia and in the UAE is likely to further expand the growth of the market.

“MEGSA’s ambition is to be a strident voice for the Middle East standby and independent power sector as the key professional trade body for the Middle East Gen-Set sector and its associated products diversification backed by upsurge investment of government in infrastructure will undoubtedl boost the growth of the industry and region,” he explains.

“This is where MEGSA as an association comes to the fore. Its ambition is to be a strident voice for the Middle East standby and independent power sector as the key professional trade body for the Middle East Gen-Set sector and its associated products,” he explains. “One of the Association’s aims is to provide regular annual member events as networking opportunities”.

The Association is already in the enviable position of being at at the forefront of industry knowledge-sharing, offfering its members huge digital marketing opportunities and regular social media updates, interaction and business opportunities.

Membership benefits include:

• Many Networking Opportunities

• Annual Statistical Report Free

• MEGSA Quarterly Publication

• Newsletters to over 10,000 in the Middle East region

• Professional advice & body knowledge

• Social Media promotion to over 7,000

• Membership badge of approval

• Company logo on the MEGSA homepage

• A MEGSA stand @ MEE promoting MEGSA and to visit/use as a base when visiting shows sponsored by the Association

• MEGSA can help in the transition to more sustainable options – “Net Zero”

• At Middle East Energy - MEGSA is an official supporting Media Partner and also the official UK sales agent

• 3 x 1 page, colour adverts - Free advertising to run in the “Official Association Publication” and “MEPMiddle East Power” magazine.

• Incentivised joining costs - Be part of our Inaugural year and Join for the 1st year @ £2450.00 or 2 years @ £1950.00 each year (Inaugural year incentivised joining prices)

• The voice of the Middle East Generating-Set industry

• There is also an Official Media Partner Power Magazine available

free for all members.

Richard Teasdale concludes: “Our mission is to serve our members and the industry by encouraging the sharing of knowledge in the field of the diesel and gas engine power generating sector, Distributed Energy, Power and Energy.

“The aim is to advance design, development, manufacture, application, operation and maintenance throughout the entire independent standby power and energy sectors.

“We will be actively promoting the interests of the Generating Set industry for International Manufacturers, Suppliers & Distributors, Service Providers, Rental Companies and other Power-related providers during the course of 2024.

“We will also keep members abreast of the latest industry news within the Middle East sector. MEGSA has a real voice thanks to the Association’s links with various media & marketing entities. Accordingly, it can offer real & profitable Networking Opportunities. Make sure that you take advantage of the many benefits MEGSA has to offer.”

All enquiries - take up membership by visiting: www.megsa.org

The UFR1001E system-disconnection relay monitors voltage and frequency in single or three-phase networks.

Presetting per G99/98, values as per the standard pre programmed Under and overvoltage monitoring 40…520 V

• Under and over frequency monitoring 45…65 Hz

• Monitoring of Rate of Change of Frequency (ROCOF, df/dt)

• Monitoring the voltage quality (10 minute average value)

• Response time adjustable 0.05 … 130.0 s, individual setting for each limit

• Fail-safe, with monitoring of the connected section switch (can be switched off) 2 automatic restarts on error

Supports the mains synchronisation when using generators

Measurement 3 phase 3 or 4 wire systems or single phase

Self-test

• Third Part Independently tested Compliant to G99/98 by Bureau Veritas

GENERATING SETS INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

2024: CONFERENCES & GRAND GALA IN NAPLES - OCT 12TH

EUROPGEN has announced a major event for October 12, 2024, in Naples, Italy. It is being co-organised with GENERAZIONE DISTRIBUITA – Sistemi per la Generazione di Energia . This involves four Conferences with the greatest experts, entrepreneurs and associations in the sector, as well as our Gran Gala and Awards.

This event will take place in the exceptional venue of Palazzo Reale di Napoli. Thank you to our sponsors ABB, DEUTZ AG, Nidec Leroy-Somer, SOCIETE INTERNATIONALE DES MOTEURS BAUDOUIN, Aksa Power Generation, andComAp Group

New member company

DEIF A/S has joined as a new EUROPGEN member.

DEIF was established in 1933 by Erling Foss and his two partners in a backyard in the Danish capital Copenhagen.

The acronym DEIF is derived from the company’s original name, Danish Electro Instrument Factory.

The company assembled and mounted (by hand) basic electromagnetic measuring instruments. Focus was on precision and robustness.

Today, the DEIF Group is fully owned by the founder’s son Toke Foss and his three children. The products have become much more advanced, and the marketplace has been expanded to include the entire world.

Despite the expansion to sell and service solutions and products anywhere in the world, production and R&D remains located at DEIF’s Danish headquarter in Skive, Jutland.

