Energy security for drinking water projects in Norway: integrated solutions for continuous operation in remote environments

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Access to drinking water is a challenge in many areas where electrical infrastructure is limited or non-existent.

In emergency situations, humanitarian missions or temporary camps, having independent generation systems becomes essential to ensure supply continuity and safeguard community health.

Genesal Energy has extensive experience in this field and has developed a tailor-made installation for a project located on an island in Norway.

Reliable energy where it matters most

The project involved the design and manufacture of a custom-built container featuring a 110 kVA genset. This unit powers an atmospheric water generation system, a technology capable of producing drinking water from ambient humidity. Entirely independent from the electrical grid and able to operate continuously for more than a day, the system can function reliably in remote or harsh environments where energy availability is critical to maintaining water supply.

Integration and adaptation for demanding environments

To address the project’s challenges, the client required three key factors: supply security, extended autonomy and compact integration within the container, while preserving enough space for the remaining components of the water treatment system.
The Genesal Energy engineering team adapted the container supplied by the client to comply with the company’s manufacturing standards, ensuring both functionality and efficiency of the genset.

This unit powers an atmospheric water generation system, a technology capable of producing drinking water from ambient humidity.

One of the main challenges was integrating an open-type genset with a high-capacity fuel tank into a very confined space without compromising functionality or autonomy. Furthermore, the limited accessibility for operation and maintenance required a strategic redistribution of components to ensure optimal placement, ease of handling and installation safety.

Key features

  • Special soundproofed container with a dedicated genset room and thermal insulation in the control area for low-temperature environments.
  • Custom-built skid adapted to the space allocated by the client.
  • Integrated 1,000-litre fuel tank for extended operation.
  • Engine coolant recirculation and heating system to ensure optimal starting performance in cold climates.
  • Set painted in the RAL colour requested by the client.
  • External control panel integrated into the client’s main panel for easier operation.

Tailored backup power for a data centre at a telecommunications company in Madrid

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Ensuring electrical continuity in DPCs is essential. Servers, storage systems and other critical equipment must remain operational 24/7.

Any interruption in the power supply can affect thousands of users and compromise data availability.

Genesal Energy designed and supplied a 165 kVA generator set for the data centre at the headquarters of a telecommunications company in Madrid, ensuring that both the DPC and the auxiliary facilities can continue operating normally even in the event of prolonged mains outages.

A compact, autonomous and high-performance generator set which can maintain uninterrupted operations.

The client required a robust, reliable unit with long autonomy. To meet this need, we integrated a 995 litre fuel tank directly into the generator’s baseframe, optimising the available space and facilitating its installation within the DPC environment.

Additionally, we customised the unit with the company’s corporate colours, combining functionality with aesthetics and ensuring perfect integration within the facility.

The generator set also includes a 250A 4 Pole 230V motorised transfer switch, enabling quick and safe switching between the grid and the generator. This ensures that DPC operations continue without interruption, even under critical circumstances. This level of autonomy and control makes the solution ideal for facilities requiring a constant and reliable electrical backup.

Efficient, collaborative engineering

To deliver this project, our engineering team reviewed all the client’s specifications and adapted existing solutions from our design library, making the necessary adjustments to meet the requirements for power, autonomy and available space. Once the 3D design was completed, all drawings were validated with the client before manufacturing began.

The client required a robust, reliable unit with long autonomy.

Collaboration between engineers and plant personnel was key to anticipating potential challenges and optimising the assembly of the generator set. The team’s experience and the technicians’ insights enabled us to improve the manufacturing process and ensure a reliable, efficient and safe product, ready to respond to any eventuality affecting the DPC’s power supply.

A result that makes a difference

The final result is a compact, autonomous and high-performance generator set which can maintain uninterrupted operations, safeguarding essential systems and information, even in the face of unexpected electrical failures.

Key Features

  • Separate Power Cabinets and Control Cabinet integrated into an independent electrical room inside the soundproof container.
  • Canopy painted in the client’s corporate colours, NCS S 3560 R80B, combining aesthetics and functionality.
  • 995-litre fuel tank integrated into the skid, optimised for space saving and extended autonomy, featuring a liquid collection system.

Energy security in car parks: a new project in a public car park in France

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Car parks, particularly when underground or large-scale, require a continuous power supply to ensure car & people’s protection (energy security in car parks). In the event of an outage, ventilation systems would stop working, and the risk of poisoning could rise within minutes.

