KenGen will keep thermal generators for use in times of emergency, chief executive Albert Mugo said yesterday.
The 1,623MW- capacity company cut thermal sales by 24.74 per cent to 435 GigaWatt hours – a measure of (a billion watts) units which is used by large power producers – during the financial year ended June 30.
This was due to rising capacity of geothermal and hydro power sources.
“We can't put them away because what will happen if we have a big drought like we had in 2000 and hydro reduced by about 50 per cent? So, thermals will be there as and when needed during those times of emergencies like drought or maintenance in geothermal plant.”
http://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2016/10/27/kengen-to-have-thermal-power-generators-for-emergency_c1444762
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Diesel generators arrive for Masirah power plant
MUSCAT: Well-known Omani logistics firms Muscat International Shipping & Logistics has announced the successful delivery of diesel generators for the Masirah Oman power plant.
The cargo, comprising seven Wärtsilä generator sets, weighed 140 tons apiece and measured 13 metrers long, 3.7 metres wide and 4.4 metres high. Once the generators were discharged from the vessel at Masirah, the logistics firms moved them into a port storage area. When it was time to move them to the jobsite, the company loaded the generators onto multi-axle trailers for transport.
At the plant, Muscat International unloaded the cargo, moved it to the foundation and installed them using a jacking and skidding operation. The company also handled the transport of auxiliaries for the generators from Duqm Port to the Masirah site, including ferry transportation from Shannah to Masirah.
The 56-megawatt Masirah power plant will supply electricity to rural areas in southeastern Oman, outside the national grid. The power station will operate in extreme conditions of up to 52 Celsius degrees (125º F), Wärtsilä said in a statement. The project will be completed in 2016.
https://www.zawya.com/story/Diesel_generators_arrive_for_Omans_Masirah_power_plant-ZAWYA20150722044655/
The cargo, comprising seven Wärtsilä generator sets, weighed 140 tons apiece and measured 13 metrers long, 3.7 metres wide and 4.4 metres high. Once the generators were discharged from the vessel at Masirah, the logistics firms moved them into a port storage area. When it was time to move them to the jobsite, the company loaded the generators onto multi-axle trailers for transport.
At the plant, Muscat International unloaded the cargo, moved it to the foundation and installed them using a jacking and skidding operation. The company also handled the transport of auxiliaries for the generators from Duqm Port to the Masirah site, including ferry transportation from Shannah to Masirah.
The 56-megawatt Masirah power plant will supply electricity to rural areas in southeastern Oman, outside the national grid. The power station will operate in extreme conditions of up to 52 Celsius degrees (125º F), Wärtsilä said in a statement. The project will be completed in 2016.
https://www.zawya.com/story/Diesel_generators_arrive_for_Omans_Masirah_power_plant-ZAWYA20150722044655/
Monday, March 16, 2015
JCB India to enter industrial power generator market
Firm will enter the segment by introducing diesel generators in the range of 63-100 kVA.
The company aims to sell 1000 generators in the current year. New Delhi: Construction equipment maker JCB India Ltd on Wednesday said it will enter the industrial power generator segment by introducing diesel generators in the range of 63-100 kVA. It will subsequently expand its range to over 100kVa in the coming months, followed by 150-200kVA during the next year. Since 2013, JCB has been exporting these machines to Europe, South America, Middle East, Russia and Asia Pacific, Vipin Sondhi, managing director and chief executive, JCB India said. “We are the only major manufacturer in India who is manufacturing generators, both for the domestic market as well as exports market,” Sondhi said. According to him, the industrial power generator market in India is 120,000 units per annum, worth Rs.5,500 crore in revenues. “The market is only going to grow from here… may be in the range of 8-19% per year,” he said. The company aims to sell 1000 generators in the current year. Read more at: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/1TjrnZTEe0QwQBXGJpKEMJ/JCB-India-to-enter-industrial-power-generator-market.html?utm_source=copy
The company aims to sell 1000 generators in the current year. New Delhi: Construction equipment maker JCB India Ltd on Wednesday said it will enter the industrial power generator segment by introducing diesel generators in the range of 63-100 kVA. It will subsequently expand its range to over 100kVa in the coming months, followed by 150-200kVA during the next year. Since 2013, JCB has been exporting these machines to Europe, South America, Middle East, Russia and Asia Pacific, Vipin Sondhi, managing director and chief executive, JCB India said. “We are the only major manufacturer in India who is manufacturing generators, both for the domestic market as well as exports market,” Sondhi said. According to him, the industrial power generator market in India is 120,000 units per annum, worth Rs.5,500 crore in revenues. “The market is only going to grow from here… may be in the range of 8-19% per year,” he said. The company aims to sell 1000 generators in the current year. Read more at: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/1TjrnZTEe0QwQBXGJpKEMJ/JCB-India-to-enter-industrial-power-generator-market.html?utm_source=copy
The company aims to
sell 1000 generators in the current year.
New Delhi: Construction equipment maker JCB India Ltd on Wednesday said
it will enter the industrial power generator segment by introducing
diesel generators in the range of 63-100 kVA.
It will subsequently expand its range to over 100kVa in the coming
months, followed by 150-200kVA during the next year.
Since 2013, JCB has been exporting these machines to Europe, South
America, Middle East, Russia and Asia Pacific, Vipin Sondhi, managing
director and chief executive, JCB India said.
“We are the only major manufacturer in India who is manufacturing
generators, both for the domestic market as well as exports market,”
Sondhi said.
According to him, the industrial power generator market in India is
120,000 units per annum, worth Rs.5,500 crore in revenues.
“The market is only going to grow from here… may be in the range of
8-19% per year,” he said.
The company aims to sell 1000 generators in the current year.
Read more at: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/1TjrnZTEe0QwQBXGJpKEMJ/JCB-India-to-enter-industrial-power-generator-market.html?utm_source=copy
Read more at: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/1TjrnZTEe0QwQBXGJpKEMJ/JCB-India-to-enter-industrial-power-generator-market.html?utm_source=copy
Firm will enter the segment by introducing diesel generators in the range of 63-100 kVA
Read more at: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/1TjrnZTEe0QwQBXGJpKEMJ/JCB-India-to-enter-industrial-power-generator-market.html?utm_source=copy
Read more at: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/1TjrnZTEe0QwQBXGJpKEMJ/JCB-India-to-enter-industrial-power-generator-market.html?utm_source=copy
Firm will enter the segment by introducing diesel generators in the range of 63-100 kVA
Read more at: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/1TjrnZTEe0QwQBXGJpKEMJ/JCB-India-to-enter-industrial-power-generator-market.html?utm_source=copy
Read more at: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/1TjrnZTEe0QwQBXGJpKEMJ/JCB-India-to-enter-industrial-power-generator-market.html?utm_source=copy
Firm will enter the segment by introducing diesel generators in the range of 63-100 kVA
Read more at: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/1TjrnZTEe0QwQBXGJpKEMJ/JCB-India-to-enter-industrial-power-generator-market.html?utm_source=copy
Read more at: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/1TjrnZTEe0QwQBXGJpKEMJ/JCB-India-to-enter-industrial-power-generator-market.html?utm_source=copy
Firm will enter the segment by introducing diesel generators in the range of 63-100 kVA
Read more at: http://www.livemint.com/Companies/1TjrnZTEe0QwQBXGJpKEMJ/JCB-India-to-enter-industrial-power-generator-market.html?utm_source=copy
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Saturday, January 31, 2015
Tips: How to choose a generator for back-up power, other needs
whether you like to hibernate all winter or you enjoy hitting the slopes,
don't forget to be prepared for power outages, especially this year, as
the "Old Farmer's Almanac," known for accurately forecasting weather
since 1792, is calling for the "worst winter in years."
Last winter, hundreds of thousands of homeowners learned the hard way about the importance of having immediate back-up power. And, as more people work from home, power outages become more than an inconvenience, but an economic impediment as well.
In addition to weather related outages, the electrical grid has been plagued by more and worseblackouts in recent years, due to aging wires, pole transformers and other lagging infrastructure. In fact, non-disaster-related outages affected at least 50,000 consumers last year. This, coupled with increasingly volatile weather patterns and an increasing reliance on technology, create a perfect storm for outages.
To mitigate the inconvenience, cost and danger of inevitable power outages, it's becoming increasingly important that every homeowner consider a backup generator. Don't be intimidated by the prospect of purchasing and using one. With a bit of understanding and research, you can find an easy-to-operate unit that is right for you home.
Here are some things to consider when seeking out a generator:
•Know your needs. What devices you will need to power in the event of an outage? List running watts and starting watts for each device, and add them together to determine your total wattage requirements. Additionally, determine which type of fuel you prefer and what your primary use will be.
