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CUMMINS, A WORLD-LEADER
CUMMINS, A WORLD-LEADER
IN LOW-CARBON POWER
IN LOW-CARBON POWER
GENERATION
GENERATION
Cummins prides itself as a technology company which provides power for mobile and stationary
applications. This 100-year-old company’s decades of research and innovation place it at the forefront of
low-carbon power generation technology.
Stationary power: Generating a cleaner future Battery technology
From upgrading backup generators to providing megawatts of The company continues to invest heavily in the research and
prime power products, Cummins stationary power solutions development of Li-ion battery technology, to improve battery density
play a critical role across multiple industries. Alongside its and increase storage capacity.
portfolio of diesel and gas generation products, Its fuel cell-
power solutions offer peak power efficiency, high runtimes, to Hydrogen
meet a wide variety of operational needs – with no emissions.
The company sees hydrogen as a key focus for future power
Stationary but flexible generation applications complementing diesel. For this reason, its
research and development division is innovating and developing
Cummins offers a wide portfolio of solutions from generation next generation electrolyzers to support the emerging hydrogen
to storage systems, including key components such as battery economy. Currently, Cummins has over 500 electrolyzers in
packs, energy management systems and microgrid controllers. operation, and over 2000 fuel cells powering hundreds of
The company’s flexible solutions balance cost effectiveness vehicles. The hydrogen supply chain development across the
and sustainability - they can be designed to support any world will further enhance the adoption of Cummins hydrogen
generator requirement. and fuel cell products.
Large power plants Renewable energy
Cummins can deploy and maintain Power Plants delivering The company is also actively involved in solar PV and microgrid
multi megawatts of Power using conventional and emerging applications. In the Middle East, solar PV is becoming the primary
renewable sources. These include diesel, gas, PV or Hydrogen. focus as a of source of energy. Battery storage and diesel- or
This ensures reliable, costeffective power solutions for backup, gaspowered gensets in these projects provide backup power only.
standby or prime stationary applications. PV and renewable The company’s microgrid controllers accommodate distributed
gensets can complement diesel generators to generate energy power system designs and have the ability to control
any type of power required on site. The emerging Cummins renewable energy resources (solar and wind) and energy storage
hydrogen electrolyzers will further complement these power – providing a single interface control for a completely integrated
generation capabilities. microgrid power systems.
Cummins is committed to a low-carbon future, without
Offerings compromising on performance to meet customer needs. Cummins
continues to develop products towards zero emissions and its
The company offers power solutions for both mobile and Planet 2050 vision.
stationary applications. The company’s mobile applications
include both on- and off-road: agriculture, construction, https://youtu.be/OzFBg2siDz8
defence, marine, road, and rail; while its stationary power
solutions find use in co-generation, distributed generation, For more information, find your local dealer or distributor at
standby, prime power and temporary power applications. www.cummins.com
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