Similarly, without emergency lighting or active signage, evacuation during a fire could be compromised, creating dangerous and panic situations.

Our latest project in this area has been the design and manufacture of a bespoke tailor-made genset for a public car park in France to guarantee power supply in the event of a mains failure ensuring compliance with the strict safety regulations applicable to public spaces of this kind.

A vital need in a busy environment

Our engineering team developed a 250/275 kVA genset housed in a 3400mm soundproofed canopy, equipped with a Baudouin engine and a high-performance Leroy Somer alternator. This design ensures reliability, durability and ease of maintenance.

Guarantee power supply in the event of a mains failure ensuring compliance with the strict safety regulations applicable to public spaces.

The generator is fitted with a built-in 500-litre tank, providing up to 8 hours of autonomy, thereby ensuring critical systems remain operational for an entire day in the event of an incident. To further enhance safety, we integrated specific features such as externally operable fuel shut-off valves, redundant control & battery systems, protections against moving and hot parts, and emergency stop push-buttons.

Reliability, safety and continuity

Beyond the robustness of the equipment itself, reliability in this project is reflected in compliance with strict French safety regulations, specifically NF-E-37-312, applicable to this type of installation. This means that the genset not only provides backup power but also ensures the installation meets the highest standards of protection and risk prevention.

Features

  • Design type: Monoblock in 3400mm soundproofed canopy.
  • Fuel tank: 500 litres integrated into the base frame.
  • Control panel: ComAp InteliLite AMF25 IL4.
  • Redundant battery system.
  • Emergency start controller: ComAp InteliNano.
  • Safety fuel shut-off valve.
  • Compliance with NF-E-37-312 safety regulations.

Genesal Energy designs tailor-made generator sets for large retail outlets.

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Genesal Energy has designed a generator set to guarantee energy in a shopping centre in Germany and replace its previous generator.

The genset had to be integrated without the need to modify the existing installations and to have a high autonomy and direct connection to an external fuel tank.

With these indications, our engineering team designed a solution with the necessary features to replace the previous equipment without the need for major modifications existing infrastructure. The control unit was located in a special position that allows access without the need to open the side doors, enhancing space and operability at both an operational and aesthetic level, as it also complied with the specific colour and marking requested.

Our proposal included a control unit in a special position which can be accessed without having to open the side doors of the set.

Bearing in mind that shopping centres are spaces where activity does not stop, the electricity supply must be guaranteed at all times to ensure its proper functioning, as a failure in the grid can lead to operational interruptions, affecting customers, generating economic losses and compromising the safety of the premises.

To prevent this kind of situation, this set has an automatic start-up system, ensuring its immediate activation in the event of a failure in the main network. In order to achieve maximum autonomy, the engineering team designed an external fuel tank by means of wall-bushings, allowing a continuous supply without the need for frequent refuelling.

Thanks to this Genesal Energy design, the shopping centre has a reliable solution adapted to its needs, ensuring that, in the event of any grid failure, activity continues without interruption.

Our Engineering Solution

Based on the client’s specific need to replace an old unit with this new one, we designed a unit as similar as possible to the already existing. Our proposal included a control unit in a special position which can be accessed without having to open the side doors of the set. It was installed in the same precise location without having to make any modifications.

Features

  • AMF Mains failure start.
  • Deif AGC 150 control panel.
  • No fuel tank integrated in the base, only liquid collection tray with sensor for leak detection.
  • Wall bushings for fuel lines (suction and return) from external tank.
  • Protective mesh against animals (at air inlet and outlet).
  • Special customer marking.
  • Unit painted in the customer’s required colour – RAL 5003.
  • Oil extraction hand pump.
  • Heating water recirculation pump.
  • Fuel pre-filters with water decanter.
  • Special batteries.
  • Completely covered power supply preventing any access to live parts.

Tailored Power for a Shopping Mall in Germany

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Genesal Energy understands that every client is unique and when it comes to securing power supply in critical facilities, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution.

A key part of our work lies in listening carefully, understanding each project in depth, and designing fully customised gensets capable of meeting even the most specific requirements.

This was the case in one of our most recent projects: the design and manufacture of a generator set for a shopping centre in Germany. The client presented us with a highly specific set of technical requirements. It was an ambitious challenge, as they needed a reliable emergency power solution with clearly defined criteria regarding autonomy, aesthetics, corporate branding and weight restrictions.

