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Warden Energy Centre (5.0 MW) - Markham
Commercial Operation on June 4, 2008
Warden Energy Centre is a natural gas fired 5.0 MW combined heat and power facility that will be integrated into the existing district energy system operated by Markham District Energy. In addition to electricity production, the thermal energy recovered from the facility will be used to heat and cool the Markham downtown core, known as the Markham Centre, consisting of commercial, residential and institutional buildings.
Electricity from the facility will be delivered to the local distribution grid. The site, currently owned by the Town of Markham, has been leased by Markham District Energy to develop the facility. The key components of the facility include two (2) low emissions reciprocating engine, natural gas generator sets.
A heat exchanger ensures delivery of heat from the water heat loop to the high temperature heat loop within the facility. Heat from the exhaust gas is also recovered and combined with the heat recovered from the jacket water for delivery to the district energy system.
| Location: | Markham, Ontario |
| Nameplate Capacity: | 5 MW |
| OPA Contracted Capacity: | 5 MW |
| Developer: | Markham District Energy |
| Technology: | Natural gas-fired, combined heat and power project providing heating and cooling for the Markham downtown core |
| Generator Set: | Two (2) low emissions reciprocating engine, natural gas generator sets |
| Connection Point: | Existing 27.6kV PowerStream distribution system via Transformer Station No. 3 |
| Commercial Operation Date: | June 4, 2008 |
Links:
Markham District Energy
http://www.markhamdistrictenergy.com
Project Contacts:
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Ontario Power Authority Media and Public Relations T. 416-969-6307 or 1-800-797-9604 |
Warden Energy Centre
Peter Ronson |
