American Electric Technologies completes biomass commission in Hawaii

American Electric Technologies Inc., Houston, announced its M&I Electric business has recently completed delivery and commissioning of a biomass power generation control system project in Kauai, Hawaii.

M&I provided the control system for the biomass power generation project for the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative, which has deployed a combination renewable energy strategy of solar, biomass and hydroelectricity to meet its power demand requirements and improve grid stability.

This 7-megawatt plant just outside Lihue provides 12 percent of Kauai’s power. The $90 million project burns wood chips from invasive species and from locally grown trees.

“We are pleased to be able to support this important renewable energy project for Kauai with our biomass power generation control systems,” says Charles Dauber, president and CEO, AETI. “This project exemplifies our mission of Empowering Energy and shows progress in our growth strategy of working with traditional and renewable power generation projects around the world.”

Power generation control systems are part of the M&I Electric turnkey power delivery solutions portfolio which includes custom-designed medium and low voltage traditional switchgear, arc-resistant switchgear, power distribution centers (PDCs), power conversion equipment, automation and control solutions, construction and electrical services.