HIGH PROFILE
power efficiency and shorter operational life from
the generator, or having to stop it altogether. The
HSK78G has been designed to operate at the
highest ambient temperatures in the most remote
locations, all far from the closest grid, offering full
power capability without derating at 50°C (122°F)
and 500 m (1,640 ft).
Gas vs renewables
The focus of many customers is to achieve the
optimum levelised cost of electricity (LCOE)
given the availability of different technologies
which are suitable for their application. This can
range from 100% gas generation through to a
balanced mix of renewable sources such as wind
Hydrogen-fueled haulage?
Speaking of investments in a variety of technologies,
Cummins recently entered into a definitive agreement to
acquire fuel cell systems provider Hydrogenics Corp in a
deal that comes with an enterprise value of around $290
million.
Hydrogenics, over the past 24 years, has worked hard
on becoming a leading provider of fuel cell and hydrogen
solutions in the power industry, establishing
technologies such as the Proton Exchange Membrane –
or PEM – and Alkaline Electrolyzer Hydrogen generators
for hydrogen generation for industrial processes, fueling
stations and energy storage and transportation. It has
also developed hydrogen fuel cell power generators for
transportation such as trucks, urban transit buses,
commercial fleets and utility vehicles.
Tom Linebarger, Chairman and CEO, Cummins, said,
upon closing of the deal – expected in the September
quarter – the company would share more details about
the acquisition and Cummins’ strategy to offer a broad
portfolio of power solutions to meet its customers’ needs. Hydrogenics fuel cell production
or solar, and complementary storage
technologies that leverage the reliability of gas
generation to ride through periods where
renewables are limited by their cyclical nature.
The technology mix utilised will drive the
different capex and opex cost scenarios that will
ultimately affect the LCOE.