the diesel gen-set occupies a role that is rarely visible but remains essential. It is not a transition technology, nor does it determine the pace or direction of decarbonization. However, it provides the safety net that keeps critical systems operating when the grid is unavailable, delayed or unstable – an increasingly common occurrence, as recent blackouts at Heathrow and across the Iberian Peninsula demonstrate.

More energy storage is urgently needed in order to balance out these fluctuations and always be able to use the electricity generated

New models added to the series are equipped with engines from **Yuchai**, one of China’s leading engine OEMs, targeting the high-power market with a maximum output of **1,650 kVA**.