For example, generators are not just handy for home emergencies; they can also be useful on camping trips, for tailgating before the game or for the job site. If you plan to use your generator on trips, ease of portability and flexibility is important.
•Quality. Above all, a generator should offer durability, reliability, performance and security. Some things to consider: price points, ease of mobility, and sound level.
•Ease of operation. Features such as a pull cord, electric and/or remote start, and durable tires for portability can make using a generator easy for anybody.
•Don't wait. You never know when you might need a generator. And an emergency situation is not the right time to do your research and find one.
For online resources and a complete checklist on generator basics, go to firmangenerators.com/generators-101.
Protecting your home, family and home business from power outages is crucial. Consider outfitting your home with a backup generator to stay comfortable, safe and connected no matter what.
http://www.dailypress.com/features/home-garden/dp-fea-hg-tips-0129-20150128-story.html
Last winter, hundreds of thousands of homeowners learned the hard way about the importance of having immediate back-up power. And, as more people work from home, power outages become more than an inconvenience, but an economic impediment as well.
In addition to weather related outages, the electrical grid has been plagued by more and worseblackouts in recent years, due to aging wires, pole transformers and other lagging infrastructure. In fact, non-disaster-related outages affected at least 50,000 consumers last year. This, coupled with increasingly volatile weather patterns and an increasing reliance on technology, create a perfect storm for outages.
To mitigate the inconvenience, cost and danger of inevitable power outages, it's becoming increasingly important that every homeowner consider a backup generator. Don't be intimidated by the prospect of purchasing and using one. With a bit of understanding and research, you can find an easy-to-operate unit that is right for you home.
Here are some things to consider when seeking out a generator:
•Know your needs. What devices you will need to power in the event of an outage? List running watts and starting watts for each device, and add them together to determine your total wattage requirements. Additionally, determine which type of fuel you prefer and what your primary use will be.
For example, generators are not just handy for home emergencies; they can also be useful on camping trips, for tailgating before the game or for the job site. If you plan to use your generator on trips, ease of portability and flexibility is important.
•Quality. Above all, a generator should offer durability, reliability, performance and security. Some things to consider: price points, ease of mobility, and sound level.
•Ease of operation. Features such as a pull cord, electric and/or remote start, and durable tires for portability can make using a generator easy for anybody.
•Don't wait. You never know when you might need a generator. And an emergency situation is not the right time to do your research and find one.
For online resources and a complete checklist on generator basics, go to firmangenerators.com/generators-101.
Protecting your home, family and home business from power outages is crucial. Consider outfitting your home with a backup generator to stay comfortable, safe and connected no matter what.
http://www.dailypress.com/features/home-garden/dp-fea-hg-tips-0129-20150128-story.html
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Power generators must evaluate a range of energy futures
A new study highlighting the near-, mid-
and long-term impacts of proposed U.S. federal environment regulations
on gas, coal and other power markets, concludes that regulatory
complexities and natural gas economics are driving these energy markets
into the future.
ICF International's study includes a retirement projection for U.S.
coal plants leading up to the compliance date for the Environmental
Protection Agency's (EPA) Mercury and Air Toxics Standards rule, which
remains steady at around ~60 GW, based on a regulatory portfolio that
includes CO2 limits.
As the EPA moves forward with the rulemaking process for its proposed Clean Power Plan and U.S. states consider alternative paths to compliance, expected unit retirements, fuel prices and power prices will shift, according to ICF. Recent CO2 proposals for new power plants (New Source Performance Standard and Existing Source Performance Standard) will further strengthen current market trends favoring natural gas and renewable technologies.
http://www.fierceenergy.com/story/power-generators-must-evaluate-range-energy-futures/2014-10-08
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Credit: Wikimedia Commons/Vbofficial |
As the EPA moves forward with the rulemaking process for its proposed Clean Power Plan and U.S. states consider alternative paths to compliance, expected unit retirements, fuel prices and power prices will shift, according to ICF. Recent CO2 proposals for new power plants (New Source Performance Standard and Existing Source Performance Standard) will further strengthen current market trends favoring natural gas and renewable technologies.
http://www.fierceenergy.com/story/power-generators-must-evaluate-range-energy-futures/2014-10-08
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Smart software a threat to power generators
Much has been made about the massive disruption that rooftop solar
systems and distributed energy will bring to traditional energy business
models. But there may be an even greater threat, the emergence of smart
technology and software.
The growth of ‘negawatts’, where energy is not consumed, rather than megawatts is emerging as a major focus of industry analysts.
What is becoming increasingly apparent is that while the rollout of solar modules may be massively disruptive, the major battles may be fought over software and other gadgets that will further reduce demand on centralised fossil fuel generation.
What makes this battle interesting is that the challenge is not only coming from a group of technology start-ups and up-starts, it is coming from some of the biggest companies in the world, including Google and Apple.
In a recent report titled Energy 2020: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised as Disruptors Multiply, investment bank Citigroup has a quick look at some of the technologies that are going to make life increasingly difficult for incumbent business models.
It notes that Google’s purchase of Nest and Apple’s introduction of its ‘Home Kit’ signal a new era for energy demand management.
‘The potential for tech giants to monetise ‘negawatts’ through technology-facilitated energy efficiency represents a potentially significant transfer away from the hydrocarbon producers to the technologists, with utilities standing in the middle,’ Citi notes.
In June, Apple introduced its Home Kit, a suite of tools for controlling devices in your home such as thermostats and air conditioners, smart appliances, lights, cameras, garage-door openers, and security systems.
The idea of Home Kit is to create a ‘smart home’ that can be controlled from a smart phone or similar. Just by saying, ‘Get ready for bed’, to your iPhone or iPad could result in automatically dimming the lights and locking the doors.
As CNET reported recently: The home is viewed by many as the next big battlefront for tech companies. That not only includes TV but also a home’s security system, lights, washing machines, and other appliances. All of the devices would connect in a so-called Internet of Things that can be controlled by a person’s smartphone or tablet.
Apple isn’t the only company making a push to control the smart home. Google in January revealed plans to buy Nest Labs, the maker of the Learning Thermostat and the Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector.
And Samsung that same month unveiled a new foundation for the smart home that would allow users to manage all of their appliance and devices through a single application.
Citi says of these developments: ‘Together (they) represent the early rumblings of a potentially epic battle between the tech giants and the conventional energy producers.’
It says energy demand management is one key aspect of the connected home, and the monetisation of ‘negawatts’ (an amount of energy unused due to greater efficiency or demand management).
Negawatts are now as big an industry as the production of megawatts of electricity.
As we reported in April, HSBC estimated the global market for energy efficiency was around $US375 billion in 2012, that’s as much as was invested in fossil fuel electricity generation in that year, and 1.5 times the amount invested in renewable energy.
The International Energy Agency estimates that energy efficiency measures have, since 1974, saved around two-thirds of the energy that might otherwise have been consumed.
This ‘decoupling’ of energy use and GDP growth, says HSBC, means that each billion of global GDP required almost 40 per cent less energy in 2012 than it did in 2002.
In all the scenarios painted by the IEA and others on tackling climate change, cutting pollution, decarbonising electricity and saving money, creating ‘negawatts’ rather than adding ‘megawatts’, is absolutely key in extending the so-called ‘carbon budget’.
And HSBC says there are four reasons why governments would want to encourage energy efficiency: energy security, industrial competitiveness and decarbonisation and pollution goals.
It says energy efficiency is widely recognised as the most powerful tool to meet the challenges of energy demand and security. It can also help meet decarbonisation targets along with enhancing economic competitiveness.
But it is the entry of these new players, with expertise in consumer engagement, that also represents an existential threat to utilities, which have a notoriously poor level of engagement with customers, and little to no brand loyalty.
And it is not just the tech giants that are entering the market. Home security and telcos are also assessing their options.
Late last week, Protection 1, a closely held security company backed by private equity firm GTCR, announced it will start selling solar panels to customers.
The home and commercial security and automation company has almost two million customers in the US. CEO Timothy Whall told Bloomberg that profits from the fast-growing solar market could ‘easily equal’ those from its security business.
‘We certainly like the financial model and it’s a nice extension from our home automation business,’ Whall said. ‘The timing is good for the solar business.’
Protection 1 will offer systems for no money upfront to lease customers in a bid to tap increasing demand from households seeking to cut power bills. Home security and automation company Vivint is already the second-largest home solar installer.
http://www.echo.net.au/2014/08/smart-software-threat-power-generators/
The growth of ‘negawatts’, where energy is not consumed, rather than megawatts is emerging as a major focus of industry analysts.
What is becoming increasingly apparent is that while the rollout of solar modules may be massively disruptive, the major battles may be fought over software and other gadgets that will further reduce demand on centralised fossil fuel generation.
