Most utility companies will have different interconnect requirements based on the size of the connected generation in the kW or kVA rating and/or the voltage at which the connection is being made.

Should the utility care about your standby power system? Many health care facilities today are not satisfied with standby power capacity for code-mandated life safety, critical, and equipment loads, ...

Many facilities run several generators in parallel to ensure power reliability and guarantee sufficient emergency or backup power. Paralleling generators in this way improves reliability, increases ...

Power Control System Basics explains key information about paralleling switchgear used in standby and emergency power systems, including: Reasons for paralleling two or more generators The benefits ...

Traditionally in prime power applications, you choose a single generator with enough power output to operate all of the tools and equipment needed on a jobsite. However, operating several smaller ...

For most types of facilities, generators are typically the last line of defense when there is a utility failure or a catastrophic event. Their importance is even more significant in health care, data ...

For the past several years, trends in generator design have predominantly centered on meeting tiered emissions regulations. Today, equipment owners are beginning to accept the latest changes resulting ...