Rolls-Royce Introduces New MTU Onsite Energy Diesel Generator Sets for North American Market

  • Higher power density footprint achieves up to 1,250 kWe
  • New line offers the most inclusive factory generator set package

MANKATO, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rolls-Royce recently introduced the next-generation Series 2000 MTU
Onsite Energy diesel generator set product line for the North American
market (60Hz). With a power output range from 615 kWe to 1250 kWe it
expands the companyÔÇÖs high-power range product portfolio and makes it
the most inclusive factory line up in the industry. These new diesel
generator sets are already available.

The new systems, DS750, DS800, DS1000 and DS1250, offer up to three
circuit breakers mounted and wired from the factory, a 74.7dBA sound
level, and a 190mph wind rating all in one package, making them more
complete, reliable and cost-effective than other products on the market.
Additional features of the generator sets include:

  • Higher power density per square foot, achieving 1250 kWe with an MTU
    16V2000 engine providing more power from a smaller footprint
  • 190mph steel and aluminium wind-rated enclosures
  • Best-in-class factory sound enclosure for L3

The modular controls cockpit features a brand-new backend concept for
mounting and wiring circuit breakers and controls along with a full line
of SER circuit breaker solutions. The new generator sets are both IBC
and OSHPD certified.

ÔÇ£The new Series 2000 diesel generator sets provide customers the
best-in-class reliability and cost-efficiency that they have come to
expect from MTU Onsite Energy products,ÔÇØ said Kevin McKinney, senior
sales manager at MTU Onsite Energy. ÔÇ£No other OEM offers the quantity of
optional accessories, breakers, sound attenuation level and wind rating
all in one package, with or without IBC/OSHPD Certification. By
providing these options pre-engineered and validated from the factory,
we can inherently improve quality, reliability and provide a more
cost-effective solution.ÔÇØ

MTU Onsite Energy is part of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, a world-leader
in diesel and gas-based power and propulsion systems for a wide variety
of applications.

For more information on MTU Onsite Energy, please visit: www.mtuonsiteenergy.com.

About Rolls-Royce Holdings plc

  1. Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the
    cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planetÔÇÖs vital
    power needs.
  2. Rolls-Royce Power Systems is headquartered in Friedrichshafen in
    southern Germany and employs around 10,000 people. The product
    portfolio includes MTU-brand high-speed engines and propulsion systems
    for ships, power generation, heavy land, rail and defence vehicles and
    for the oil and gas industry. Under the MTU Onsite Energy brand, the
    company markets diesel gensets for emergency, base load and peak load
    applications as well as cogeneration plants using gas engines for the
    combined generation of heat and power. Bergen medium-speed engines
    power ships and power generation applications. LÔÇÖOrange completes the
    portfolio with fuel injection systems for large engines.
  3. Rolls-Royce has customers in more than 150 countries, comprising more
    than 400 airlines and leasing customers, 160 armed forces, 4,000
    marine customers including 70 navies, and more than 5,000 power and
    nuclear customers.
  4. Annual underlying revenue was $21 billion in 2017, around half of
    which came from the provision of aftermarket services. The firm and
    announced order book stood at $109.6 billion at the end of December
    2017.
  5. In 2017, Rolls-Royce invested $2.8 billion on research and
    development. We also support a global network of 31 University
    Technology Centers, which position Rolls-Royce engineers at the
    forefront of scientific research.
  6. Rolls-Royce employs almost 50,000 people in 50 countries. More than
    16,500 of these are engineers.
  7. The Group has a strong commitment to apprentice and graduate
    recruitment and to further developing employee skills. In 2016 we
    recruited 274 graduates and 327 apprentices through our worldwide
    training programs.

*Based on an exchange rate of $1.40.

Contacts

Jennifer Riley | MTU America
Phone: +1 248 560 8488
E-mail: [email protected]
or
Ashleigh
Artist | Stratacomm
Phone: +1 248 213 7341
E-mail: [email protected]