The Challenge
Need for reliable power while transitioning to a new facility
There is a small town in South America that serves as seaport for imports and exports from all around the world. The main thermal power plant of this country will be shut down in 2024 due to the high generation costs caused from its old and aging infrastructure. The energy supplier of the country decided to build a new facility with the latest technology on the market.
While the new power plant is being constructed, it was more financially convenient to find a bridge interim solution that allowed the customer to satisfy the energy demand at a more efficient and lower cost. Since this country depends on solar and hydro power generation, which greatly fluctuates depending on the season, reliable and continuous energy was a key element for the customer. The technical specifications required to participate in this project were very complex, with regulations that included many restrictions on the emissions levels.
Key Facts
- 14 MW of reliable energy
- 10 % of the country’s total power generation
- 105 GWh to be generated in 3 years
The Solution
14 MW of reliable power with SCR technology
To satisfy the power generation needed, we supplied 14 MW with diesel generators, injecting an estimated 10% of the total capacity of the region. To comply with the emission restrictions, we installed SCR technology (Selective Catalytic Reduction) in our equipment which also limited the noise level, a very important requirement for this project.
This project has allowed Aggreko’s regional teams to work together and accomplish the biggest goal: customer satisfaction. Local teams in Africa, France and Latin America united all their expertise to make this project happen.
The Impact
Bridge solution while transitioning to new power plant
This solution doesn’t just bring reliable power to the people of this country in South America, but it also lowers emissions, providing cleaner power and most importantly – at a lower total cost of energy to both our customer and their end users.
Since we started working on this project, the population of this town has received uninterrupted 24/7 power, benefiting approximately 274,000 inhabitants and boosting the economy of the region. In the transition process, we will support the generation of 105 GWh’s in a time period of 3 years.