Diesel Power Articles & Analysis

Expansion of existing flexible generation plant at Racari will add two 6MWh battery energy storage systems (BESS) to provide rapid-response for grid balancing services in Romania. One of the first projects in Romania to hybridise battery energy storage in parallel with high-efficiency gas engines. BESS installation will strengthen operational resilience of the grid and by replacing diesel ...

By Clarke Energy

Pyrolysis and combustion are both processes that involve the decomposition of materials through heat, but they are fundamentally different in terms of the presence of oxygen, the chemical reactions involved, and the products produced. Here’s a breakdown of the key differences: 1. Presence of Oxygen - Pyrolysis: This is a process that occurs in the absence of oxygen or in very low-oxygen ...

By Henan Doing Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd

Nigerian manufacturers require government support to secure raw materials locally following the high cost of importing them due to the devaluation of the local currency, a representative of the country’s biggest tissue manufacturing outfit has said. In a chat with journalists, Charbel Kairouz, the general manager of Bel Papyrus Limited, said, like many other manufacturing firms, they ...

By Clarke Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity this week announced the launch of the Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership (C-MAP). This initiative is designed to assist remote, rural, and electrically isolated communities in developing resilient microgrid systems that enhance energy reliability and security, particularly in historically underserved and/or Indigenous areas. ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Clarke Energy has contracted with PWR Hybrid to deliver INNIO Group’s Jenbacher Type-6 gas engines, for a reliable and efficient power solution at Ramelius Resources’ Mt Magnet Gold Mine in Western Australia. The addition of two J620 generators expands the current fleet of 90 Jenbacher Type-6 engines in Western Australia to a total capacity exceeding 320MW. Under a 15-year power ...

By Clarke Energy

The high electricity tariff and the unstable nature of the power supply from the grid have made gas plants far more attractive for manufacturers, cutting downtime, emissions, and operating costs, the head of one of Nigeria’s leading manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and food products has said. Oluwatosin Jolayemi, Group Managing Director of Daily-Need Group, says that before moving off the ...

By Clarke Energy

As electric vehicles continue to rise in popularity, the need for expanded fast charging also continues to grow. According to the Department of Transportation, consumers are concerned about the length of time it takes to charge an EV, the user-friendliness of chargers, the need to plan charging stops on long trips, and the relative convenience and safety of charging locations. Reduced battery ...

By Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Electricity (OE) this week (May 16) announced a Notice of Intent, Ref # DE-FOA-0003365, for a $15 million funding opportunity for cost-shared research, development, and demonstration projects to facilitate large-scale demonstration of innovative storage technologies that support energy resiliency needs. Through this funding opportunity announcement (FOA), ...

By Smart Grid Observer

In an era where data centres are the backbone of global digital infrastructure, ensuring energy resilience is more critical than ever. With the demand for data processing capacity soaring and electricity networks under strain, developers and operators face the challenge of relying on local energy distribution systems. Data centres depend on electricity for essential processes such as cooling, ...

By Clarke Energy

According to the United States Energy Information Administration (EIA), the oil and gas industries are a key part of Alaska’s economy, and the state ranks third in the nation in terms of energy consumption per dollar of gross domestic product. Alaska’s North Slope contains six of the 100 largest oil fields in the U.S. and one of the 100 largest natural gas fields. In addition, Alaska’s ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Clarke Energy Australia’s Channel Partner, East Coast Generators, recently partnered with the Beyond the Valley Music Festival to provide essential backup power solutions for the festival’s main performance stage, using Kohler Rental Company’s range of generators. Clarke Energy and East Coast Generators have partnered for over five years, with Clarke Energy providing a large ...

By Clarke Energy

BC Hydro is announcing Canada's first vehicle-to-grid pilot project for medium and heavy-duty vehicles that will enable electricity to be pushed back to the grid from the battery of an electric vehicle (EV). "We are excited to provide CleanBC funding to pilot projects like this that pave the way for more innovative, climate conscious solutions for powering B.C.," said Josie Osborne, Minister of ...

By Smart Grid Observer

This week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), where he led the U.S. energy delegation. The Department of Energy announced a range of initiatives - on issues from clean hydrogen and nuclear energy to zero-emissions transportation and building ...

By Smart Grid Observer

National Grid this week (Oct 16) is announced the kickoff of a landmark study to support the electrification of commercial fleets, mapping out truck charging needs across nearly 3,000 miles of major highways in the U.S. Northeast. Funded by a $1.2 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the two-year effort to build a Northeast Freight Corridors Charging Plan will focus on ...

By Smart Grid Observer

Clarke Energy Australasia is delighted to introduce its new Channel Partner Manager – Kohler, John Abbott. John emerged as the ideal candidate for this role, with a remarkable 20-years of practical experience in the realm of diesel power generation, where he has held several significant leadership positions. John also holds an Electrical Contractors Licence. Michael Jones, Sales and ...

By Clarke Energy

Moshesh Partners has selected Clarke Energy to supply a gas fuelled combined heat and power (CHP) unit and microgrid controller for a Danone SA dairy food manufacturing plant in Boksburg. The microgrid will incorporate INNIO’s Jenbacher engines and microgrid controller, existing solar photovoltaic power array and diesel engine back up and will be grid connected. Moshesh Cogeneration, ...

By Clarke Energy

DOING pyrolysis oil refinery plant can refining different kinds of waste oil to clean diesel oil, including used engine oil, plastic oil, tyre oil, lubricant oil and the oil from the car repair shop, machinery, ship, water pump, etc. After refining, the comprehensive oil yield of our plant can reach 85%-90%. Take the waste engine oil for instance, the oil yield can exceed 90% if the water content ...

By Henan Doing Mechanical Equipment Co., Ltd

Kohler Co. announces the evolution of its Power businesses to Kohler Energy, aligning with Kohler’s strategy of providing energy resilience to homes, businesses, and communities around the world. In its first 100 years, Kohler delivered light where there was none before, powered Admiral Richard Byrd’s historic Antarctic exploration, lit the way forward for industrial revolution in ...

By Clarke Energy

Clarke Energy’s Channel Partner, East Coast Generators, have provided critical support for the Australian Open, utilising a Kohler KD1500 generator as a back-up power source for their national and international television broadcast. Clarke Energy and East Coast Generators have been working together for over 4 years, with Clarke Energy providing a large fleet of high-quality Kohler diesel ...

By Clarke Energy

Odyssey has been working on scaling distributed renewable energy in emerging markets since 2017. Every year since, we’ve seen dramatic increases in interest, investment and growth across the industry. With the worst impacts of COVID in the rearview mirror, we know that 2023 will be a banner year; here are a few of our predictions for what’s to come. Finance Public and private ...

By Odyssey Energy Solutions