No.1 for Diesel Generators in the UK. Leading independent manufacturer YorPower based in Yorkshire has 27 years' experience in supplying high quality standby generators worldwide. Diesel generators are manufactured at our UK factory near Leeds and we supply generator systems to the power generation sector for standby, prime, emergency, backup and temporary power applications. We carry more generator stock for immediate sale, by number and size than most companies in the country. We operate in the UK, Europe, Africa and developing economies around the world where a reliable power supply from the grid is not guaranteed. The full YorPower generator range includes generators rated at 50 and 60hZ, in both three phase and single phase configurations from 10-2200kVA. Diesel generator sets can be purchased directly from our production facility and are typically powered by the latest Perkins engines optimised to provide maximum fuel efficiency and built with a soundproof enclosure. YorPower offer competitively priced diesel generators to suit most power applications and as one of the UK's most recognised manufacturers, with strong supply partnerships, we always strive to offer excellent value. We also supply used generators for customers who have a more economical budget, ideal for emergency generator applications and/or one off seasonal requirements.

Diesel generator applications in the UK

In the UK, YorPower serves and provides diesel generators to all major market sectors, including:

Our generators range from small single phase 3.5kVA silent generators, right the way through to larger...

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No.1 for Diesel Generators in the UK. Leading independent manufacturer YorPower based in Yorkshire has 27 years' experience in supplying high quality standby generators worldwide. Diesel generators are manufactured at our UK factory near Leeds and we supply generator systems to the power generation sector for standby, prime, emergency, backup and temporary power applications. We carry more generator stock for immediate sale, by number and size than most companies in the country. We operate in the UK, Europe, Africa and developing economies around the world where a reliable power supply from the grid is not guaranteed. The full YorPower generator range includes generators rated at 50 and 60hZ, in both three phase and single phase configurations from 10-2200kVA. Diesel generator sets can be purchased directly from our production facility and are typically powered by the latest Perkins engines optimised to provide maximum fuel efficiency and built with a soundproof enclosure. YorPower offer competitively priced diesel generators to suit most power applications and as one of the UK's most recognised manufacturers, with strong supply partnerships, we always strive to offer excellent value. We also supply used generators for customers who have a more economical budget, ideal for emergency generator applications and/or one off seasonal requirements.

Diesel generator applications in the UK

In the UK, YorPower serves and provides diesel generators to all major market sectors, including:

Our generators range from small single phase 3.5kVA silent generators, right the way through to larger industrial three phase containerised gensets up to 3mVA, all with tried and tested high quality matched engine and alternator combinations. The majority of our own build generators comprise a Perkins engine with a Leroy Somer alternator, however, we do manufacture gensets using Cummins/Stamford as an alternative, as well as MTU/Newage if required..

Full national UK coverage for large and small generators, UPS support, hire and maintenance is carried out by our sister company, Power Plant Services, which includes a 24/7 emergency call out service and next day delivery of generator components.

Diesel generator applications worldwide

YorPower provides diesel generators worldwide and operates on four continents with bases in Mexico, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Bangladesh and the UK. Markets and regions vary and demand for generators with a particular brand of engine quite often determines whether a sale proceeds or not. YorPower has an in depth knowledge and understanding of what the optimum genset combination is for most applications.

YorPower offer a full Warranty as standard on all standby generators, and maintain support for customers with a help desk, which is available 5 days a week. If you have a particular generator requirement, large or small, we would be delighted to work with you.

Standby diesel generators

Standby diesel generators from YorPower are provided to businesses and domestic dwellings in the UK and, where backup power is needed all over the world. The ever increasing demand on mains power networks means an alternative supply is essential in order for businesses to function without interruption. In developing countries where networks are not capable of delivering increased demand, standby generators are typically used as the primary source of power for homes as well as for commercial applications. Diesel and petrol is cheap in many of these countries and so running a generator is an economical way to get power. Why generators and not something more efficient or less damaging to the environment? The answer is wholly financial; a standby generator is the cheapest capital purchase by some distance and will provide quick, available power where and when needed. It is simple maths. Compared to solar or other non fossil fuel alternatives, generator power, using diesel is by far and away the most cost effective and efficient way to deliver a source of electricity. Diesel generator efficiency. Budgeting and investing capital expenditure on standby power equipment for disaster recovery in developed countries makes good sense. However, when using generators as the sole or primary source of power in established economies as an alternative to mains electricity, costs are high. Comparison to mains power does not stand up to scrutiny and running diesel generators over their life time is, it cannot be argued, significantly more expensive. For example in the UK, if over 10 years your electricity bill was say £10,000, the cost of buying and running a generator over the same period would probably be more like £50,000! Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems can be an effective way of maximising the total energy produced, but still fall some way short. Environmentally, generators are a long way from ticking the 'green box', but until grid supplies worldwide are beefed up and can cope with current and future power demand or a genuinely viable green alternative presents itself, a standby diesel generator will be will remain the first choice for backup power.

Environmentalists, like it or not can do very little about the predicted spiralling increase in the number of generators predicted over the next 3 years even in the developed world. To underline this, last year Hurricane Sandy devastated New York City and other parts of the State. The storm occurred on October 25th 2012; domestic generator demand was so great immediately following the event that people had to wait until April 2013 before they could get their emergency cover in place. In the US, regulations governing C02 emissions is as high as anywhere in the world, ironic when considering the average US citizen consumes 6 times more power than its nearest rival. On the flip side, Americans typically install gas generators as the preferred choice for their domestic standby power, which whilst significantly more expensive in terms of capital outlay than diesel, are far cleaner and produce much lower emissions.

In summary, the lack of alternative to standby diesel generators for backup and emergency power mean they will be around for some time to come. YorPower will continue to assemble and endeavour to provide the highest quality generators to the UK market, Europe and beyond, but, we are very much aware that the more efficient we can make our generators, whether they are powered by diesel, gas or alternative fuels, the more positive impact we have on the environment.

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