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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Electricity (Infographic)

22Nov2022

Electricity. We use it so much, in every facet of our lives, that it’s easy at times to forget just what a scientific marvel it is. Let’s take a look at a few easily overlooked facts about electricity and take a moment to appreciate all that it’s done to improve our lives.

Key Facts

Over 75% of the energy used to power electronics is consumed when the devices are on standby. In fact, a computer can use 80 watts of energy whilst on standby.
Only 10% of a lightbulb’s energy is used to create light, and the rest is used to generate heat. Switching to CFL bulbs could save up to 80% of the energy being used by your traditional lightbulbs.
Google accounts for 0.013% of the world’s energy usage. The amount of energy used to conduct 100 Google searches could power a 60 watt lightbulb for 28 minutes.
Iceland is the first (and only) country to generate 100% of its energy from renewable sources, e.g. geothermal and hydroelectric.
Electricity is what makes your heart beat. Electricity causes the muscles in your heart to contract, resulting in your heartbeat.

False Facts About Diesel Generators That Everyone Thinks Are True

22Nov2022

As one of the UK’s leading providers of power hire solutions, we’ve heard just about every single fact about generators you could imagine. Some facts are true, others are totally wide of the mark, to clear up any misconceptions you might have about generators, we thought we’d cover the most misguided facts and natural assumptions people make about portable power.

1. They’re unreliable

This is going to come as a bit of a shock to anyone who thinks hire generators break down frequently, splutter to start, or need frequent call outs to repair damaged or faulty parts. Any generator hire firm who takes customer care seriously will retire their models early, when they still have low mileages, so customers are only given the latest specification, super-efficient versions. This is something we endorse and encourage at Generator Power. Hire from us and our power units are totally reliable and very recent models.

2. They pollute the environment

You’re a little out of date if you think hire generators are smelly, smoky and pump toxic gases into the atmosphere. The latest LPG models are designed to be kinder to the environment, not only are they efficient, they’re predictable, economical and provide cleaner emissions, whilst still delivering a reliable power output. Long gone are the days when generators smoked away on site.

3. They’re noisy

Sorry to disappoint you but modern generators are super-quiet as well. Hire a diesel or an LPG powered generator and the last thing you have to worry about is noise pollution on site. Run our state-of-the-art generators and they work in harmony with your setting, offering tons of power, with none of the noise.

4. They take up tons of space

You’d be surprised at just how compact modern generators are. Hire them and not only are they easy to move and transport, they have a relatively small footprint, so take up less room on site. Plus you can choose multi-megawatt hire packages that synchronise a number of 1MW generators and provide stacks of power, without the need for monstrous equipment.

The only facts you need about generators is they are designed to be efficient, reduce running costs, prevent pollution and provide ample power on site, especially when they are hired from us here at Generator Power.

The Difference Between kW and kVA

22Nov2022

When hiring a generator, you will probably be met with the question of “What size do you need?” Generator size is measured in kilovolt-amperes (kVA), but as kVA isn’t a widely known term outside of the generator industry, it can be confusing to identify which size you require.

You may, however, know how much power you need in kilowatts (kW). So what’s the difference between kW and kVA, and how do you convert between the two?

kW vs kVA

kW is the amount of ‘actual power’ an electrical system has. This shows you how much power is being converted into useful, working output.

kVA, on the other hand is the measure of ‘apparent’ power. If kW is how much power you can work with, kVA tells you how much is being used in the system overall.

If the efficiency of an electrical system is perfect, then kW would be equal to kVA. But because no system is completely efficient, not all of the apparent power will be converted into useful output.

Converting kW to kVA

To convert kW to kVA, you first need to know the efficiency (or power factor) of the system. Power factor (pf) is measured on a scale from 0 to 1.

On average, a generator will have a power factor of 0.8.

The formula for converting kW to kVA is: kW / pf = kVA e.g. 200 kW / 0.8 pf = 250 kVA

The formula for converting kVA to kW is: kVA x pf = kW e.g. 250 kVA x 0.8 pf = 200 kW

While it can be helpful to have a good idea of the generator size you need, don’t worry if you’re unsure, or you don’t feel confident converting between kW and kVA yourself.

