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- Offer Profile
- MTU Onsite Energy is one of
the core brands of Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG which is a world-leading
provider of high- and medium-speed diesel and gas engines, complete drive
systems, distributed energy systems and fuel injection systems for the most
demanding requirements.
MTU Onsite Energy offers complete power system solutions: from mission critical to standby power to continuous power, heating and cooling. We also provide a full line of service products to help you get the most from your equipment.
Product Portfolio
Gas Generator Sets
- Backed by decades of experience and complete system
expertise, MTU Onsite Energy provides reliable gas generator sets for a wide
variety of applications. Industries and locations may vary, but the need for
constant power never changes.
Whether it’s continuous, standby or prime power, power generation or combined heat and power production (CHP), MTU Onsite Energy gas generator sets are effective, dependable and configured to meet your exact requirement. Continuous Power
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- Natural gas and non-natural gas fueled generator sets and modules
- 50 Hz and 60 Hz products
- Electrical power range from 128 kWe to 2,535 kWe
NATURAL GAS
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Economical. Reliable. Sustainable.
MTU Onsite Energy's natural gas generator sets are cutting-edge technology that offer combined heat and power (CHP), and combined heat, power and cooling (CHPC) solutions to generate power. Our products combine the highest performance with the lowest emissions in the 128 kWe - 2,535 kWe electrical power range.
Therefore, our natural gas powered CHP systems represent the ideal solution for multiple applications:- Public buildings and residential utilities
- Industrial & Manufacturing
- Mission critical applications
Electrical power range: 128 - 420 kWe
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Minimum space. Maximum efficiency.
Features of the extended Series 400:
- Flexible scope of supply: All systems are available in open or soundproofed designs, either for building into existing facilities or as turnkey systems.
- Modular design: The generator set can be configured to your specific requirements. All modules are designed to work together in perfect harmony.
- Standard interfaces and components enable our systems to be installed quickly and maintained easily.
- Unceasing design improvement and development work for over 35 years
- Best overall efficiency in this power range (up to 93%)
Options:
- Basic model for power generation only
- Basic model complete with heat cabinet for combined-heat-and-power generation. Heat extraction from engine coolant and mixture coolant (acoustic enclosure optional)
- Basic model complete with heat cabinet and exhaust heat exchanger (acoustic enclosure optional). Heat extraction from engine coolant, mixture coolant and exhaust.
Electrical power range: 776 - 2,535 kWe
- Great performance. Great flexibility.
Features of our Series 4000:- Proven mechanical components
- Very high power density
- Cylinder-selective knock control
- Factory tested with comprehensive performance evaluation
- Single cylinder heads with four-valve technology
BIOGAS AND OTHER GASES
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Economical. Sustainable. Clean.
Today and in the future, our focus is on developing and implementing system solutions for producing energy from climate-neutral regenerative fuels: such as combined heat and power systems (CHP) for biogas.
The principle of a CHP system based on biogas is simple: biogas is generated during fermentation of organic material and collected. It is then used by a cogeneration system to create heat and power to be used locally or fed into the national power grid (as provided for by the Renewable Energy Act in Germany). The generated heat can be used during fermentation processes or to heat commercial buildings or residential areas.
Our biogas powered CHP systems represent the ideal solution for multiple applications:- Agricultural farms
- Sewage and water treatment
- Landfills
Electrical power range: 175 400 kWe
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Minimum space. Maximum efficiency.
Features of the extended Series 400:
- Flexible scope of supply: All systems are available in open or soundproofed designs, either for building into existing facilities or as turnkey systems.
- Modular design: The generator set can be configured to your specific requirements. All modules are designed to work together in perfect harmony.
- Standard interfaces and components enable our systems to be installed quickly and maintained easily.
