Second hand diesel generation barge, 40 MW, Philippines
Problem
assess a 40 MW second hand diesel generator barge for deployment, repowering, and its fit as dispatchable capacity.
Work
- reviewed the barge's condition and repowering requirements, and assessed its fit as dispatchable capacity within the target grid.
dispatchability over efficiency
the case rested on the asset's value as fast, dispatchable capacity rather than on fuel efficiency, which is where a newer unit would have competed.
Consequence
the assessment framed the asset against reserve and dispatchable capacity needs rather than against a new build efficiency benchmark.