Category Archives: Power Generation
Generator Misconceptions
Generators, despite what some think, are not plug-and-play. It’s true that most manufacturers follow international rating standards for generator performance parameters. Small variations by manufacturers, however, can cause confusion and an underperforming generator. As you’re considering your next generator, understand these three areas. Gross Power Output versus Net Power Output:…
Read MoreHow a Microgrid Could Meet Your Power Needs
The use of microgrids have been commonplace in remote locations where connection to a central power grid is either impossible or cost prohibitive. But with the emergence of new technologies, a growing number of municipalities, communities and companies are turning to microgrids as either a supplement or alternative to receiving…
Read MorePower Gen Team Builds Gensets for Alaska Villages
Two remote villages in Alaska are anxiously awaiting the arrival of several generator sets that are set to be delivered at the end of summer. The systems will be the sole source of power for each of these hamlets. Production of the gensets is underway at our facility in Ridgefield,…
Read MoreFire Station Relies on MTU to Keep Critical Power On
The crew at Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue’s Station 51 in downtown Tigard, Oregon, is one of the busiest in the fire district. Not only do they respond to vehicle accidents, medical calls and fires, but its specialty units handle calls throughout the district’s 210 square miles of suburban communities…
Read MoreWhy You Need Customized Fuel Tanks for Generator
A growing number of industries in today’s marketplace rely on continuous power to maintain operations. Hospitals, data centers and municipalities are just a few examples of sectors that rely on back-up generators to maintain that constant flow of power. A lot of thought goes into selecting the proper generator to…
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