Aggreko provides 17 MW of power to
the 2010 Shanghai Expo
Shanghai China, May 2010
Aggreko, the global leader
in the provision of temporary power and temperature control
services, has successfully powered the opening ceremonies of the
Shanghai Expo.
Held from May
1st till October 31st, 2010, the Shanghai
Expo has over 190 participating countries and is expecting to
attract over 70 million visitors. Covering 5.28 square kilometres,
an Expo of this scale required a considerable amount of power in
order to stage an extravagant opening ceremony. Although China has
a very stable power grid, the substantial increase in power
consumption during the Expo prompted the organisers to look at
temporary power solutions for the opening ceremony.
Aggreko was contracted to
supply 17 MW of power through twin generator units at 13 locations
along the famous Huangpu River. Each location had its own power
requirements, ranging from 500 kVA to 1250 kVA, with a 100%
redundancy required due to the sensitive and critical nature of the
power supply. The power supply was used for lighting and sound
special effects for the opening ceremonies. As part of the complete
power package, Aggreko also provided 24-hour onsite supervision and
fuel management services.
Following the success of
the opening ceremonies, Aggreko has also been contracted to supply
power to the closing ceremonies and National Day celebrations,
which will be held at the end of October. Under separate contracts,
Aggreko is also supplying power to several pavilions and exhibits
for the duration of the Expo.
Commenting on the project, Paul
Gallagher, General Manager for Aggreko China, said: “We are
delighted to be a part of the Shanghai Expo opening and closing
ceremonies. This project highlights Aggreko’s role in proving power
for major events, which allows cities to showcase their
significance on the world stage. Having provided power to the
Beijing Olympics in 2008, we were able to assure the organisers of
the Shanghai Expo that we were the best choice to provide them with
a reliable power solution.”