News Industry Demand for generators grows at Kent County Show
remote locations and improving resilience to power shortages after Dieselec Thistle attended the Kent County Show.
The standby power company demonstrated to rural businesses how diesel generators can provide an alternative to a new mains con- nection in remote locations and offer a reliable standby supply as the risk of outages increases due to pressure on the grid.
FARMERS AND AGRICULTURAL businesses in the south east found out more about installing power to
Brian Muirie, Dieselec Thistle’s sales director, commented, “We have worked closely with the agri- cultural sector in Scotland for many years providing generators for both prime and standby ser- vices for homes, barns and busi- ness critical equipment. Often
putting in a new mains supply can cost more than the development costs of a new building in remote locations, making a diesel genera- tor a more viable option.” Dieselec Thistle exhibited both
a 30kVA and a 50kVA generator on its stand, offering farmers and agricultural businesses a cost per week payment plan spread over three years. The company also offers maintenance and service packages, even in remote loca- tions, providing customers with complete peace of mind that their power supply will safe- guard their business against any business continuity issues caused by loss of power.
www.dieselecthistle.co.uk
New technical training programme launched in Africa
AGGREKO HAS LAUNCHED its inaugural ‘Aggreko University’ technical training programme at an event recently held in Abidjan, the capital city of the Ivory Coast. The first 15 students to be accepted into the Summer Module of the programme were officially recognised at the event.
The Aggreko University began when 100 graduates were selected from the more than 300 respon- dents who applied. The shortlisted students were invited to Abidjan on 29th May to attend the Aggreko University Open Day. From this group a further selection was made of the most promising 15 students who were chosen to attend the Summer Module, which officially
began from the 24th June. The Summer Module will see the students complete a four week programme in which they will be introduced to the Aggreko business and learn the fundamental aspects of operating and working within an Aggreko facility.
The number of students will be whittled down to six who will then begin a 12 month intensive training syllabus incorporating advanced technical, engineering and project operations modules. Theoretical training will take place in a class- room environment, while a large portion of the programme will involve hands-on training at opera- tional project sites. Upon comple- tion of the programme, graduates
will be eligible for fast track employment opportunities within Aggreko in technical and project operations positions in the Ivory Coast and potentially other loca- tions in Aggreko’s network of inter- national power projects. To view the full story visit
www.connectingindustry.com/ aggrekouni.
www.aggreko.com
Cat installed at Grand Central
CATERPILLAR HAS PROVIDED emergency standby power generation to New York City’s historic Grand Central Terminal. The facility was outfitted with two 2,000kW Cat 3516 diesel generator sets and paralleling switchgear to add more back-up generating capacity.
The project was intended to provide an additional level of security to Grand Central Terminal in case of problems on the electric power grid that could affect the transportation hub’s electricity service. The generators, switchgear and load bank were required to be completely factory tested to ensure all emergency power, load sharing and paralleling capabilities were fully function- ing together prior to shipment, to avoid complications that could arise in an underground rail tunnel.
www.catelectricpowerinfo.com
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