Wärtsilä to optimize Aruba's energy assets for sustainability
Technology group Wärtsilä has agreed with Aruba's energy provider to integrate and optimize the island's power generation assets. The deal includes the construction of a 35MW / 70MWh battery energy storage system.
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with Water- en Energiebedrijf Aruba (WEB Aruba), the Caribbean island's energy provider, to integrate, optimize, and control the island's power generation assets. The goal is to advance decarbonised operations.
The comprehensive solution includes engineering, procurement, and construction work for a 35 megawatt (MW) / 70 megawatt-hour (MWh) Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). Additionally, a services agreement is included, covering Wärtsilä's energy management system and maintenance services for the energy storage.
Through this collaboration, WEB Aruba aims to enhance the reliability and sustainability of its energy production. The BESS will enable energy storage and more efficient utilization, supporting the island's transition towards cleaner energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Wärtsilä is a global leader in advanced technologies and services for the marine and energy markets. The company focuses on enabling its customers to improve operational efficiency and sustainability.