Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ's / Frequently Asked Questions surrounding ADE Power, generators, the power generation / distribution industry & more.


Who are ADE Power?

ADE Power (formerly Advanced Diesel Engineering) was established in 1997 and today is a market-leader in the supply, installation & maintenance of power generation & distribution systems.

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Who do I contact in regards to recruitment?

To view our available positions or apply for a role at ADE Power, visit our careers page.

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What industries do we operate within?

We supply organisations within any and every industry that depend on a reliable power supply in order to continue operating. However, our main industry sectors include: Data, Healthcare, Retail, Infrastructure, Petrochemical, Telecoms, Pharmaceutical, Mining & Agriculture.

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Where is ADE Power based?

ADE Power is based in Yorkshire, UK & New South Wales, Australia, with large manufacturing facilities located in Pontefract (West Yorkshire, UK), Hellaby (South Yorkshire, UK) & Hexham (New South Wales, Australia).

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How do I contact ADE Power?

To contact us, visit the contact page where you will find a simple enquiry form as well as our telephone number, email address & business hours.

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What is kVA?

kVA (kilovolt-amps) is a measure of apparent power: it describes the total amount of power being used by a system. Fundamentally, 1 kVA is equal to 1,000 volt amps. Whereas volts is a measurement of electrical pressure and amps is a measure of electrical current, apparent power is equal to the product of the volts and amps.

What is kVA?
How does a silent generator enclosure work?

Most soundproof containers or silent generators use composite materials in their generator enclosures. These are typically layers of hard material intended to reflect the sound energy back inside the enclosure, as well as layers of soft, porous and resilient materials which actually absorb that sound energy, converting it into heat.

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How do I plan 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: the generator(s), the enclosure, the fuel supply, louvres, synchronising & additional features.

Planning a Large Generator Project