M&I Electric announces Biomass power generation control system project
August 24 2016 - 9:00AM
American Electric Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AETI), a leading
provider of power delivery solutions for the global energy
industry, announced today that 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 highly customized 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. One of the first plants of its kind in this country,
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,” said Charles Dauber, president and chief executive
officer, 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.
About AETI:
American Electric Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:AETI) is a leading
supplier of power delivery solutions for the global energy
industry. AETI offers M&I Electric™ power distribution and
control products, electrical services, and E&I construction
services. AETI is headquartered in Houston and has global
operations in Beaumont, Texas, Rio de Janeiro and Macae, Brazil and
a Joint Venture in located in Xian, China. AETI’s SEC filings, news
and product/service information are available at www.aeti.com.
Contact:
Bill Brod
Senior Vice President
713-644-8182
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