What makes this battle interesting is that the challenge is not only coming from a group of technology start-ups and up-starts, it is coming from some of the biggest companies in the world, including Google and Apple.
In a recent report titled Energy 2020: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised as Disruptors Multiply, investment bank Citigroup has a quick look at some of the technologies that are going to make life increasingly difficult for incumbent business models.
It notes that Google’s purchase of Nest and Apple’s introduction of its ‘Home Kit’ signal a new era for energy demand management.
‘The potential for tech giants to monetise ‘negawatts’ through technology-facilitated energy efficiency represents a potentially significant transfer away from the hydrocarbon producers to the technologists, with utilities standing in the middle,’ Citi notes.
In June, Apple introduced its Home Kit, a suite of tools for controlling devices in your home such as thermostats and air conditioners, smart appliances, lights, cameras, garage-door openers, and security systems.
The idea of Home Kit is to create a ‘smart home’ that can be controlled from a smart phone or similar. Just by saying, ‘Get ready for bed’, to your iPhone or iPad could result in automatically dimming the lights and locking the doors.
As CNET reported recently: The home is viewed by many as the next big battlefront for tech companies. That not only includes TV but also a home’s security system, lights, washing machines, and other appliances. All of the devices would connect in a so-called Internet of Things that can be controlled by a person’s smartphone or tablet.
Apple isn’t the only company making a push to control the smart home. Google in January revealed plans to buy Nest Labs, the maker of the Learning Thermostat and the Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector.
And Samsung that same month unveiled a new foundation for the smart home that would allow users to manage all of their appliance and devices through a single application.
Citi says of these developments: ‘Together (they) represent the early rumblings of a potentially epic battle between the tech giants and the conventional energy producers.’
It says energy demand management is one key aspect of the connected home, and the monetisation of ‘negawatts’ (an amount of energy unused due to greater efficiency or demand management).
Negawatts are now as big an industry as the production of megawatts of electricity.
As we reported in April, HSBC estimated the global market for energy efficiency was around $US375 billion in 2012, that’s as much as was invested in fossil fuel electricity generation in that year, and 1.5 times the amount invested in renewable energy.
The International Energy Agency estimates that energy efficiency measures have, since 1974, saved around two-thirds of the energy that might otherwise have been consumed.
This ‘decoupling’ of energy use and GDP growth, says HSBC, means that each billion of global GDP required almost 40 per cent less energy in 2012 than it did in 2002.
In all the scenarios painted by the IEA and others on tackling climate change, cutting pollution, decarbonising electricity and saving money, creating ‘negawatts’ rather than adding ‘megawatts’, is absolutely key in extending the so-called ‘carbon budget’.
And HSBC says there are four reasons why governments would want to encourage energy efficiency: energy security, industrial competitiveness and decarbonisation and pollution goals.
It says energy efficiency is widely recognised as the most powerful tool to meet the challenges of energy demand and security. It can also help meet decarbonisation targets along with enhancing economic competitiveness.
But it is the entry of these new players, with expertise in consumer engagement, that also represents an existential threat to utilities, which have a notoriously poor level of engagement with customers, and little to no brand loyalty.
And it is not just the tech giants that are entering the market. Home security and telcos are also assessing their options.
Late last week, Protection 1, a closely held security company backed by private equity firm GTCR, announced it will start selling solar panels to customers.
The home and commercial security and automation company has almost two million customers in the US. CEO Timothy Whall told Bloomberg that profits from the fast-growing solar market could ‘easily equal’ those from its security business.
‘We certainly like the financial model and it’s a nice extension from our home automation business,’ Whall said. ‘The timing is good for the solar business.’
Protection 1 will offer systems for no money upfront to lease customers in a bid to tap increasing demand from households seeking to cut power bills. Home security and automation company Vivint is already the second-largest home solar installer.
http://www.echo.net.au/2014/08/smart-software-threat-power-generators/
Friday, April 4, 2014
Human saliva to run tiny power generators!
New York: Soon, you can check your sugar levels or ovulation changes
with bacteria-generated fuel technology powered by your spit!
According to an international team of engineers, saliva-powered, micro-sized microbial fuel cells can produce minute amounts of energy sufficient to run on-chip applications.
Microbial fuel cells create energy when bacteria break down organic material producing a charge that is transferred to the anode.
“There is a lot of organic stuff in saliva,” said Bruce E. Logan, a professor of environmental engineering at Pennsylvania State University.
“By producing nearly 1 microwatt in power, this saliva-powered microbial fuel already generates enough power to be directly used as an energy harvester in microelectronic applications," fellow researcher Justine E. Mink added.
The researchers believe that the emergence of ultra-low-power chip-level biomedical electronics, devices able to operate at sub-microwatt power outputs, is becoming a reality.
One possible application would be a tiny ovulation predictor based on the conductivity of a woman's saliva, which changes five days before ovulation.
“The device would measure the conductivity of the saliva and then use the saliva for power to send the reading to a nearby cell phone,” Mink explained.
Biomedical devices using microbial fuel cells would be portable and have their energy source available anywhere.
However, saliva does not have the type of bacteria necessary for the fuel cells and manufacturers would need to inoculate the devices with bacteria from the natural environment, the researchers added.
The anode is composed of carbon nanomaterial graphene.
Other microbial fuel cells used graphene oxide, but the researchers showed that pure multi-layered graphene can serve as a suitable anode material.
While the researchers tested this mini microbial fuel cell using acetate and human saliva, it can use any liquid with sufficient organic material, said the study reported in the journal Nature Publishing Group's Asia Materials.
http://zeenews.india.com/news/science/human-saliva-to-run-tiny-power-generators_922328.html
According to an international team of engineers, saliva-powered, micro-sized microbial fuel cells can produce minute amounts of energy sufficient to run on-chip applications.
Microbial fuel cells create energy when bacteria break down organic material producing a charge that is transferred to the anode.
“There is a lot of organic stuff in saliva,” said Bruce E. Logan, a professor of environmental engineering at Pennsylvania State University.
“By producing nearly 1 microwatt in power, this saliva-powered microbial fuel already generates enough power to be directly used as an energy harvester in microelectronic applications," fellow researcher Justine E. Mink added.
The researchers believe that the emergence of ultra-low-power chip-level biomedical electronics, devices able to operate at sub-microwatt power outputs, is becoming a reality.
One possible application would be a tiny ovulation predictor based on the conductivity of a woman's saliva, which changes five days before ovulation.
“The device would measure the conductivity of the saliva and then use the saliva for power to send the reading to a nearby cell phone,” Mink explained.
Biomedical devices using microbial fuel cells would be portable and have their energy source available anywhere.
However, saliva does not have the type of bacteria necessary for the fuel cells and manufacturers would need to inoculate the devices with bacteria from the natural environment, the researchers added.
The anode is composed of carbon nanomaterial graphene.
Other microbial fuel cells used graphene oxide, but the researchers showed that pure multi-layered graphene can serve as a suitable anode material.
While the researchers tested this mini microbial fuel cell using acetate and human saliva, it can use any liquid with sufficient organic material, said the study reported in the journal Nature Publishing Group's Asia Materials.
http://zeenews.india.com/news/science/human-saliva-to-run-tiny-power-generators_922328.html
Saturday, March 8, 2014
A-Plant's Milton Keynes depot invests in Power Generation
A-Plant’s Milton Keynes depot has recently introduced Power
Generation equipment to its fleet; the new generators will complement
the depot’s existing fleet of portable accommodation units offering
customers a one-stop shop for their site welfare needs. Over £250,000
has been invested in a brand new fleet of 35 Generators ranging between
15kVA – 100kVA, together with over 35 associated products such as Fuel
Tanks, Distribution Boards and Cables.
The fleet is based around SDMO-manufactured generators which are fully-compliant with the Tier 3 regulations of the European Engine Emissions Directives 97/68/EC, 2002/88/EC, 2004/26/EC and 2006/105/EC, which came into force during 2011. The generators will provide customers with efficient and cost-effective power generation options whilst addressing important environmental issues through low noise levels and reduced ground pollution.
A-Plant’s Regional Sales Director Steven King said, “The depot is in an ideal location to serve the Homes Counties. Introducing generators into the depot has further enhanced its product offering, and the recent severe weather has meant we have now been able to support our customers with their emergency planning in terms of generator hire”.
A-Plant is one of the UK’s largest hirers of Plant, Tools and Specialist Equipment with more than 2,200 employees nationwide and over 30,000 customers in the construction, industrial, commercial, utility, public sector, homeowner and events markets. The firm, which forms part of FTSE-100 company Ashtead Group plc, has in excess of 110,000 items of Plant, Tools and Specialist Equipment available to hire from over 125 Service Centres across Great Britain.
