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The technology group W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 will supply a 25 MW \/ 27 MWh advanced energy storage system for Bahamas Power and Light Company (BPL). In combination with a\u00a0132 MW power plant<\/a>\u00a0operating on seven W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 50DF dual-fuel engines supplied to BPL in 2019, the integrated W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 solution will provide the Bahamas with an optimised energy system that meets Bahama\u2019s spinning reserve requirements, while significantly improving generation efficiency and system reliability for the island\u2019s grid. The order was booked in W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s order intake in Q3 2021.<\/p>\n The combination of flexible power generation and energy storage utilising W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s unique\u00a0GEMS Digital Energy<\/a>\u00a0Platform<\/u>\u00a0will support the Government of the Bahamas\u2019 plans to increase its share of renewable sources, notably solar, by 30 percent by 2030. Renewables hold the key to decarbonising the energy sector. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s mature flexibility solutions manage surges in demand and\/or rapid variations in the supply of renewable energy through energy storage and thermal balancing power plants, demonstrating that the technologies for achieving decarbonisation are available and commercially viable.<\/p>\n The order comprises 27 units of\u00a0W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 GridSolv Quantum\u00a0<\/a>energy modular storage system. The installation will be located at the Bluehills Power Station and will be carried out by W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 under a full engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contract. The system\u00a0is anticipated to be fully operational by mid-2022.<\/p>\n BPL\u2019s CEO Whitney Heastie said: \u201cW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u00a0won the bid with a solution that will greatly assist BPL in the process of improving system reliability and service quality. In addition, we believe this energy storage solution will help us as we work to continue our reduction of operational costs on the island.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe path to a decarbonised future on islands pairs flexibility solutions – advanced energy storage technology and balancing thermal generation – for optimised operations and grid reliability. Storage enables this system efficiency, while at the same time opening the door to future cost savings through the integration of additional renewables into the system. It is through this smart optimisation that renewable targets become a reality,” commented Risto Paldanius, Vice President, Americas at W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Energy.<\/p>\n With island grids, such as that of the Bahamas, grid resilience is critical. The balance between load and power generation needs to be constantly maintained to guard against instability caused by sudden load changes or extreme weather. Energy storage provides spinning reserve and grid stability, with constant management of an island\u2019s grid\u2019s operations. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s GEMS Digital Energy Platform ensures the intelligent optimisation and control of these microgrids at both portfolio and site-level, streamlining and synchronising all assets and future-proofing the site, while ensuring back-up power for predicted or unexcepted outages.\u00a0GEMS\u00a0enables power plant owners to run their assets at peak efficiency to save fuel and reduce carbon emissions.<\/p>\n The W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 energy storage system will deliver notable benefits via spinning reserve support for the existing engine generating sets. This application will enable the engines to be run optimally, thereby reducing the overall fuel consumption, lessening exhaust emissions, and effectively lowering engine maintenance costs. At the same time, the energy storage system adds capacity, lowers operating costs, and stabilises the grid.<\/p>\n Learn more:<\/p>\n W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4\u2019s energy storage technology<\/a> Media contact for more information on this release:<\/p>\n Mirja-Maija Santala Image caption<\/em>\u00a0W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 will supply a 25 MW \/ 27 MWh advanced energy storage system for BPL to significantly improve generation efficiency and system reliability for the grid on Bahamas.<\/em>\u00a9 W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Corporation<\/p>\n All W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 releases are available at\u00a0https:\/\/www.wartsila.com\/media\/news-releases<\/a>\u00a0and at\u00a0http:\/\/news.cision.com\/wartsila-corporation<\/a>\u00a0where also the images can be downloaded.<\/p>\n W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Energy in brief<\/strong> W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 in brief<\/strong> W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Corporation, Trade press release, 1 November 2021 at 3:00 PM E. 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\nManager, Marketing & Communications
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\nW\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Energy\u00a0leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers in decarbonisation by developing market-leading technologies. These cover future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS energy management\u00a0platform. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 Energy\u2019s lifecycle services are designed to increase efficiency, promote reliability and guarantee operational performance. Our track record comprises 74 GW of power plant capacity and more than 80 energy storage systems delivered to 180 countries around the world.\u00a0https:\/\/www.wartsila.com\/energy<\/a><\/p>\n
\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 2020, W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4’s net sales totalled EUR 4.6 billion with approximately 18,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 70 countries around the world. W\u00e4rtsil\u00e4 is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki
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