Genesal Energy key to guaranteeing supply in large hotels

In Mexico, climate instability is a factor that cannot be ignored, especially in regions where weather phenomena such as tropical storms and hurricanes are frequent.

These can cause unexpected and prolonged power outages, affecting the operation of key sectors such as the hotel industry. To cope with these conditions, having a reliable energy back-up system, such as a generator, is essential.

Genesal Energy has designed and installed three generator sets in a renowned hotel chain in Mexico, ensuring that the establishment continues to operate safely and efficiently during adverse situations and guaranteeing the operation of emergency & IT systems, heating and air conditioning that ensure the safety and comfort of guests.

In the hotel industry, operational continuity is key to ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for guests. In this context, the installation of generator sets as a backup power source has become essential, especially in regions where power outages can jeopardize both safety and comfort.

Project objective: Safety and comfort, come what may

The main objective of this project was to provide a reliable back-up power source for the hotel, ensuring that essential services continue to operate during any power outage. Emergency systems, such as exit lights, fire alarms, automatic doors and security equipment. Maintaining comfort is also a priority, ensuring the operation of air conditioning, lighting and other basic services that directly impact the experience.

Thanks to this installation, the hotel now has a robust energy solution that ensures continuous power supply during critical situations. Guest safety and service comfort are assured, reinforcing Genesal Energy’s commitment to providing tailored energy solutions that meet the highest demands in any industry, including hospitality.

What solution did Genesal Energy engineer?

Genesal Energy designed and installed three open generator sets, each equipped with advanced features to ensure optimal performance and efficient integration into the hotel’s facilities. These generators have 600 litres baseframe integrated fuel tanks. In addition, an automatic fuel transfer system was incorporated to connect the daily tanks to a main tank, ensuring that the fuel supply is constant and efficient.

The units are equipped with a control panel that allows parallel operation between them, which facilitates management and ensures constant performance. A synchronisation board was also provided between the island of gensets and the grid. Motorised circuit breakers with trip coil were also integrated to protect the system against overloads and electrical faults. Safety was a priority in this design, including explosion-proof battery boxes, and hand pumps for both fuel transfer and oil drainage to facilitate maintenance.

Features

  • Open set.
  • 600L base frame integrated fuel tank.
  • Control panel for parallel operation between units.
  • Motorised automatic switch, with trip coil.
  • Battery protection box.
  • Automatic transfer system with electric pump.
  • Manual pump for safety fuel impulsion.
  • Manual pump for oil drainage.
  • Busbar for power output.

Genesal Energy strengthens energy security in the Dominican Republic

According to official data, the Dominican Republic has experienced sustained growth in energy demand in recent decades, driven by increased industrial, commercial and residential activity.

To ensure a reliable electricity supply, a robust infrastructure and systems that guarantee continuity of service, even in the face of unforeseen events, are required. Genesal Energy has designed and installed a generator set for a critical electrical substation in Guayubín.

The main objective of the project is that the substation can effectively manage the electricity coming from power stations and power plants, transform the voltage and connect to the large distribution lines that supply large areas of the country.

The importance of the genset in an electrical substation

The role of a generator set in a power substation is essential to the safety and stability of the system. Substations, as key nodes in the power grid, are responsible for the distribution of power to large regions, and a prolonged interruption in their operation could leave thousands of people without power. A generator set acts as an immediate backup in the event of failures, keeping control, protection and communications systems operational. It also ensures the continuity of critical services such as transformer cooling, plant lighting and equipment overload protection, minimising the risk of damage.

Our customer needed a solution to guarantee the supply of the substation’s AC auxiliary services. So a soundproofed generator set was designed, which can be activated automatically according to the substation’s requirements, providing the necessary energy at key moments.

The Guayubín electrical substation project is an example of how Genesal Energy provides innovative and customised energy solutions to strengthen the Dominican Republic’s electrical infrastructure. Thanks to the installation of this generator set, the substation will be able to operate reliably and efficiently, guaranteeing a continuous supply of energy at critical times and contributing to the energy development of the country.

Our Engineering Solution

Genesal Energy’s engineering team developed a soundproofed 3800mm canopy genset with a 600 litre fuel tank, tailored to the customer’s specific requirements. The genset power was customised to allow for a 350 KCM gauge connection, per phase, with terminals for a 185 mm² cross-section. In addition, the design included a control system that allows cable entry to manage multiple connections.

As the project progressed, the need was identified to install an additional 500-gallon (approximately 2,000 litres) external tank, located 10 metres from the generator set. To ensure a continuous flow of fuel, an automatic transfer system with a booster pump and solenoid valves was implemented, which involved several adaptations to the canopy and tank design.

Features

  • Calculation of the necessary sections for the inlet and outlet of gases in the room.
  • Automatic fuel transfer system, with maximum level buoy, minimum level buoy by gauge, transfer impulsion pump, solenoid valve to cut off or control the system, among others.
  • Machining of the tank and canopy for the appropriate adaptations of the transfer.
  • Oversized silencer model (-30dB).
  • Engine heating system 1000W.
  • 600 L fuel tank.

Uninterruptible Power, the Key to Industrial Success in the Heart of Guanajuato

Genesal Energy continues to strengthen its commitment to the industrial sector, offering power backup solutions adapted to the most demanding market needs. On this occasion, it has supplied a state-of-the-art open generator set for an automotive manufacturing plant in Guanajuato, Mexico. This equipment will provide contingency power to a new assembly line for painting, one of the most critical processes in the automotive production chain.

Backup generator sets in factories are not only a strategic advantage, but essential to ensure operational continuity. In high-demand sectors, such as the automotive industry, where every minute of production counts, having a backup power source prevents unplanned shutdowns that could lead to major economic losses and delays in the supply chain. In addition to protecting the investment, a generator set ensures that quality and safety standards are maintained even in the event of power failures.

Power to ensure operational continuity

Thanks to our genset, uninterrupted operation of the assembly line ensures the workflow is not affected by possible electrical failures. It is installed in a hangar near the paint line and has been designed to meet the customer’s main need: long autonomy. This is achieved by means of an independent 3000 litre double-walled steel tank, designed to provide an energy reserve in accordance with the specific requirements of the installation.

The generator set supplied in Guanajuato stands out for its advanced specifications, which ensure its ability to operate reliably in demanding industrial conditions. With this project, Genesal Energy reaffirms its commitment to accompany the automotive industry in its growth, offering high quality energy solutions.

Features

  • Open genset with independent control cabinet, it can be unbolted and placed close to the generator set.
  • Large self-supporting power cabinet with the possibility of top entry of 10 power cables of 300mm^2 by the end customer.
  • 3000 litres independent double-walled (Steel-steel) fuel tank.
  • Fuel flow meter installed in control cabinet on independent display.
  • Critical -40 dB(A) silencer.
  • Analogue oil temperature sensor.
  • Due to the installation at high altitude above sea level, precise calculations of the power of the unit at the final location.