The fleet is based around SDMO-manufactured generators which are fully-compliant with the Tier 3 regulations of the European Engine Emissions Directives 97/68/EC, 2002/88/EC, 2004/26/EC and 2006/105/EC, which came into force during 2011. The generators will provide customers with efficient and cost-effective power generation options whilst addressing important environmental issues through low noise levels and reduced ground pollution.
A-Plant’s Regional Sales Director Steven King said, “The depot is in an ideal location to serve the Homes Counties. Introducing generators into the depot has further enhanced its product offering, and the recent severe weather has meant we have now been able to support our customers with their emergency planning in terms of generator hire”.
A-Plant is one of the UK’s largest hirers of Plant, Tools and Specialist Equipment with more than 2,200 employees nationwide and over 30,000 customers in the construction, industrial, commercial, utility, public sector, homeowner and events markets. The firm, which forms part of FTSE-100 company Ashtead Group plc, has in excess of 110,000 items of Plant, Tools and Specialist Equipment available to hire from over 125 Service Centres across Great Britain.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Boilers not caught looking ahead, blow out Princeton
Nobody could blame the Kewanee Boilermakers for having an eye on Friday night’s showdown with top-ranked Rockridge.
But that didn’t prevent the Boilers from taking care of business in Princeton Tuesday night as they rolled the Tigers 89-57 in the Three Rivers Conference South battle at Prouty Gym.
"They've got Rockridge Friday and I told (the Tigers) we might catch them looking ahead. We had a nice start, but then didn't score for the last three or four minutes and they went on a run," said Princeton coach Jesse Brandt.
The Tigers hit Kewanee with an early 9-4 run, but the Boilers responded with an 18-2 surge to lead 22-11 at the quarter.
“Princeton came out they were ready to go,” said Kewanee coach Steve Salisbury. “We’ve talked a lot about taking it one game at a time so that Friday’s game is important. The kids have done a really good job of staying focused on the game at hand.”
Dalton Nuding scored 12 points for Kewanee in the first quarter, and Donovan Oliver fueled the Boilers in the second frame. Oliver’s trey and slam dunk, along with a Nuding layup, extended the lead to 30-15.
The Boilers led 41-27 at the half and weathered a Princeton push early in the third quarter before blowing the game open. Kewanee outscored Princeton 26-19 in the third frame to move the margin to 67-43.
Oliver led the Boilers with 24 points, followed by Nuding with 22.
“It’s amazing what he gets done down low,” said Salisbury of his 5-10 senior forward Nuding. “The last three or four weeks he’s been playing really well.”
Princeton’s coach offered praise for Oliver’s play.
“He is long and athletic and knows basketball. He doesn't try to do too much,” said Brandt of the KHS soph.
The win lifts Kewanee to 17-4 and 8-1 in the TRAC South, and shines the spotlight on Friday’s home White Out date with Rockridge.
“I expect it to be a little wild in there,” said Salisbury of Brockman Gym Friday night.
Riveters top Princeton — The Princeton sophomores have two losses in Three Rivers Conference South play, both courtesy of the Riveters.
Kewanee’s sophomores defeated the Tigers in Tuesday night’s opener 55-45. Zach Brown and Ryan Hansen led Kewanee with 15 points each, followed by Tanner Arzola with 12. Colton Johnson grabbed a team-high 14 rebounds.
The Riveters are 10-7 overall and 6-3 in conference.
(Kevin Hieronymus of the Bureau County Republican and Mike Landis of the Star Courier contributed to this story.)
http://www.starcourier.com/article/20140205/NEWS/140209541
Monday, February 3, 2014
Uganda to increase power generation
KAMPALA, UGANDA–The commissioning of the 250MW Bujagali Hydro Power dam in 2012 gave Uganda a sigh of relief given that the months preceding it, were characterized by widespread load-shedding.
This had grossly affected Uganda’s competitiveness as manufacturers and traders incurred high costs of operation because they resorted to using generators.
Statistics from Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) show that Uganda’s current total installed capacity is 682MW. Registered peak system demand in December 2013 stood at 503MW compared to 506MW in November.
However, the country needs to find additional sources of power given that the demand for electricity is growing at an annual rate of between 10-12%.
As a result, the country is looking at alternative sources of energy. Last year, ERA and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development issued several permits for different projects that will ease the increasing power demand in the country.
The much anticipated commencement of construction of Karuma Dam by Sinohydro, a Chinese Firm contracted by the government of Uganda to construct the 600MW Karuma dam begun.
A team of financiers from Exim Bank of China were in December 2013 taken on an assessment tour of the project site as negations for funding were drawing to a conclusion. They afterwards met the Finance Minister Maria Kiwanuka to close the deal.
Speaking to journalists later on, Mr. Song Yi Jun, Sinohydro Project Manager said, “As you can see, we have started assembling equipment and soon full scale construction will be under way.”
The firm has lined up 500 Chinese Experts to provide for the task which will see some 3000 locals directly employed at the peak period.
The Chinese government will provide 85% of the total project cost through a loan while Uganda will provide the remaining 15% and is to be completed with 60 months.
Isimba hydropower project with an installed capacity of 183MW is also being developed by China International Water and Electric Corporation (CWE). The power plant and associated evacuation line will also be developed under bilateral cooperation between Uganda and China with the Chinese government providing a loan amounting to 85% of the total project cost with Uganda covering the other. The project will take 40 months.
Uganda also launched a country framework for nuclear that will help Uganda generate enough nuclear power which will only be used “for peaceful purposes.”
Launching the program, Prime Minister AmamaMbabazi said that the nuclear plan matches nuclear technology to national priorities for sustainable development.
The nuclear energy project was signed last year between Uganda and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Mbabazi said the drive for investment that Uganda craves for cannot be realized if there is no supporting infrastructure like electricity, roads and railways that lower the cost of doing business.
According to Dr. Benon Mutambi, the Chief Executive Officer, ERA, The existing supply from renewable sources is sufficient to meet the current demand. We have reserve capacity of 100MW from two heavy fuel oil-based plants, one in Tororo and the other in Namanve.
“However, we recognize that this is expensive which must be dispatched only as a last resort as demand continues to grow. During 2013, the heavy fuel oil plants were not dispatched,” he told journalists at a briefing to share the developments in the electricity sub-sector recently.
He also told the press that the Authority has in place plans to increase the uptake of renewable energy projects so as to accelerate them into production.
“Among plans is the Global Energy Transfer for Feed-in-Tariffs (GETFiT) scheme which aims at incentivizing developers to accelerate renewable energy projects into production and includes a premium range 1-2 cents per kilowatt hour on Renewable Energy Feed-in-Tariffs (REFiT).
“It avails a guarantee scheme to enhance the bankability of the projects and a syndicate of concessional funding from international financial institutions.”
According to ERA, the first round of bidding for the GETFiT resulted in qualification of eight renewable energy projects with a combined installed capacity of 83.7MW. Construction of these projects starts this year and will be commissioned within two to three years.
The second round of bidding for the remaining capacity of 67MW was initiated towards the end of 2013 and more renewable energy projects are expected to qualify for the GETFiT premium.
In addition to GETFiT, ERA increased the Feed-in-Tariffs for renewable energy projects in order to accelerate project uptake hence commissioning. All these measures are aimed at ensuring availability of sufficient electricity supply to meet the growing demand.
Government has commissioned construction of the 600MW Karuma Hydropower plant which will be developed under bilateral cooperation between Uganda and the Chinese government.
In an effort to promote power generation from renewable energy sources, ERA issued five feasibility permits during the first half of the FY2013/14 to companies in order to facilitate undertaking of detailed studies for prospected development of a combined capacity 99MW of grid connected solar photovoltaic power in various parts of the country.
According to Mutambi, the Authority is in advanced stages of procuring a consultant to package a tender development of 50MW from solar photovoltaic projects which will be commissioned by mid-2015.
Five additional permits were issued for prospected development of 33.7MW of small hydropower plants. The Authority also extended the duration of three permits for the prospected development of a combined 36.2MW from renewable energy.
http://www.busiweek.com/index1.php?Ctp=2&pI=470&pLv=3&srI=53&spI=20&cI=11
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
K-TOR® Releases Portable Pedal Power Generator
BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 27, 2013 /CNW/ - K-TOR, LLC, designer and manufacturer of portable power generators, has released their highly anticipated pedal power generator – The Power Box. Designed for continuous operation, this affordable human powered generator features a universal outlet interface that powers a wide range of electronic devices.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130927/NE88086 )
More than 1 billion people around the world are without access to electricity and in the US blackouts are an increasingly common event. When power is lost due to natural events like hurricane's, storms, floods, and heat waves, the Power Box provides essential emergency energy. This alternative power source provides sustained power in almost any environment or condition making it an essential product for people around the world.
