Flowserve Pumps wins renewable and irrigation project
Flowserve Corporation has been awarded a contract to supply its vertical turbine pumps to an integrated renewable energy and irrigation project in Hawaii.
The West Kauai Energy Project (WKEP) will help the state reach its goal of a future with zero carbon emissions.
With the launch of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative in 2008, Hawaii became the first US state to commit to 100% clean renewable energy by 2045.
Through an agreement between the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) and a US utility and power generation company, the WKEP will utilise state land and water for the scheme.
Flowserve vertical turbine pumps will enable the sophisticated engineering design of the hydropower and pumped storage components of the project. Upon WKEP’s completion, the project is expected to equip Kauai with 25% of its electricity needs.
The pumped hydropower will provide 12 hours of daily storage – a significant improvement to the standard storage from existing solar battery facilities which provide up to only five hours.
“We are excited to be a part of this meaningful project. Through our purpose to make the world better for everyone, we are well positioned to support Hawaii’s ambitious goals on the path to zero emissions,” said Tamara Morytko, president, Flowserve pumps division.
“As we look to expand in low-carbon markets through the energy transition, Flowserve’s role in the WKEP is deeply aligned with our 3D growth strategy to diversify, decarbonise and digitise.”
The West Kauai Energy Project (WKEP) will help the state reach its goal of a future with zero carbon emissions.
With the launch of the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative in 2008, Hawaii became the first US state to commit to 100% clean renewable energy by 2045.
Through an agreement between the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC) and a US utility and power generation company, the WKEP will utilise state land and water for the scheme.
Flowserve vertical turbine pumps will enable the sophisticated engineering design of the hydropower and pumped storage components of the project. Upon WKEP’s completion, the project is expected to equip Kauai with 25% of its electricity needs.
The pumped hydropower will provide 12 hours of daily storage – a significant improvement to the standard storage from existing solar battery facilities which provide up to only five hours.
“We are excited to be a part of this meaningful project. Through our purpose to make the world better for everyone, we are well positioned to support Hawaii’s ambitious goals on the path to zero emissions,” said Tamara Morytko, president, Flowserve pumps division.
“As we look to expand in low-carbon markets through the energy transition, Flowserve’s role in the WKEP is deeply aligned with our 3D growth strategy to diversify, decarbonise and digitise.”
