Mobile power for airport environments: reliability and regulatory compliance at Manchester Airport

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Airports require flexible energy solutions capable of meeting operational needs across different areas of the infrastructure, sometimes far from fixed power sources.

Genesal Energy has designed and supplied Manchester Airport with a mobile generator set delivering power wherever it’s needed, quickly and efficiently.

A GEN440VA Open generator set model was designed to operate as a portable solution within the airport environment. Compliant with European Stage V emissions regulations, the unit can be moved and used across different areas without restrictions, facilitating its integration into maintenance and support operations.

Mobility, efficiency and regulatory compliance

Supplying power autonomously across different airport locations, this set reduces the need to move heavy machinery or install complex installations. This design helps optimise response times and improve efficiency in maintenance tasks, while also contributing to reduced operational costs.

Compact design with high performance

Genesal Energy engineering team developed a design with compact dimensions and an optimised configuration to facilitate transport and operation.

This set reduces the need to move heavy machinery or install complex installations.

It includes a 750-litre bunded fuel tank with leak tray, ensuring high autonomy. Also, an additional silencing system enables compliance with the acoustic limits set by the client.

The unit is completed with a Deep Sea DSE8610 control system, an 800A circuit breaker suitable for synchronisation, a heater to improve starting performance, and sockets adapted to the UK standard, among other elements. These features ensure reliable operation and seamless integration into the airport’s operational environment.

Features

  • Open generator set compliant with Stage V regulations.
  • Silencer GT MX175.
  • Deep Sea DSE8610 MkII control panel.
  • Fuel tank with spill containment tray and 750-litre capacity.
  • Hotstart 2000W heater.
  • Eaton 800 A circuit breaker, suitable for synchronisation.
  • UK-standard control panel sockets, type G.
  • Battery set with easily accessible isolator.

Genesal Energy equips a combined-cycle power plant in Brazil with two high-power, high-autonomy generator sets

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Genesal Energy has designed and supplied a solution for a combined-cycle power plant located in Brazil, which uses gas from the Azulão field in the Amazon basin.

This project is based on the premise that thermal power plants require reliable energy sources at all times to maintain full coordination and operation of essential equipment in the event of any grid disturbance.

The project consisted of the installation of two GEN2750YC generator sets as contingency system.

Operational continuity under any circumstance

In power generation environments, incidents such as voltage fluctuations, supply interruptions or unscheduled maintenance shutdowns may occur. In such scenarios, generator sets are activated to keep essential systems running until the main supply is restored.

Tailored engineering for high power and autonomy

The Genesal Energy engineering team developed a solution based on two 2,750 kVA units installed in 40ft HC Containers. The engine-alternator assembly is mounted on a steel base frame with elastic coupling, contributing to improved stability and performance.

This project is based on the premise that thermal power plants require reliable energy sources at all times to maintain full coordination and operation of essential equipment in the event of any grid disturbance.

To ensure high autonomy, each unit is equipped with an integrated 1,500-litre fuel tank, complemented by an external 7,500-litre tank, enabling up to 17 hours of continuous operation at full load. The system is completed with 2.2 MW load banks housed in independent containers, one for each generator set.

As part of the project scope, key elements have been included to enhance system safety, operability and maintenance:

  • Alternator terminal box with IP45 protection rating.
  • Container with 120-minute fire resistance.
  • Complete external fuel storage system of 7,500 litres.
  • Piping for connection to the external tank using double-wall flexible piping.
  • 2,200 kW resistive load banks in containers for outdoor installation.
  • Spare parts list for 2 years of operation.
  • Anchor bolts for container fixation.

The advanced control system is based on the ComAp InteliGen range of controllers with Siemens PLC, 15-inch HMI, battery charger and redundant power supplies, ensuring high operational reliability and integration into critical systems.

The units have also undergone specific testing, including 8-hour continuous operation at full load without exceeding thermal limits, open circuit characteristic (OCC) testing, and noise level verification.
The scope of supply includes factory acceptance tests (FAT) with client presence, project technical documentation in English, operation manuals in Portuguese, and delivery of the final Databook.

