Mining projects require independent power to ensure that they have power that is reliable, scalable, and available. Surplus power generators are an effective power solution for mining projects as they provide the power needed for a mine at a reduced cost than a new generator. This is how you can decrease your capital cost with a surplus generator.
Surplus power generators offer a cost-effective alternative to power your mine
Surplus power generators offer lower capital costs for a project by their availability and lower cost per machine. This allows energy projects to have more money for the rest of the project.
Surplus generators whether they are diesel, HFO, or liquid gas should not be ignored due to their name. Surplus simply means that they have either no hours, or low hours or are refurbished and are in running condition. It is advisable to inspect the surplus generator that you are considering buying or to hire an expert to inspect the machine for you.
Surplus power generators give the mine control over their electricity supply and do not require the necessary infrastructure to be connected to the local grid. This assists the power needs of mining projects as mines are often located far from the local electricity grid and require immediate reliable power.
The Pros and Cons of Surplus Generator
The pros:
When buying a surplus power generator, you receive a dependable energy asset at a price that is lower than a new machine. This leads to lower capital costs for your project.
Surplus power generators have a low lead time which allows for them to be purchased faster and made available for your project. This is due to the assets being immediately available as you can bypass complex sales processes linked to buying directly a new generator from a dealer.
Surplus generators are serviced and tested before they are sold. This ensures that the surplus generator purchased, produces reliable power once installed and powered up.
The cons:
The cons of buying a surplus generator are that you are not likely to get a manufacturer’s warranty on the generator. This means that you will need to account for any unforeseen issues that occur with your surplus power generator.
These generators are older models of generators that are found more frequently in the surplus market and may not meet the modern EPA tier requirements. These machines therefore face strict restrictions in certain countries and may not be used for certain applications and in certain locations due to international EPA tier regulations.
Surplus power generators come with cosmetic wear and tear due to transportation, environment, storage conditions, maintenance, and operation. This external wear however does not compromise the operation of the machine.
Overcoming the Cons of a Surplus Generator:
An operation and maintenance company can assist with the inspection, running, and maintenance of your surplus power-generating equipment. This allows buyers to have peace of mind about the absence of a warranty on these surplus machines. You can however get a warranty from a supplier as part of an EPC contract.
The lower EPA tier ratings on these surplus machines can be overcome by upgrading the parts of the generator that release harmful emissions. Such as by upgrading fuel injection technology on your asset to improve injection timing. You can upgrade the exhaust technology of your asset to manage the amount of emission released through various filter systems.
The external wear of surplus power generators can be overcome by hiring an engineering company to source and replace the necessary parts required for your machine. These companies can assist with inspecting key components and replacing them.
USP&E Global offers effective proven O&M services for surplus generators worldwide and has done so since 2002. Their experienced team is hands-on and has all the skills necessary to get your surplus generator running to power your mine with a surplus power generator.
Where do you buy a generator suitable for your project?
At USP&E Global you receive over a decade of energy experience. USP&E Global offers surplus generators along with premium EPC and O&M services that suit your project needs.
USP&E Global assists you along the journey of sourcing, installing, operating, and maintaining your power generation equipment to keep your mine fully powered.
Check out our inventory today or enquire at info@uspeglobal.com to get your surplus generator.