- Unceasing design improvement and development work for over 35 years
- Best overall efficiency in this power range (up to 91.9%)
Options:
- Basic model for power generation only
- Basic model complete with heat cabinet for combined-heat-and-power generation. Heat extraction from engine coolant and mixture coolant (acoustic enclosure optional)
- Basic model complete with heat cabinet and exhaust heat exchanger (acoustic enclosure optional). Heat extraction from engine coolant, mixture coolant and exhaust
Electrical Power Range: 762 1,950 kWe
- Great performance. Great flexibility.
Features of our Series 4000:- Proven mechanical components
- Very high power density
- Cylinder-selective knock control
- Factory tested with comprehensive performance evaluation
- Single cylinder heads with four-valve technology
Standby & Prime Power
- Natural gas and liquid propane fueled generator sets and modules
- 60 Hz products
- Electrical power range from 30 - 400 kW
STANDBY POWER - 60 Hz - NATURAL GAS
- Power Output: 30 - 400 kWe
- Engine Type: 3.0L - 5.7L / 6.8L V10 / 8.1L CAC - 21.9L CAC
- Emission Option: Exhaust Optimized
STANDBY POWER - 60 Hz - LIQUID PROPANE
- Power Output: 30 - 295 kWe
- Engine Type: 3.0L - 5.7L / 6.8L V10 / 8.1L CAC - 21.9L CAC
- Emission Option: Exhaust Optimized
PRIME POWER - 60 Hz - NATURAL GAS
- Power Output: 130 - 355 kWe
- Engine Type: 8.1L CAC - 21.9L CAC
- Emission Option: Exhaust Optimized
Power Modules
- READY FOR ANYTHING, ANYWHERE.
POWER MODULES.
Mobile and Stationary Power Modules provide unique flexibility wherever power is needed. From construction site, a single factory or an entire community, power modules are an ideal solution.
Contact your local MTU Onsite Energy distributor for readily available Power Modules. Power Applications 50/60 Hz
GAS POWER MODULE - POWER APPLICATIONS
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- Transportable due to standard ISO 40‘ High Cube Container dimensions
- With Lloyd CSC certification
- No roof-mounted systems
- Plug & Play solution thanks to optimally tuned peripheral components
- Top power density over minimum area
- Low intrinsic consumption
- Numerous options
GAS POWER MODULE - CHP APPLICATIONS
- POWER APPLICATION
- Transportable due to standard ISO 40‘ High Cube Container dimensions for Series 400 with Lloyds CSC certification
- Plug & Play solution thanks to optimally tuned peripheral components
- Top power density over minimum area
- Best overall efficiency in its class due to complete heat recovery from engine cooling water and exhaust system
- Low intrinsic consumption
- Numerous option packages available
Components & Accessories
- Everything you need.
From hospitals and construction sites to telecommunications and remote sites, different jobs have different needs. With a full line of components and accessories, MTU Onsite Energy can customize a power system to fit your exact requirements. All our products meet the highest standards for quality and safety. Available from a single source, they are also production-tested to work together as integrated systems, ensuring exceptional reliability and performance. MTU Onsite Energy components and accessories include:- Sound enclosures
- Weather housings
- Sub-base diesel fuel tanks
- Day tank systems
- Generator set controls
- System monitoring and control
- Float/equalizing battery chargers
- Remote annunciators
- Silencers
- Circuit breakers
We back our quality products with exceptional service. MTU Onsite Energy distributors and dealers are ready to serve all your power needs. Your local distributor is factory-trained to service your power generation systems for their entire lifecycle. Gen-drive engines
- MTU diesel engines for Onsite Energy systems complete
the product portfolio.
- Engine Program
- Diesel engines and gas turbines for marine main propulsion, dieselelectric drives and onboard power generation
- Diesel engines for rail traction
- Diesel engines for generator drives
- Diesel engines for the oil and gas industry, Generator drives
- Diesel engines for the oil and gas industry, Mechanical drives
- Diesel engines for the oil and gas industry, Vehicle main drives
- Diesel engines for stationary industrial applications - Mechanical drives
- Diesel engines for mining, construction, industrial and agricultural equipment
- Diesel engines for wheeled and tracked armored vehicles
Solutions
- ALL KINDS OF SOLUTIONS FOR ALL KINDS OF JOBS
As economic development, population and infrastructure grows, so does the demand for energy. Now more than ever, a cost-effective and reliable energy supply is essential.
