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Solutions for load shedding and back-up power

ummins’ technology is particularly maintenance contracts of varying duration, depending on the application and specific
suited to dealing with load requirements. This ranges from simple inspection and cleaning to a recommended yearly
Cshedding due to features such service of any standby units. “Clients also have peace of mind in that we only use certified
as full load acceptance for critical installers, in addition to being able to offer the type of warranty that sets an industry
equipment. A full range of alternative benchmark,” stresses Gibbens.
power solutions is available from mines to Cummins can even become involved with the design phase of alternative power
factories and even the small business and solutions, all the way through to installation and commissioning. Fully trained technicians
residential sector. are located throughout South Africa, in addition to an extensive dealer network that can
“Our key differentiator is that we also accommodate remote locations.
can supply a small 17 kVA genset for “The main aim is to limit the impact of load shedding for our customers and to ensure
residential or commercial use, all the they have minimal downtime,” Gibbens explains. An innovative solution in this regard is
way to a 3750 kVA unit for mining, data the PowerCommandCloud 550 remote monitoring system, which is ideal for large-scale
centre and hospital applications, for customers such as financial institutions that operate multiple gensets.
example,” comments Warrick Gibbens, Here monitoring each genset individually is not practical or cost-effective. Instead,
Power Generation Leader, Cummins PowerCommandCloud 550 provides a convenient means of remotely monitoring gensets,
Southern Africa transfer switches and output controls. Users can access the system from any computer
Cummins’ energy-efficient engines using a Microsoft Silverlight-enabled web browser, with no additional software required.
comply with international emission Customers also stand to benefit from Cummins South Africa now officially being a Level
standards and also have a high fuel 4 B-BBEE contributor, having progressed from its previous Level 8 status. “It positively
tolerance level, which makes them ideal contributes to our customers’ own scorecards, enabling them to increase their procurement
for arduous African operating conditions. spend as they are now dealing with a compliant Level 4 supplier. It is certainly a win-win for
In terms of automatic start-up, Cummins all stakeholders,” concludes Southern Africa Managing Director Racheal Njoroge.
gensets have one of the best response Cummins has a full range of load-shedding solutions. Talk to an expert about your
times on the market. specific requirements.
In addition, the company can
also supply one-stop solutions for Contact Sbu Gule, Cummins Africa Middle East, Phone 011 451-3400,
multiple back-up power requirements sbu.gule@cummins.com, www.cummins.com
for largescale clients such as mining
operations or factories. It not only
provides the gensets
themselves, but all
ancillary components,
from air and oil filters and
even coolant.
“Our value proposition
is to offer the highest-
quality products, and
also ensure that they are
serviced and maintained
properly,” says Gibbens.
Cummins has a fully-
fledged training facility
where its own technicians
and clients can receive
customised training on
any engine platform. This
training is fully accredited,
with certificates presented
to all successful candidates.
Another significant
benefit for Cummins’ clients is
that it can supplement its gensets with

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