Man standing near CHP installation, natural gas generator sets from 100-4000 kW
Man standing near CHP installation, natural gas generator sets from 100-4000 kW

Cat® Natural Gas Generators from 100-4500 kW

Prepare for the unexpected, save on energy costs, and generate demand response revenue.

 

 

Why Choose Natural Gas?

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  • Meet your emissions goals: Natural gas products typically produce three times lower NOx emissions relative to diesel, as well as sharply reducing CO2 and sulphur dioxide, reducing total site emissions.
  • Save on energy costs: In addition to backup power, you can leverage your gas generator set for other purposes, such as peak shaving and demand response programs, potentially resulting in additional savings and income.
  • More fuel options: Much of our generator portfolio can also be configured to operate on a variety of low carbon-intensity renewable fuels, including biogas and blended fuels such as hydrogen.
  • Peace of mind: Using pipeline natural gas rather than diesel means you don’t have to worry about running out of fuel when the unexpected happens.

Why Choose Caterpillar?

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  • Our products and financing options: We have a range of financing options available for your solution. Whether it's lower, manageable monthly repayments or an Energy as a Service (EaaS) agreement, we can help you secure something that works for you.
  • Our footprint: Our global dealer footprint means you can access local dealer expertise and support, at your convenience.
  • Our experience: We know power. Caterpillar has offered power generation solutions across the globe for over 95 years.
  • Our services: Caterpillar supports customers pre- and post-purchase. Our network of dealers helps you effectively maintain and manage your generator set throughout its life. 

Looking for access to power solutions up to 1800 ekW?

We can offer some exciting gas solutions in as quickly as 16 weeks*.
Contact us today about DG350, DG400, DG450 (Compact), and DG500 to learn more!

*Availability may change at any time.

 

Define Your Energy Solution 

Continuous, Standby, and Demand Response Products from 100-4500 kW

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large array of installed Gas generator sets

Determine Your Fuel Choice: Natural Gas vs. Diesel

If you need a power solution but still aren’t sure if gas is the right choice for you, view our quick and simple comparison below.

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Natural Gas

  • Lower emissions: Natural gas fuels generally produce lower NOx, sulphur dioxide, and CO2 than diesel.
  • Long-term savings: There are typically lower average fuels costs with gas products, lowering your total cost of ownership.
  • Fuel versatility: Many Cat® generator sets can be configured to use propane, natural gas blended with hydrogen, and other low-emission fuels. Facilities which produce organic waste can even route the gases to their generator sets as fuel for even greater savings.
  • Savings from CHP: With combined heat and power (CHP), excess heat from natural gas generators can be safely captured and used for building heating or to heat water, thereby saving energy.
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Diesel

  • Lower initial investment: Typically, diesel generator sets require lower up-front investment.
  • Small and powerful: Diesel power solutions generally accept transient loads better than gas products, especially with larger load steps.
  • Mobile products: There is a wider range of diesel mobile products available for easy transporting and fast installation.
For a detailed comparison, watch our webinar.
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Designed to Support Demand Response

What is demand response?

When electricity demand soars (and so do prices), generating power can be expensive. With your generator set, you can transfer some or all of a facility’s load from the grid to your own asset. You may also have the opportunity to sell the power your gas generator is producing.

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What are the financial benefits?

Cat natural gas generators are designed for demand response programs, which offer potential monetary benefits. Demand response programs offered by utilities compensate large energy users for producing extra power during high consumption, such as during extremely hot or cold weather or after work and school hours. Utilities pay users in demand response programs for generating extra power during peak consumption times and exporting it to the grid.

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Why is demand response important?

The electrification of society is adding significant increases in energy demand. The traditional model—large, centralized fossil fuel power plants—isn’t fast or flexible enough to keep up with demand. As the threat of utility power outages increases for many areas of the U.S., demand response participants can reduce demand on the utility supply in the event of a utility grid emergency.

Demand response programs combined with natural gas generators could be the perfect combination for your energy needs.

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Still researching? 

The resources below have been chosen to help you make your decision.

