Wärtsilä to optimize Aruba's power assets for sustainable energy production
Technology group Wärtsilä has signed an agreement with Aruba's energy provider, WEB Aruba, to integrate and optimize the island's power generation assets. The deal includes the installation of a battery storage system and an energy management system.
Technology group Wärtsilä has entered into an agreement with Water- en Energiebedrijf Aruba (WEB Aruba), the Caribbean island’s energy provider, to enhance the integration, optimization, and control of the utility's power generation assets. The objective is to advance the decarbonization of Aruba's operations.
The agreement encompasses the engineering, procurement, and construction of a 35 MW / 70 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). It also includes a services agreement, featuring the implementation of Wärtsilä's energy management system and maintenance services for the energy storage facility.
The project aims to ensure reliable and sustainable energy production for Aruba. Wärtsilä will manage the comprehensive implementation and optimization of the solution.
This agreement represents a significant step in modernizing Aruba's energy sector and reducing its carbon footprint towards a low-carbon future.