From mission-critical to everyday backup and standby power to continuous power and heat and cooling supply, MTU Onsite Energy provides complete, dependable diesel and gas power generation solutions wherever—and whenever—reliability is needed. With thousands of installations worldwide, MTU Onsite Energy is trusted to provide complete power solutions to a variety of applications, such as healthcare, hotels, data centers, manufacturing and independent power plants.
Using proven technology, MTU Onsite Energy diesel generator sets and gas-powered cogeneration systems feature low lifecycle costs and peace of mind. That’s why MTU Onsite Energy systems are trusted all over the world, providing reliable heat and power efficiently.
MTU ONSITE ENERGY: CONSTANT FLOW OF POWER
In a fast changing world of ever-increasing energy demands, you need a power generation supplier that can dependably and efficiently ensure a continuous flow of power.
With over 60 years of power generation experience, MTU Onsite Energy offers you a full range of solutions tailored to your needs, and backed by our outstanding service and support network.
That's why MTU Onsite Energy systems are trusted all over the world to maintain the flow of reliable power. And peace of mind. 
Healthcare & Hospitals
- Whether your healthcare facility has 10 beds or 10,000,
backup power is essential when lives are at stake. MTU Onsite Energy
provides highly dependable solutions to ensure continuous power supply—from
gas-powered cogeneration systems to emergency diesel generator sets. That’s
why MTU Onsite Energy systems are trusted in hospitals all over the world,
providing reliable power. And peace of mind.
Medical facilities all over the world, along with the the communities they support, depend on our emergency generator sets for critical power. Our diesel generator sets cover a complete power range, featuring an industry-leading average load factor, reliability and availability. They also offer one-step load acceptance to assure reliable power supply. Through superior design and engineering, MTU Onsite Energy offers medical professionals the assurance they need.
Since hospitals also require reliable continuous heat and power, we offer gas-fueled combined heat and power (CHP) cogeneration systems that operate 24/7, all from one trusted source. Our CHP systems provide tremendous efficiency, cost savings and environmental benefits, along with the assurance of independent heat and power if local grids fail or are unreliable.
Airports
- With hundreds of flights every day, there’s no margin for
error at an airport. Reliable backup power is essential. MTU Onsite Energy
offers reliable backup power solutions and cogeneration systems to ensure
continuous and emergency standby power.
Our diesel generator sets cover a complete power range, featuring an industry-leading average load factor, reliability and availability. While MTU Onsite Energy diesel systems provide standby power 24/7, our gas fueled combined heat and power (CHP) systems deliver continuous power along with a reliable source of heat or cooling, all from one trusted source.
MTU Onsite Energy systems provide tremendous efficiency, cost savings and environmental benefits, and the assurance of reliable power and heat if local grids fail or are unreliable. That’s why airports all over the world depend on MTU Onsite Energy’s generator sets and cogeneration systems.
Commercial & Public Buildings
- Many buildings and building complexes have a high demand
for heat and power. Schools, universities, sports facilities, office
facilities, shopping malls, cinema complexes and theaters often generate
heat and obtain power from the public grid separately.
MTU Onsite Energy offers a significantly more economical alternative. Our gas-powered cogeneration systems provide a flexible combination of heat and power (CHP) from a single source. Using proven technology, our systems provide up to 40% reductions in primary energy usage, and feature reduced emissions and low lifecycle costs. Using an absorption chiller, the CHP system can transfer heat into ambient cooling, which can then, for example, provide air conditioning to an office complex throughout the entire year.