Commissioning services

The project was completed with on-site commissioning supervision services for 4 days, training in Portuguese, and technical support.

Features

  • Construction type: Engine-alternator monoblock in 40-foot High Cube container.
  • Integrated tank: 1,500 L double-wall approved steel.
  • Day tank: 7,500 L double-wall approved steel (1 per unit).
  • Silencer model: 2x MSR250 (- 30 dB) TYPE A STAINLESS STEEL.
  • Generator and load bank circuit breakers SIEMENS 3WA1240-4CE01-1AA0.
  • Control panel ComAp InteliGen 1000.

“Essential reliability”: our way of understanding backup energy in the healthcare sector

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cratividad de la campaña de sanidad y centros salud de Genesal Energy

The energy supply is one of those elements that rarely becomes the centre of attention… until it is no longer available. In the healthcare sector, however, that possibility is simply not part of the equation. Hospitals, clinics and medical centres depend on a continuous power supply to guarantee something far more important than their own operations: patient safety and the continuity of healthcare activity in situations where every second has a real impact.

At Genesal Energy, we understand this reality through the responsibility that comes with working for critical infrastructures, which is why we place reliability at the heart of everything we do.
We speak of “essential reliability” because we believe that backup power cannot be regarded as a complementary or secondary system within a hospital. In reality, it is a structural component that supports the operation of key areas and must respond immediately and without margin for error in the event of any incident. This approach leads us to design solutions that, in addition to meeting technical requirements, are intended to integrate naturally into environments where demands are at their highest and tolerance for failure is non-existent.

Designed with every second in mind

Our way of addressing this challenge begins with bespoke engineering. Every healthcare infrastructure has its own characteristics, from its electrical configuration to the type of activity it carries out, and this requires a specific response for each project. That is why we develop and manufacture energy solutions capable of adapting to complex architectures and guaranteeing supply to especially sensitive areas such as operating theatres, intensive care units, laboratories and diagnostic systems. It is not simply about ensuring that a system works, but about ensuring that it does so with the precision and reliability required in an environment where any interruption may have critical consequences.

Preparation, response and integration

In this context, the ability to anticipate and respond is essential. Our solutions incorporate automatic start-up systems in the event of mains failure, redundant configurations that ensure permanent availability, and monitoring tools that enable continuous supervision of the installation status. All of this is combined with a design approach focused on integration within the hospital environment, where aspects such as sound attenuation play an important role in ensuring that the technology coexists with healthcare activity without causing disruption.

Hospitals, clinics and medical centres depend on a continuous power supply to guarantee something far more important than their own operations: patient safety and the continuity of healthcare activity in situations where every second has a real impact.

At the same time, we understand that the future of the healthcare sector also involves moving towards more efficient and sustainable models. That is why we incorporate ecodesign criteria into the development of our equipment, applying methodologies certified under ISO 14006 that allow us to reduce environmental impact from the design phase onwards while covering the entire product life cycle. This approach enables us to respond to the sector’s growing sustainability requirements without ever compromising the reliability or availability of the power supply.

A vision built on real experience

Our understanding of energy within the healthcare sector is shaped by the experience accumulated through projects developed across different countries and contexts. In this regard, we have worked with hospitals and healthcare centres in Spain, the United Kingdom and Germany within Europe, as well as in Bolivia and Ecuador in Latin America, and in the Caribbean, specifically in Trinidad and Tobago.
This accumulated expertise allows us to continue refining our solutions with one clear and constant objective: to always be ready to respond when it truly matters.

montaje grupo electrógeno en hospital

Mobile Back-up Power for Extreme Conditions in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia is characterised by vast desert areas, extremely high temperatures and significant levels of airborne dust. These harsh conditions pose a major challenge for any electrical system, where reliability and mobility of power supply are essential to maintain continuous operations.

Genesal Energy developed a project specifically tailored to this environment, based on multiple truck-mounted generator sets designed to operate reliably even under the most demanding circumstances.

A Mobile and Autonomous Solution

The client required an agile, reliable and robust power source, capable of moving across Saudi territory and operating without interruption in critical situations. Furthermore, the generators had to withstand particularly challenging environmental conditions, including temperatures exceeding 55°C and high concentrations of airborne dust.

