Various factors to consider before buying the right generator

 In power deficit areas of India, having a generator is more of a necessity than a luxury and comfort. Intermittent supply of power, electricity fluctuation, shortage of power ails every sector and region of India. While diesel generators have long been preferred by Indian consumers, the recent shift to gas powered generator is more of a holistic shift as it is considered to be less hazardous to the environment and health of the individual. Cooper Corporation is one of the largest and reputed genset manufacturing companies of India that designs and supplies generators nationally and across the globe. The gas generator may be used for a host of purposes and applications including industrial, retail, domestic homes, agriculture, marine, infrastructure, hospitality among others. Choosing a genset is however, a daunting task, considering the choices and variants that are available in the market.

We list out some of the aspects that have to be borne in mind before choosing the right generator for your use:

 

-Quick-start and dynamic features: hassle free ignition and quick start adds on to the efficiency of a genset. Less space occupancy, compactness, are some of the features that may be attributed to the dynamic features of gas powered generator or its diesel counterpart

-Silent technology and environment-friendly: Low decibel sound for operations attribute to the silent technology. Cooper generators are known to comply with a host of regulations that include CPCB norms, Bharat VI and Euro IV norms.  

-Cost effectiveness and fuel efficiency: low fuel consumption, high fuel tank capacity attribute to the cost effectiveness of the Cooper-make generators

-Wide range of variants: Cooper diesel generators are equipped with 2 cylinder engines, 3, 4, and 6 cylinder engines with power ranging from 5 hp to 1000 hp generators

 

What to choose-Gas generators or DG generators

Diesel generators have long been preferred by customers worldwide. Quick start, easy availability of fuel, prompt service, being some of the criteria for choice. With the recent shift towards gas generators and availability of CNG and LPG the customer shift has been but natural. As a consumer, you may want to weigh your choices before choosing one.

 

Gas generators are widely perceived to be less cacophonous, more environment favourable, fuel efficient and easy to operate. The easy availability of natural gas adds on to the merit.

This however, is the case in urban cities, as rural areas may have certain challenges in consumption of gas gensets. Diesel is easily available in these areas. Power outages, intermittent power supply rates are higher, for which reason the use of diesel generators are prevalent in the present times.  

 

 

The choice of diesel or gas generator depends on the application, use and functionality as well as the availability of fuel in the region. Diesel generators may cost less for the moment. Going ahead, availability of diesel may pose challenge and so may give rise to maintenance issues.

 

Cooper Corporation is a renowned manufacturer for both gas gensets and Diesel generators sets. Among other attributes, the generators adhere with the host of rules and regulations prescribed by the Ministry of Environmental affairs and therefore complies with the CPCB and ARAI norms. Recently, the company has got permission to develop and introduce ARAI certified generators that comply with these norms for the Indian customers. These variants area available in both diesel- and gas-powered generators. The wide use and application for Cooper generators had made it popular across India and round the globe. Moreover, its compliance with environmental regulations, compactness in design and dynamic operation are the key contributors for the overall consumption of these gensets

Efficient power back-up for power starved areas of India

India, being one of the largest producers of power, also happens to be one of the power-deficit countries of the world. Seasonal variations, untimely monsoons, long summers, periodic power failures, intermittent power supply; all of the above can be attributed to why we suffer from power deficit year on year. While one of the best ways to combat power shortage, is lay hands on good generators, it is not as easy as thought of. There are a number of parameters that one thinks of and have to be settled before finalising a generator that is right for you. Quick pick-up, easy maintenance for DG sets, dynamic model that can help weather the storm are some of the key criteria that individuals/companies think of before buying generators of their choice. Again, for reasons more than one, gas generator is fast becoming a chosen buy. Whether environment purpose, overall health benefits the trend that is clearly picking up is the switch from diesel generators to gas generator.

Ensuring power supply 24x7

Cooper generators are the favourite pick among commercial houses and domestic users for reasons more than one. While they provide efficient power back-up facility, they are also known for dynamic operations, lower sound levels, compliance to international norms and regulations and quick pick-up and start. Customers often look for all these criteria before finalizing on right generator. Whether it is about powering domestic homes, or retail spaces, infrastructure projects, hospitality sector, Cooper generators have wide use and application thereby ensuring that the power supply is smooth and uninterrupted. With over five decades of manufacturing expertise and a committed workforce, Cooper Corporation is the nucleus of development in Satara. Today, the company employs over 3,000 employees mostly from the surrounding areas here. Quality control and compliances with the environmental regulations have always been on the top of the agenda, for which reason, exports are a cinch.

