Fast, Efficient Electricity On Demand Is What The GE
TM2500 Mobile Turbine Is All About
GE facilitates the delivery of electricity to a quarter
of the world’s population and now, it is once again making significant inroads
into delivering power to develop communities, increase production in industries
and enable governmental development.
The TM2500 mobile gas turbine power solution from GE Gas
Power Systems enables governments, power utilities and businesses to meet their
electricity generation needs
quickly and effectively. Thanks to the innovative
modular concept, fast installation features and quick production
schedules, it takes approximately 30 days from order to full operational
capabilities.
The LM2500 aero-derivative gas turbine in the
TM2500 solves a number of challenges including delivering power to remote
areas, areas of natural disasters, unstable grids and it helps to meet increased
power demand on large construction projects.
Algeria – 480 MW of on-demand power
To help Algeria solve its increasing need for power,
particularly in the summer months, GE delivered 24 TM2500 mobile gas
turbine generators that provided more than 480 MW of power. The units were
commissioned, delivered and operational in time to meet the northern districts
of M’Sila and Fkirina’s 2013 peak electricity demand. After the seasonal peaks,
some of the units were deployed to other cities in the south of the country to
serve as permanent power installations.
Angola – 120 MW for bridging power
Only 26% of Angola’s population has access to power.
Rich in natural resources, the country is engaged in a priority programme to
create a modern energy infrastructure. The government of Angola ordered five
TM2500 mobile gas turbine generator sets. 120 MW of onsite power is now
bridging the energy gap during ongoing plant construction, improving grid
reliability and countering the rising cost of diesel fuel.
“GE’s TM2500 systems offer the right combination of
efficiency and reliability needed to help the Angolan state utility reduce its
fuel costs and increase the reliability of grid service to support continued
economic growth in Angola,” said Wilson Dacosta, GE Angola Oil & Gas
Commercial Director.
GE serves the power needs of more than 130 countries with
specialised plant solutions that provide increased performance, fuel
efficiency, lower emissions and operational flexibility. The company has
deployed more than 2,200 of these units around the world, racking up more than
79-million hours of operation.
Source: GE Reports Africa