I am on a technical group and we are discussing power alternatives for San Pedro and Belize.... just chat....Interesting -- some of the power plants in the CaribbeanDiesel and Gas-Engine Power Plants in
the Caribbean - other countrieshttp://www.industcards.com/ic-carib-other.htmPower consumption of San Pedro:I am not sure on the exact consumption at this time but I would guess that the
peak demand to be around 7MW. In 2006 it was reaching 6 MW and San Pedro
would have a high growth of around 9%.... The capacity of the submarine
cable is 12 MW.
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OK -- two W�rtsil�46 -- exact model 12V46 -- would do you fine -- and always extra power to export.
BEL would be greatly relieved of dependence on Mexican power.
W�rtsil�46Technical�data�50�Hz/500�rpm Unit 12V46* 18V46* 20V46F/600�rpm
Power, electrical kW 11384 17076 22425
Heat rate kJ/kWh 7732 7732 7698
Electrical eficiency % 46.6 46.6 46.8
Weight tonne 265 358 424
from a friend....The earlier 74 MW power barge, 'Dr Bird', was delivered to Jamaica in 1994. It is equipped with eight W�rtsil� 12V46 generating sets. It is also operated by Jamaica Energy Partners. The success and reliability of this power barge, together with the after-sales support from W�rtsil�'s Caribbean office in Puerto Rico, were important factors in securing the contract for the new power barge.
and (Re: the latest -- Dr Bird II)
The barge was constructed and outfitted in Singapore. Delivery of the barge to Jamaica took place in December 2005, just 12 months after the contract was signed. The barge is located in Old Harbour, Jamaica.
So SP could be energy independent and an energy exporter in 1 years time -- after they sign on the dotted line.
That easy folks!!
Further -- I would advise a trip to Jamaica to observe those two barges and interview the owners as to operating costs -- etc.
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http://www.wartsila.com/en/references/dr-birdDr Bird I and II, Jamaica
W�rtsil� Corporation won a repeat order for a 49.5 MW power barge from the Caribbean island of Jamaica in April 2005. It joined the existing 74 MW W�rtsil� power barge delivered ten years before.
The new power barge was ordered by the independent power producer (IPP) Jamaica Energy Partners LLC under a turnkey contract.
Jamaica Energy Partners is a company controlled by the Latin Power Funds I and II. These funds, formerly known as the Scudder Latin America (SLAP) funds, are today managed by Conduit Capital Partners out of New York City. This deal constitutes the fourth transaction between the LP funds and W�rtsil� throughout the course of a successful twelve-year relationship.
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The new barge is equipped with three generating sets, each driven by a W�rtsil� 18V46 engine. The barge is provided with all necessary ancillary equipment for independent operation, including treatment plant for the heavy fuel oil used by the engines and a 138 kV electrical substation.
The barge was constructed and outfitted in Singapore. Delivery of the barge to Jamaica took place in December 2005, just 12 months after the contract was signed. The barge is located in Old Harbour, Jamaica.
The generating plant has a gross output of 51 MW, giving a net output from the barge of 49.5 MW. The electrical power is fed into the distribution grid of the utility company Jamaica Public Service Co Ltd.
The earlier 74 MW power barge, 'Dr Bird', was delivered to Jamaica in 1994. It is equipped with eight W�rtsil� 12V46 generating sets. It is also operated by Jamaica Energy Partners. The success and reliability of this power barge, together with the after-sales support from W�rtsil�'s Caribbean office in Puerto Rico, were important factors in securing the contract for the new power barge.
The new power barge will provide greater cost efficiency than the existing power barge. Not only do the newer-generation engines have a lower fuel consumption than the older engines but they also have increased power output.
Valuable support for the new contract was provided by Clico Investment Bank of Trinidad and Tobago which arranged bridging financing for the project in a relatively short time.
Name: Dr Bird I and II
Type: Power Power, Oil power plant
Location: Old Harbour, Jamaica
Owner: Jamaica Energy Partners
Delivered: 1994 and 2005
Engines: 8 x W�rtsil� 12V46, 3 x W�rtsil� 18V46
Total electrical output: 123.5 MW
Price of used Big Wartshttp://www.ch-non-food.com/October-2010.htmlThey have some great wind deals as well.
Wind and the Big Warts would work well together.
7.) 63 MW Wartsila 12V46 50 Hz HFO Plant
Diesel Engine Model: Wartsila Vasa 12 V 46
Max continual output power: 6 x 10510kw
Generator Model: ABB HSG 1600K-12
Quantity: 6 (six) Maker: ABB
Capacity: 13137 Kva Rated RPM: 500rpm
Fuel: HFO 180/380 CST.
Price: USD 2.5 Million USD each DG set, ex-warehouse.
So buy two of those -- converting to 60 HZ is not a problem.
$5 million -- plus shipping -- installing ---