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Eighteen months after switching to Perkins-powered gensets supplied by DiPerk Power Solutions<\/a><\/strong>, Channel Island Alderney has had no power blackouts. It has also drastically reduced fuel consumption, saving more than 240,000 litres of fuel, and reducing the energy needed to run the power station by more than 150,000 kWh in the first year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alderney is the third-largest Channel Island and has a population of around 2,000 people. The island is not connected to a mainland grid and therefore must be self-sufficient with its electricity production. For many years, it has relied on diesel gensets to power its homes and businesses. Alderney Electricity Limited has been responsible for the island\u2019s power since 1938 and is tasked with maintaining a reliable power supply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before the upgrade, the island was predominantly powered by one large genset. However, the genset was reaching the end of its working life, was running inefficiently at 50% load and its spare parts were difficult to source. To improve reliability, reduce costs and lower emissions, Alderney Electricity commissioned a major upgrade of the gensets, switchgear, control systems, ancillary equipment and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alderney is the third-largest Channel Island and has a population of around 2,000 people. The island is not connected to a mainland grid and therefore must be self-sufficient with its electricity production<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs part of the project, we supplied Alderney Electricity with eight gensets, including two Perkins 650 kVA standby generators, all equipped with Perkins 2806A-E18TAG2 industrial engines,\u201d explained Paul Robinson, Product Support Sales Manager at DiPerk Power Solutions. \u201cTwo of the gensets will provide power at any given time to maintain similar engine hours. The new solution is more technologically advanced, is easier to repair and maintain and has scope for the integration of renewables in the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSince switching to Perkins power, we\u2019ve had no outages at all,\u201d said Chris Johns, Mechanical Engineer at Alderney Electricity. \u201cIn the 18 months previous we had seven! A constant source of reliable power has made a huge difference to the island\u2019s residents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs well as improving reliability, we\u2019ve cut fuel use by 13.6%,\u201d added Peter Johns, Station Manager at Alderney Electricity. \u201cNot only is this better for the environment, but the saving is also passed on to our customers \u2014 our increase in efficiency means they are paying less. We also reduced power system overheads by 57%!\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Eighteen months after switching to Perkins-powered gensets supplied by DiPerk Power Solutions, Channel Island Alderney has had no power blackouts. It has also drastically reduced fuel consumption, saving more than 240,000 litres of fuel, and reducing the energy needed to run the power station by more than 150,000 kWh in the first year. 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