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Read our latest articles surrounding power generation & distribution, help guides, useful information, industry news & more...

Generator Power Ratings Explained

Prime & Standby - Generator Power Ratings Explained

If you've been searching for a generator for your home or business, you will have come across the terms prime and standby. But what exactly do they mean?

Planning a Large Generator Project

Planning a Large Generator Project

When it comes to enquiring about a large project involving one or more power generators, there are 6 main factors to consider while in the planning stage...

How do Generators Generate Electricity?

How Does an Electric Generator Work?

An electric generator is a machine that uses an engine to generate electricity. This blog will explain how power generators work and their main components.

Silent / Soundproof Generator Enclosures

Silent / Soundproof Generator Enclosures

A silent generator operates inside an enclosure which muffles the sound that workers, employees, customers and other members of the public hear...

Sizing a Diesel Generator

Diesel Generator Sizing - What Size Do You Need?

This guide will teach you the basics of sizing a generator with enough power to get the job done, with enough of a safety margin to cover your entire operation.

kVA Explained

What is kVA?

Outside the generator industry, kVA is not well known. kW is much more common and is how electrical items in your home are rated, so what is kVA?

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