Aggreko enhances national grid stability in partnership with Ingrid Power Holdings

Aggreko partnered with Ingrid Power Holdings to install a 150MW modular diesel power plant in the Philippines, providing essential ancillary services to stabilise the grid amid the variability of renewable energy. Since its launch in 2021, the plant has played a vital role in ensuring grid stability, supporting the country’s energy transition, and supplying reserve power to meet fluctuating demand.

The Challenge
Help the Luzon grid to maintain reliable electrical system and stabilizing the grid by complementing with system imbalance
The Solution
Installed 150 MW modular diesel power plant to provide ancillary service to the grid
The Impact
Maintain proper flow and direction of electricity, address system imbalance

Client:Ingrid Power Holdings, Inc

Location:Rizal, Philippines

Sectors:Utilities

The Challenge

Help the Luzon grid to maintain reliable electrical system and stabilizing the grid by complementing with system imbalance

In the Philippines, renewable energy contributes 29.3% to the overall grid capacity. However, the inherent variability of these energy sources can cause fluctuations, leading to potential instability. This presents considerable challenges for ensuring a consistent and reliable energy supply across the nation. This variability can lead to fluctuations that affect grid operations, necessitating the need for dependable ancillary services.

To address this, Ingrid Power Holdings, Inc., a partnership between Japan-based Marubeni Corporation and ACEN Corporation, entered into a Power Plant Lease Agreement with Aggreko. Aggreko's expertise in providing the required ancillary power, through its flexible and efficient power solutions, plays a crucial role in stabilizing the grid. Their ability to deliver reliable, on-demand energy supports the integration of renewable sources, thereby mitigating the risk of instability and ensuring a steady power supply to meet the country's needs.

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162Diesel generators

27 6.3 mVA 480V / 22kV Transformers

370mVA 22kV / 230kV Transformers

150MWDependable capacity

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The Solution

Installed 150 MW modular diesel power plant to provide service to the Grid

Through this collaboration, a 150MW modular diesel power plant was installed, specifically designed to offer ancillary services to the grid. The Ingrid plant was designed to provide 80 MW of regulating reserve and 70 MW of contingency reserve, ensuring that the grid remains flexible and stable despite the intermittent nature of renewable energy.

Construction of the power plant began in mid-2020, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. This timing presented significant challenges, including severe restrictions on mobilizing equipment and deploying personnel, which delayed progress.

Since starting operations in late 2021, the Ingrid plant has been crucial in mitigating power supply disruptions caused by the shutdown of the Malampaya Natural Gas Plant. Aggreko's swift response ensured that grid stability was maintained during these challenges.

In 2024, with the newly secured ancillary service contract, Ingrid began providing essential 106MW contingency reserve.

Ingrid also participates in the Reserve Market, supplying Regulating Reserve, Contingency Reserve, and Dispatchable Reserve to the Luzon Grid.

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Our difference

Flexible, on-demand power solutions that maintain grid stability and enable smooth integration of renewable energy.

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The Impact

Maintain proper flow and direction of electricity, address system imbalance

Aggreko's partnership with Ingrid Power Holdings has significantly impacted the energy sector, delivering several key benefits:

Grid Stability: The 106MW contingency reserve has vastly improved grid stability, ensuring a consistent energy supply even during peak demands and unexpected disruptions.
Support for Energy Transition: This contingency reserve is crucial for the government's strategy for energy transition, enabling the seamless integration of renewable energy sources by providing reliable backup power.
Peaking and Reserve Power: The Ingrid plant's capacity is essential for both peaking and reserve power, offering the flexibility needed to meet varying demand levels without compromising reliability.

Aggreko’s partnership with Ingrid Power Holdings showcases its ability to overcome significant challenges and deliver critical services.

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Aggreko enhances national grid stability in partnership with Ingrid Power Holdings

Aggreko enhances national grid stability in partnership with Ingrid Power Holdings

Help the Luzon grid to maintain reliable electrical system and stabilizing the grid by complementing with system imbalance

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Installed 150 MW modular diesel power plant to provide service to the Grid

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Flexible, on-demand power solutions that maintain grid stability and enable smooth integration of renewable energy.

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Maintain proper flow and direction of electricity, address system imbalance

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Help the Luzon grid to maintain reliable electrical system and stabilizing the grid by complementing with system imbalance

Installed 150 MW modular diesel power plant to provide service to the Grid

Flexible, on-demand power solutions that maintain grid stability and enable smooth integration of renewable energy.

Maintain proper flow and direction of electricity, address system imbalance

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