MTU Onsite Energy also offers reliable systems for backup power. Our diesel generator sets cover a complete power range, featuring an industry-leading average load factor, reliability and availability. Like all MTU Onsite Energy systems, they’re trusted all over the world to provide reliable power when it is needed the most.
Data Centers
- Data centers need 100% reliability 365 days a year—or
they risk data loss and dissatisfied customers, resulting in lost business.
MTU Onsite Energy provides highly reliable diesel generator sets with an
industry-leading average load factor to assure power supply. We also offer
gas-powered trigeneration systems for combined power, heat and cooling.
Trusted by data centers all over the world, including six of the top 10
online companies, MTU Onsite Energy provides reliable power. And peace of
mind.
Our diesel generator sets cover a complete power range, featuring industry-leading reliability and availability. MTU generator-drive diesel engines are designed with more cylinder displacement per rated horsepower than alternative products. As a result, MTU Onsite Energy diesel generator sets are certified at an 85 percent average load factor over 24 hours, significantly higher than the 70 percent average load factor required by ISO 8528. Our approach results in lower engine stress, reducing maintenance and lengthening engine life. Since MTU Onsite Energy generator sets can handle 15 percent higher average loads, our customers may be able to specify fewer generator sets for data-center applications, depending on the size of the installation.
Our combined heat and power (CHP) systems are another efficient solution. Fueled mostly from natural gas, they provide a reliable, flexible and continuous power supply along with an additional source of cooling. Using an absorption chiller, the CHP system can transfer heat into ambient cooling to reduce heat produced by servers and save air conditioning costs.
Residential & Utilities
- As population grows, so does the demand for energy. Now
more than ever, a cost-effective and reliable energy supply for residential
buildings and complexes is essential.
Reliability and efficiency makes our combination of heat and power (CHP) systems ideal for local power and heat supply. There are many benefits of using distributed energy supply systems powered by natural gas for residential areas. Generating heat from one large plant is a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly alternative to heating individual buildings with several smaller plants. Maintenance is easier and buildings can save space normally reserved for a boiler plant.
MTU Onsite Energy also offers systems for standby and prime power. Our diesel generator sets cover a complete power range, featuring an industry-leading average load factor, reliability and availability. MTU Onsite Energy diesel generator sets excel in large residential complexes and other sensitive environments, which may include harsh temperature fluctuations, diverse power needs or high transient loads from air conditioners, compressors and fire pumps. Like all MTU Onsite Energy systems, they’re trusted all over the world to provide reliable power when it is needed the most.
Hotels
- From small properties to large resorts, hotels have a
high demand for continuous power 365 days and 24 hours a day. MTU Onsite
Energy offers backup power and continuous power solutions using diesel and
gas generator sets. Our versatile product line is trusted all over the
world.
MTU Onsite Energy diesel generator sets excel in sensitive environments and cover a complete power range, featuring an industry-leading average load factor, reliability and availability. They are also ideal in extreme conditions including harsh temperature fluctuations, diverse power needs, or high transient loads from air conditioners, compressors and fire pumps.
In addition, MTU Onsite Energy’s gas fueled cogeneration systems provide dependable continuous energy supply, combined with the ability to create any combination of electricity, heat and cooling from a single source. This provides operational advantages such as efficiency, cost savings and environmental benefits.
Aquatic Centers
- Aquatic centers and public swimming pools require
consistenly high levels of heat and power year-round. These are ideal
conditions for a combination heat and power (CHP) system from MTU Onsite
Energy.
The CHP system functions like a boiler system, providing warm water for pools, showers and building heat. Each system is designed individually to ensure optimum efficiency, providing heat and power from a single source. The simultaneously produced electricity can be sold to utilities and fed into the public grid.
Greenhouses
- Greenhouses demand high levels of heat and power throughout the entire year. Combination heat and power (CHP) systems from MTU Onsite Energy are an optimal, proven solution. Trusted at greenhouses all over the world, our systems provide heat and power simultaneously. The electricity is used to power the hundreds and thousands of greenhouse lights needed for growing plants. The heat provided by the CHP system keeps the temperature at a perfect level year-round. For added efficiency, the exhaust gas from the CHP system can be used as a fertilizer.
