Innovative Module Design Simplifies and Enhances Efficiencies During Construction and Commissioning
Technology group Wärtsilä introduces Wartsila Connector Module, an enhanced engine auxiliary module design for Wartsila’s proven 18V50SG Engine Power Plants. The new Wärtsilä Connector Module is a significant advancement in engineering, offering substantial improvements in the construction, installation, and commissioning processes for engine power plants.
The new Wärtsilä Connector offers several key features and benefits for power plant customers.
The streamlined installation process allows the modules to be set in place permanently before engine installation. This enhanced approach enables engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractors to reduce the total construction time of Wärtsilä power plants by approximately three months.
By adopting the new design, projects are expected to experience improvements in construction cost and total construction time, reducing both the total installed cost of the facility and the time it takes from contract approval to achieving an operating power plant.
Additionally, the Wärtsilä Connector Module improves the installation and commissioning schedule by 25%, saving thousands of skilled labor hours, thereby reducing costs for customers, EPC contractors, and project developers.
The Connector Module also provides space savings through an innovative new design methodology, allowing the engine powerhouse building width to be reduced by six feet or more. Across a multi-engine footprint, this represents significant cost reduction in foundation, powerhouse building, and related costs.
Recognizing the upward trend in labor costs in the U.S. market since the pandemic, Wärtsilä has proactively addressed these challenges by working collaboratively with our engineering and construction partners to develop this innovative new Connector Module design.
“By continuously improving the total power plant design solution, Wärtsilä is committed to supporting the evolving needs of its customers and partners, building on the 70+ customer power plant installations we support in the U.S. alone. This new module design is poised to revolutionize the way engine power plants are installed and commissioned, delivering unparalleled benefits to the market and as such is a game changer in the energy sector.” said Jon Rodriguez, Energy Business Director at Wärtsilä Energy.
For more information about the Wärtsilä Connector Module and its impact on the U.S. energy sector, visit our website or contact Carl Dunaway, Director, Business Development North Region at carl.dunaway@wartsila.com.
Media contact for more information on this release:
Katri Pehkonen
Communications Manager
Wärtsilä Energy
Mob: +358 50 591 6180
katri.pehkonen@wartsila.com
Zarinah Shahid
Wärtsilä North America
Mob: 310-987-8353
zarinah.shahid@wartsila.com
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Wärtsilä Energy in brief
Wärtsilä Energy is at the forefront of the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our customers and the power sector to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system expertise. Our solutions include flexible engine power plants, energy storage and optimisation technology, and services for the whole lifecycle of our installations. Our engines are future-proof and can run on sustainable fuels. Our track record comprises 79 GW of power plant capacity, of which 18 GW are under service agreements, and over 125 energy storage systems, in 180 countries around the world.
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Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve environmental and economic performance. Our dedicated and passionate team of 17,800 professionals in more than 280 locations in 79 countries shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. In 2023, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 6.0 billion. Wärtsilä is listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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