Go back in time and be a chaebol

Chapter 69 The first step to becoming an infrastructure maniac (first update, please collect)
  There are all kinds of opportunities in the war, and some of them come unexpectedly. When Li Yi'an was in the UK, he was searching for technologies with potential for future development in technology magazines.

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 the company’s introduction.

Sometimes, some technologies appear at the wrong time, such as the 25-kilowatt turbine-generator unit developed by the British General Electric Company. This technology is definitely world-leading.

Even the United States, which launched a 30 KW turbine generator set in 20 years, does not have similar technology.

It's just that this technology was introduced at an untimely time - in 40, when the Battle of Britain was at its fiercest, CEC built the first 25-kilowatt turbine-generator unit. Then, there was no more, because of the threat of war. Let British officials choose decentralized power generation, that is, small and dispersed, thereby reducing the risk of bombing.

"...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 unit has been abandoned at CEC until now. In the warehouse. You can definitely buy this unit relatively cheaply if you want."

Listening to the introduction of Jason, a power engineer, Li Yian was not only interested in this high-power unit, but also in the technology.

25 million kilowatts!
  It is definitely the world’s cutting-edge technology!

The United States had to wait until the mid-50s to build a 30 KW unit, and China did not build a 70 KW unit until the 20s.

If this technology is introduced, it will at least ensure that the company will have the most advanced generator set technology in the world in the future.

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 Yi'an will look for power generation facilities and arrange 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!
  And power plants are the foundation of infrastructure madness!
  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'm talking about the technology of the 25 KW engine unit. Are they willing to transfer it?"

Jason was surprised by Li Yian's words.

"Sir, do you know how much electricity a 25 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. The market for such giant units is huge. limited……"

As an electrical engineer, Jason couldn't help but remind him. "In the United States, there are only two 2 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 will be 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 be difficult to buy, but also very expensive.

In fact, in the first few years after the war, units above 20 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.

And this is why Li Yi'an decided to buy it. Not only is this unit able to generate nearly 7 million kilowatt-hours a year, but because this large-scale generating unit is the future of generator technology. With it, North Borneo will have a better future. Only in this way can Europe truly enter the electric age and gain a head start in the great post-war development. After all, the development of industrial technology cannot be separated from electric power.

"Let's negotiate with CEC and buy this 25 KW unit and technology license. What's your valuation?"

"Okay, boss."

Jason shrugged helplessly, and then said,
  "Boss, the pre-war quote for that unit was 97 pounds. Considering that it has been idle for many years and the impact of the war, I think it can be obtained for 60 pounds."

"Does it include technical licensing?"

"No problem. After all, for CEC, the current 25 KW units are money-losing products with no return at all. Our bid can solve the losses on their books."

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.
  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 business at a loss,"

Spending 60 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 and the market will make corresponding choices in its 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)