Case Studies
 

Encorp Ensures Reliable Power for Defense Contractor

A leading defense contractor, wanting reliable, yet cost-effective power when building its renowned and intricate military machines, has selected Encorp and a team of energy technology companies to help ensure the power remains constant at its immense California manufacturing plant.

Due for completion in 2003, the new 1.35 megawatt combined-heat-and-power system will supplement - not replace - electricity provided by the local utility. In essence, the defense contractor will reduce its energy demand from the utility by 1.35 MW, which will reduce its energy costs - both electrical and thermal - by the use of on-site cogeneration.

In addition to generating electricity when needed, the new co-generation system will use excess engine heat to supplement thermal and air conditioning loads in the facility.

Powered by a 1.35MW Waukesha engine supplied by Stewart & Stevenson Distributed Energy Solutions, the system at the California manufacturing plant features Encorp's Grid Interconnection System™, Encorp's state-of-the-art Gold Box™ and Utility Power Control™, and communication gateway and software servers for local and remote connectivity.

Encorp Equipment Installed: