Powering research with low emission microgrid
Powering renewables research with ultra-low emission microgrid
Client:Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN)
Location:Netherlands
Sectors:Utilities
The challenge
Extracting geothermal energy from depths of 630 metres
Energie Beheer Nederland (EBN) are committed to developing sustainable energy and asked for our support to help power their ground-breaking geothermal research project. Geothermal energy is heat that’s generated and stored in the earth.
The project involves researching several onshore wells to identify whether they are suitable for the extraction of geothermal energy. The drill would bore through earth layers that were 260 million years old. If successful, the wells could provide a reliable and constant source of low-carbon and renewable heat that is not dependent on weather conditions.
The solution
Twin engine technology and battery storage for high capacity and load on demand
We needed a solution that could provide up to 2600 kW peak power for the drilling rig, while meeting ambitious emissions targets that go beyond the Netherlands government’s stringent regulations. A conventional temporary power solution would not have met such stipulations, meaning the project would have had to cease operations.
We presented several emissions reduction alternatives for our client to review. The final microgrid solution consisted of our latest PowerMX2 twin engine Stage V generator on a load on demand application alongside a battery. This solution provided peak power for the drill, while reducing emissions during lower loads or rig idle.
The result