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are still used during the day even when low loads are required . What ’ s more , diesel generators always consume a baseline of fuel even if they are delivering no power .
Ultimately , the constant use of diesel generators regardless of the load requirement , makes them more costly than they need to be , along with producing unnecessary CO2 and NOx emissions . In addition , running diesel generators at very low loads can damage and ultimately reduce the life of the generator
In order to reduce a site ’ s operating emissions and costs , and go some way to help to meet the UK , Europe and ultimately global targets , diesel generators can be used in conjunction with hybrid power .
Good quality hybrid power units , such as Firefly ’ s Cygnus product range , which now includes the Cygnus 4 product , simply integrate with all standard 20 kVA- 250 kVA diesel generator fleets with no modifications required . As well as having a timer function , these systems also have Load Sensing Management . In this mode , the diesel generator provides high-load power when required , whilst also charging the batteries of the HPG . The HPG then intelligently detects when the diesel generator is powering a low-load and turns the diesel generator off , allowing the power to then be provided by the HPG . When the load increases , the diesel generator turns back on and the HPG returns to recharging mode .
This process delivers continuous and dependable power on site in all weathers while optimising energy efficiency , reducing fuel costs and cutting emissions . In fact , by simply integrating hybrid power with a diesel generator , fuel usage can be reduced by as much as 50 percent or more , with the added benefit that CO2 output can be reduced by the same amount . In addition , Firefly ’ s solutions can also be coupled with renewable sources on site such as solar PV or wind turbines , providing 100 percent silent carbon neutral energy .
Silent power with HPGs Diesel generators are also noisy and the use of them for low-load overnight power is intrusive to local residents . Comparably , HPGs are ideal as they deliver completely silent power during the night .
This also offers the opportunity
8 Feburary 2016