We designed an emergency solution that meets the highest environmental standards in Europe. See our latest Engineering feat in Belgium

Genesal Energy has successfully completed a project to guarantee emergency power supply for a combined cycle power plant — a critical infrastructure in the heart of Belgium.

These types of facilities must be equipped with emergency generators, as any brief power outage can compromise safety systems such as water cooling, fire suppression, lighting, and auxiliary systems that are essential for the plant’s proper operation.

To prevent the risks associated with grid failure, two soundproofed generator sets were designed in 40ft containers for medium-voltage generation, connected in parallel to each other and the grid. A third 20ft container serves as a high-tech electrical room housing the central control system and medium-voltage switchgear. The installation also includes auxiliary systems for heating, air conditioning, and exhaust gas post-treatment, along with specific thermal insulation to improve overall plant efficiency.

The combined cycle plant in Belgium now has a robust, efficient and environmentally friendly emergency power system.

Safety was paramount in the project. Fuel tank heaters with ATEX (Explosive Atmospheres) certification were installed to prevent any risk of explosion and to withstand extremely low temperatures. Additionally, the containers were fitted with liquid collection trays and leak detectors that activate immediately in case of a spill, effectively preventing environmental contamination.

The electrical system was designed for remote management. The electrical room container includes an advanced control panel that enables simultaneous operation of both generator sets. Medium-voltage grounding resistors, automatic circuit breaker cells and a common power output system were also installed, allowing either generator to be isolated as needed.

Meeting strict environmental standards

One of the biggest challenges of the project was meeting Belgium’s environmental regulations – among the strictest in Europe. Our engineering team developed an integrated solution that includes an advanced exhaust gas post-treatment system with DPF filters, SCR technology, and a mixing chamber for urea injection, guaranteeing ultra-low emissions and full compliance with the most demanding standards.

Continuing with this focus on sustainability, components were also installed to reduce the noise level to below 80 dB at 1 m. Motorised air louvers were also included to isolate the equipment from ambient conditions during periods of inactivity.

Strategic collaboration with Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi’s collaboration was key to ensuring the reliability and performance demanded by a project of this scale.

Mitsubishi’s team worked closely with Genesal Energy’s engineering departments throughout the design process, ensuring seamless technology integration. This cooperation was essential to achieve optimal performance in critical conditions while meeting the project’s demanding environmental and operational requirements — in line with Europe’s strictest standards for emissions, efficiency, and sustainability.