Aug 7, 2019
What is at the heart of a commercial grade gen-set? Quick answer - the engine!
A recent Diesel Progress study reports that 40 different Natural Gas engine manufacturers currently span the globe - with companies like American Honda equipped with horsepower ratings at 1 to MTU at 3487Hp. Then there’s companies like Volvo, Doosan, Weichai, Detroit, Perkins, Man, Cummins, Kubota and Isuzu dominate specific sectors...
July 22, 2019
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a battle between several prime power and cogeneration technologies – especially regarding their economic efficiencies.
But the fact is; there’s an opportunity for each of these technologies when we allow the financial drivers to determine the best fit.
July 15, 2019
Containerizing a generator and its ancillary equipment has become an increasingly common practice for both standby power and continuously running applications. In fact, fortunately, most power generators today are available to purchase in packaged containers which provides a host of benefits for the consumer.
July 10, 2019
This engine series deserves a spotlight.
Siemens is renowned for their innovation in the power generator market - and one of their engines in particular; the SGE-EM series, might just be the most competitive of them all.
July 3, 2019
Even the most jaded Luddite among us must now concede that climate change is, in fact, a reality.
This year, the fires began to burn in northern Alberta as soon as the snow melted. European countries are already scrabbling to find enough water to keep hydrated amidst the 40-degree Celsius heat – and it’s only the very beginning of summer.
June 20, 2019
In the case of a power failure, Long Term Care residences are required to have backup power readily available to meet the safety standards and comfort needs of our most vulnerable citizens.
Whether you are designing, installing, or simply servicing backup power generation assets – there are several regulations or standards that you should be aware of in Canada and the Province of Ontario.
May 04, 2019
Whether you believe that humanity is the cause or not, the climate is changing – and if you are an Emergency Responder, you are on the front lines of dealing with the impact.
May 01, 2019
There can be no doubt that we have a new, dynamic and rapidly-changing climate reality. We need to be aware of our local climate and of escape routes like never before because the people we care about depend on it.
April 08, 2019
Today, no business is exempt from the damage a power outage is capable of causing when a company doesn’t’ prepare for it. It isn’t a matter of if it will happen, but more so a matter of when.
April 04, 2019
Supplying a base load of electricity and heat using on-site Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generators allows multi-res buildings to cut heat and hydro costs significantly.
March 26, 2019
On February 26th, over 200 Ontario manufacturing leaders including T&T Power Group attended the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters’ Energy 2019: Powering the Future of Manufacturing Conference in Mississauga.
March 22, 2019
The CHP process is incredibly efficient; redirecting and repurposing the heat produced through power generation that will dramatically cut costs over time. And with a convenient abundance of natural gas availability and supply, this cleaner and dependable fuel source has become a much more viable and preferred option at a considerably lower cost.
March 5, 2019
This past February 26th, over 200 Ontario manufacturing leaders including our T&T Power Group attended the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters’ Energy 2019 Powering the Future of Manufacturing Conference in Mississauga.
February 19, 2019
Many so called generator service companies are simply mechanics that service the engine and have no understanding of the business end of the gen-set or the switch gear, so these critical parts are never serviced.
February 12, 2019
We pick up new generator services daily and there is an increasingly common theme in reviewing the records of a new generator service account: the quinquennial (5 year) generator service has never been done.
February 6, 2019
The ever-rising utility costs in Ontario have been raising concerns among the province’s hydro customers for quite some time.
With the removal of the debt retirement fund and the addition of Global Adjustment fees to our bills, new strategies are needed in order to manage our electrical consumption.
February 4, 2019
An increasing amount of businesses are choosing to transition from their traditional power setup to implementing parallel power generators.
December 10, 2018
Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay announced a number of tax incentives last Friday, including a particular change that serves as a step in the right direction for the clean energy industry – including solar and wind energy practices, energy from waste and cogeneration systems.
December 4, 2018
On November 15th at the Roma Club of Leamington, T&T Power Group’s “Powering Greenhouses 2018” conference welcomed greenhouse growers from across Southwestern Ontario to learn about and discuss energy industry opportunities and energy efficiencies.
November 13, 2018
Continuing from our previous blog, here are the next 5 reasons that generators fail as well as some tips for what you can do about it in the meantime.
October 11, 2018
Power failures can happen for a number of reasons: bad weather, an overloaded power station, or even damage to transmission lines. Whatever the reason, many businesses and government organizations put backup generators in place to ensure normal operation can continue while the issue is resolved. Depending on the situation, loss of power can be incredibly detrimental to service delivery or productivity.
September 4, 2018
Here’s the situation: You have decided you need a standby generator for your business. Before you start to do research on the advantages of different types of fuels or try to figure out the load requirements of your building, take a step back. There are a number of things to consider.
August 30, 2018
When it comes time to purchase a power generator for your farm, there are some key things you should take into consideration to ensure that you’re as prepared as can be for your new investment decision. Here are five important considerations or questions that every farmer should get familiar with before purchasing a standby generator for their agricultural operations.
August 23, 2018
Whether employing a diesel or electric pump is the ideal choice financially, environmentally and maintenance-wise among a number of other factors is the question that irrigation farmers should be exploring. let’s compare the costs, maintenance, reliability, environmental impact and efficiencies of each.
August 15, 2018
Every farmer knows the importance of a reliable and steady power supply to support their lifestyle and daily operations. And for so many agricultural responsibilities, the amount of power available is much less essential than the reliability of that power.
August 08, 2018
Generator rental can be a great solution for a number of problems experienced by businesses and government facilities. Rental generators can provide quick fixes in emergency situations or for one-time events. They can also work well as stopgap measures until a more permanent solution is worked out.
July 30, 2018
While researching home generator options, something that tends to come up frequently are warnings to follow the safety requirements and recommendations at all costs. Reading some of these… horror stories, if you will – can scare the average person away from getting a generator altogether. However, there is one key detail that seems to be in most of those tales: and it’s that the person was using a portable generator, rather than a standby one.
June 28, 2018
Is your commercial or industrial establishment employing the smartest energy strategy?
The ongoing, soaring costs of energy have prompted a high demand for a way to reduce costs while adapting to the modern needs of an ever-changing industry that requires a dependable and steady access to power.
June 24, 2018
June 19, 2018
According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, there are more than 4,100 CHP systems being employed in the U.S. alone as of 2013. Over two-thirds of these systems are fueled via natural gas, with renewable biomass, process wastes and coal being other sources.
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Our commercial and agricultural Standby Generators are custom-manufactured to your specifications. For Industrial Prime Power, Continuous Power and CHP (cogeneration) applications, our engineering team along with our engine partner, Siemens, will work with you to design the perfect solution.
For generator servicing and generator rentals anywhere in Canada, please call our 24/7 hotline today.