Fast - Emergency Reserve Power Plants

Source: Wärtsilä

Electricity Security of Supply for Estonia

The Kiisa emergency reserve power plant was commissioned by the Estonian transmission system operator Elering to cover one sixth of Estonia's maximum electricity consumption in  the winter and consequently to provide valuable electricity security of supply to this country. The 27 engines of this power plant are mainly running on gas but have also the capability of using light fuel oil as back-up. Together they may provide 250 MW to the grid in less than 10 minutes.

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