If you hire one of our generators, your local sales engineer will be able to help you identify the most suitable equipment for your project.

They will take the time to get to know your job and discuss exactly what you will be powering and for how long. From there, they can advise on the most suitable generator size, fuel tank and other ancillary items.

Generator Power are a specialist supplier with over 20 years’ experience in the hire and sale of diesel generators. We have one of the largest fleets in the UK, with fuel efficient Atlas Copco generators ranging from 20kVA to 1250kVA.

We’ll do whatever it takes to help you reduce your carbon footprint

22Nov2022

Generator Power is the UK’s leading generator hire companies because we combine two powerful things: brilliant kit, and a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude.

For over 20 years we’ve been finding ways to make our customers’ lives easier. We’re committed to doing everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint and help you do the same. We’re also exploring new and smarter ways of working – which involves embracing the latest technology – to make a positive difference in how we impact the environment.

Smarter Products

Our Variable Speed Generators (VSG) are a real gamechanger. As well as using up to 50% less fuel, our VSGs emit far fewer emissions and they’re engineered to only provide the amount of energy being drawn out them at any given time.

Smarter products often mean more autonomy – and it’s no different with our VSGs. Our sophisticated VSGs feature engines that automatically adjust their speed based on the required power, resulting in less noise, lower emissions and reduced costs.

In addition to next-generation VSGs, we also have a new range of Battery Pack Storage Units. Drawing on the latest technology from the automobile sector, our 45KVA units are the ideal solution for an ‘all-green’ alternative for short-term planned outages. They can also be used in combination with standard generators to create a hybrid solution, that offers a glimpse into the future of our industry.

Smarter Thinking

Generator Power is the UK’s leading generator hire companies because we combine two powerful things: brilliant kit, and a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude.

There are various ways that we like to help our clients make the right choices regarding power supply. Drawing on our extensive knowledge and experience, we strive to provide the perfect unit for the job, which helps our clients save money and reduce emissions.

Specifying the right generator:

we find that clients can often fall foul of ordering a bigger generator than they require, which has a negative effect on both the cost and the environment. To overcome this, we help our customers measure their load profile, ensuring they get the right unit for the job.

Generating at high voltage:

on occasion, a different method can be used to garner better, more cost-effective results. For example, it can be significantly cheaper and more energy-efficient to use one high-voltage generator to power a network, rather than using numerous low voltage units. Not only is this method better for the environment, but it’s also much easier to manage and transport.

Upgrading our generators:

our innovative Stage 5 generators are the first of their kind in the UK market. Meeting all existing and future European emissions legislation, they offer lower emissions, lower operational costs, reduced carbon footprint, variable cooling fans and ‘super silence’ whilst operating.

Vehicles with low emissions:

we’re currently trialling various environmentally friendly vehicle options to add to our fleet. Electric, hybrid and the latest ultra-efficient engines are all being taken into consideration, with the intention to reduce emissions across all of the vehicles we use as part of our service.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About Electricity (Infographic)

Electricity. We use it so much, in every facet of our lives, that it’s easy at times to forget just what a scientific marvel it is. Let’s take a look at a few easily overlooked facts about electricity and take a moment to appreciate all that it’s done to improve our lives.

Key Facts

False Facts About Diesel Generators That Everyone Thinks Are True

1. They’re unreliable

2. They pollute the environment

3. They’re noisy

4. They take up tons of space

The Difference Between kW and kVA

When hiring a generator, you will probably be met with the question of “What size do you need?” Generator size is measured in kilovolt-amperes (kVA), but as kVA isn’t a widely known term outside of the generator industry, it can be confusing to identify which size you require.

kW vs kVA

Converting kW to kVA

We’ll do whatever it takes to help you reduce your carbon footprint

Generator Power is the UK’s leading generator hire companies because we combine two powerful things: brilliant kit, and a ‘whatever it takes’ attitude.

Smarter Products

Smarter Thinking