"We are pleased to be releasing such a revolutionary product into the marketplace," comments K-TOR founder Ken Torino. "The introduction of our pedal power generator enables individuals and organizations around the world operate a sustainable green energy source that does not require specific weather conditions to produce electricity." From the jungles of the Amazon to the streets of New York City the Power Box supplies critical power to those who need it most.
Producing 20 watts of electricity, the Power Box can directly charge almost any modern electronic device. The DC power supply is compatible with both 110 and 220-volt applications and the universal outlet accepts plugs from all over the world. A 12-volt charger can additionally be used with the Power Box to charge 12-volt batteries. These batteries are a useful way of storing energy and when used with an inverter can power appliances that run on AC as well as electronic devices that consume more than 20 watts.
Folded up in storage mode, the generator weighs less than five pounds and is smaller than a shoebox. In a few quick steps the Power Box can be converted from storage mode to generator mode. In generator mode, power is delivered via the universal outlet. Simply plug in the device you want to power and start pedaling.
K-TOR believes no one should have to be without access to electricity. As a result they have developed a patented technology that efficiently converts human biomechanical energy into a standard electrical power source. Available now, shipping worldwide, the Power Box's retails at $220 and is available for purchase online at www.k-tor.com.
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1232899/k-tor-releases-portable-pedal-power-generator
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130927/NE88086 )
More than 1 billion people around the world are without access to electricity and in the US blackouts are an increasingly common event. When power is lost due to natural events like hurricane's, storms, floods, and heat waves, the Power Box provides essential emergency energy. This alternative power source provides sustained power in almost any environment or condition making it an essential product for people around the world.
"We are pleased to be releasing such a revolutionary product into the marketplace," comments K-TOR founder Ken Torino. "The introduction of our pedal power generator enables individuals and organizations around the world operate a sustainable green energy source that does not require specific weather conditions to produce electricity." From the jungles of the Amazon to the streets of New York City the Power Box supplies critical power to those who need it most.
Producing 20 watts of electricity, the Power Box can directly charge almost any modern electronic device. The DC power supply is compatible with both 110 and 220-volt applications and the universal outlet accepts plugs from all over the world. A 12-volt charger can additionally be used with the Power Box to charge 12-volt batteries. These batteries are a useful way of storing energy and when used with an inverter can power appliances that run on AC as well as electronic devices that consume more than 20 watts.
Folded up in storage mode, the generator weighs less than five pounds and is smaller than a shoebox. In a few quick steps the Power Box can be converted from storage mode to generator mode. In generator mode, power is delivered via the universal outlet. Simply plug in the device you want to power and start pedaling.
K-TOR believes no one should have to be without access to electricity. As a result they have developed a patented technology that efficiently converts human biomechanical energy into a standard electrical power source. Available now, shipping worldwide, the Power Box's retails at $220 and is available for purchase online at www.k-tor.com.
http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1232899/k-tor-releases-portable-pedal-power-generator
Monday, September 9, 2013
Seaside Heights electric generators help save money
SEASIDE HEIGHTS — Three electric generators, hidden
in tan sheds off Bay Boulevard, have already started paying for
themselves only a little over year after they were installed.
Officials estimate the green and black diesel-powered engines saved the borough $250,000 since they first were switched on in July 2012.
But that was a benefit borough officials expected.
The 2-megawatt electric generators also proved valuable when superstorm Sandy knocked out power across the barrier island. They allowed borough electricians to turn the lights back on for emergency responders in the days after the storm, when natural gas to the island was shut down.
“It actually turned out to be a blessing. It really worked out,” said Mike Rumbolo, an electrician for the utility.
With costs of wholesale energy steadily rising in recent years, Seaside Heights decided to reach for some long-term savings last year when it moved to buy and install the generators for $4.5 million. Just north of the borough, officials in Lavallette, home to another municipally run electric utility, had considered adding generation, but have since decided against the costly project.
Mayor Walter LaCicero said there is no appropriate place to house the noisy, unattractive units and they can no longer anticipate the savings they initially saw. After Sandy, consumption decreased so much that their capacity charges are likely to drop without help from an operating unit, he said.
“It’s completely off the table at this point,” he said.
That borough has been paying $5 million annually for wholesale energy, and the generators helped reduce that cost by $250,000 in this first year, Camera said. He expects to save $500,000 annually when demand returns to pre-Sandy levels.
Anthony Vaz, borough councilman and liaison to the utility, said having the generators allowed the electric utility in January to lower its rates by 2 cents per kilowatt hour to 18 cents per kilowatt hour year round. The rate had previously been 20 cents per kilowatt hour in the summer and 18 cents the rest of the year.
A single-family home uses an average of 250 kilowatts hour per month, and saves about $60 annually with the lower rate, Camera said.
“It’s a benefit to everybody when there are lower utility rates,” Camera said, adding that unlike with property taxes, both tenants, as well as homeowners and businesses, have to pay electric rates.
The savings with the utility may impact rates for its 3,000 customers, but doesn’t change taxes, Camera said. The electric utility does help stabilize the tax rate, however, each year by shifting about $1 million from its budget to the general fund, he said.
The generators will only run five to 10 times a year for about five hours each burning 250 gallons of diesel an hour, Rumbolo said.
After Sandy, they ran the units, alternating each eight hours at a time for a few weeks and powered the police and fire departments, a local church where food was being served and two hotels housing emergency responders, he said.
The borough doesn’t rely on the generators for power all the time; only when demand is high.
On a typical summer day, the borough uses about 10 megawatts of energy. That’s distributed through Jersey Central Power & Light.
But hot days and huge crowds spike summer demand to about 15 megawatts, Camera said. On those days, the electric utility switches on the units so they don’t have to rely on the regional power grid any more than on a 10-megawatt day, he said.
Consistent rather than fluctuating demand costs less in the wholesale market – in this case, $250,000 less in the first year, he said.
Running the generators and getting fuel have a cost, but still don’t cut into the borough’s savings, Camera said. That allows the borough to get its electric customers the power they demand and save them money over time.
http://www.app.com/article/20130831/NJNEWS2001/308310026/
Officials estimate the green and black diesel-powered engines saved the borough $250,000 since they first were switched on in July 2012.
But that was a benefit borough officials expected.
The 2-megawatt electric generators also proved valuable when superstorm Sandy knocked out power across the barrier island. They allowed borough electricians to turn the lights back on for emergency responders in the days after the storm, when natural gas to the island was shut down.
“It actually turned out to be a blessing. It really worked out,” said Mike Rumbolo, an electrician for the utility.
With costs of wholesale energy steadily rising in recent years, Seaside Heights decided to reach for some long-term savings last year when it moved to buy and install the generators for $4.5 million. Just north of the borough, officials in Lavallette, home to another municipally run electric utility, had considered adding generation, but have since decided against the costly project.
Mayor Walter LaCicero said there is no appropriate place to house the noisy, unattractive units and they can no longer anticipate the savings they initially saw. After Sandy, consumption decreased so much that their capacity charges are likely to drop without help from an operating unit, he said.
“It’s completely off the table at this point,” he said.
Immediate savings
For Seaside Heights, the savings have been immediate and are expected to grow, borough administrator John Camera said.That borough has been paying $5 million annually for wholesale energy, and the generators helped reduce that cost by $250,000 in this first year, Camera said. He expects to save $500,000 annually when demand returns to pre-Sandy levels.
Anthony Vaz, borough councilman and liaison to the utility, said having the generators allowed the electric utility in January to lower its rates by 2 cents per kilowatt hour to 18 cents per kilowatt hour year round. The rate had previously been 20 cents per kilowatt hour in the summer and 18 cents the rest of the year.
A single-family home uses an average of 250 kilowatts hour per month, and saves about $60 annually with the lower rate, Camera said.
“It’s a benefit to everybody when there are lower utility rates,” Camera said, adding that unlike with property taxes, both tenants, as well as homeowners and businesses, have to pay electric rates.
The savings with the utility may impact rates for its 3,000 customers, but doesn’t change taxes, Camera said. The electric utility does help stabilize the tax rate, however, each year by shifting about $1 million from its budget to the general fund, he said.
Diesel powered
Diesel-powered units were more readily available and cost less than a natural gas turbine, Camera said. Each unit is stacked with a mechanism that, working like a catalytic converter, limits pollution and is kept within a storage unit to minimize noise, he said.The generators will only run five to 10 times a year for about five hours each burning 250 gallons of diesel an hour, Rumbolo said.
After Sandy, they ran the units, alternating each eight hours at a time for a few weeks and powered the police and fire departments, a local church where food was being served and two hotels housing emergency responders, he said.
