Whether it’s technologies designed for stationary standby power during blackouts and emergencies or generators used to help offset diesel consumption, every generator must be reliable and provide the right level of power for the application.

As a result of stricter regulations on emissions and advances in clean technology, solutions that can lessen the impact power generation has on the environment are starting to take centre stage. Generators that produce less particulate matter and operate with greater efficiency are laying the groundwork for new opportunities and a chance for companies to bid on work that may require low-emission equipment.

Recognizing new technology as not just an investment in business, but an investment in a greener future will be key to driving power generation solutions in the coming years. They may not all apply to rental applications, but they are all changing the way we are powering a better world. Dan Tuan, director, power systems sales at Finning Canada discusses the top trends and technologies that are shaping the power systems industry and helping to support more sustainable power generation applications.

Natural gas continues its reputation as a lower carbon-emitting fossil fuel

Natural gas is already well known as an affordable, clean, and reliable fuel choice for power generation. Natural gas engines have seen big improvements in performance while maintaining their reputation as a low-carbon-emitter. Improvements in fuel delivery technology have led to the evolution of gas engines that not only offer great fuel efficiency but increased transient response, bringing standby gas engine designs within the realms of diesel standby performance. This has also led to an increased use of natural gas products within rental fleets.

Natural gas is now being used to bridge the gap of renewable fluids and wider adoption could help contribute to meeting global targets for greenhouse gas emissions. Combined with other renewable energy such as solar and wind, this could be accomplished even faster.

There is also a trend in mining to move to gas engine generator sets and battery storage products to replace and offset diesel costs. New LNG infrastructure can bring natural gas straight to a site and provide greater cost savings and efficiency, and that’s taking into account the emissions from trucks required for site operations.

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