EDITOR’S CHOICE
ENERGY SOLUTION
AGGREKO
AGGREKO LAUNCHES BRIDGING GAP
DECENTRALISED ENERGY SERVICE
Manufacturers can now start the process
of implementing a decentralised energy
solution to their facilities, after Aggreko
officially launched its bridging gap service.
Following the recent growth in UK
manufacturing, companies need to ensure
that their energy supply is reliable to fulfil
increasing orders. The UK’s demand for mains
grid power is expected to outstrip supply by
2026, meaning manufacturers need to start
looking at generating their own energy.
One option, which is particularly relevant for
industry, is combined heat and power (CHP),
allowing manufacturers to make significant
savings by harnessing the waste heat that is
generated, resulting in reliable, cost-effective
energy.
Aggreko’s offering, which is a first in the
rental market, comprises of three main
products: gas generators; CHP packages;
and battery storage. All available to hire, the
solutions enable companies to adjust power
needs to suit current demand, delivering
greater efficiency and cost savings.
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The new service means UK industry
can immediately reap the benefits of
decentralised energy, breaking down the
barriers put in place by the significant capital
investment required for a reliable source of
energy. Avoiding the high up-front costs,
companies utilising the new service can
start work on building a permanent off grid
solution for the future.
One of the key benefits of the Aggreko
decentralised energy solution is that it
enables organisations to keep pace with the
latest technology, therefore mitigating the
risk against technical obsolescence. The hire
solution can also save manufacturers up to
80 per cent of the lifecycle cost, as there is no
need to pay for any running costs.
The new proposition follows Aggreko’s recent
report, which found that cost, technical
resource and impact on production were
key barriers to implementing a decentralised
energy solution. Based on a survey of 200
UK energy decision-makers across industry,
many respondents remain reluctant to
actively consider alternative methods of
generating electricity.
Chris Rason, Managing Director of Aggreko
UK, said: “We truly understand the dilemma
facing UK industry when it comes to
decentralised energy. Our recent survey
showed us, and the UK, that there is appetite
to implement the technology but there are
clear barriers in the way.
“Our unique service allows UK industry to
end their reliance on the grid, while provides
an opportunity to save and prepare for a
full decentralised energy model. One of the
key benefits is that you keep up-to-date
with the latest technology advancements,
meaning your energy won’t be outdated.
All of this can be implemented without the
heavy installation costs and CAPEX restraints,
as the rental includes operation, set-up and
management of the service.”
The decentralised energy solution is available
now, with Aggreko’s customer service team
available to discuss tailored applications.
For more information, please visit
www.aggreko.com/energy.