A genset, especially a diesel one, can be very noisy – so loud that they may damage the hearing of those who work in close proximity to them. Best case, they can be a severe nuisance for those who work or live nearby. In order to mitigate the noise, silent generators were created. Silent generators […]
One does not have to be exceptionally perceptive to realise that Eskom is in trouble. Eskom is in no position at the moment to supply power reliably and consistently to its customer base. André de Ruyter’s analogy, that it serves no purpose to change the jockey of a dead horse, in response to calls for […]
How large is a large generator? In 2015, the world’s largest internal combustion engine power plant was inaugurated at a site near Amman in Jordan. The plant is powered by 38 Wärtsilä 50DF multi-fuel engines with a combined capacity of 573 MW. In recognition of its world-record size, the plant was accepted into the Guinness […]
Eskom CEO “André de Ruyter” assured South Africans there is no chance of a total collapse of the Eskom power system amid the ongoing outages. South Africans should be patient while the utility sorts out its immediate crisis. The reality is rolling blackouts that will last for an unspecified duration and a fundamental lack of […]
The market for industrial generators in Africa for 2020 was valued at $5,35 billion. This figure is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5,7% from 2021 to 2028. Unreliable grid power and strong growth in the establishment of data centers, as the region moves towards increased digitalization, have driven demand. Market […]
With the chronic unreliability of Eskom power showing little sign of improving in the short to medium term, the necessity of providing alternative backup power is self-evident for most companies. The fact that the decision to invest in a backup diesel generator is made obligatory by Eskom’s inadequacy makes the procurement of a suitable unit […]
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