As a testimony to the quality and efficiency, the company has recently been given a mandate to develop generators that are fitted with eco-friendly engines that comply with the environmental norms specified by the ARAI-The Automotive Research Association of India. The growing demand for gas generator has shown momentum over the past couple of years, Cooper was one of the forefronts in adapting contemporary technology that also saw the launch of gas generator during the recent years.

Why are Cooper gensets categorised as efficient and dynamic?

As one of the renowned genset manufacturers,

-Cooper gensets are known for quick start and pick up

-Gensets of Cooper make have proven to be low on maintenance

-They are fuel efficient

-Have lower noise levels as compared to others among the peers

-Comply with the new mass emission norms being administered by the Central Pollution Control Board of India

-Available in both DG Sets- Diesel and gas variants

-Wide range of capacity ranging from 10KVA to 250KVA

DG sets and gas gensets-both stand for uninterrupted power supply

As a DG sets manufacturer, Cooper has always been on the forefront of contemporary technology whether it comes to manufacturing or integration of system with modern facilities, automation etc. As a renowned name among genset manufacturers, the company exports its gensets to countries round the globe including the countries of the Middle East, South East Asia, Japan, South Africa, Russia, Ukraine among others. With over 80 distributors spread across India, Cooper has a good after-sales network for services available at 200 touch points nationally.  

Lighting up spaces with efficient energy supply

Generators and power-back up to lit up homes and commercial spaces is a necessity especially during times and hours of power failure. With reasons ranging from shortage of power to intermittent supply of power during specific seasons or areas has increased the consumption of gensets. While the diesel generators have long been preferred world over, it is due to environmental concerns and for safety reasons that people have, of late switched to gas powered generators. While the gas generator serves the same purpose and application as DG sets, several of the problems that are otherwise common with diesel generators can be avoided and fixed by switching on to a gas powered generator. Read on to know more.

Common issues about diesel generators

Failure of battery-while this is a frequent occurrence, batteries, chargers and cables have to be in good connection for DG sets

Starting trouble-ignition and control troubles beckon the diesel generators.

Higher noise levels-anything above the prescribed CPCB norms limit of 75 dB at night in industrial areas, 65 dB in commercial areas, while 55 dB in residential areas during daytime amounts to noise levels above the permissible range

Volume and occupies space

Compliance with the norms specified by the Central Pollution Control Board

Gas generators is a new norm

While it can be observed that with diesel generators people face environmental issues, safety hazards and difficulty in operation. To combat these issues, gas generators have led their way during the past two decades. While they are easy to use, they also emit low levels of harmful gases and sound levels. With gas generators available in the market in a wide range of variants, they are made to suit a whole range of purposes as well. The CNG and LPG fitted generators are available in capacity ranging from 10KVA to 250 KVA.

Rise in the use of diesel generators

Choosing Cooper generators over all other generators available in the market has its own benefits. Whether it is about diesel generators or gas powered generators, Cooper has power solutions for each of the concerns listed The company is among the first to get approval from the ARAI-Automotive Research Association of India to develop a series of gas generators that are compliant with the new mass emission norms prescribed by the CPCB.

If this holds true with the gas powered generator, Cooper-make of diesel generators reflect manufacturing excellence as well. These generators are certified by the CPCB to be compliant with the new mass emission norms administered by the CPCB. Some of the key features and advantages of the Cooper gensets in diesel variant include-

-these DG sets comply with the environmental norms of India and rest of the world such as US EPA, Euro IV, CPCB Tier III etc.

-Available across 80 dealers nationally with over 200 touch points

-Available in a wide range of generators ranging from 10 KVA to 250 KVA

-lower noise levels in the range of 75-57dbA at one metre under free field conditions

-cost effective- with Cooper generators being 40% lighter and requiring 25% less space as compared to other generators, the fuel efficiency, lube oil consumption is relatively low. Cooper diesel generators have a B10 life of 700 hours

The ECOPACK range of generators launched by Cooper is far efficient than any other model known of. They are fitted with ECU and optimal remote control for all critical engine functions and parameters.  With such efficient features, Cooper generators ought to be what efficient generators are known to be of.