Large businesses in South Africa face numerous challenges when it comes to electricity supply, making diesel generators a valuable and necessary asset.

UNINTERRUPTED POWER

One important advantage of having a diesel generator solution from Elegen is their ability to provide uninterrupted power during loadshedding. Loadshedding, which involves the planned interruption of electricity supply by utility Eskom, can severely disrupt operations and cause financial losses for large businesses.

Diesel generators act as reliable backup power sources, ensuring that critical functions continue without interruption.

INDEPENDENCE FROM THE GRID

Diesel generators also offer flexibility and independence from the unstable national grid. Large businesses within industries such as mining and manufacturing often require a substantial amount of power to run their operations smoothly.

By investing in diesel generators, they can generate their own electricity on-site, reducing dependence on the unreliable national grid. This allows businesses to have greater control over their energy supply, enabling them to operate efficiently even during periods of high demand or grid failures.

SAVING COSTS

Diesel generators also offer cost savings for large businesses in South Africa. While initial investment costs may be higher compared to some alternatives, diesel fuel tends to be more affordable and widely available in South Africa.

Elegen’s reliable generator sets and power supply solutions will ensure that disruption to businesses and the resulting financial losses arising from power outages are mitigated. Additionally, maintenance costs are relatively low for diesel generator sets compared to other forms of alternative energy sources. This makes diesel generators an economically viable option for large businesses looking to mitigate the impact of loadshedding and secure long-term energy stability.

NO LOSS OF PRODUCTIVITY

In addition to load shedding challenges, South Africa also experiences frequent power outages due to ageing infrastructure and inadequate maintenance. These outages can result in downtime and productivity losses for large businesses.

A diesel generator from Elegen ensures business continuity by providing immediate power backup whenever there is an outage on the main grid. This helps businesses avoid disruptions in operations and maintain customer satisfaction levels while minimising financial losses associated with downtime.

SCALABILITY OF OPERATIONS

Elegen’s diesel generators also offer scalability options for large businesses operating in South Africa. As these businesses grow and expand their operations, their energy needs increase accordingly, and we respond to provide them with the bespoke power solution that best suits their requirements.

Diesel generators can easily accommodate increased loads by adding additional units or upgrading existing ones without requiring extensive modifications to the infrastructure. This scalability feature ensures that businesses can adapt and meet their power requirements as they evolve, providing a reliable and sustainable energy solution for the long term.

Diesel generators offer numerous advantages for large businesses in South Africa. They provide uninterrupted power supply during load shedding, offer independence from an unreliable national grid, result in cost savings compared to other alternatives, ensure business continuity during power outages, and offer scalability options as businesses grow.

By investing in diesel generators, large businesses can mitigate the challenges posed by load shedding and other electricity-related issues while maintaining operational efficiency and minimising financial losses.

In addition to our own generators, we supply a large range generators from internationally-recognised manufacturers including Cummins, Perkins, Volvo Penta, Doosan and many others.

We stock a large number of generators at all times, allowing us to respond to the generator supply requirements of businesses seamlessly and efficiently. Our world-class installation team and expert technicians are pleased to offer advice and guidance regarding the best generator selection for your requirements.

WE ARE HERE TO ASSIST

Before making a decision regarding a generator for your business, discuss your energy requirements with a friendly and knowledgeable Elegen representative. By making your priorities clear in terms of what needs to be operational during a power outage, you can receive expert advice and select the model that will satisfy your needs.

Our team is adept at creating custom generator solutions based on the needs of our clients. We manufacture custom generators in conjunction with leading brands including Cummins, Perkins, Volvo Penta and Doosan ranging from 5kVA to 20MVA.

If, for example, you wanted a weather-proof powder-coated canopy for any generator size ranging from 28kVA to 3MVA and any voltage ranging from 400V and 525V, we would be able to create a tailor-made solution specific to your application and requirements using ISO certified and SABS-approved components for the unit.

Make the smart choice and purchase or rent an Elegen Generator to ensure continuous power supply for your business and benefit from a smart power backup solution to keep operations running smoothly.