--- title: The Latest Models for Electric Power Generators Have Some Cool New Features description: When reviewing the cool new features of electric power generators, be sure to weigh the cost against true need to ensure you make the best business decision. image: https://info.depco.com/hs-fs/file-638914363-png/images/electric-power-generators-with-remote-control.png --- [![Depico Power System](https://info.depco.com/hs-fs/hub/142125/file-1581455924.png)](http://www.depco.com/index.aspx) [Dealer Login](https://info.depco.com/login) 800-723-3726 9am - 6pm CST +1.713.675.6100 Int'l # [The Latest Models for Electric Power Generators Have Some Cool New Features](https://info.depco.com/blog/bid/196197/The-Latest-Models-for-Electric-Power-Generators-Have-Some-Cool-New-Features) Posted by [Jack Barry](https://info.depco.com/blog/author/jack-barry) on Fri, Apr 11, 2014 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![electric power generators with remote control](https://info.depco.com/hs-fs/file-638914363-png/images/electric-power-generators-with-remote-control.png)It’s always a tough balancing act: selecting which features available on electric power generators are “nice to have” vs. “need to have” when it comes to their impact on your bottom line. It’s critical to carefully identify just which innovative functions and feature will drive your business forward, and which will suck away needed resources. Here are three features that have the potential to match the former criteria more than the latter: 1. **Electric Power Generators Offering Easier Installation and Maintenance ** Features aimed at getting electric power generators up, running and providing the routine upkeep that ensures the longevity of your equipment surely aren’t the most exciting. But because of the critical nature of these activities, anything that can be done to make them faster and easier to complete will help streamline your overall operations. New models come with user-friendly features ranging from improved access to connection points to having the oil filler caps within close proximity to the oil gauge. 2. **Remote Control **The latest models of electric power generators allow remote access via the Internet so that you can monitor all of your critical levels from anywhere, anytime. This even allows you to perform diagnostics and troubleshoot your operations from afar. Additionally, you may be able to access a complete stored digital history of your generator’s activity. If you’re ever shopping for used or rebuilt models featuring this technology, be sure to ask to see the equipment’s history. 3. **Hybrid Efficiency and Alternative Fuels** Combining a battery pack with a diesel engine can produce hybrid electric power generators capable of running with greater fuel efficiency than a standard diesel generator. Additionally, hybrids cut down on harmful emissions and noise. Of course, it’s possible to go even greener by looking at alternative power sources. Today manufacturers are creating generators powered by water turbines, solar energy and even the wind. Solar energy, specifically, can be stored for later use. Find out more about [global markets turning to greener fuels](https://info.depco.com/blog/bid/195671/Global-Markets-Turn-to-Greener-Fuels-for-Power-Generation). At the end of the day, you need to consult your business case for purchasing electric power generators to see which models have the features you need most. Choose wisely and you’ll be able to streamline the effort and resources required for primary and back-up power generation. 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