A spokesman comments: “Our solutions provide cost-effective technologies to meet the toughest customer demands and performance needs. We’re dedicated to delivering environmentally improved solutions.”

ITALCOGENREFLECTING BIOMASS & FOSSIL FUEL USERS

Italcogen reflects all of Italy’s cogeneration technologie, those powered by fossil sources and by biomass. The sector represented by the association produces a turnover of 500 million euros, with an export/turnover share of 18%.

Facts about Italy’s grid system

According to Elettricità Futura around 65% of electricity in Italy is still produced from fossil fuels, mostly from gas (95% being imported). Renewables are still the cheapest energy source in the country.

Electricity generation in Italy in 2022 was as follows:

*Renewables 35%

*Gas 55%

*Coal & oil products 10%

In addition, 14% of national electricity consumption is covered by imported electricity.

Electricity demand is projected to reach 360 TWh in 2030 (net of increased consumption efficiency) driven mainly by economic growth, the spread of heat pumps for air conditioning, electric cars, and induction hobs.

[Source | Studio Accenture «REPowerEU per L’Italia: Scenari 2030 per il sistema elettrico].

A priority is to make Italy’s regions and landscape protection authorities responsible for reaching the new renewable target: delays at regional level are largely underestimated because they are measured by comparison with the renewable target of the NECP in force (drafted in 2018).

The Electricity Plan 2030 aims to connect 85 GW of new renewables to the grid in Italy. The Plan also targets 80 GWh of new large-scale storage capacity. to be based nationally.

2024: Fall Conference Hyatt Regency Bellevue Bellevue, WA

September 15-17, 2024

The Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) is the world’s largest organization exclusively dedicated to On-Site Power Generation.

The Association is comprised of 500 companies - Manufacturers, Distributor/Dealers, Contractors/Integrators, Manufacturer’s Representatives, Consulting & Specifying Engineers, Service firms, End-Users and others - throughout the US and around the world that make, sell, distribute and use On-Site Power generation technology and equipment, including generators, engines, switchgear, controls, voltage regulators, governors and much more.

Upcoming Events

Mon - May 13 - Advanced School - Charlotte, NC Tue - Jun 11 - Load Bank Certification - Chicago Area

Mon - Jul 15 - Basic School - Virtual (Online) Sun - Sep 15 - EGSA 2024 Fall Conference

Mon - Sep 30 - Basic School - San Antonio, The

EGSA wishes to thank the following companies for their support of the Spring Conference. Revenues from the event help support ESGA’s operational programs.

CORPORATE PARTNER:

Gillette Generators

GOLD LEVEL

Mecc Alte

SILVER LEVEL

AKSA

ANA

GAC

GENERAL LEVEL

ASCO Power Technologies

Schneider Electric

Power Temp Systems

R Robinson

SEALED RELAYS WITH A HIGH-CAPACITY SWITCHING MODEL

A G6QE family of board-mountable, sealed relays with a high-capacity switching model designed to minimize power losses has been released by OMRON,

Omron Electronic Components Europe’s new G6QE1A4 relay expands the voltage rating of the company’s G6QE series of board-mounted (PCB) power relays to 480 VAC. The higher voltage rating makes the models ideal for commercial heating, cooling, and refrigerant applications, where prior variants of the G6QE series were limited to just 250 VAC.

Along with the increased voltage rating, the G6QE model can handle up to 36 A of AC load current and has a low coil-holding voltage designed to minimize power losses. The sealed relay conforms with IEC/ EN 60079-15 environmental protection standards for explosion-proof usage.

The G6QE-1A4 is a simple four-pin, board-mountable (through-hole) electromechanical relay with a DC actuating coil and AC load switch. When the relay needs to be operated, a DC control current (up to 280 mA for the 5 V variant) passes through the coil, inducing a magnetic field that manipulates the switch and contacts. Omron’s PCB-mounted relays offer varying levels of protection from environmental conditions. omnron.co.uk

7TH GEN IBGT-BASED INTELLIGENT POWER MODULES

Best suited for applications like heat pumps, Onsemi has released a highly integrated family of devices which reduces package size and increases power density for designers.

The FS7 1200 V SPM31 product family from Onsemi is the company’s latest innovation in Intelligent Power Module (IPM) technology, particularly for three-phase inverter drive application. This family is built around the 7th Generation Field Stop IGBT (FS7 IGBT) technology, offering notable advancements in efficiency, power density, and thermal management. According to onsemi, a crucial advancement in this generation of products is their use of substrates, such as Direct Bonded Copper (DBC) and ceramics.

HIGH-SPEED FUSES DESIGNED TO RESPOND QUICKLY TO HIGH VOLTAGE FAULTS

The PSX series of high-speed fuses from Littelfuse and available through RUTRONIK - are designed to respond quickly to high-voltage faults, providing circuit protection for battery energy storage systems and other high-voltage applications.

