UTILITY POWER GENERATION

Utilities
Utilities

Utilities

 

Reliable, sustainable power for a changing world

Cat products are reliable and sustainable, and they help enhance the deployment of renewable power, such as solar, wind, and hydro. Renewables provide intermittent power, while Cat products provide firm on-demand capacity.

Cat products are sustainable. They can run on clean fuels today, such as hydrogen, biogas, and renewable natural gas (RNG).

Trust Caterpillar to be your power partner, helping you achieve environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, resiliency, and cost objectives while responding to your power needs.

  • Distributed Generation (DG)
  • Supporting Renewable Power Generation
  • Resiliency
  • Microgrids
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Excess energy is stored for stabilization as well as for use during unfavorable conditions, such as cloudy days and nighttime. Generator sets supplement the system by powering the microgrid when energy from other sources is unavailable.

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Facility managers worked with their local Cat dealer to install 528 kWp DC (500 kWp AC) of photovoltaic solar panels and 500 kW of short-term energy storage in the form of batteries and ultra capacitors to supplement the generator sets.

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Available worldwide through the Cat dealer network, Cat Microgrid technologies can be purchased as turnkey installations or design-to-order solutions.

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Nearly 25 years ago, Caterpillar opened a proving ground about 30 miles southwest of Tucson, Ariz. The facility includes open-air test areas, where Caterpillar conducts field trials on large mining equipment.

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What we offer that meets your needs

Cat Electric Power provides cost-effective, reliable power for customers supplementing centralized power generation with solar, battery storage, engine generators, and microgrids. Gas generators give you the ability to peak shave while helping you meet your ESG goals.

  • Solar provides sustainable, low-cost power.
  • Energy/battery storage consumes excess power and can be easily dispatched to deploy that electricity during peak periods or power outages, for grid support, or for time shifting of energy.
  • Gas-fueled generator sets (natural gas, renewable natural gas, hydrogen) are modular and relocatable, so they can easily be deployed where they’re most needed in the distribution network. Some gas generators now have fast response and load capabilities. Gas gensets also have the capability to run on alternative fuels.
  • Microgrids can integrate the above technologies into one system.

We also offer engineering design expertise and rental power solutions, in addition to our customer parts and service commitment to whole lifecycle support of your power system.

  • We will continue to work alongside you, our customer, to identify your challenges, understand your requirements, and deliver solutions that help you be more successful.
  • Your local Cat dealer is your source for ongoing service and support.
  • Caterpillar will provide expert consultation on how to design, install, and maintain your utility, including ensuring future grid code compliance.
 

Testimonials

Products Featured in Customer Stories

  • G3412
    Continuous Rating
    423 ekW @0.8pf
    423 ekW @0.8pf
    Fuel Type
    Natural Gas, Biogas, Field Gas, Propane
    Natural Gas, Biogas, Field Gas, Propane
    Maximum Electrical Efficiency
    37.30%
    37.30%

    G3412

    Using natural gas for combined heat and power (CHP) systems and emergency power for facilities, to renewable biogas energy to support the local grid, or electricity generated from coal mine gases, Caterpillar has a wide range of reliable gas power solutions.

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  • G3412 with FAST RESPONSE
    Maximum Standby Rating
    500 ekW @0.8pf
    500 ekW @0.8pf
    Fuel Type
    Natural Gas
    Natural Gas
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Only Stationary Genset
    U.S. EPA Certified for Emergency Only Stationary Genset

    G3412 with FAST RESPONSE

    Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Fast Response generator sets engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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  • G3520 with FAST RESPONSE
    Gas Standby Rating
    2500 ekW @ 0.8pf
    2500 ekW @ 0.8pf
    Fuel Type
    Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
    Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blend (up to 5%)
    Emissions/Fuel Strategy
    U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified
    U.S. EPA Stationary Non-Emergency Certified

    G3520 with FAST RESPONSE

    Caterpillar is leading the power generation marketplace with Fast Response generator sets engineered to deliver unmatched performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

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Further Reading

Product Support

We appreciate your investment in Cat electric power products. Now we’d like to show you what comes with it. Caterpillar and your Cat dealer are dedicated to making sure you get the most from your equipment with outstanding service and support. Let’s explore what services we have to offer.

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WHITE PAPERS

Caterpillar is pleased to provide information on new technologies as well as innovative solutions to power your business.

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Electric Power Product Range

Rental Power

Cat Rental Power delivers clean, reliable, fuel-efficient gensets whenever and wherever you need them. 

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Generator Sets Sizing Calculator

Caterpillar Electric Power is excited to introduce you to our latest generator set sizing software, Cat Electric Power SpecSizer.

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