There was an interesting article posted on the Caterpillar Power Generation Blog the other day. The article discussed the emerging trend of using natural gas generators for standby power applications.
As the article states, diesel generator sets have traditionally been chosen due to lower acquisition costs and performance with temporary loads of limited duration. However, there is a recent trend towards the usage of natural gas in standby implementations. Some of the reasons include easier and less costly maintenance, emissions requirements and availability of fuel.
Particularly in areas which are subject to major storms, the supply of natural gas may be more reliable than diesel trucks and tanks. What are your thoughts and experiences?
