Playing a key role in the growth of the Zest WEG Group’s footprint across Africa, group company Zest Energy is moving towards the commissioning of its first reference site for diesel power generation in Zambia. Zest Energy also has installations in Congo, DRC, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Ghana. The order was placed by Mopani Copper Mines (MCM) in August 2013 and calls for the supply and installation of a 12 MVA diesel power plant.
The scope of this project comprises the supply of six Perkins 4016 TAG2 diesel engines and 400 V alternators, complete with spare parts for operations and maintenance, six 2250 kVA dry type 400 V/11 kV step-up transformers, 11 kV switchgear for the integration of generators from the power plant, all equipment needed for the generator plant control room including synchronisation and protection systems and all cabling within the mine’s generator plant building.
Alastair Gerrard, Zest Energy projects manager, says that all equipment being supplied will be installed into a newly constructed plant building. Three complete synchronisation panels are also being supplied for integration of the local energy utility Copperbelt Energy Corporation’s 11 kV incomers. The system will have the additional functionality to perform peak lopping and will thereby minimise maximum demand.
Local content has been maximised on this installation and local labour will be utilised wherever possible. As part of the contract, Zest Energy will conduct on-site plant operator training to ensure that mine personnel will be equipped to run this power generation facility at optimal performance levels.
Installation commenced in June this year and commissioning started in early July, with handover scheduled for the third quarter of 2014.
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