Case Study: Marquette Board of Light and Power achieves reliable, flexible power with Wärtsilä Energy

Marquette Board of Light and Power delivers 50 MW with Wärtsilä Energy

The Marquette Board of Light and Power (MBLP), a utility serving northern Michigan, faced the challenge of ensuring a reliable energy supply in an extreme cold climate while preparing for upcoming carbon regulations. To address aging coal units and enable more renewable energy, the customer opted for a Wärtsilä Energy flexible power generation solution.

Wärtsilä implemented a 50 MW power plant utilizing three 18V50DF dual-fuel engines. This solution provides highly reliable, efficient, and flexible power, capable of reaching full load in five minutes and running on natural gas with light fuel oil as a backup. The plant secures power for approximately 17,000 households, prevents blackouts, and helps MBLP meet emission requirements.

Marquette Board of Light and Power (mblp)