And now, “microgrids-as-a-service”, from Aggreko and Younicos
3 September 2018Battery storage integrator Younicos, acquired by Aggreko in 2017, together with its parent company are launching what they call “microgrids-as-a-service”, combining renewables, typically PV, with reciprocating engine generation and battery storage in one single contract with flexible conditions.
Battery storage integrator Younicos, acquired by Aggreko in 2017, together with its parent company are launching what they call “microgrids-as-a-service”, combining renewables, typically PV, with reciprocating engine generation and battery storage in one single contract with flexible conditions.
An initial project, a copper and zinc mine in Eritrea, is now being equipped with a PV- plus-diesel hybrid system. This combination will reduce fuel costs by more than 10%, says Aggreko, “thanks to a power purchase agreement for the solar energy, with no upfront costs to the customer.” Under the ten-year rental agreement, the mine will be powered by a 22 MW diesel plant and a 7.5 MW PV system.