The client required a high-autonomy genset, connected to a 3,000-litre belly tank fully integrated into the base frame, a design that enables the installation to operate for extended periods. Additionally, there was a strict total weight limit of 8.5 tonnes, including the fuel tank, which meant we had to completely redesign the canopy and manufacture it in aluminium to reduce weight without compromising strength or performance.

A full redesign of the canopy, which was manufactured in aluminum to reduce weight.

Accordingly, the genset was customised both functionally and aesthetically. It was painted in the client requested RAL and featured special corporate branding. From a technical perspective, the set includes an oversized alternator to ensure optimal performance under demanding conditions, a ComAp InteliGen4 200 control panel, animal ingress protection mesh, and a fully covered power section to eliminate access to live parts, among other specifications.

This project is a clear example of what we do at Genesal Energy: delivering power solutions that combine innovation, flexibility, and deep technical expertise. Whether the challenge lies in the design, available space, local regulations or visual integration, our team is always ready to respond with the best solution.

The Engineering Solution

A full redesign of the canopy, which was manufactured in aluminum to reduce weight. This ensured the final equipment – including the full 3,000-litre tank – remained under the specified weight limit.

Main Features

  • ComAp InteliGen4 200 control panel.
  • 3,000-litre belly tank integrated into base frame.
  • Spill containment tray with leak detection sensor.
  • Animal protection mesh at air inlet and outlet.
  • Special client-specific branding.
  • Painted in RAL 7035 (client’s specified colour).
  • Manual oil extraction pump.
  • Coolant recirculation heating pump.
  • Fully covered power section to prevent contact with live components.
  • Oversized alternator.

Backup power in critical healthcare environments: we designed a tailored emergency solution for a proton therapy centre

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Genesal Energy designed and manufactured a soundproofed generator set specifically adapted for a proton therapy centre located in Santiago de Compostela (Spain).

This emergency power solution delivers 550 kVA to ensure the uninterrupted operation of high-precision medical equipment in the event of a grid failure.

These types of centres, dedicated to oncology treatments using protons, require a continuous power supply, as any interruption can not only compromise the effectiveness of the treatment but also put patient safety at risk. In addition, international regulations on advanced radiotherapy impose the mandatory requirement of having backup energy systems in place.

Generator sets for critical healthcare environments: safety, precision, and autonomy

Genesal Energy’s engineering department developed a GEN550YI generator set housed in a 4,500mm soundproofed enclosure, providing quiet operation and reliable performance. The generator starts up automatically in the event of a power outage, supplying the necessary energy to keep facilities and medical equipment running.

A dedicated exhaust system was also designed to minimise noise emissions, in compliance with current noise regulations.

Alongside reliability, the project required a solution with high operational autonomy. Two fuel tanks were included: an 800-litre base frame tank and an external double-walled fuel tank with a 2,000-litre capacity. Both are connected through an automatic transfer system equipped with level sensors, a transfer pump, a cut-off solenoid valve, and a fuel filter, thus ensuring a continuous and safe supply.

A robust and silent design

The solution also incorporates a redundant start-up system with batteries in parallel to ensure the generator remains operational at all times. A dedicated exhaust system was also designed to minimise noise emissions, in compliance with current noise regulations.

The unit was manufactured using state-of-the-art technology, integrating a monoblock engine–alternator system with flexible coupling, which enhances overall reliability and reduces vibrations. Thanks to this bespoke design, the proton therapy centre in Santiago now benefits from a reliable, quiet, and long-lasting backup system that protects sensitive and costly equipment, guarantees the continuity of advanced medical treatments, and complies with the highest technical and regulatory standards in the healthcare sector.

Technical features

  • Construction type: Monoblock engine–alternator in 4,500mm soundproofed enclosure.
  • Flexible coupling between engine and alternator.
  • 800-litre integrated base frame tank + 2,000-litre external double-walled tank.
  • Automatic fuel transfer system with pumps and level sensors.
  • Oversized silencer model (-30 dB).
  • Redundant battery & start system.
  • Bespoke cooling air intake and hot air exhaust.

Backup power to preserve marine life: we designed a generator set for a fish farm prepared for a marine environment

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Genesal Energy has developed a tailor-made power solution for a fish farm located in the Atlantic Coast of Northwest Spain, an area especially exposed to corrosion issues.

The project involved the design and manufacture of a 440 kVA genset operating in parallel with two existing generators, ensuring production continuity even in the event of grid failures or instability.

