How Gundersen Health System is Leading the Way in Renewable Energy with 2G Energy

Gundersen Health System goes green with 2G Energy's biogas CHP module
Gundersen Health System and 2G Energy Inc. partnered on a biogas project. The project uses a biogas CHP module that converts organic waste into electricity and heat. The module also has systems that improve the biogas quality and efficiency. 2G Energy Inc. also supplies the controls and switchgear.

Facts & figures

Application:
Biogas and biomethane plants
Country:
United States
CHP:
avus 1500b
Output el/th (kW):
1426 kWel / 1533 kWth
Operator:
Gundersen Health System’s Renewable Energy Division

Gundersen Health System's Renewable Energy Division invests in sensible renewable energy projects. As part of their energy plan, they have undertaken a new biogas project and selected 2G Energy Inc. to supply an advanced biogas CHP module.

 

2G Energy provided a 50' sound attenuated container module, which features a fully integrated 2G Avus 1426 Jenbacher engine as a prime mover. The CHP system generates Electrical Power of 1,426 ekW/h or 11,836 MW p.a. and Thermal Power of 1,533 kWh/th. Additionally, 2G Energy Inc. supplied the complete gas treatment system, including cooler, dryer/dehumidification, and the H2S removal system.

 

The customer opted to install the 2G Thermal Heat Distribution System, which includes a Hydronic Junction. It ensures that the CHP maintains optimum thermal performance at any time, even in different load situations. This advanced technology decouples the primary heating source circuit from the secondary consumer circuit. Consistent function is thereby achieved in all operating states. 2G THDA's provide the most energy-efficient heat transfer. The system allows for tighter temperature control due to the infinite system's ability to regulate temperatures gradually. The controls and switchgear, including utility interconnection, are also provided by 2G Energy.