Aggreko Creates Milestones at World Ski Championships
The challenge to the customer
With the extreme cold temperatures,
equipment required special fuel and required daily checking to
ensure continuous operation. The challenge this event posed began
nine months prior to the event itself when Aggreko’s technicians
and engineers began the planning and coordination that would lead
to a seamless operation.
Aggreko's solution
A total of 290 tons of equipment
was sent to St. Moritz, including 44,000 kg (97,003 lbs) of cable
that was carried and installed by the Aggreko team after clearing
91 cm (3 ft) of snow and 20.32 cm (8 in) of ice. The Aggreko crew
worked 12 straight days to lay the cable at an altitude of 2,438 m
(8,000 ft) with temperatures reaching below -20°c (-4°F), an
extraordinary feat with only seven hours of light each day. Aggreko
powered all broadcasting, the IBC, the International Press Center,
the Medals Plaza, the food court, VIP and volunteer tents, the team
service centre and the Opening Ceremonies.
Benefits to the customer
Operating at temperatures often
reaching below -23°C (-9°F), the Aggreko team and equipment allowed
the rest of the world to continuously view and enjoy one of the
greatest sporting events in history.