Fish farms require a constant and reliable power supply to run essential systems such as water pumps, aerators, recirculators and sensors. A power outage can reduce oxygen levels in the water and suffocate the fish within hours, with severe economic and environmental consequences.

A highly demanding environment

The coastal location posed an additional challenge in terms of resistance and durability. Genesal Energy engineering department designed an open generator protected by an ISO12944-C5 anti-corrosion coating, ideal for harsh marine environments. The alternator was also marinised and fitted with anti-condensation heaters, increasing its resistance to humidity and salinity.

The solution includes an integrated 350-litre fuel tank providing up to 4 hours of autonomy, and a rubber anti-vibration system to protect the structure against mechanical vibrations.

Synchronisation and full control

The key to the project was to ensure seamless operation alongside the two existing units. To achieve this, a ComAp InteliLite AMF 25 IL4 control panel was integrated, enabling the load distribution management and remote control of the installation. Specific safety features such as emergency stop buttons and guards for hot and moving parts were also added, meeting the required safety standards.

Thanks to this bespoke design, the fish farm now benefits from a robust, efficient backup system ready to operate under extreme weather and environmental conditions, ensuring not only production continuity but also the survival of thousands of fish in the event of an energy emergency.

Features

  • 440 kVA (Standby) / 400 kVA (Prime) genset.
  • Operation alongside two existing generators.
  • Integrated 350 L tank (4 hours’ autonomy).
  • ISO12944-C5 anti-corrosion paint treatment.
  • Marinised Mecc Alte alternator with anti-condensation heaters.
  • ComAp InteliLite AMF 25 IL4 control panel.
  • Legrand 630 A circuit breaker.
  • Tudor TC1453 2x 145 Ah batteries.
  • SE 45 silencer model (-28 dB).

Energy security in emergencies at one of the UK’s main airports: designing a generator with acoustic insulation and fire protection

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Genesal Energy has designed a bespoke power solution for Manchester Airport, one of the busiest in the United Kingdom, with the aim of strengthening its backup system in the event of grid failures.

The project involved the design and manufacture of a fully customised 770 kVA generator set, integrated into a 20ft container and adapted to the client’s requirements in terms of dimensions, acoustic insulation and fire protection.

In critical infrastructures such as airports, where any interruption can cause significant operational issues, having a reliable auxiliary power system is essential. These units must guarantee uninterrupted operation of facilities, especially in strategic areas such as lighting, communications, security and signalling systems.

Adapted to a highly demanding environment

One of the main challenges of the project was fitting the generator into a reduced-size room without sacrificing the power needed to supply the airport’s critical loads. To achieve this, the genset was integrated into a compact 20ft DV container with a reinforced external design and two adjoining modules: one for sound attenuation and the other for fire protection, complying with EI60 classification.

In addition, motorised louvres were installed at the air inlet and outlet, together with fire dampers, automatic fuel shut-off valves and other measures to guarantee compliance with safety standards and airport regulations.

20-foot containerized generator set for energy security in airports, designed by Genesal Energy

Maximum autonomy and silent operation

The generator, powered by a Volvo engine with 700 kVA Prime output, is designed to operate continuously at full load for at least 6 hours, thanks to a 1,700-litre fuel tank. Acoustically, it was designed as an oversized MD 250 model (-40 dB), enabling it to operate below 75 dB(A) even under full load, minimising any noise interference within the airport environment.

In critical infrastructures such as airports, where any interruption can cause significant operational issues, having a reliable auxiliary power system is essential.

The solution also includes an oil heater with thermostat, a double breaker in the power panel for both the genset and the load bank, and exterior LED luminaires (IP69K), ready for extreme conditions.

This development is an example of how customised engineering allows the design of reliable, safe power systems adapted to environments with the highest technical and operational requirements, such as international airports.

Features

  • 770 kVA (Standby) / 700 kVA (Prime) generator set.
  • Installed at Manchester Airport (United Kingdom).
  • Integrated into a 20’’ DV container adapted to limited space.
  • EI60 fire protection: fire dampers and automatic valves.
  • Oversized sound attenuation module.
  • Noise level below 75 dB(A).
  • Large-capacity fuel tank (1,700 L).
  • Deep Sea DSE8610 control panel.
  • Motorised air inlet and outlet louvres.
  • Double breaker in power panel (genset + load bank).
  • LED exterior luminaires (IP69K).
  • Oil heater with thermostat.
High-power Genesal Energy generator for a logistics center in the UK

Guaranteed Power for a Major Logistics Hub in the United Kingdom

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In some sectors, time is everything and even a brief interruption can lead to millions in losses.