The borough doesn’t rely on the generators for power all the time; only when demand is high.
On a typical summer day, the borough uses about 10 megawatts of energy. That’s distributed through Jersey Central Power & Light.
But hot days and huge crowds spike summer demand to about 15 megawatts, Camera said. On those days, the electric utility switches on the units so they don’t have to rely on the regional power grid any more than on a 10-megawatt day, he said.
Consistent rather than fluctuating demand costs less in the wholesale market – in this case, $250,000 less in the first year, he said.
Running the generators and getting fuel have a cost, but still don’t cut into the borough’s savings, Camera said. That allows the borough to get its electric customers the power they demand and save them money over time.
http://www.app.com/article/20130831/NJNEWS2001/308310026/
Sunday, August 18, 2013
Power generators keep tab on open access scheme
MANILA, Philippines - Power generators are keeping a close watch on
the open access regime, noting that there may be slight problems or
concerns as part of the usual birth pains.
The Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA) said it is still too early to say how the new regime would impact on both the consumers and the power suppliers.
“We don’t know yet because it’s our first billing month,” said PIPPA president Luis Miguel Aboitiz.
He said if there are no problems in billing, there may be no issue or concern with the implementation of the open access regime in the power sector.
“As long as billing and payment occur without problems, hopefully, there will be no issue,” Aboitiz said.
He said one issue that may arise is if the information to produce the bills come on time since it would be a new system, which could determine if the more than 200 suppliers would be able to issue their bills on time. The necessary information would come from the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) as the central registration body (CRB) of the RCOA, a regime mandated under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001.
Essentially, the open-access regime or the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) allows businesses to be able to decide for themselves which provider is in the best position to supply its needs. These businesses are the contestable customers or those with electricity demand of at least one-megawatt.
So far, only 239 out of 909 applicants have received approvals to participate in the new regime.
Last month, the Department of Energy and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), together with the PEMC, the administrator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), launched the commercial operations and integration of the RCOA into the WESM or the country’s electricity trading floor.
The energy department has already issued a circular mandating the use of retail market manuals for the implementation of the new regime in the power sector.
http://www.philstar.com/business/2013/07/28/1020971/power-generators-keep-tab-open-access-scheme
The Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA) said it is still too early to say how the new regime would impact on both the consumers and the power suppliers.
“We don’t know yet because it’s our first billing month,” said PIPPA president Luis Miguel Aboitiz.
He said if there are no problems in billing, there may be no issue or concern with the implementation of the open access regime in the power sector.
“As long as billing and payment occur without problems, hopefully, there will be no issue,” Aboitiz said.
He said one issue that may arise is if the information to produce the bills come on time since it would be a new system, which could determine if the more than 200 suppliers would be able to issue their bills on time. The necessary information would come from the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) as the central registration body (CRB) of the RCOA, a regime mandated under the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001.
Essentially, the open-access regime or the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) allows businesses to be able to decide for themselves which provider is in the best position to supply its needs. These businesses are the contestable customers or those with electricity demand of at least one-megawatt.
So far, only 239 out of 909 applicants have received approvals to participate in the new regime.
Last month, the Department of Energy and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), together with the PEMC, the administrator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), launched the commercial operations and integration of the RCOA into the WESM or the country’s electricity trading floor.
The energy department has already issued a circular mandating the use of retail market manuals for the implementation of the new regime in the power sector.
http://www.philstar.com/business/2013/07/28/1020971/power-generators-keep-tab-open-access-scheme
Saturday, June 22, 2013
Clean Line Issues RFI To Wind Power Generators
Plains & Eastern Clean Line LLC, an affiliate of Clean Line Energy Partners LLC, has issued a request for information (RFI) to wind power generators in the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.
According to Clean Line, the RFI will gather information about the generators' demand for transmission capacity and will collect data that will allow Clean Line to determine the cost-effectiveness and production potential of the wind resource in the Great Plains.
The Plains & Eastern Clean Line will connect 3.5 GW of renewable energy from western Oklahoma, southwest Kansas, and the Texas Panhandle with utilities and customers in Tennessee, Arkansas and other markets in the mid-South and Southeast. The approximately 700-mile overhead, direct current transmission line is currently under development and is estimated to cost $2 billion.
http://www.renewgridmag.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.10024#.UcZz0VtghJE
According to Clean Line, the RFI will gather information about the generators' demand for transmission capacity and will collect data that will allow Clean Line to determine the cost-effectiveness and production potential of the wind resource in the Great Plains.
The Plains & Eastern Clean Line will connect 3.5 GW of renewable energy from western Oklahoma, southwest Kansas, and the Texas Panhandle with utilities and customers in Tennessee, Arkansas and other markets in the mid-South and Southeast. The approximately 700-mile overhead, direct current transmission line is currently under development and is estimated to cost $2 billion.
http://www.renewgridmag.com/e107_plugins/content/content.php?content.10024#.UcZz0VtghJE
Friday, May 31, 2013
Power generators may be a good investment
Power generators may be a good investment
Generators are not something people think about on a daily basis. However, in the wake of the powerful storms that have battered the country in recent years, more and more people have realized just how valuable generators can be.
Portable Generators – Many portable generators provide temporary power by using a fossil-based fuel, typically unleaded gasoline, and tend to range in power from 500 watts to 17.5 kW. The more expensive and larger the unit, the more amperage it will be able to supply. In a portable generator, the motor is typically housed on a metal frame with wheels to move the generator where it is needed. Once fired up, the generator converts the power produced by the motor into electrical current that can supply many of the devices in a home by way of extension cords plugged into the generator. A portable generator will only run as long as it has fuel. Homeowners need to frequently fill up the fuel tank if they plan to run the generator around the clock. Gassing up generators can be difficult should a power outage also knock out power to the fuel pumps at gas stations. Propane and natural gas generators are also available, although they may be more expensive than gasoline-powered units.
Standby System Generators – Standby generators can be expensive, but many people find the cost of a standby generator is well worth it to maintain power in the event of an outage or emergency. While a portable generator may cost a few hundred dollars, standby generators can cost from a few thousand dollars to as much as $15,000 for larger units that can power much of a household. Standby generators also require installation by a professional electrician, adding to their overall cost. A standby generator is like a heavy-duty car engine, complete with a radiator, gas tank and an alternator that generates power. The entire setup is contained in a weather-proof box, which is connected to the main fuse box of the home by a cable. When power is lost from the electric wires outside of a home, the generator senses it and starts up, all he while blocking any power from the electric lines from the power station to prevent a feedback of power. The standby generator is only hooked up to specific fuses in the fuse box to run certain outlets or appliances in the home. A standby generator will not supply power to all of the outlets in a home.
http://lubbockonline.com/advertising/2013-06-01/power-generators-may-be-good-investment#.UamYU1uM9sg
Generators are not something people think about on a daily basis. However, in the wake of the powerful storms that have battered the country in recent years, more and more people have realized just how valuable generators can be.
Portable Generators – Many portable generators provide temporary power by using a fossil-based fuel, typically unleaded gasoline, and tend to range in power from 500 watts to 17.5 kW. The more expensive and larger the unit, the more amperage it will be able to supply. In a portable generator, the motor is typically housed on a metal frame with wheels to move the generator where it is needed. Once fired up, the generator converts the power produced by the motor into electrical current that can supply many of the devices in a home by way of extension cords plugged into the generator. A portable generator will only run as long as it has fuel. Homeowners need to frequently fill up the fuel tank if they plan to run the generator around the clock. Gassing up generators can be difficult should a power outage also knock out power to the fuel pumps at gas stations. Propane and natural gas generators are also available, although they may be more expensive than gasoline-powered units.
Standby System Generators – Standby generators can be expensive, but many people find the cost of a standby generator is well worth it to maintain power in the event of an outage or emergency. While a portable generator may cost a few hundred dollars, standby generators can cost from a few thousand dollars to as much as $15,000 for larger units that can power much of a household. Standby generators also require installation by a professional electrician, adding to their overall cost. A standby generator is like a heavy-duty car engine, complete with a radiator, gas tank and an alternator that generates power. The entire setup is contained in a weather-proof box, which is connected to the main fuse box of the home by a cable. When power is lost from the electric wires outside of a home, the generator senses it and starts up, all he while blocking any power from the electric lines from the power station to prevent a feedback of power. The standby generator is only hooked up to specific fuses in the fuse box to run certain outlets or appliances in the home. A standby generator will not supply power to all of the outlets in a home.
http://lubbockonline.com/advertising/2013-06-01/power-generators-may-be-good-investment#.UamYU1uM9sg
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Consumer body objects to Gujarat power generator’s demand for arrears
Consumer Education and Research Society (CERS) on Friday objected to
Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Ltd (GSECL) demanding recovery of
Rs 169 crore from electricity consumers in the state due to receipt of
“inferior” quality of coal from Coal India Ltd (CIL).