In response to these requirements, the engineering solution consisted of designing 18 truck-mounted generator sets capable of providing immediate back-up power in the event of grid failures, maintenance operations or emergency scenarios.

Designed to operate reliably even under the most demanding circumstances.

Each unit is equipped with a 450-litre stainless steel fuel tank, providing more than 24 hours of autonomy without refuelling and ensuring continuous operation in critical situations.

These units were built with oversized components, special filtration systems and optimised ventilation systems suitable for high temperatures. They also incorporate exhaust gas treatment systems, automatic changeover switches for adaptation to different electrical networks, motorised cable reels providing up to 25 metres of power output, quick-connect Powerlock outlets and a multi-connection box, ensuring maximum operational versatility.

Among their additional features are rotating warning beacons, reflective elements for enhanced night-time visibility, extendable ladders, fuel and oil level indicators, and external drainage points for fluids.

Tailored Engineering for Reliable Performance

Genesal Energy’s engineering team adapted each generator set to the specific environmental conditions, ensuring the solution was agile, durable and fully operational under extreme circumstances.

This project reinforces Genesal Energy’s commitment to delivering reliable power wherever it is needed most — even in the world’s most challenging environments.

Features

  • Special canopy manufactured to client specifications
  • External lighting and rotating warning beacons
  • Reflective markings for night-time visibility
  • Fuel, oil and fluid level indicators
  • External drainage outlets
  • Motorised cable reels for four cables up to 25 m
  • Quick-connect Powerlock connections
  • Automatic voltage changeover switches
  • Heavy-duty air filter
  • By-pass fuel filter with water separator
  • Anti-shear mountings
  • Side and extendable ladders
  • Door retainers
  • Stainless steel fuel tank

Bringing our international expertise to DataCloud Global Congress 2026

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Creatividad de Genesal Energy del DataCloud Congress

The need to process, store and ensure continuous access to digital information has made data centres a cornerstone of today’s economy and energy reliability plays a decisive role.

Genesal Energy is part of this transformation. We are attending DataCloud Global Congress 2026, one of the leading international meeting points for the sector, taking place from the 2nd to the 4th June at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes.

The event will bring together some of the most relevant players in the data centre ecosystem, from design and engineering specialists to operations and maintenance professionals in digital infrastructure. It is an ideal setting to share our perspective on the role of energy in high-demand environments, where ensuring operational continuity is essential.

Energy tailored to critical environments

We are attending alongside our technology partner Baudouin, which shares our comprehensive approach and focus on adaptation to each specific environments when tackling the most demanding projects.

From stand 28, we will showcase how we understand energy in critical infrastructures. We do not believe in standard solutions, but in engineering capable of anticipating, adapting and responding to increasingly complex requirements. Because every project is unique—and so should be the solution behind it.

This approach is fully aligned with principles such as eco-design, energy performance optimisation and compatibility with alternative fuels such as HVO, integrating efficiency and sustainability into every project. The goal goes beyond ensuring supply: it is about doing so intelligently, efficiently and in line with the sector’s evolving demands.

International experience on the ground

Our presence at DataCloud is also an opportunity to share our journey. We will highlight how we have delivered large-scale international projects, from data centres in Northern Europe and key interconnection infrastructures between Ireland and France, to remote environments in Norway where energy reliability makes the difference between operating… or stopping.

The need to process, store and ensure continuous access to digital information has made data centres a cornerstone of today’s economy.

Each generator set designed, manufactured, tested and delivered is part of a project that reinforces the idea guiding our work: being where we are needed most, ensuring that energy never fails—even in the most demanding conditions.

Cannes is an opportunity to listen, learn and contribute to an evolving sector. As the digital future is built on reliable energy, Genesal Energy works every day to be part of that foundation. Guaranteeing solutions that support growth, innovation and transformation.

Large-scale power backup: delivering a megaproject for telecommunications infrastructure in Latin America

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Telecommunications networks require a continuous power supply to ensure connectivity and service operability, particularly at remote sites or in locations exposed to demanding environmental conditions.

