In 2023 alone, loadshedding has done a number on businesses and households across South Africa. In fact, 2023 was the worst year yet in terms of planned power outages, with stats proving that loadshedding was worse in 2023 than the previous 14 years combined.

Loadshedding was active for 82% of 2023, amounting to a total of 6 795 hours or 283 days.

Considering the challenges related to the electricity grid as well as the nature of businesses that are often expected to operate at high capacity or within remote areas that have additional power supply obstacles, a generator solution from the experts at Elegen is the best way to go.

While knowing that Elegen is the generator provider of choice is your first step towards the ideal power backup plan, there are certain things to think about and understand before choosing the best solution for your specific needs.

Here are a few important things to consider when purchasing your diesel generator from Elegen.

What Are Your Power Output Needs?

It is important to calculate your specific power needs, so that you can size and determine the diesel generator you will need to power your business. The difference between the needs of a manufacturing hub and a small IT business, for example, will differ significantly, so it is necessary to calculate exactly what your power output requirements involve.

Once that information is known, we at Elegen can design and deliver the exact generator solution you require. We have vast experience supplying bespoke generator solutions for all manner of sectors and businesses.

We provide large sectors such as mining and manufacturing with complete bespoke power backup solutions. These solutions are designed to provide mines, mining companies, manufacturing firms and all related stakeholders with the peace of mind that their systems and their operations are backed up by an industry leading firm that is trusted by top firms to handle their power generation needs.

What Is The Required Run-Time For Your Backup Solution?

This question can be somewhat complicated due to the ongoing threat of loadshedding and the fact that it can be difficult to determine what stage of power cuts we may find ourselves faced with in the next few months, but it is important for you to consider the required run-time expected of your diesel generator solution.

Diesel generators generally have excellent fuel efficiency but it is still vital to consider diesel generator fuel consumption and run time based on factors such as the generator load, generator brand, size of the generator and the fuel tank capacity.

If, for example, your solution needs to operate day and night versus another business where operation only takes place 9am to 5pm, your solution will have an extended run-time compared to the daytime business. This factors in to the size and kind of solution you will need, and we will ensure that the eventual solution takes this into consideration. 

As an original equipment manufacturer, Elegen supplies a selection of generators ranging from 5kVA Single Phase Diesel Generators to massive 20MVA Generators for industrial applications. We also have a range of generators available for hire up to 220kVA with trailer and light-in tower options.

The rental option may be particularly attractive to some clients who may require additional power supply at various times of the year, but not throughout, so an option to hire when necessary rather than purchasing may be most suitable.

Do You Have Any Specific Requirements?

At Elegen, we are adept at catering specific solutions to meet the needs of our clients. For example, if you need to manage the noise level of your generator for compliance or due to the impact on the community in which you operate, we can design and deliver a solution that will take this into consideration. 

All of our generators can be customised to suit the specific requirements of our clients, regardless of the size and scope of any particular project or operation. We are adept at delivering high quality, custom-built solutions for industries that have high-energy demands.

Our team is also well versed 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 need 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 create a tailor-made solution specific to your application and requirements using ISO certified and SABS-approved components for the unit.

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.

Reach Out To Us

Our technicians are on hand to assist with any questions, advice or calculations you need to make to determine your ideal generator solution. Simply reach out to us and we will assist.

We encourage all of our customers to get in touch with us and talk to us frankly about their requirements, as this will allow us to make all of the necessary calculations to suggest the ideal custom generator solution, which we can then create for your unique purposes.

So, when making a decision regarding a generator for your mining or manufacturing business, you should discuss your energy requirements with a friendly and knowledgeable Elegen representative who will be able to guide you with expert advice so that you can end up with the custom generator solution that will fully satisfy your business’ backup power requirements.

Make the right choice and purchase or rent an Elegen Generator to ensure continuous power supply for your mining or manufacturing business, and safeguard the sustainability and success of your business interests.