Emergency power providers fortify backup arrangements in Chemnitz - Emergency acquisition secured by Chemnitz energy company
In the heart of Saxony, the city of Chemnitz, home to 250,000 inhabitants, now boasts a secret weapon in the event of a widespread blackout. Energy supplier, Eins, has invested 1.9 million euros in a backup power plant, designed to keep the majority of the city's residents powered during emergencies.
The backup power plant, shrouded in secrecy regarding its exact location, is a crucial part of Eins's "black start concept". This innovative approach allows the power plant to operate independently, without relying on the national power grid, in case of a complete or near-complete grid shutdown.
The "black start" process involves starting a small, independent power source, such as a backup diesel generator, which does not require external power. This unit then energizes the startup systems of larger power plants or substations, gradually bringing them online and restoring the network.
In Chemnitz, the backup power plant is designed to supply the city during emergencies, activation occurring before any other power sources. However, details about how Eins plans to maintain the backup power plant or ensure its continuous operation remain undisclosed.
Eins has been training its employees for emergencies in a specially developed virtual control room, preparing for the activation of the backup power plant should the need arise. The company announced this plan to the German Press Agency in Chemnitz.
The backup power plant has been operational since May of this year, ready to spring into action should a blackout occur. Despite the secrecy surrounding its location, the city's residents can rest assured that their energy supplier is taking proactive steps to ensure their power needs are met during emergencies.
The EU fund for promoting companies contributes 70 percent of the investment for achieving climate goals by 2050. This funding likely played a role in the development and implementation of the backup power plant in Chemnitz, though specific details about the type or capacity of the plant remain undisclosed.
As the world becomes increasingly reliant on electricity, the importance of reliable backup power sources cannot be overstated. Chemnitz's secret backup power plant is a testament to Eins's commitment to ensuring the city's power needs are met, even in the face of emergencies.
The backup power plant, funded partially by the EU, is a integral part of Eins's energy policy, designed to maintain the city's energy supply during emergencies. This independent power source, a crucial component of Eins's community policy, will operating during a blackout, even before other power sources, demonstrating their proactive approach towards the industry's finance and energy sectors.