Industrial & Manufacturing
- Manufacturing facilities have a high continuous energy
demand created by their production processes. To stay productive and
generate revenue, manufacturers can benefit from independent onsite power
systems. Whether it’s food processing, chemical, textile production or other
manufacturing processes, MTU Onsite Energy offers backup power and combined
heat and power (CHP) systems solutions to maximize uptime.
Our diesel generator sets cover a complete power range, featuring an industry-leading average load factor, reliability and availability. While MTU Onsite Energy diesel systems provide standby power 24/7, our gas fueled combined heat and power (CHP) systems deliver continuous power along with a reliable source of heat or cooling, all from one trusted source. These efficient, economical and environmentally friendly systems offer a reliable power supply if local grids fail. For all these reasons and more, facilities all over the world depend on MTU Onsite Energy for a constant source of power and assurance of maximum productivity.
Agriculture
- With thousands of installations worldwide, MTU Onsite
Energy is a trusted name for agricultural operators, providing reliable
heat, power and income. From backup power to continuous power, MTU Onsite
Energy provides dependable diesel and gas power generation solutions that
all types of farms — and their surrounding communities — count on every day.
With MTU Onsite Energy biogas combined heat and power (CHP) systems, farms can put organic material to efficient use. Using proven technology, our systems provide renewable energy with lower emissions and reduced lifecycle costs. In many countries, CHP plants are supported by the government and the produced electricity can be sold back to utilities at a guaranteed tariff rate to generate more revenue.
We offer solutions for backup power too. Reliable standby power, especially in rural settings, keeps agricultural operations running smoothly. Any power outage can cause serious financial implications and place entire crops or animal lives in danger. Our diesel generator sets cover a complete power range, featuring an industry-leading average load factor, reliability and availability.
Landfills
- Where some only see waste, we see opportunity. A properly
monitored landfill site can serve as an efficient source of gas energy. This
energy can be derived from a process that’s already in place at every site.
To meet environmental standards, landfill sites must capture and remove gas
produced by the anaerobic decomposition of organic matter. This process
provides a virtually free source of energy that can be utilized to generate
electricity using MTU Onsite Energy cogeneration systems.
MTU Onsite Energy gas engine generator sets offer tremendous efficiency, cost savings and environmental benefits. In addition to generating electricity, our systems can reduce the odor nuisance and fire and explosion hazards. It eliminates the threat of gas migration and enables landfill sites to be re-cultivated quickly.
A single energy source makes a plant fully independent. Its energy supply is guaranteed in a remote location or if local grids are unreliable. MTU Onsite Energy gas engine systems are portable containerized units, offering the flexibility to relocate the system and tap into new sources of gas. And for landfill sites in Europe, the electricity can be sold for use in the public grid.
Sewage & Water Treatment
- Sewage and water treatment plants remove physical,
chemical and biological contaminants from wastewater. Due to the essential
nature of these facilities, reliable power is a critical component to
maintain 24/7 operations. To support these installations, MTU Onsite Energy
offers diesel generator sets covering the complete power range, and
featuring industry-leading reliability and availability.
While MTU Onsite Energy diesel systems provide backup and standby power 24/7, our CHP modules provide one of the most economical ways for sewage plants to utilize waste energy. Sewage gas, much like landfill gas, is freely available fuel onsite and highly efficient. From about 6m³ of sewage, MTU Onsite Energy systems generate an average of 1 kWe of electric power and 1.2kWe of thermal energy.
The electric power generated by the system can be used to supply the sewage plant itself or it can be fed into the electric grid. And the thermal heat generated inside the engine during the combustion process can be utilized for heating up the sewage sludge in the digester or for heating the whole facility. In large-scale plants, excessive high-temperature heat may be available that can be used to pasteurize or dry the sewage sludge.
