Safe, reliable, and lower emission power for a Caribbean island
- The challenge
Guarantee the supply of power to the island after the failure of one of the generation units
- The solution
20 MW of LPG power with a unique design for compliance with strict environmental regulations
- The impact
Reliable and safe power with lower emissions and fuel costs
The Challenge
Guarantee the supply of power to the island after the failure of one of the generation units
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Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (VIWAPA), the electric and water company on the island of St. Croix, one of the U.S. Virgin Islands, is pursuing a long-term, multi-phased plan to modernize its installed capacity to make itself more efficient and environmentally friendlier by transitioning to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) generation. After one of their old generation units suffered a mechanical failure, it was necessary to install a new plant in order to avoid power outages. VIWAPA needed a fast, safe, and reliable solution that met the plant's technical requirements as well as the strict environmental requirements set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Key facts
- $6 Million saved in two years
- 20 MW of LPG-fueled power
- 26,000 users benefited
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The Impact
Reliable and safe power with lower emissions and fuel costs
The efficiency of the Aggreko plant contributes to reducing both emissions as well as fuel consumption, which meant a saving of approximately $6 million dollars during the first 2 years for the customer. The population of the island of St. Croix benefited from the opportunity to receive quality power safely and without interruption, which enabled them to live their lives as normal.