CERS has urged GSECL, which had demanded this sum in its recent tariff
petitions, to recover Rs 169 crore from CIL and said that consumers
should not be burdened due to the “inefficiency and lethargic approach
of the electricity company.”
The consumer body also drew the attention of Competition Commission of
India (CCI) and the Union Ministry of Power towards CIL’s adoption of
“unfair trade practices thereby misusing its dominant position as
monopoly” in supply of coal to power plants. The increase in fuel cost
is recovered by electricity companies through GERC-approved formula
under Fuel Price & Power Purchase Adjustment charges (FPPPA).
According to CERS, electricity companies in India are receiving
“inferior” quality E-grade coal with heating value of 2400-2800 kcal/kg,
which increases coal consumption by 25% and increased cost per unit
generation, thus putting additional burden on electricity consumers.
In a statement here, CERS said that National Thermal Power Corporation
(NTPC) received 55 million tonnes of stones and rocks in 2011-12 along
with coal, which has put a burden of Rs. 11,160 crore on NTPC which
would be recovered by it from those electricity companies which purchase
power from NTPC.
Thus, it will be directly collected from electricity consumers of India
through increase in fuel cost vide FPPPA charges. Here also, CERS
maintained, CIL has “misused its dominant status” in supply of coal to
generating companies of India. Similarly all generation companies
received 25-35 per cent waste material in the form of stones and rocks,
instead of coal.
In a letter to CCI Chairman Ashok Chawla, CERS has enumerated the
“malpractices” adopted by CIL in supplying coal to generating companies.
It requested the Commission to direct CIL to charge for actual quality
and quantity of coal received at power stations, refrains from supplying
stones and rocks which damage pulverizers and increases coal
consumption and desist from adding water in open/close coal wagons to
increase weight and put additional burden on electricity consumers of
India.
Also, CCI should direct electricity generation companies to make payment
to CIL as per quantity and quality of coal received at power stations.
This practice is being followed in case of imported coal received from
Indonesia and Australia.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
ITT Takes Shock Out of Power Generation with Visco-Elastic Technology
Energy absorption, vibration isolation solutions highlighted at Hannover Messe
BAD KÖNIG, GERMANY – – ITT Corporation’s Control Technologies business has engineered a product called Visco-Elastic Support (VES) technology that reduces shock, controls oscillation and prevents damage to power plant turbines. ITT will showcase this technology, as well as its ECO OEM Series shock absorbers and additional energy absorption and vibration isolation solutions, at the Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany, April 8-12, 2013, inside Hall 20, Stand B07.
ITT is a global provider of innovative technologies for the energy, transportation and industrial markets that are engineered to withstand the harshest operational environments. Through leading brands such as Compact, Enidine, Jarret and Turn-Act, ITT offers technologies that provide seismic and wind protection for power plants, buildings, bridges and pipelines; reduce thermal forces to bearing and civil structures; and, provide protection from damaging vibration forces caused by overspeed conditions, magnetic pull and turbulent flows.
Viscoelastic Technology
In a power plant turbine, thermal expansion forces and vibrations tend to peak at the guiding bearing above the generator rotor. The shock and magnetic forces at the top of an operating turbine can damage its components or weaken the civil structure supporting the turbine and even lead to catastrophic failure. The VES technology, which improves the dynamic behavior of the turbine’s rotor-bearing system, consists of proprietary silicon elastomers inside high-performance shocks that absorb energy. Engineers place VES shock absorbers on power plant generators at each point of contact between the generator’s support structure and upper guide bearing.
“Many power plant operators mitigate shock and vibration by strengthening the turbine’s civil structure. But this increases cost and only postpones immediate problems,” said Christina Classen, general manager for ITT Control Technologies in Bad König. “VES technology, however, absorbs and dissipates the problem of shock and vibration; this increases generator efficiency as well as the lifetime of the turbine.”
Principles of the VES technology come from the steel-making industry. For example, when rolling sheet metal for automobiles, machine builders rely on hydraulic damping to reduce energy but sustain a high amount of force to produce the required thickness of steel. In power plant generators, VES reduces the generator’s dynamic response, while preventing excessive force on the civil structure.
New Adjustable Shock Absorbers
ITT is also displaying its new adjustable ECO OEM Series shock absorbers, which comply with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). With the ITT ECO OEM Series shock installed in a machine, technicians can change the shock’s damping force with the simple turn of a knob on the shock if the machine’s input conditions change. For instance, if manufacturers operate food processing or semi-conductor handling machines at high speeds to increase productivity, then the new shock can reduce vibraton and product damage.
The new ECO OEM Series shocks:
- provide enhanced corrosion and wear protection with the new Enicote™ II surface finish.
- include bio-degradable oil, whch is something ITT engineers added to adhere to the VDMA Blue Competence – a German engineering initiative focused on energy efficiency and recycling.
- range in length from 67 mm to more than 142 mm.
New Online Portal for Building and Customizing Products
ITT has developed an online portal, named ENIZISE, for customers to specify the features of their shock absorbers and actuators. The recently launched online sizing software gives machine builders a way to also view and download a CAD model with their selected options. The ITT Competence Center Europe, loacted in Bad König, also offers customized solutions and technical consultation.
“We’re bringing machine builders and operators not only our new technology but also our reputation for problem-solving, expertise and development capacity,” said Munish Nanda, president of ITT’s Control Technologies business.
http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=172859
BAD KÖNIG, GERMANY – – ITT Corporation’s Control Technologies business has engineered a product called Visco-Elastic Support (VES) technology that reduces shock, controls oscillation and prevents damage to power plant turbines. ITT will showcase this technology, as well as its ECO OEM Series shock absorbers and additional energy absorption and vibration isolation solutions, at the Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany, April 8-12, 2013, inside Hall 20, Stand B07.
ITT is a global provider of innovative technologies for the energy, transportation and industrial markets that are engineered to withstand the harshest operational environments. Through leading brands such as Compact, Enidine, Jarret and Turn-Act, ITT offers technologies that provide seismic and wind protection for power plants, buildings, bridges and pipelines; reduce thermal forces to bearing and civil structures; and, provide protection from damaging vibration forces caused by overspeed conditions, magnetic pull and turbulent flows.
Viscoelastic Technology
In a power plant turbine, thermal expansion forces and vibrations tend to peak at the guiding bearing above the generator rotor. The shock and magnetic forces at the top of an operating turbine can damage its components or weaken the civil structure supporting the turbine and even lead to catastrophic failure. The VES technology, which improves the dynamic behavior of the turbine’s rotor-bearing system, consists of proprietary silicon elastomers inside high-performance shocks that absorb energy. Engineers place VES shock absorbers on power plant generators at each point of contact between the generator’s support structure and upper guide bearing.
“Many power plant operators mitigate shock and vibration by strengthening the turbine’s civil structure. But this increases cost and only postpones immediate problems,” said Christina Classen, general manager for ITT Control Technologies in Bad König. “VES technology, however, absorbs and dissipates the problem of shock and vibration; this increases generator efficiency as well as the lifetime of the turbine.”
Principles of the VES technology come from the steel-making industry. For example, when rolling sheet metal for automobiles, machine builders rely on hydraulic damping to reduce energy but sustain a high amount of force to produce the required thickness of steel. In power plant generators, VES reduces the generator’s dynamic response, while preventing excessive force on the civil structure.
New Adjustable Shock Absorbers
ITT is also displaying its new adjustable ECO OEM Series shock absorbers, which comply with the European Union’s Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). With the ITT ECO OEM Series shock installed in a machine, technicians can change the shock’s damping force with the simple turn of a knob on the shock if the machine’s input conditions change. For instance, if manufacturers operate food processing or semi-conductor handling machines at high speeds to increase productivity, then the new shock can reduce vibraton and product damage.
The new ECO OEM Series shocks:
- provide enhanced corrosion and wear protection with the new Enicote™ II surface finish.
- include bio-degradable oil, whch is something ITT engineers added to adhere to the VDMA Blue Competence – a German engineering initiative focused on energy efficiency and recycling.
- range in length from 67 mm to more than 142 mm.
New Online Portal for Building and Customizing Products
ITT has developed an online portal, named ENIZISE, for customers to specify the features of their shock absorbers and actuators. The recently launched online sizing software gives machine builders a way to also view and download a CAD model with their selected options. The ITT Competence Center Europe, loacted in Bad König, also offers customized solutions and technical consultation.