In this context, Genesal Energy has taken part in a large-scale project, supplying a total of 55 generator sets specifically designed to guarantee service continuity in the event of any grid disturbance.

The project involved the manufacture and supply of a significant number of units with different power ratings, aimed at reinforcing critical telecommunications infrastructure distributed across Latin American territory.

An engineering challenge: autonomy, modularity and robustness

The main technical challenge of the project lay in the design of the baseframe and fuel system. The client required a solution that would allow the fuel tank to be easily decoupled from the rest of the canopy, facilitating transport and installation of generator sets that need to be partially installed by helicopter in areas inaccessible by road.

This requirement led Genesal’s engineering team to develop a special baseframe, more complex than usual, capable of ensuring a robust connection while remaining easily dismantled into three parts that are simple to handle and quick to assemble and disassemble.

Grupo electrógeno instalado en el megaproyecto de telecomunicaciones

The need for increased autonomy also resulted in the design of large-capacity fuel tanks, featuring 1,000-litre double-wall tanks. These tanks not only store fuel but also fulfil a structural function, acting as the base of the generator set.

Advanced customisation for critical environments

The project was completed with the integration of numerous optional features requested by the client, providing a high level of customisation and operational reliability. These include fuel transfer systems, automatic oil level control, door retainers for windy environments, and corrosion protection through marinised alternators.

The project involved the manufacture and supply of a significant number of units with different power ratings, aimed at reinforcing critical telecommunications infrastructure distributed across Latin American territory.

In addition, the generator sets incorporate advanced control and communication solutions, enabling remote monitoring and efficient operational management—key aspects in distributed telecommunications installations.

Features

  • Special baseframe with easy dismantling system
  • 1,000-litre double-wall fuel tank integrated into the baseframe
  • Fuel transfer system with 12 VDC electric pump
  • Automatic oil replenishment system with level control and auxiliary tank
  • Canopy door retainers to prevent wind-induced closure
  • Marinised alternators for enhanced corrosion protection
  • Cold-start programming
  • Oversized batteries and battery charger
  • Modbus TCP/IP communication via RJ45 Ethernet card
  • ComAp InteliLite AMF25 IL3 control system with expansion modules
  • Digital fuel level measurement with alarms and automatic shutdown on low level

DCD Connect Madrid 2026: designing the energy of tomorrow’s data centres

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Creatividad del DCD Madrid

The growth of data centres is reshaping Europe’s digital landscape and positioning Spain as one of its key players. In this context of transformation, Genesal Energy will take part on 6–7 May in DCD Connect Madrid 2026, a key meeting point where the future of the infrastructures that support the data economy is defined.

More than just an industry event, DCD Connect Madrid represents a space where technology, energy and strategic vision converge to address a shared challenge: ensuring that the digital world never stops. And it is precisely within this challenge that energy takes centre stage.

Looking to the future from the present

Taking part in DCD Connect Madrid is also an opportunity to listen, learn and anticipate. Being close to the sector’s leading players allows us to understand where the industry is heading and what role energy must play in that future.

In a world where everything depends on energy always being available, Genesal Energy reaffirms its commitment: to support the growth of the digital ecosystem with solutions that not only respond to present needs but are also prepared for what lies ahead.

sede del DCD Madrid

Along this journey, the support of trusted partners is key. Genesal Energy will participate in the event alongside its technological partner Baudouin, reinforcing an already well-established partnership that enables the delivery of highly demanding projects through a shared and complementary vision.

The combination of capabilities and expertise is now more essential than ever to respond to an ever-evolving environment, where technical complexity and operational demands set the pace.

Energy designed not to fail

In an environment where continuity is non-negotiable, Genesal Energy is committed to an engineering approach based on anticipation, adaptability and reliability. Every solution is developed with a clear objective: to ensure that critical infrastructures operate at all times, even in the most demanding scenarios.

This approach results in tailor-made projects capable of meeting the specific requirements of each installation and evolving alongside them. Because in the data centre universe, there are no standard solutions—only unique challenges that require technical precision and a deep understanding of the environment.

