(Source: Aggreko) The Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games aims to make these the most sustainable Games yet. It is working closely with its partners, suppliers, and wider stakeholder to reduce its carbon footprint wherever possible.
Central to this is the way the event is powered and as energy is a key part of the Games’ carbon footprint, focus has been given to driving emissions down.
The Games are taking a ‘mains first’ approach, using the existing infrastructure from venues reducing reliance on additional generators, and where temporary energy is needed, working closely with Aggreko to drive emissions down.
As the Official Modular Energy Solutions Supporter for Birmingham 2022, Aggreko is responsible for planning the temporary energy framework for all 15 of the Games’ venues. These include large-scale venues such as Alexander Stadium and Coventry Stadium & Arena, to greenfield sites of regional parks like Warwick and Sutton. They are also powering additional requirements in sites key to the Games, including the Birmingham 2022 Villages in Birmingham and Warwick and the remote vehicle security site.
The fleet includes 117 of Aggreko’s latest Stage V generators from 30kVA up to 600kVa running on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) – a more sustainable fuel source. Stage V engines provide greater efficiency than traditional generators as well as reducing NOx emissions, CO2 emissions, and other harmful particulates. The acoustically designed equipment also results in a reduction of noise, considering the local surroundings of the venues.
The generators will be operating in Load on Demand configuration, meaning they will replace a large, constantly operating generator with a group of smaller generators that can power up or down automatically according to demand onsite.
To support the generator set-up, Aggreko will be supplying several batteries at 300 kVA. A specialist Y-Cube energy storage battery will be used in the fleet depot centre at the University of Birmingham to power the Games’ electric vehicles.
The generators and batteries will be used in tandem to aid carbon and fuel savings and at Victoria Park solar power will also be garnered in conjunction with the hybrid generators.
Primary generation and distribution equipment will take advantage of Aggreko’s remote monitoring centre which will continually analyse performance to ensure equipment is always running at peak efficiency.
James Eade, Head of Energy for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, says: “As a client we have been receptive and encouraged Aggreko to avail of innovation in power generation and to rethink established paradigms in this area. Collectively we have worked hard to ensure that nearly all the venues display some element of new technology or techniques.”
Robert Wells, Managing Director of Event Solutions at Aggreko, says: “While Aggreko is well-versed in the planning of temporary power for large-scale global events, we always strive to improve on every project we take on. As such, the entire business is whole-heartedly committed to its responsibility as Modular Energy Solutions Supporter, and its impact on the environment in 2022 and beyond.
“The sustainability conversation has of course been ongoing for some time, but now our latest Greener Upgrades programme enables us to easily advise customers on the small changes they can make to reduce harmful emissions and the use of fuel. For the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games this means it can work to its goal of leaving a carbon neutral legacy, which we are incredibly proud to support.”
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Aggreko and Birmingham 2022 strive to reduce emissions through latest technology
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Aggreko Event Services renews global partnership with Cirque du Soleil
[Source: Aggreko] Industry leading mobile modular energy provider Aggreko is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with entertainment company Cirque du Soleil. Aggreko will support the world’s largest contemporary circus producer on a global scale at their Big Top shows, using their world-renowned mobile, temporary power supplies.
The contract renewal sees Aggreko continue to be a key supplier for major Québec based organisation until 2024. Aggreko will continue delivering world class mobile modular energy supplies across Cirque du Soleil’s cross-continental touring productions. Utilising progressive technologies Aggreko will co-ordinate reliable temporary power control, effecting the Big Top shows’ lighting, sound, automation, and infrastructure.
Aggreko and Cirque du Soleil maintain a long-standing and successful partnership since 2012. Aggreko leads the temporary power supply and temperature control systems at some of Cirque du Soleil’s most recognised productions which include BAZZAR, LUZIA, Alegría, KOOZA and KURIOS – Cabinet of Curiosities. Aggreko previously provided Cirque du Soleil with innovative water-cooling systems within climate-controlled tents to help maintain the consistent environment needed for the unique high-risk performances.
Head of Sales at Aggreko Event Services, David de Behr, commented: “We are delighted to announce the successful re-launch of our ongoing relationship with Cirque du Soleil, and I am extremely proud of the global effort from the Aggreko Event Services team who will be supporting some of Cirque du Soleil’s most iconic productions.
“Aggreko and Cirque du Soleil share the common motivations for a high standard of service, and we are excited to see how the company’s inventive energy solutions provide reliable power supplies in such a fast-paced industry.”
Director of Global Corporate Alliances at Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, Marie-France Chaput, added: “Aggreko has successfully provided a consistent energy supply for us at our international shows over the last ten years and it is fantastic to have a partner that is making sustainable switches within their services.
“The importance of a heavily monitored environment for our performers is crucial, and we are confident that Aggreko will continue to deliver a reliable energy service, leading to a positive experience for the performers and customers.” -
Aggreko to power over 130 North American Cirque du Soleil shows
[Source: Aggreko] Aggreko, the world’s leading provider of mobile modular power, temperature control and energy solutions, has announced that they will be providing their industry-leading temporary power modules to Cirque du Soleil for several of the entertainment company’s North American Big Top shows in 2023. The agreement continues Aggreko’s long-standing partnership with Cirque du Soleil, which began in 2012.
For Cirque du Soleil’s 2023 season, Aggreko is providing power generators North American runs of Kooza in Houston and Toronto.
Aggreko will coordinate 2,500 kW of reliable, temporary power for each of the 134 performances across the two North American markets. The seamless mobility of Aggreko’s energy solutions guarantees that Cirque du Soleil can tour the continent without experiencing power outages while astonishing audiences with their world-renowned theatrics.
Aggreko’s temporary power solutions ensure that audiences at Cirque du Soleil shows will have uninterrupted experiences, even if power to the grid is cut. The short-term nature of touring shows, and the unique experience of sitting under the “Big Top”, also means that area grids may be stressed by demand from performances, making generators powered by Aggreko’s decades of experience a benefit for the communities hosting the shows as well.
“We’re thrilled to partner again with Cirque du Soleil to manage their temporary power needs, marking the eleventh year of our relationship,“ said Don Gray of Aggreko. “We understand that the immersive experiences of Cirque du Soleil’s shows require no interruptions, which is why we’re happy to lend our expertise in temporary power solutions to guarantee the greatest enjoyment by audiences across North America. Aggreko looks forward to another exciting year of working with Cirque du Soleil to bring the magic of modern circus arts to over 130 audiences in the United States and Canada.”
“Aggreko has successfully provided energy supply for our international touring shows for over a decade, and we’re happy to partner with them for another year ensuring a positive experience for both our performers and the audience,” said Philippe Rochette, Specialist – Electric & HVAC of Cirque du Soleil. “Our North American runs of KOOZA are cornerstones of our international touring plan and thanks to Aggreko’s reliable energy service, we’re confident that we will continue to perform knowing that our energy supply is in good hands.”
Those interested in learning more about the Aggreko power solutions used in the Cirque du Soleil shows can visit https://www.aggreko.com/, and the full Cirque du Soleil calendar for 2023 can be viewed at https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/.
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