Power to ensure an uninterrupted supply of water in the event of a critical situation

In 2021, the eruption of the volcano on La Palma captured the attention of the entire world, such was the awe-inspiring display of nature's destructive power. In the midst of that crisis, emergency power supplies played a vital role in keeping the island's water treatment plant running, thereby ensuring that local residents and farmers had access to fresh water.

HES - Himoinsa Energy Services - installed a robust 3 MW power solution, demonstrating its expertise and reliability in providing emergency power infrastructure in times of need.

La Palma is an example of how our power solutions can provide stability and support in unforeseen emergencies.

INSTALLED UNITS

The company installed three model HRYW - 1275 D5/6 generator sets, all equipped with "ASSIGN", YANMAR's exclusive and patented combustion technology which guarantees best-in-class fuel consumption during every phase of operation, with a highly reliable mechanical control system that significantly reduces emissions.

This model has been designed in both a soundproofed version (in a 20-foot container) and in an open skid version to complete the product portfolio that HIMOINSA is developing together with YANMAR, i.e., generator sets offering more than 1MW of power for PRP, ESP and COP applications.

HES generator sets provide a robust and compact solution, because not only are they designed to run with low operation costs, but they also have a highly reliable system that reduces pollutant emissions. The HRYW-1275 D5/6 model, which is equipped with a YANMAR AY40L.ET engine producing 1,278 kVA of power, is positioned as a market benchmark in terms of efficiency and reliability.

POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY

In this emergency situation on La Palma, this back-up power has been crucial to keeping the island's water production units running and ensuring the well-being of the communities affected by the eruption of the volcano. HIMOINSA's gas-fired generator sets have successfully provided an efficient and reliable solution by supplying the necessary power to underpin the island's water production unit, with a technical support unit ready and on hand to deal with any possible service-related incident.

The back-up power has been vital to keeping the water production units running in all the affected areas, as they have succeeded in ensuring the well-being of the communities afflicted by this natural disaster, the eruption of the La Palma volcano.

Our power supply has been key to

  1. Ensuring the supply of fresh water
    Keeping La Palma's water treatment plants running to ensure a constant supply of fresh water to the affected population, avoiding any interruption in treatment and distribution.

  2. Supporting critical infrastructure
    Powering essential services that depend on a constant supply of water, providing access to clean water for hygiene and consumption.

  3. Supporting agriculture and livestock
    Supplying water for agriculture and livestock, essential to food security in La Palma.
    Providing water to irrigate crops and for livestock, avoiding significant economic losses.

  4. Underpinning industrial processes
    Providing power to water production units that underpin critical industrial processes, contributing to the island's economic recovery after the eruption.
    Ensuring the uninterrupted operation of the island's water-dependent industries, minimising disruption to production.

  5. Sanitation and public health
    We kept the sanitation and sewerage systems on La Palma in good working order, both of which are essential in preventing waterborne diseases and maintaining hygiene and sanitation services operational in affected communities, reducing the risk of disease outbreaks.