The move is seen as a response to legislation that will go into effect in the European Union in 2016 that will require utilities will have to adjust to sharp, new emission targets.
The conversion of the coal fired boiler to a biomass boiler is part of EC Tychy´s production capacity reconstruction program.
Since 2000, Metso has received several orders to convert coal fired boilers to biomass fired boilers in Poland, which in general takes strong incentives in green energy projects.
“Metso was chosen through the public procurement procedure to execute the task due to their service expertise and project management in this area,” said Joanna Schmid, vice president of the management board of Tauron Group, EC Tychy´s parent company.
The scope of the contract includes modification works of the current boiler, such as pressure parts, fuel and ash handling equipment and erection, as well as a complete automation system.
The supplied automation system consists of a process automation system, emission monitoring and reporting, as well as instrumentation and electrification retrofit.
The plant will produce 70 MW of heat and 40 MW of electricity to the national grid. The new boiler system will be in operation in October 2012.
EC Tychy generates electricity from renewable sources through the operation of 35 hydroelectric power plants in Poland.
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