Genesal Energy designs a generator set for a waste-to-energy plant that transforms waste into resources

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Genesal Energy’s strong commitment to sustainability has led the company to develop projects linked to renewable and green energy, such as the design of a generator set for a waste-to-energy plant located in the south of London.

This facility generates electrical energy through the incineration of waste, producing power from materials that cannot be separated or recycled. With the aim of reducing environmental impact and promoting reuse for energy generation, waste is transformed into energy through biomethanisation or incineration processes.

Taking this function into account, Genesal Energy’s engineering team designed a generator set intended to supply the auxiliary services of this power generation plant. Its role is to guarantee the electrical supply to the plant’s main turbine, enabling a black start, and to act as backup in the event of grid failures, ensuring continuous operation. This solution is essential to guarantee the safe operation of critical installations, where even a simple grid outage could lead to serious incidents, accidents or major breakdowns.

The project was carried out jointly with the client and the civil works subcontractor.

According to World Bank forecasts, global waste generation will increase by 60% by 2050. In addition, Eurostat data show that 24% of municipal waste in Europe is still sent to landfill, with the associated environmental and public health challenges. For this reason, the development of waste-to-energy plants is essential, as they give a second life to non-recyclable waste that would otherwise be difficult to manage from an environmental perspective.

A unique design to generate energy

According to data from the United Nations International Environmental Technology Centre, waste-to-energy processes have the capacity to reduce the volume of waste sent to conventional landfills by up to 90%. The report also highlights that in countries most advanced in the use of this technology, between 25% and 30% of waste is already being treated in this way.

Guarantee the safe operation of critical installations, where even a simple grid outage could lead to serious incidents, accidents or major breakdowns.

All of this data was taken into account by Genesal Energy’s engineering team when designing an open, non-soundproofed generator set, operating at medium voltage (11,000 V). The solution includes air silencers in the generator room, a large-capacity fuel tank and a remote cooling system installed on the rooftop, including heat exchangers, a secondary circuit circulation pump and an air cooler. A special structure was also designed to support this equipment on the roof of the client’s building.

The entire project was developed in close collaboration with the client, ensuring that both the operational performance and the installation procedures, as well as the overall functionality of the equipment, met the highest standards.

Engineering solution delivered

The project developed by our engineering department involved the design of an open, non-soundproofed generator set, operating at 11,000 V medium voltage, with air silencers in the generator room, a large-capacity fuel tank and remote rooftop cooling. This includes heat exchangers, a secondary circuit circulation pump and an air cooler, supported by a specially designed structure on the client’s rooftop.

The engineering of the project was carried out jointly with the client and the civil works subcontractor to ensure that operation, installation procedures and equipment performance were fully optimised.

Grupo electrógeno instalado en la planta waste to energy

Key features

  • 11,000 V medium-voltage generator with remote rooftop cooling, heat exchangers integrated into the baseframe, and pumping and filtration systems mounted on the generator skid.
  • Air cooler installed 4 m above rooftop level for integration with the plant’s HVAC systems, including supporting structure, guardrails and access ladder.
  • Generator room fuel system compliant with UK regulations and connected to the plant’s fuel installation.
  • Integrated earthing resistor.
  • Integrated room ventilation system with air intake and exhaust silencers to ensure high external noise attenuation.
  • Integrated control system.
  • Exhaust silencers mounted directly on the generator baseframe.
  • Double-wall stainless steel chimney, painted to match the building façade for aesthetic integration.

We keep mastering data: joining Data Center Forum Helsinki 2026

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Cartel del Data Center Forum Helsinki 2026

On 23 April, we will be attending Data Center Forum Helsinki 2026, one of the leading events for the data centre sector in Northern Europe. This participation marks another step forward in our international strategy within the Data Centre space, particularly in a region such as Finland and the Baltic countries, where we have already delivered projects in highly demanding and critical environments.

At a time when the growth in digital demand is redefining the energy needs of these infrastructures, we continue to position ourselves with a clear objective: to deliver reliable, efficient solutions tailored to the sector’s new challenges.

Interior de Data Center

Taking our solutions to the Baltic region

During the event, which will take place at the Scandic Marina Congress Center, we will present our generation solutions specifically designed for critical environments such as those required in this sector. In today’s context — characterised by increasing energy demand and more demanding operational requirements — Genesal Energy’s solutions are an essential partner for any data centre environment.

