Jeff Eisenberg on the Stage V genset rental challenge
06 February 2024
Diesel-powered generators have been on construction and other sites for decades, and this will likely continue. The applications include charging electric equipment where the grid can’t yet cope. European Stage V diesel emission requirements create particular challenges for diesel generators. Why is that, and what will it take to improve the situation?
Stage V diesel engines have been required in all new non-road equipment since January 2020 in the European Union. Stage V engines are much cleaner than the first emission requirement Stage I introduced in 1997, and in the case of particulate emissions, 97% cleaner. Diesel engines between 37kw and 560kw have the strictest emission limits, and this range covers many popular generator sizes in the rental industry.
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