Hyundai Heavy PPS aid recovery in Chile and Haiti

Power supplied by Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Packaged Power Stations (PPS) is proving crucial in the rescue efforts under way in Chile after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake.

The PPSs were installed at Curico, 150 km away from Concepcion, the epicenter of the earthquake, and Antofagasta in October 2008 and May 2009. The PPSs have 20.4 MW capacity and supply electricity to 20,000 households.

HHI PPSs were the only power generators still online in Port au Prince, Haiti after the 7.0 richter scale earthquake.

The PPS installed in Cuba did not suffer any damage even though hurricane Gustav struck the island in September 2008. This PPS is also featured on Cuba currency with the caption energy revolution.

We can confirm the PPS solidity in supplying electricity efficiently in any place. It is creating interest in Middle and South America and the Africa market,?aid Mr. Yoo Seung-nam, COO of HHI Engine & Machinery Division.

The PPS is a containerized diesel generator with Hyundai's own HiMSEN engine as its prime mover. It is easy to install and move and economical as it is fueled by heavy oil. HHI has exported over 700 PPS units to 18 countries.