The Littelfuse PSX series of high-speed fuses can quickly interrupt fault currents up to 250 kA (DC interrupting rating) at voltages as high as 1500 VDC.

Their quick response time, compact size, and high-power capability make these fuses ideal for circuit protection applications in large battery energy storage systems (BESS) and other high-voltage power conversion circuits.

The family of fuses supports nominal operating currents ranging from 80 A to 1400 A and is available in a spaceefficient NH XL housing (1XL, 3XL) that optimizes power density. The fuses comply with UL248-13 safety and IEC 60269-7 battery protection standards, making them suitable for hybrid photovoltaic energy storage inverters and other high-voltage DC conversion circuits.

A typical BESS must be protected from short circuit conditions at the module and rack levels. With battery operating voltages up to 1500 V, fault conditions can lead to circuit shorts capable of producing very high currents. These high currents can damage the BESS modules or racks, creating potential safety hazards for equipment and personnel.

At the rack level, the BPU (battery protection unit) found at the top of the rack provides protection. Littelfuse’s PSX series of fuses are well suited to rack protection due to their high DC-breaking capacity of 250 kA, 1500 V rating, and fast response time.

For an RMS current of 50,000 A, the 1,400 A-rated fuse will have a virtual melting (pre-arcing) time of just 3 ms. This is the time span between initiation of the overcurrent condition and when instant arcing begins within the fuse and generally represents the fuse’s response time to the fault condition. During normal operation, the PSX series fuses are designed to pass nominal load currents with minimal power losses to maintain system efficiency. The PSX3XLFL1400 (1400 A) has a watt loss of 361.9 W at 100% of rated current. Since most fuses typically operate between 60% and 80% of rated current, a watt loss correction factor curve can be used to de-rate losses based on actual fuse loading. In addition to BESS rack protection, the PSX series is useful for protecting the DC conversion and inverter circuits that interface between the BESS, grid, and renewable energy source.

The PSX series fuses are larger than board-mounted ones, given the power levels. The 3XL package used for the higher-rated fuses has a body size of roughly 5.1” x 2.9” x 2.9” and can be mounted flush, bolted, or DIN-mounted. When a fuse blows, the package provides a visual indication and a micro-switch indication that can relay fuse status to the rest of the system. www.rutronik.com

www.onsemi.com

INNIO is headquartered in Jenbach (Austria), with other primary operations in Waukesha (Wisconsin, U.S.) and Welland (Ontario, Canada).

ENGINE MANUFACTURERS GUIDE

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

JMS 208 GS g 1,500 330 358 JMS 208 GS g 1,800

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

TAD1642GE 485 570

INNIO Jenbacher gas engines

Jenbacher* product portfolio 2022

NOTES

Power Generation

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.

1)

RSE Engines for natural gas and biogas

Heat recovery with a tolerance +/- 8 %

A team of more than 3,500 experts provides life-cycle support to the more than 54,000 delivered engines globally through a service network in more than 80 countries.

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 - 500 RSE Engines for Model

M06-G/B T0D41

M06-G/B TID41

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

m3N. Dry exhaust gas; based on 5% O2. For engines with 1,200 rpm please contact GE Energy’s Jenbacher product team.

Diesel & Gas engines for power generation

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

R Schmitt Enertec GmbH

RSE engines for Woodgas

M06-HT2D41 g 50 122 kW

56743 Mendig, Germany T +49 2652 9351810

M08-HT2D41 g 50 166 kW

F +49 2652 9351822

M12-HT2D41 g 50 250 kW

Email: gray_simon_j@perkins.com

Perkins is one of the world’s leading suppliers

M06-HT2D41 g 60 140 kW

info@rschmitt-enertec.com www.rschmitt-enertec.com

M08-HT2D41 g 60 180 kW

M12-HT2D41 g 60 275 kW

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

Volvo Penta

M06-G/B TID41 g 50 200 kW

Tel +468553 81000

405 08 Gothenburg, Sweden Tel +46 31 235460

M06-G/B T2D41 g 50 250 kW

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

TAD551GE1) Diesel 15002) 89 101

M08-G/B TID41 g 60 280 kW

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)

TAD752GE1) Diesel 15002) 158 182

M08-PTID41 g 50 233 kW

TAD753GE1) Diesel 15002) 173 199

M08-PT2D41 g 50 260 kW

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

TAD1343GE Diesel 15002) 325 378

M08-PTID41 g 60 233 kW

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.

TAD1345GE Diesel 15002) 388 451

M12-PTID41 g 60 350kW

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

TAD1641GE Diesel 15002) 430 505

M06-HT2D41 g 60 140 kW

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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