Cummins Cogeneration System Keeps Greenhouse Growing in Belgium

Oct 28, 2020 9:15 AM ET

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Belgian-based greenhouse company Varegro is using a Cummins HSK78G gas generator to power its facility in Oostrozebeke, West Flanders, making it the first in the world to be installed in a greenhouse environment.

The HSK78G generator is part of an ultra-efficient Combined Heat and Power system at the greenhouse that turns waste heat into productive energy. In an energy intensive greenhouse environment, its total return is greater than 100% and Varegro can use this dependable power source to flexibly meet its energy needs. The electricity produced can be used for lighting, the heat produced by the generator for heating and the exhaust gases are cleaned and used for fertilization.

Learn more about the HSK78G series at https://cummins.tech/5u8c9v.

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Cummins Inc., a global power leader, is a corporation of complementary business segments that design, manufacture, distribute and service a broad portfolio of power solutions. The company’s products range from diesel, natural gas, electric and hybrid powertrains and powertrain-related components including filtration, aftertreatment, turbochargers, fuel systems, controls systems, air handling systems, automated transmissions, electric power generation systems, batteries, electrified power systems, hydrogen generation and fuel cell products. Headquartered in Columbus, Indiana (U.S.), since its founding in 1919, Cummins employs approximately 61,600 people committed to powering a more prosperous world through three global corporate responsibility priorities critical to healthy communities: education, environment and equality of opportunity.

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