Modern energy centre “Maisky” launched in Tatarstan

The largest small generation object, energy centre “Maisky” was launched in Zelenodolsk region (Tatarstan) on October,2. President of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Vice-premier – Minister of agriculture and foodstuff Marat Akhmetov, Minister of ecology and natural resources Artem Sidorov and other officials attended an official opening ceremony.

Energy centre Maisky is located near the greenhouse Maisky, the main consumer of produced energy.

The centre represents a heating power station based on gas powered electrical generators Deutz TCG 2032V16. Gross electric power output makes 23,5 megawatt. Moreover, 24 Gcal of heat is generated at the station per hour in cogeneration mode.

Output of energy centre “Maisky” is meant to provide the greenhouse with electricity for 60-65 % and heat energy of more than 50 %. It will let saving 115 mln. roubles per year. The project was financed by non-government pension fund “Blagosostoyanie”. Construction works started in July 2010 and on October, 2 it started functioning.

Rustam Minnikhanov inspected energy centre and took part in official opening ceremony. President of Tatarstan noted that decision was made after long discussions. “We were thinking about many ways to provide energy for greenhouse facilities. Once I suggested that a new modern local unit is needed to decrease expenses. Today we see that Maisky is one of the most up-to-date centres in Russia. The main thing is that it generates competitive energy”, - R.Minnikhanov said.

President of Tatarstan considers such major project to be the first example in Russia in the sphere of small generation. The energy centre is the sample of modernization of energy systems in Tatarstan cities, Rustam Minnikhanov believes. “I wish there will be more projects of this kind and I think they should be spread around the country”, - Head of RT stated.

Rustam Minnikhanov handed as well several letters of gratitude.