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White Paper: Reciprocating Generator Sets: A Viable Choice In Sustainable Energy
Reciprocating generator sets have recently been overshadowed by new alternative fuel sources including wind, solar, and fuel cells. This overshadowing is unwarranted since reciprocating generator sets have been and will be the mainstay of support in the sustainable energy space. Alternative low energy fuels have been used successfully in a multitude of worldwide installations including landfills, biogas and wastewater installations.
In fact, reciprocating generator sets are a highly efficient power source offering low capital costs and quick installation and start-up. Reciprocating generator sets routinely outperform traditional coal-fired power generation plants. Cat® gas generator sets have ratings up to 6,250 kW with efficiencies in the mid-40 percent range. On-going engine technology development programs have made reaching into the higher efficiency scale, upper-40 percent, a realistic goal.
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