{"id":16590,"date":"2020-08-04T12:17:38","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T16:17:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carilec.org\/?p=16590"},"modified":"2020-08-05T23:05:29","modified_gmt":"2020-08-06T03:05:29","slug":"wartsila-to-deliver-hybrid-lpg-lfo-fuelled-power-plant-and-energy-storage-system-to-us-virgin-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carilec.org\/wartsila-to-deliver-hybrid-lpg-lfo-fuelled-power-plant-and-energy-storage-system-to-us-virgin-islands\/","title":{"rendered":"W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 to Deliver Hybrid LPG\/LFO Fuelled Power Plant and Energy Storage System to US Virgin Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Press release<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Corporation, July 21, 2020,<\/div>\n
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IWAPA\u2013 Randolph Harley Power Plant Expansion Project with WAPA-2 site. Image W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The technology group W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 has been awarded a contract to deliver a state-of-the-art power plant and energy storage system to the US Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority (WAPA). The plant will be delivered and installed on an engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) basis. It will be exceptional in that it will be capable of burning both liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and light fuel oil (LFO), while also being fitted with batteries utilising W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s state of the art\u00a0GEMS<\/a>\u00a0energy management platform to provide optimised energy operations. The order was booked by W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 in June 2020.The four W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 32LG engines will deliver a total output of 36 MW, while the energy storage system will add\u00a0further 9 MW for up to two-hours.\u00a0In addition to being W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s first engine\/hybrid power plant sale, this will also be the first installation of the W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 LG engines, and the company\u2019s first engines capable of burning both LPG and LFO.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 plant will provide much needed additional baseload capacity to the Island\u2019s electricity supply. It will improve the system\u2019s reliability, while at the same time giving us additional fuel and operational flexibility that will increase fuel efficiency and lower overall operating costs. It will also reduce the dependence and environmental impact of diesel oil.\u00a0The four generators are fueled by a cleaner burning fuel which will lead to reduced air emissions and enhanced overall air quality.\u00a0There is no adverse impact to land, water or the surrounding areas,\u201d\u00a0explained Lawrence Kupfer, CEO, USVI Water and Power Authority.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe ability to most efficiently burn both LPG and LFO was a major factor in selecting the W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 LG engines for this project. Additionally, the hybrid solution will add even more operational flexibility and will serve to improve the existing grid stability on the island. This project showcases our unique technological capabilities in combining an engine power plant and energy storage, and our commitment to drive the energy transition towards low carbon systems,\u201d commented Edmund Phillips, Business Development Manager, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Energy.<\/p>\n

The project is scheduled to be completed with a fully operational plant by spring 2022. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 has previously supplied and installed a 21 MW power plant running primarily on propane gas to WAPA.<\/p>\n

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For more information, please contact:<\/p>\n

Edmund Phillips
\nBusiness Development Manager
\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Energy
\nPhone +1\u00a0713\u00a0492 7390
\nedmund.phillips@wartsila.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Mirja-Maija Santala
\nManager, Marketing & Communications
\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Energy
\nMob: +358 400\u00a0793\u00a0827
\nmirja-maija.santala@wartsila.com<\/a><\/p>\n

W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Energy in brief<\/strong>
\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers unlock the value of the energy transition by optimising their energy systems and future-proofing their assets. Our offering comprises flexible power plants, energy management systems, and storage, as well as lifecycle services that ensure increased efficiency and guaranteed performance. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 has\u00a0delivered 72 GW of\u00a0power plant capacity in 180 countries around the world.
\nhttps:\/\/www.wartsila.com\/energy\/<\/a><\/u><\/p>\n

W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 in brief<\/strong>
\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2019, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s net sales totalled EUR 5.2 billion with approximately 19,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world.\u00a0W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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