This is especially true for logistics hubs. Genesal Energy knows this well, because we work daily with industries where energy is far more than just a resource – it’s the foundation upon which operations, logistics, and business are built.

One of our latest projects took place in an environment where continuity is critical: a 60,000-square-metre logistics centre serving a range of e-commerce and distribution companies. In this type of facility, electricity powers IT servers, automated machinery, robotic systems, and security controls. Our engineering team got to work to create a robust, efficient and fully tailored solution.

To meet the requirement, we designed a soundproof generator set in a 5000M canopy, with the engine and alternator directly coupled on a steel base frame. One of the key elements was autonomy: the unit includes a 900-litre integrated fuel tank, providing 4.5 hours of uninterrupted operation. In addition, a rubber anti-vibration system was installed to improve durability and reduce wear.

As in all our projects, safety was a top priority. We included protective guards on moving and hot parts, emergency stop buttons, and an external Link Box to facilitate both control and power connections.

Silent and Highly Reliable Technology

The installed set fits a GSI 650 silencer model, known for its low noise level (-30 dB) and other high-quality components, such as a Deep Sea DSE7320 MKII control panel and a 1600 A circuit breaker. The system is supported by two Tudor TC1853 185 Ah batteries, ready to respond in any scenario.

This project perfectly reflects what Genesal Energy stands for – a company that listens, analyses, and designs real, efficient, and long-lasting solutions. Because we understand our clients’ risks.

The Engineering Solution

A soundproof generator set was developed in a 5000M canopy, featuring a directly coupled engine-alternator mounted on a steel base frame. The integrated 900L fuel tank offers 4.5 hours of autonomy. Vibrations between the frame and monoblock were dampened using rubber anti-vibration mounts. Safety features include guards on hot and moving parts, emergency stop buttons, and other components to ensure safe operation.

Main Features

  • Design: Monoblock engine-alternator in 5000M soundproof canopy.
  • Integrated 900L baseframe fuel tank with a leak tray.
  • Silencer model: GSI 650 (-30 dB).
  • Deep Sea DSE7320 MKII control panel.
  • 1600 A circuit breaker.
  • Batteries: 2x Tudor TC1853 (185 Ah).
High-power Genesal Energy generator for a logistics center in the UK

Safe, secure and silent power for a data centre in Asturias

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At a time of accelerated growth in the data centre sector, guaranteeing a continuous and reliable power supply has become a priority.

Aware of this need, we were selected to design a power solution to reinforce the electrical security of a data centre located in Asturias.

The project required a reliable, silent solution with remote control capabilities. To meet this challenge, we developed a fully customised 220 kVA data center generator set, soundproofed in a 3,800 mm canopy, equipped with a double-capacity fuel tank to extend autonomy, and structurally adapted for outdoor installation – exposed to adverse weather conditions.

One of the main technical challenges was adapting the design of the generator set to its outdoor location, next to the building’s façade. We incorporated an upper air outlet protected by a weather louvre, ensuring optimum performance even in unfavourable weather conditions. In addition, a precise calculation of the necessary cross-sections for gas inlet and outlet was carried out, ensuring efficient ventilation of the system at all times.

This project is an example of how customisation, efficient engineering and energy reliability can come together to respond to the demands of a constantly evolving industry such as data centres, where there is no room for error.

Our Engineering solution

A customised generator set was designed and manufactured in a 3,800 mm soundproofed canopy. To meet the autonomy requirements, a 1,200 litre tank was installed in the base frame, optimised to guarantee the necessary hours according to the estimated fuel consumption and other technical specifications.

Features

  • Supply: Monoblock engine-alternator in soundproofed 3800 canopy.
  • 1200L double-capacity tank integrated in the baseframe.
  • Oversized GSI 230 (-30dB) silencer model.
  • ComAp InteliLite AMF 25 IL4 control panel
  • 320 A set circuit breaker
  • 440mm VSG 440mm gauge for double-capacity tank.
  • Tudor TC900 90 Ah battery
  • Upper air outlet prepared for outdoor installation.
  • Calculation of sections required for gas inlet and outlet in the room.
  • Hotstart 1000W preheating system.