Peaking Power
Money–saving power systems that supply energy during peak demand periods when utility costs are highest.
On–site power systems that supply power to your facility during your utility’s peak demand period can reduce your energy costs and improve reliability. Electricity purchased from the utility during peak usage periods can cost up to 100 times more than during off–peak hours. Utilities, large commercial and industrial users can employ on–site peaking systems as a hedge against high electric bills and utility outages.
Power systems based on reciprocating engine generators offer the best fuel efficiency, fastest delivery and shortest commissioning time of any comparably sized power system from 1 to 100 MW. Cummins Power generation provides power solutions that fit your needs virtually anywhere in the world.
Systems include:
- Turnkey power systems from design through installation and commissioning
- Financing, operation and maintenance programs
- Lean–burn natural gas or low–emissions diesel reciprocating engine generators
Peaking Power Literature:
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- Lean–burn gas generator sets (104kb)
These case histories are in PDF () format; to view them, you will need Adobe Reader® software.
Angaston Power Station – Australia (202kb)
Cummins Power Generation provides a low emissions, sound-attenuated turnkey solution to help support the Australian power grid during times of high peak demand or power emergencies.
- Port of Pecém – Brazil (191kb)
In order to help power the electrical infrastructure required to operate, the Port of Pecém relies on an on–site power system from Cummins Power Generation for both peaking and standby power.
- Tennessee Valley
Authority (TVA) – United States (222kb)
A 20 MW peaking plant of 11 diesel generator sets from Cummins Power Generation helps giant Tennessee Valley Authority meet its peak demand during the hot summer months. The plant is also capable of providing emergency backup power for up to 40% of McMinnville’s total load.
- World Trade Center – Brazil (518kb)
The World Trade Center in São Paulo generates reliable power with a system from Cummins Power Generation that saves money on energy costs during peak demand periods and frequent utility outages.
Technical Papers:
These technical papers are in PDF () format; to view them, you will need Adobe Reader® software.
For information about how our solutions can help you meet your power needs contact your nearest distributor.