One of the key moments of the event will be the participation of our colleague Jesús Santos Homobono, Data Centre Business Director, who will speak in the session “Engineering Bold Backup Power: 3 empirical ways to reduce PUE and emissions in new Data Centres”. During his presentation, Jesús will explain how backup systems can evolve towards a more efficient and measurable model, based on engineering solutions validated with real operational data.

Técnico de Data Center analizando datos

“Backup systems can no longer be understood as a passive element within a Data Centre. Today, they must be an asset capable of delivering efficiency, reducing impact and providing real control over the infrastructure’s energy,” he states ahead of the event.

A joint commitment for critical environments

At this edition, we are attending alongside our partner Baudouin. Our international collaboration focuses on the development of power generation solutions tailored to critical infrastructures. This collaboration is supported by major projects delivered across Europe for applications such as data centres, industrial infrastructures, and critical energy systems. The maturity of our partnership reinforces our capability in highly demanding environments. By combining expertise and technology, we are able to meet the specific needs of the sector.

Energy solutions tailored to each Data Centre

Genesal’s objective at this event is clear: to demonstrate that backup power can actively contribute to reducing emissions and improving energy control within the infrastructure. This is precisely what our solutions deliver, as we design tailor-made generator sets to meet the specific requirements of each project, adapting to the technical, regulatory and operational conditions of every installation.

See you in Helsinki

We will be present throughout the event, sharing knowledge and solutions with key players in the sector.

  • Location: Scandic Marina Congress Center, Helsinki (Stand 18)
  • Date: 23 April

Energy First. Data Always Under Control

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The digital economy is advancing at an unprecedented pace. Artificial intelligence, cloud services, the growth of data traffic and the digitalisation of industry are driving a new generation of technological infrastructure. At the centre of all of them lies an element that leaves no room for error: energy.

Data centres have become the backbone of this digital reality. These are infrastructures where every second counts and where electrical continuity is a critical condition to guarantee the operation of services that sustain the global economy.

Genesal Energy is taking a step further in our commitment to critical power with the launch of a new campaign which, under the slogan “Control the Data”, brings our vision of energy into the data centre universe.

Because in environments where information is everything, controlling energy means securing data.

Critical power for infrastructures that cannot fail

Data centres represent one of the most demanding energy environments today. Supply reliability, the ability to respond to any contingency and integration within complex electrical architectures are determining factors for their operation.

Our approach to this sector starts from a clear idea: every energy project must be designed as an integrated component within the data centre ecosystem.

We develop distributed energy solutions conceived through bespoke engineering, capable of adapting to the levels of redundancy, energy management systems and international standards that define this type of infrastructure. We design power systems prepared to respond at critical moments, ensuring the operational continuity of facilities where failure is simply not an option.

We strengthen our positioning within the data centre ecosystem with the ambition of becoming a long-term strategic energy partner. Our goal is to support operators, engineering firms and developers in the design of robust, resilient energy infrastructures capable of responding to the challenges of a constantly evolving sector.

Energy engineering ready for the digital future

The evolution of data centres does not only demand reliability. It also requires efficiency, sustainability and the ability to adapt to new energy technologies.

Genesal’s solutions integrate Ecodesign criteria, performance optimisation and compatibility with biofuels, helping to improve infrastructure efficiency without compromising operational security. From this perspective, critical power is not limited to ensuring supply continuity. It also plays a key role in the development of more sustainable, resilient and future-ready digital facilities.

A meeting point with the global data centre ecosystem

This campaign will also provide the framework for our participation in some of the sector’s leading international events throughout 2026.

Events such as DataForum Helsinki, DCD Connect Madrid, DCD Connect London and Datacloud Global Congress will be key spaces for sharing knowledge, analysing the energy challenges of digital infrastructures and strengthening dialogue with operators, engineering firms and data centre developers from around the world.

A setting where Genesal Energy will continue contributing its experience in critical power and its vision of energy engineering capable of supporting the digital transformation.

More information: https://genesalenergy.com/control-the-data/