Aggreko power solution to convert coal power plant to 100% biomass
Aggreko, a world-leading provider of mobile modular power, temperature control and energy services, has been selected through a competitive tender by EDF La Réunion to provide 24MV diesel mobile power units to the Bois-Rouge power plant in Reunion Island. The power solution will enable EDF La Réunion to convert the plant from coal to biomass without halting production.
Located in the north of Réunion Island, the Bois-Rouge cogeneration plant has an installed capacity of 108 MW. Conversion work from coal to biomass began in 2021 and the plant is expected to be operating at 100% biomass by the end of 2023. The conversion will increase the proportion of renewables in the energy mix on Reunion Island from 35% to 51% and make it possible to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by approximately 640,000 metric tpy (tonnes) of CO2e—an 84% decrease in direct emissions compared to the plant’s current operating levels.
The company said that Aggreko was selected for its reliable and efficient technology that will provide temporary power needs to the plant without sacrificing its performance. The 24 generators will be installed on four different sites around the area in Le Gol, Saint Leu, Saline and Saint Marie. The end-to-end solution will be designed, mobilized and monitored by Aggreko’s team while working alongside local contractors on the installation, providing a transfer of skills to the local area.
The delivery of the power generators will begin in January 2023, with all operations planned to be fully converted to biomass by the end of the year.
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