Chapter 69 The first step to becoming an infrastructure maniac (first update, please collect)
There are various opportunities in the war, and some opportunities even come unexpectedly. Just when Li Yi'an got it in the UK Technology magazines search for technologies that have potential for development in the future.
Many times, when many new technologies are first invented, few people realize the power they contain, and no one even thinks they represent the future. What is needed is targeted "salvage".
In order to be able to carry out technology salvage, Li Yian even set up a company in London to hire professionals to systematically select certain technologies and then introduce them in a targeted manner. Especially new technologies that are not taken seriously by people. It is also the focus of introduction by the company.
Sometimes, some technologies appear at the wrong time, such as the 250,000-kilowatt turbine generator set developed by the British General Electric Company. This technology is definitely the world's leading.
Even the United States, which launched a 200,000 KW turbine generator set in 30 years, does not have similar technology.
It's just that this technology was launched at an untimely time - in 1940, when the British air war was at its fiercest, CEC built the first 250,000-kilowatt turbine generator set, and then, there was no more. , because of the threat of war, British officials chose decentralized power generation, that is, small and dispersed, thereby reducing the risk of being bombed.
“…The greater the power of the power station’s generator unit, the more power it generates. It seems to save money, but if it is blown up by a bomb, it will be completely ruined. Therefore, the large steam turbine generator unit will not be used until Now they are all sitting in CEC's warehouse. If you are willing, you can definitely buy this unit at a relatively cheap price."
Listening to the introduction of Jason, a power engineer, Li Yi'an was not interested. Not only this high-power unit, but also the technology is also included.
250,000 kilowatts!
It is definitely the world’s cutting-edge technology!
The United States had to wait until the mid-1950s to build a 300,000 KW unit. As for China, it took until 1970 to build a 200,000 KW unit.
If this technology is introduced, it can at least guarantee the future of the company. It has the most advanced generator set technology in the world.
And what is electricity?
Electricity is the future!
The future development of North Borneo is inseparable from electricity. The reconstruction of Europe and the great development of countries around the world are also inseparable from electricity. The reason why we are even starting to purchase power generation equipment now is because power facilities are extremely popular after the war - all over the world. Rebuilding requires massive generators.
The speed of reconstruction in many countries is not determined by the adequacy of manpower and materials, but by the adequacy of power supply. Just like the reason why East Germany was rebuilt later than West Germany was because the Russians dismantled most of the power generation facilities.
It is for this reason that Li Nian will look for power generation facilities and install power facilities in advance to ensure power supply during future reconstruction. After all, the most important thing is to develop technological construction. In another world, why can China rise rapidly?
Isn’t it just because of the infrastructure mania?
The most basic of this infrastructure is transportation and electricity!
And if you want to rise, you must first start by learning to be an infrastructure maniac!
The power plant is the foundation of the infrastructure maniac!
But now, when Jason said this, Li Yian even remembered his skills.
“Is CEC willing to transfer technology?”
“What?”
Jason didn't even react for a moment.
"I mean, are they willing to transfer the technology of the 250,000 KW engine unit?"
Li Yian's words surprised Jason.
"Sir, do you know how much electricity a 250,000 KW unit can generate in a year? Theoretically, it is close to one billion KW. Based on the electricity consumption in the UK, only dozens of such units are needed. This kind of The market for giant units is very limited..."
As an electrical engineer, Jason couldn't help but remind him. "In the United States, there are only two 200,000 KW generator sets in the entire United States. Its market is really very limited. Moreover, the war, after this war, the bombing of power plants will make the world no longer build large power stations. Decentralization is the solution. Safest! ”
Although Jason just didn't say...that thing can't be sold.
But in Li Yian's view, this is definitely a good thing.
“The more this happens, the easier it is to buy it at a low price!”
The less the market is optimistic about a technology, the less valuable it is. If everyone is optimistic about these technologies, this technology will not only It’s hard to buy, and it’s also very expensive.
In fact, in the first few years after the war, units above 200,000 kilowatts were indeed not very popular due to factors such as cost and safety. However, the demand for electricity from the reconstruction of European countries promoted the development of large generating units. , and eventually became the mainstream of development.
This is also the reason why Li Yian decided to buy it. It is not just that this unit can generate nearly 700 million kilowatt-hours a year, but because this large-scale generating unit is the future of generator technology. Only with its future can North Borneo truly enter the electric age and gain a head start in the post-war development. After all, the development of industrial technology is inseparable from electricity.
"Let's negotiate with CEC and buy this 250,000 KW unit and technology license. What is your valuation?"
"Okay, boss."
Jason shrugged helplessly, and then said,
"Boss, the pre-war quotation for that unit was 970,000 pounds. Considering that it has been idle for many years and the impact of the war, I think we can get it for 600,000 pounds."
"Yes. Including technical licensing? ”
“No problem, after all, for CEC, the current 250,000 KW unit is a money-losing product with no return. We can solve their book losses by paying the opposite price.”
Even as a power engineer, Jason is familiar with the operating rules of the capital market. Even for large companies like CEC, losses on their books will also affect their stock prices.
< br>But he still made it clear.
"But boss, you need to know that the market demand for it is almost zero, and this is likely to be a loss-making business."
"Loss money? I never do loss-making business,"
Spending 600,000 pounds to buy million-pound equipment and transferring the technology together with it, is this a loss-making business?
The reason is that people in this era do not realize what is the direction of the future. War will always cause some changes in people's views on the future, but the market will not. The market will Make appropriate choices during development.
“It’s a pity...”
When Jason and the company's patent attorney started busy negotiating with CEC, Li Yian carefully looked through a technical analysis report, which was a British automobile engine technical report. This report listed its various technical advantages. Of course, Its disadvantages were also listed, and the final conclusion was... that it was technologically inferior to the United States and Germany.
"Wait a little longer. If you want to introduce it, bring in the best. When Germany is defeated, go to Germany and take a tour, and take that Beetle back with you..."
(End of this chapter)