December 15, 2006—Generac Power Systems, manufacturer of automatic standby power products, has launched an effective and affordable solution for small and midsize businesses with its Generac QT Series.
These generators range in output from 20 to 150 kilowatts and operate on natural gas, eliminating diesel fuel storage, spillage, spoilage, or odor concerns. Liquid propane vapor fuel versions are also available. QT Series Gensets are quieter than other generators of this type and can run with reduced sound levels during their weekly self-test routine for near-silent operation.
According to Mike Carr, Generac’s manager of marketing communications, “These new designs are priced 20% to 30% lower than previous offerings and are easy for electrical contractors to install, resulting in additional savings. We’ve broken the cost barrier and made this an affordable solution.”
Generac details these four cost-effective options:
- A 15 kilowatt Generac/Guardian air-cooled portable generator with transfer switch package (about $2,500 plus installation). This gasoline-fueled system would operate several gas pumps. Lights, and a cash register. This is the most economical solution and is easy to employ during an outage. Operation is manual. When the power goes out, simply plug it in and start it up.
- A 15 kilowatt Generac/Guardian air-cooled standby generator with automatic transfer switch (about $3,000 plus installation). This fully automatic system would keep several gas pumps, lights, and a cash register operating.
- A 25 kilowatt QT system with automatic transfer switch (about $10,000 plus installation). This fully automatic system would keep several gas pumps, lights, and a cash register operating.
- A 100 kilowatt QT generator and automatic transfer switch (around $20,000 plus installation. This automatic system would keep a midsize convenience store fully operational, powering half a dozen gas pumps, multiple cash registers, lights, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
The cost/benefit analysis for a standby power system is compelling and simple, according to Carr. “A store that averages $850 of revenue per hour will recoup the cost of a $20,000 backup system during its first 24-hour outage. Add the advantages of being open while competitors without backup power are shut down and the cost/benefit analysis looks even better. It’s a simple way to serve customers, safeguard revenue, maintain security, avoid losses, and protect your bottom line. In areas that are prone to blackouts, having standby power is the best way to stay in business.”
For more information visit the Generac Web site.
