With the increasing number of segments and demands that require temporary power supply in Brazil, largely due to the failures and limitations of our own system (always subject to blackouts), renting generators has ceased to be considered a luxury item, aimed only at large enterprises, to become a competitive advantage, as it tends to prevent losses of all kinds.
In this article, we will detail the main demands and segments that benefit most from generator rental. Check it out below.
1. Power supply outage from the utility company
Even though, nowadays, the main energy utility companies in the market guarantee high-quality service, power supply outages are practically inevitable and can often end up compromising the revenue of any company or industry.
Moreover, it is much cheaper to have a generator that will ensure the operation of all equipment than to lose hours of production, risking lost materials and idle employees, or even leaving guests in the dark at an important event planned months in advance.
2. Consumption peaks
Especially for medium-sized companies, which tend to pay very high rates during peak consumption hours, renting a generator can represent, above all, savings, as it costs up to 30% less.
It is worth noting that the rates considered “peak” vary according to the region and the energy utility company, occurring between 6 PM and 9 PM or between 5:30 PM and 8:30 PM, so it is important to carefully evaluate your consumption profile and calculate everything to know how advantageous it can be to rent an electric generator.
3. Power supply in remote areas
In remote areas, where the energy utility company does not reach, supply via generator rental is the best option. The mining sector is one of the main beneficiaries of this alternative supply, as it needs to keep processes that demand a huge energy load active.
Just to give you an idea of the importance of power supply in remote mining areas, in the implementation of a mining project, generators are responsible for powering all heavy machinery, including the operation of the ventilation system, security alarms, and finally, emergency lights.
The oil and gas sector represents one of the biggest challenges for temporary power supply. Due to oil exploration in the pre-salt layers and more than 100 oil platforms operating off the Brazilian coast, which are not connected to the National Interconnected System (SIN), renting generators becomes essential for the success of operations.
4. Construction
In the case of construction, a sector that is booming in Brazil, all challenges in power supply begin at the initial phase: often, construction sites do not have a stable power supply, which tends to worsen if they are in remote locations, where there is no access to the power system.
How can you ensure the electricity supply to keep the construction going without the risk of power outages at critical moments that could lead to serious accidents? Renting generators and load banks is the main solution for construction sites, as they allow workers to continue construction without the risk of setbacks and deadline delays.
5. Events
Contingency plans are essential to avoid power supply failures when dealing with events. A few minutes of interruption of a show broadcast by a TV station, or imagine, the Olympics, can result in losses of millions of reais for broadcasters and sponsors, as well as severely damaging the sponsors’ brands.
Therefore, event planning, regardless of its size, should focus on anticipating problems and creating action plans to minimize the effects of power outages. One of the most viable alternatives is, without a doubt, renting a generator.
6. Generator rental for scheduled shutdowns
The need of each industry is the key element that will define the type of scheduled shutdown that should be carried out by the company. Thus, shutdowns can be scheduled (according to time or condition) or emergency, being necessary for various reasons, such as:
- replacement and upgrading of equipment;
- expansion of production capacity;
- repair of broken or damaged machines and tools;
- addition of safety measures.
Every year, scheduled shutdowns alter the routine of the entire workforce, as well as the production line of an industrial activity. Shutdowns demand the attention of all industry sectors and require teams to work in sync so that the production interruption occurs within the deadline and budget. And to avoid unforeseen events during scheduled shutdowns, renting generators is the option that represents the greatest security.
Operating modes
But for each of these demands to be well understood, it is necessary to define the type of rental, that is, whether the generator will need to operate continuously or in “stand by” mode. In the latter case, generators are activated as soon as there is a problem with the power grid, working for periods of 8, 12, or 24 hours, being widely used in events, buildings, or production lines (as mentioned earlier).
Well, now that you are aware of the main segments – and circumstances – that demand temporary power supply, it’s time to rent an electric generator that suits the nature of your business and, of course, offers the best cost-benefit. If you still have questions or want to comment on the subject, leave your message below or get in touch with a Tecnogera consultant to request a quote.