“We’re bringing machine builders and operators not only our new technology but also our reputation for problem-solving, expertise and development capacity,” said Munish Nanda, president of ITT’s Control Technologies business.
http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=172859
Laird – Self-contained thin-film thermoelectric DC power generators harvest waste heat (eTEG PG8000)
Laird Technologies has announced today that it will demonstrate its Thermobility wireless power Generator series at the forthcoming Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe Conference.
The Thermobility Series offers self-contained thin-film thermoelectric power generators that harvest waste heat and convert it to usable DC power. Due to its compact size, ability to regulate voltage and store power, the product is seen as ideal for powering wireless sensors, low-power LEDs or trickle-charge batteries where a heat source is readily available. When combined with Laird’s eTEG embedded thermoelectric power generators, Thermobility provides turn-key solutions for design engineers as opposed to designing a complex thermal energy harvester.
“Thermobility is the ideal energy harvesting solution for autonomous, self-powered sensor networks,” said Karl von Gunten, marketing manager, Laird Technologies. “Our wireless power generation solutions can store energy and provide on-demand power while reducing the total cost of ownership by eliminating the prohibitive cost of battery replacement.”
Laird’s Engineered Thermal Systems Group will also showcase a new generation of thermoelectric power generators and embedded wireless solutions. The eTEG PG8000 Series is a new series of thin-film thermoelectric power generators that offer higher power, more robust mechanical design and ease of integration with common sources of thermal energy. Laird’s wide range of embedded wireless solutions are designed to add true power and performance to any product including end-to-end solutions for M2M data acquisition and control.
Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe is the world’s largest event covering energy harvesting and storage technologies and applications. The tradeshow brings together over 1,600 top level executives from more than 35 countries for networking opportunities along with the conference portion which features case studies, Masterclasses and world first announcements from leading companies in the energy harvesting and storage industry.
Through innovation, reliable fulfilment and speed, Laird is a trusted partner and supplier for many of the world’s leading technology companies. As an industry leader in high-performance and cost-effective thermal-management solutions, Laird Technologies provides the knowledge, innovation, and resources to ensure exceptional thermal performance and customer satisfaction for applications in the medical, analytical, telecom, industrial, and consumer markets, says the company.
The Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe Conference event will be held at the International Congress Centrum ICC Berlin in Berlin, Germany, April 17-18, 2013. Laird Technologies will exhibit at booths P7 and P8.
http://www.electropages.com/2013/04/laird-self-contained-thin-film-thermoelectric-dc-power-generators-harvest-waste-heat/
The Thermobility Series offers self-contained thin-film thermoelectric power generators that harvest waste heat and convert it to usable DC power. Due to its compact size, ability to regulate voltage and store power, the product is seen as ideal for powering wireless sensors, low-power LEDs or trickle-charge batteries where a heat source is readily available. When combined with Laird’s eTEG embedded thermoelectric power generators, Thermobility provides turn-key solutions for design engineers as opposed to designing a complex thermal energy harvester.
“Thermobility is the ideal energy harvesting solution for autonomous, self-powered sensor networks,” said Karl von Gunten, marketing manager, Laird Technologies. “Our wireless power generation solutions can store energy and provide on-demand power while reducing the total cost of ownership by eliminating the prohibitive cost of battery replacement.”
Laird’s Engineered Thermal Systems Group will also showcase a new generation of thermoelectric power generators and embedded wireless solutions. The eTEG PG8000 Series is a new series of thin-film thermoelectric power generators that offer higher power, more robust mechanical design and ease of integration with common sources of thermal energy. Laird’s wide range of embedded wireless solutions are designed to add true power and performance to any product including end-to-end solutions for M2M data acquisition and control.
Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe is the world’s largest event covering energy harvesting and storage technologies and applications. The tradeshow brings together over 1,600 top level executives from more than 35 countries for networking opportunities along with the conference portion which features case studies, Masterclasses and world first announcements from leading companies in the energy harvesting and storage industry.
Through innovation, reliable fulfilment and speed, Laird is a trusted partner and supplier for many of the world’s leading technology companies. As an industry leader in high-performance and cost-effective thermal-management solutions, Laird Technologies provides the knowledge, innovation, and resources to ensure exceptional thermal performance and customer satisfaction for applications in the medical, analytical, telecom, industrial, and consumer markets, says the company.
The Energy Harvesting & Storage Europe Conference event will be held at the International Congress Centrum ICC Berlin in Berlin, Germany, April 17-18, 2013. Laird Technologies will exhibit at booths P7 and P8.
http://www.electropages.com/2013/04/laird-self-contained-thin-film-thermoelectric-dc-power-generators-harvest-waste-heat/
Saturday, March 23, 2013
MHI Ships 13 Diesel Engine Power Generators to Myanmar
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is one of the world's leading heavy machinery manufacturers, with consolidated sales of 2,820.9 billion yen in fiscal 2011, the year ended March 31, 2012. MHI's diverse lineup of products and services encompasses shipbuilding, power plants, chemical plants, environmental equipment, steel structures, industrial and general machinery, aircraft, space rocketry and air-conditioning systems. For more information, please visit the MHI website at www.mhi.co.jp. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/mhi-ships-13-diesel-engine-power-generators-to-myanmar-2013-03-22
Longevity Global Inc Now Offers Portable Generators in a Wide Variety of Models, Functions, Efficiency
Longevity Global Inc offers portable generators in a wide variety of
models, functions, efficiency, power ratings, and prices. Most portable
generators they offer functions with a high level of efficiency,
provide power with consistent reliability, and are cost-effective both
to purchase and to use. These power generators can be fueled by
gasoline, natural gas, propane, or diesel.
Longevity Global Inc’s portable generators are designed to provide with mobile and housing backup power. This unit is more efficient because it is powered by their top direct fuel injected diesel engine. With its sturdy yet efficient design and of course powered by diesel fuel, Longevity diesel engine offers twice the compression of ordinary gasoline engines found in generators, resulting in a longer operating life and more efficient productivity.
The Automatic Voltage Regulator makes this unit safe to use with most precious electronics such as computers, refrigerators, televisions, power tools, etc. The AVR regulates the output voltage for devices to prevent excess or insufficient voltage during operation. Portable diesel generators are one of the best types to buy considerably more fuel efficient than portable gas generator although it costs a little more.
Diesel is also much safer to store because it is non-explosive. Diesel generators also don't generate toxic fumes like portable gas generators. Finally, these generators require less maintenance time and have a much longer lifespan than the other types. These small generators are more cost effective, safer, require less maintenance, and last longer. Longevity Global Inc. welding, cutting, and power generating products are sold all over the world as it has distributors in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, United Kingdom, and multiple other countries.
About Longevity
Since they started in 2001 Longevity Global Inc. is recognized worldwide for providing reliable wielding, cutting, and power generating equipment. Most of their equipment comes with an unmatched warranty of 5-Years on both parts and labor. They provide customer with affordable and reliable welding machines in all ranges of production from the garage users, to pipe welders, and ship builders.
For further information please visit http://www.longevity-inc.com
Contact Address
Longevity Global Inc.
23591 Foley-street
Hayward, CA 94545
http://www.prweb.com/releases/portable-gas-generators/longevity-inc-com/prweb10563305.htm
Longevity Global Inc’s portable generators are designed to provide with mobile and housing backup power. This unit is more efficient because it is powered by their top direct fuel injected diesel engine. With its sturdy yet efficient design and of course powered by diesel fuel, Longevity diesel engine offers twice the compression of ordinary gasoline engines found in generators, resulting in a longer operating life and more efficient productivity.
The Automatic Voltage Regulator makes this unit safe to use with most precious electronics such as computers, refrigerators, televisions, power tools, etc. The AVR regulates the output voltage for devices to prevent excess or insufficient voltage during operation. Portable diesel generators are one of the best types to buy considerably more fuel efficient than portable gas generator although it costs a little more.
Diesel is also much safer to store because it is non-explosive. Diesel generators also don't generate toxic fumes like portable gas generators. Finally, these generators require less maintenance time and have a much longer lifespan than the other types. These small generators are more cost effective, safer, require less maintenance, and last longer. Longevity Global Inc. welding, cutting, and power generating products are sold all over the world as it has distributors in Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, United Kingdom, and multiple other countries.
About Longevity
Since they started in 2001 Longevity Global Inc. is recognized worldwide for providing reliable wielding, cutting, and power generating equipment. Most of their equipment comes with an unmatched warranty of 5-Years on both parts and labor. They provide customer with affordable and reliable welding machines in all ranges of production from the garage users, to pipe welders, and ship builders.
For further information please visit http://www.longevity-inc.com
Contact Address
Longevity Global Inc.
23591 Foley-street
Hayward, CA 94545
http://www.prweb.com/releases/portable-gas-generators/longevity-inc-com/prweb10563305.htm
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