The need to secure the critical functions of companies and organizations with backup power solutions has grown worldwide. This can be seen at AGCO Power as well, as our standby power manufacturing unit in Tampere, Finland just delivered two very powerful 1800 kW backup power containers
A containerized back-up generator and its ancillaries is often the most practical way to ensure power supply during outages of varying duration, as it requires no modifications to the property itself – a gravel bed or concrete slab in the yard is all that is needed. A typical standby power container has a capacity of 300–500 kW and weighs 10–15 metric tons, but this can be far exceeded if the customer needs so require.
“We just delivered two backup power containers to Porvoo to ensure the operation of transforming substation systems in any situation,” says Petri Ojala, Sales Manager at AGCO Power. “The containers weigh more than 40 tons each and can operate for eight hours on a single tank of fuel, producing 1800 kW of power.”
The delivery of the giant containers shows how backup power is needed more and more and for different purposes.
“Requests for tenders are coming in for more and more powerful and larger back-up generators,” Petri Ojala says. “We are able to offer solutions up to 2500 kilowatts. All backup power solutions and diesel pumps are designed and assembled in Tampere to customer specifications, which increases the security of supply.”
Backup power brings flexibility
The market for backup power solutions is booming globally – with some forecasts predicting a 1.5 x increase in less than ten years. There are many reasons for the increased demand for backup power: more frequent extreme weather events, ageing backbone networks, increased geopolitical tensions and the growing need for uninterrupted power supply.
“There are also business reasons for backup power,” Petri points out. “By having it as one source of energy among others, it increases resilience as well as complements solar or wind power and helps cutting peak loads.”
In Finland, the demand for backup power is typically characterized by the need to ensure not only sufficient energy, but also improve flexibility, self-sufficiency and economy.
“The backup power control system can, for example, monitor the spot price of electricity and automatically kick in when conditions are met,” Ojala says. “An energy-storing UPSG system, on the other hand, not only provides uninterrupted power, but it can also pay for itself in a given time in the frequency reserve market.”
Reliable power as a profession
For decades, AGCO Power has focused on developing reliable backup power. With its own engine production facility in Linnavuori, Finland, a comprehensive spare parts inventory and experience in service, maintenance and the entire delivery project, AGCO Power provides peace of mind for customers in a changing world.
“When our customers want to secure uninterrupted supply of electricity in their critical sites, cut down load peaks or otherwise take power generation into their own hands, we can offer tailor-made solutions,” Petri Ojala promises. “We are always looking forward to new challenges such as the giant containers we have just delivered.”
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