Meunerie Saint-Hugues, a Québec-based agricultural processing facility, required reliable emergency standby power to prevent unplanned outages that could impact livestock health and disrupt operations. The facility needed a solution that could be deployed quickly and fit within the available mechanical building space.

Initially, a single 1500 kW genset was considered, but its size and related equipment would have required additional site preparation and increased installation costs. Project timing was also a major factor—Meunerie Saint-Hugues sought a supplier who could deliver and commission the solution in the shortest possible timeframe.

The facility needed:

• Continuous emergency power without interruptions to production

• A solution that met space, cost, and redundancy requirements

• Quick delivery and installation ahead of the holiday season

• Reliable operation even in Québec’s harsh winter weather

To meet these constraints, Meunerie Saint-Hugues partnered with trusted supplier Drumco Énergie. Drumco’s agricultural sales representative, Carrol Allen, and technical director, David Vigeant, recommended a Rehlko emergency standby solution.

The solution included:

• Three Rehlko diesel generators with onboard paralleling, each rated 500 kW standby

• Rehlko APM603 generator controllers for on-board paralleling, ensuring sufficient power coverage during weekday outages

• Rehlko CSA-Listed weather-protective enclosures with block heaters and multiple access doors for easy service

• Subbase fuel tanks with secondary containment and UV-resistant coating for faster installation and long-term reliability

• Rehlko KCS-ANTA-3000S closed-transition transfer switch for fast, automatic transitions between grid and standby power

The multiple genset configuration provided redundancy, allowing one generator to undergo maintenance while others remained in service. This approach also accommodated variable production schedules, avoiding the need for an oversized 1500 kW unit.

The integrated emergency standby power system was delivered, installed, and commissioned quickly, functioning flawlessly during multiple utility outages.

“Drumco Énergie is very sensitive to the particular needs of the agricultural market in Québec,” said Carrol Allen, Drumco Énergie’s agricultural sales representative. “Reliability of the emergency generator can mean the difference between life and death of the animals. We take great pride in supplying reliable equipment and backing it up with 24/7 emergency service.”