19thDecember, 2012, Hyderabad, India – Electricity consumption will continue to grow rapidly all over the world during the next 25 years. At the same time, concerns related to global warming and declining fossil fuel resources have created political pressure and a need reduce Carbon emissions through renewable Power.
In 2008, 68% of global electricity production was based on fossil energy sources. Presently, renewable sources, hydropower excluded, cover less than 3% of total production, although the share is growing rapidly. Together with daily load variations, however, the intermittency of renewable power brings along new challenges to power systems.
Electricity demand fluctuates depending on the time of day, the day of the week, and the season of the year. Current power systems have been designed to handle these variations, but becoming increasingly problematic to match power generating with the growing demand. Wind and Solar power are by nature intermittent. As Wind conditions change, the output of wind power varies accordingly.
Smart power generation means excellent operational mode flexibility and outstanding dynamic response. Smart power generate megawatts to the grid in one minute from start-up and reach full load in five and designed to start and stop at the push of a button-time after time without creating maintenance problems.
Smart power generation plants are also easy to locate next to critical pockets, i.e., in cities, thanks to their plant size and low emission and noise levels. The infrastructural requirements are modest, with little or no water consumption and low pipeline gas pressure (5 bar) needed.
Smart power generation plants based on multiple generating units are far efficient than single or several-large power stations. They also serve efficiently on part load and demanding ambient conditions, enabling high dispatch even in hot climates and at high altitudes.
Flexible power generation plants a significant role in creating sustainable, reliable and cost effective power systems. Smart power generation, together with modernized transmission and distribution, enables electricity to be generated when and where it is most affordable. In addition, Smart power generation secures the electricity supply by balancing the system even during extreme wind variations and contingency situations.
Smart Power generation enables the continuous choice of the most feasible fuel, including solutions for liquid and gaseous fuels as well as renewables.The role of natural gas in power generation is expected to grow significantly over the next decades. With Smart Power generation plants running on gas the 20% renewable energy share target set for 2020 by many nations is within reach.
For power systems , Smart Power generations offers a number of tangible benefits, enabling the maximum integration of Wind and Solar power capacity and overcoming the challenges created by wind variability and curtailment, it offers a reliable, affordable and sustainable energy supply. The 20% by 2020 renewable energy targets become achievable, while the ability to locate Smart Power generation capacity in load pockets shaves load peaks and notable reduces grid investment costs.
For, Power producers, Smart Power generation open a number of possibilities. It allows them to operate on multiple markets, for example, by selling power to energy markets and selling fast starting and ramping capabilities to ancillary services and capability markets. The high efficiency levels enable high dispatch , which in turn increases revenues, while then multiple parallel generating units offer dependability in marketing commitments. The plant can be optimally located close to the consumers is an important hedge for the future.
Delivery can be done on a fast track basis, ensuring quick access to income. The maintenance is simple, full OEM and O&M services are available.
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Wärtsilä is a global leader in complete lifecycle power solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising technological innovation and total efficiency, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers.
In 2010, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 4.6 billion with more than 17,500 employees. The company has operations in 160 locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki, Finland.
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