Power stations
- To aid a community when a natural disaster or unforeseen long term power outages occur, or to supply power in remote locations or for peak demands, MTU Onsite Energy offers complete solutions. Based on diesel or gas engines, Power Stations provide continuous power or peak shaving when it’s needed most. The systems are flexible in size and location, and readily available to meet urgent power needs. Outstanding fuel efficiency contributes to overall low lifecycle costs.
From 10 MW to 200 MW or more, MTU Onsite Energy can manage and design turnkey solutions to match your requirements. With over 60 years of worldwide experience in diesel power systems engineering, MTU Onsite Energy offers support in all project phases from requirement analyses to defining the best solution, implementation, hand-over, global parts and service support and individual, full maintenance contracts.
Emergency diesel generators for nuclear power plants
- Emergency diesel generators are started when the NPP unit
is disconnected from the grid. Emergency diesel generators safeguard the
power supply to vital consumers such as the reactor cooling system so that a
controlled reactor shutdown can be guaranteed.
MTU Onsite Energy has been supplying emergency diesel generators (EDGs) for nuclear power plants for more than 50 years. With over 300 systems supplied worldwide, we have gained a wealth of experience and expertise – and a reputation for products that deliver outstanding reliability and performance.
Every customer and every project is different. That’s why MTU Onsite Energy has developed a major NPP-based engineering section with some 100 specialists capable of handling every aspect of project-specific NPP requirements.
It goes without saying that all EDG projects are organized and implemented in line with NPP-related quality standards such as IAEA 50-C-QA and KTA 1401. Our EDGs are safety-classified to meet the strictest regulations in the nuclear power industry, with qualifications in line with IEEE 387 and KTA 3702, for example. In addition, our NPP-specific digital engine controller, SafeDEC, is qualified to comply with IEC 60880 standards, for which it was developed.
Government
- MTU Onsite Energy has more than 25 years of experience working with federal and state governments, making us uniquely qualified to handle government projects, large or small. We’re recognized around the world for our leading-edge technology that delivers unsurpassed reliability. Just as important, though, is the experience and diligence we bring to every project. You can count on us for the latest industry knowledge and best practices.
Black Start Diesel Generators
- In the event of a blackout, a reliable black start system
is essential. Power must be supplied to the gas turbine’s starting systems
and controls. For a fast start-up without using auxiliary power, count on
MTU Onsite Energy black start diesel generator sets (BSDG).
No matter what brand, size or configuration of gas turbine you operate (single GT, combined cycle or with cogeneration), we offer a complete, turnkey solution that will fit your needs fast. MTU Onsite Energy provides customized BSDG solutions based on a modular, long-lasting, approved and cost-efficient design. We combine decades of expertise in gas turbines and diesel power generation systems to produce systems that meet the highest quality standards in the industry.
We also make integrating the BSDG with your gas turbine quick and easy. MTU Onsite Energy provides full project engineering support in every project phase, including conceptual design, detailed engineering, hardware delivery and commissioning.
MTU Onsite Energy support extends throughout the entire lifecycle of your BSDG. To ensure maximum performance, MTU ValueCare parts and service is available worldwide through our MTU Onsite Energy service network.
Rental
- From large events to natural disasters, providing
reliable prime power on demand is critical. Wherever power is
needed—construction site, quarry, events or natural disasters– MTU Onsite
Energy mobile power modules are ready. Mobile power modules are ideal for
power rental fleets, and perfectly suited for prime, emergency and standby
use. Each module consists of a mobile ISO container, 550kW or 1000kW
generator set and optional chassis for maximum portability.
Mobile power modules are readily available for rent or purchase through MTU Onsite Energy’s extensive distributor network. The power module’s high-strength steel containers are CSC certified and built to ISO standards. Each generator set is designed for extreme temperatures and dusty environments and rated at 50° C. For easy transport and storage, they’re stackable. An optional chassis meets general transport requirements.