Doosan Skoda Power to supply its first steam turbine to the US

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Doosan Skoda Power, a Czech-based manufacturer of steam turbines, has signed a contract with Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) to supply a steam turbine generator for their new gas-firedpower plant in Lansing, Michigan.

TThis is the company’s first project in the United States. The new power plant is part of BWL’s plan to be coal-free by 2025. The Doosan´s steam turbine DST-S10 (80 MW) will be installed in the new combined cycle power plant with a total output of 250 MW and will be built at the site ofthe coal-fired Erickson PowerPlant in the Delta Township. The turbine is now being manufactured in Pilsen, Czech Rep. and will be put into commercial operation in spring 2021.

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“Our success in this demanding tender confirms topquality of our products and services on a global level. Our highly efficient turbine and its operational flexibility will help significantly reduce local emissions and ensure a reliable electricity supply for residents of the city of Lansing and its surroundings,” said Vaclav Cerny, Head of Sales – America at Doosan Skoda Power.