Toray Plastics Builds New Cogeneration Power Facility
Toray Plastics (America), Inc. will begin construction in August on a second cogeneration system at its 70-acre North Kingstown, R.I., headquarters.
Cogeneration power systems allow users to operate "off the grid" and prevent the kind of electrical power outages that can occur with conventional power plants. Toray already operates a cogeneration system that supplies continuous power to its Lumirror polyester film division, which sustains manufacturing production even during severe weather events, such as Hurricane Sandy, and enables the company to provide uninterrupted customer service. The new system, which is expected to be operational by March 2014, will be dedicated to powering production for the Torayfanpolypropylene film division and other sites around the property. It is expected to dramatically reduce Toray's demand on the supply of electricity to nearby Rhode Island communities, particularly during peak periods in the summer months.