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Cummins recognized the potential of natural gas long before it became an international commodity, developing high-horsepower, lean-burn natural gas generators for industrial applications. ...

The new facility will help Generac serve the booming data center growth and other core industries with capacity for large-scale backup power generators and energy solutions. ...

Cat’s new G3520 Fast Response gensets represent its largest single-unit output with this capability for supporting standby and demand response in grid-connected and microgrid projects. ...

Joule Capital Partners, Caterpillar, and Wheeler Machinery have an agreement to power Joule’s High Performance Compute Data Center Campus in Utah. ...

Designed to deliver reliable, efficient power, these solutions allow customers to optimize their energy management and achieve energy cost savings. ...

Caterpillar’s leading-edge distributed energy resource management system optimizes return on investment through onsite power generation. ...

Caterpillar says its new Cat G3520 50-hertz fast-response generator powered by natural gas lowers greenhouse emissions for mission-critical systems. ...

Volvo’s PU750 can fast-charge three to four larger battery-electric machines on-site without an AC/DC converter, while Volvo’s portable PU130 Level 2 charger can recharge compact equipment. ...

The Briggs & Stratton SimpliPHI 6.6 lithium ferro phosphate home battery system provides 6.65 kWh of energy and can be installed indoors or outdoors in stacks of one to three batteries. ...

Caterpillar’s CG18 DG350, DG400, DG450, and DG500 natural gas generator sets provide small- to midsize standby protection as well as non-emergency demand response opportunities. ...

Briggs & Stratton’s new 13 to 26-kilowatt PowerProtect home standby generators include new features like NGMax technology to extract maximum power and maintain efficiency in various applications. ...

“With easy switching from gasoline to liquid propane fuel with just the turn of a dial, the GP7500E is the perfect solution for your next outdoor event, DIY project, or as emergency backup power,” says Generac’s Kyle Raabe. ...

The innovative solution provides opportunities for more efficient power use, reduced fuel costs, lower work site noise, and potential emissions reductions. ...

Cat recommends the new XGC1900 for large-scale applications including utilities, municipal infrastructure, mines and quarries, and water treatment plants. ...

Cat recommends the new, EPA-certified gensets for use in small businesses, industrial applications, fresh water and wastewater treatment plants and other critical infrastructure, microgrids, renewable applications, and utility programs. ...

The company says it builds its generators for years of service, even under harsh conditions, and that it tests each unit under full load at the factory. ...

The manufacturer says it’s the first in the industry to exceed 560 kilowatts with a single engine that meets the country’s most stringent emission standards. ...

“This expanded series of generator sets provides additional choices for customers by delivering Caterpillar reliability and quality in lower power nodes,” says Cat Electric Power General Manager Jaime Mineart. ...

Both models are powered by Generac OHV engines that can operate on gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). ...

Available from and supported by the global Cat dealer network, the rental-ready XQP310 is suitable for applications including mining, manufacturing, oil and gas, and construction. ...

“Natural-gas generator sets are becoming increasingly attractive standby power options as customers focus on their environmental, social, and governance objectives,” says Caterpillar Electric Power Division Product Manager Brian George. ...

The announcement comes on the heels of the company’s recent acquisition of SimpliPhi Power, a California-based manufacturer of energy storage and management systems that store solar, wind, grid, standby, and portable generator power for future use. ...

The manufacturer says the new genset is the most powerful air-cooled model available on the home standby market and can save homeowners up to $8,000 vs. comparable liquid-cooled generators. ...

The move will increase the Company’s distribution capacity in the southeastern United States. ...

Generac, a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, is expanding its presence in Wisconsin by investing an additional $53 million in its facilities across the state. ...