Energy security for drinking water projects in Norway: integrated solutions for continuous operation in remote environments

In emergency situations, humanitarian missions or temporary camps, having independent generation systems becomes essential to ensure supply continuity and safeguard community health.

Genesal Energy has extensive experience in this field and has developed two tailor-made solutions for a project located on an island in Norway.

The project involved the design and manufacture of two units with the same characteristics, each consisting of a custom-built container featuring a 110 kVA genset. These units power atmospheric water generation systems, a technology capable of producing drinking water from ambient humidity. Entirely independent from the electrical grid and able to operate continuously for more than a day, the systems can function reliably in remote or harsh environments where energy availability is critical to maintaining water supply.

To address the project’s challenges, the client required three key factors: supply security, extended autonomy and compact integration within the containers, while preserving enough space for the remaining components of the water treatment systems.

The Genesal Energy engineering team adapted the containers supplied by the client to comply with the company’s manufacturing standards, ensuring both functionality and efficiency of the gensets.

One of the main challenges was integrating each open-type genset with a high-capacity fuel tank into a very confined space without compromising the functionality or autonomy of the units. Furthermore, the limited accessibility for operation and maintenance required a strategic redistribution of components to ensure optimal placement, ease of handling and installation safety.

• Special soundproofed container with a dedicated genset room and thermal insulation in the control area for low-temperature environments.
• Custom-built skid adapted to the space allocated by the client.
• Integrated 1,000-litre fuel tank for extended operation.
• Engine coolant recirculation and heating system to ensure optimal starting performance in cold climates.
• Set painted in the RAL colour requested by the client.
• External control panel integrated into the client’s main panel for easier operation.