BC Hydro | Power Generation
BC Hydro is one of Canada's largest electronic utilities and serves more than 1.5 million customers across British Columbia.

Emergency Power Supply for the Vancouver International Airport
The Challenge
BC Hydro's Power Smart wanted to test dispatchable power systems to address grid power supply shortages during periods of critical peak demand.

The Solution
EMG worked closely with BC Hydro and SimPower Inc. to facilitate supply and installation of 2 x 500 KW dispatchable emergency standby diesel generators. The prime purpose of these generators is to supply emergency backup power for runway lighting in the event of grid failure. The units were also designed to be brought online by BC Hydro to feed their grid during periods of peak demand.

The Result
EMG Marketing Group delivered the project on time and on budget. The dispatchable-ready generators are currently providing reliable emergency backup power for the Vancouver International Airport and are fully dispatchable by BC Hydro during periods of critical peak demand

BC Hydro eCatalog Case Study (PDF)