Gas Energy Solutions: Benefits & Challenges

THE JOURNEY TO A REDUCED-CARBON FUTURE webinar discusses in detail the benefits and potential challenges of gas solutions vs. other alternative fuel types. It also explores the benefits of microgrids, energy storage, and Energy as a Service (EaaS). 

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GAS ENERGY SOLUTIONS: BENEFITS & CHALLENGES
GAS ENERGY SOLUTIONS: BENEFITS & CHALLENGES

Fuel Options

THE FUELING YOUR SOLUTIONS webinar highlights and debunks popular misconceptions about diesel and gas generator sets. It also provides updates on the latest Cat products. 

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FUELING YOUR SOLUTIONS: THE RIGHT GENSET FOR YOUR SITE
FUELING YOUR SOLUTIONS: THE RIGHT GENSET FOR YOUR SITE

Start with Gas; Finish with Savings

This 10-minute podcast summarizes the key financial benefits in choosing a gas solution. The bottom line: you can save money throughout the lifetime of owning your product.  

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Start with Gas; Finish with Savings
Start with Gas; Finish with Savings

Demand Response: Doing more with your power generation assets

This 7-minute podcast listen helps you understand how you can monetize your power generation asset for further financial benefits! 

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Demand Response: Doing more with your power generation assets
Demand Response: Doing more with your power generation assets

Resources

Ready to find the best possible solution for you? See our suggested next steps!

What Size Product Do You Need?

SpecSizer is a tool to help you define your site and load requirements and then recommends a gas product to best meet your needs. This is ideal for complex and larger projects.

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View Products

We offer products from 100 kW – 4000 kW designed for a range of applications such as standby, continuous, and demand response. If you are unsure, your local Cat dealer will help determine the best solution for you. 

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Start Using The Simple Sizer

Like SpecSizer, the Simple Sizer will recommend a gas product based on your site and load requirements. This simpler user interface is perfect for simpler projects, typically with 25 loads or less. 

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SIMPLE SIZER

Check Available Inventory

View our available inventory for both diesel and gas products. You can view the full list of features for each inventory unit as well as download the matching technical information.

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Search Available Stock

Configure Your Gas Genset

The generator set configurator allows you to view all available features for your chosen model and build the perfect generator for your needs. You can even download configuration-specific documents and drawings. 

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Configure Your Generator

Find Your Local Dealer

Not sure where to start? No problem! Your local Cat dealer can understand your project needs and work with you to determine the best possible solution. 

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Enhance Your Solution

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Helping Our Customers. Every Day.

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female Caterpillar sustainability manager

The suite of different power solutions available to me can help achieve my energy and emissions goals.

Sustainability Manager

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Senior male Cat machine owner/operator

This gives me a great product with the added reliability and support provided by the Cat dealer network.

Owner/Operator

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Facility manager, young female Cat construction manager

The potential financial benefits of using my product in demand response are a huge plus for me!

Facility Manager



We’ve Done This Before

We’ve seen the benefits first hand. We have nearly a century of power generation experience and today Cat Electric Power delivers solutions to customers worldwide, helping them deliver reliable power and economic benefits to their facilities and communities. Read the testimonials to find out how.

“At the rate we’re growing, we wanted a way to help us address the power needed for our city.”

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Lehi City Power
Lehi City Power

“If there’s a storm… having natural gas, it’s already in the building, so you know you’re never going to run out of fuel.”

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Piscataway Community Center
Piscataway Community Center

“Overall, the new plant reduces emissions by 97%.”

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New power plant in Provo, Utah
New power plant in Provo, Utah

“When we started looking more closely at things, we realized there were some demand savings that we could realize.”

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Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC)
Volunteer Energy Cooperative (VEC)

Cat Connect for Electric Power

Know how your operation is running from anywhere. Cat Connect gives you the information you need to make well-informed, timely decisions.

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Brochures and Testimonials

We have an Information Library of product literature, white papers, customer stories, and more. Find what you’re looking for.

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Generator Set Sizing Calculators

Caterpillar Electric Power now has two tools available for sizing gensets in any application. 

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Dealer Locator

Your Cat dealer is committed to maximizing your success, helping you get the most out of your operations with site-level solutions, service and support.

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Electric Power News

Read the latest electric power news and articles relating to Cat electric power products by people in the know, on topics that matter to your business.  

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