What is the difference between a diesel generator and a gas generator? Are diesel generators an ideal choice for businesses?

In today's power equipment market, the two most common types of generators are diesel engine generators and generators using gas engines.

In addition to the fuel that powers them, they also have other unique qualities. Today, we will talk about some of the differences between these two types of generators according to their uses, so that everyone can refer to them when purchasing generators.

Diesel generators: classic reliability

For a long time, diesel generators have been the standard in the market. Their good reputation is the result of their flexibility of application in the industrial and domestic fields as well as their robustness and reliability. This type of generator can be used as a common power source, but also for combined heat and power or emergency applications. They are completely autonomous and can therefore operate in places where there is absolutely no power supply network.

What advantages make them so popular?

They are easier to dismantle and install than gas units, making their installation tasks simpler, while the fuel they use is also more readily available and more economical than diesel.

They are sturdy and sustainable, able to ensure hours of operation every year.

Diesel provides high efficiency for the equipment that uses it because it burns at a much higher temperature than gasoline.

Diesel fuel is also very safe, as it is less flammable than other types of fuel.

The main drawback of this type of generator, like any machinery that includes a diesel engine, is that it causes high levels of polluting gas emissions. Therefore, today's diesel generators contain an additional filtration system to ensure that they comply with current regulations.

Natural Gas Generators: A Clean and Economical Energy Source

Gas engine generators are popular for their excellent reliability, cost-effectiveness and sustainability. This type of generator can be used as a primary power source in cogeneration applications or as an emergency power source, and its engine can be fueled by liquefied natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas.

What are the benefits of natural gas generators?

They are more respectful of the environment, as the gas causes fewer emissions than other non-renewable fuels such as coal, diesel or gasoline.

They are economical, as natural gas is the most affordable fuel, second only to coal (which is not an option due to its high emission levels).

They are highly efficient generators in cogeneration applications.

When fueled by an underground natural gas network, the fuel supply is not affected by bad weather or problems with the communication infrastructure.

They are highly compatible and easy-to-use units, as they can be installed in remote areas using large-capacity tanks.

They are very quiet generators.

Among the disadvantages of this type of generator, the following must be taken into account:

LNG-powered generators are less autonomous than diesel engines, since it is absolutely necessary to connect them to the distribution network.

In the case of LNG equipment connected to the network, it must be taken into account that any catastrophe or natural disaster will affect the supply system.

Natural gas is a very flammable fuel and poses a greater fire risk than diesel.

Engine and control system requirements are higher, which can lead to a higher final price for the product.

So, for companies, should they choose diesel or gasoline or natural gas generators?

Choosing one type of generator over another is a decision that involves taking into account numerous variables, some of which are not always obvious. We can advise companies and provide them with the power solution that best suits their projects.

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