Thanks to its high-standard features, such as compactness, high illumination rate, and low fuel consumption, in combination with great cost-effectiveness, the versatility of this model is incomparable!

Recently, our distributor Nishio Rent All Vietnam Co. Ltd. supplied our VTevo model for the North-South Highway project in Vietnam.

North-South Highway is being built in a very difficult area, and the contractor was looking for a mobile lighting tower equipped with wheels, lightweight, compact, and fuel-efficient. That’s the reason why the choice turned on VTevo, a model meeting all the required features and equipped with LED lamps combined with a low-fuel consumption engine, allowing a long running time and low maintenance costs. All these features made the customer believe this lighting tower is very suitable for use in the project.

The VTevo innovative lighting towers are designed to be environmentally friendly, compact, fuel-efficient, and easily maneuverable. Moreover, these models use the latest high-efficient LED technology, an important feature that has contributed to the success of this model. At the present time, in fact, using lighting towers equipped with LED instead of the traditional metal halide technology is getting more and more popular in the Vietnamese market, as well as in the entire global one.

Visit the dedicated page to get further info about this successful product!

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When the battery is charged and the demand for power is low, the energy stored in the battery set is used to supply the load. When the battery runs low or the load increases, the generator is automatically started to supply additional power to the load and it recharges the batteries. The entire process results in improved fuel economy, lower carbon emissions, fewer running hours on the generating set, and longer working life for the generator itself with reduced servicing costs. The unit can be programmed to operate on battery power only, producing zero noise for job sites with nighttime noise restrictions.

MBE units are a more efficient, more robust and more resilient solution while being both easy to use and easy to integrate with existing mobile generators. MBE can also be fully charged and then used on its own for short-term or low-power periods, eliminating the need for a generator. These units can also provide power during peak loading, enabling it to be paired with a smaller diesel generator. A smaller generator can then run more efficiently reducing fuel consumption and operating costs.

The MBE Line is offered either with lead-acid OPzV-S gel (up to 90 kWh) or Li-Ion NMC (up to 125 kWh) battery technology.

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This commitment has given rise to many achievements that have changed the idea of light tower as we knew it until today, such as the creation of the first model equipped with a hybrid power supply, the first battery-powered light tower; and next introduction (forecasted in May 2021) on the market of PRO technology which, applied to Generac Mobile lighting towers, allows them to be used in various modes, from hybrid to electric, right up to the use of solar energy, the first ALL IN ONE solution.

One of Generac Mobile’s main objectives is in fact to create solutions with low consumption and limited carbon emissions, and solar energy not only represents the primary source of energy on Earth but is also an alternative energy to classic fossil fuels, unlimited, renewable and 100% sustainable. For this reason, Generac Mobile has decided to develop the VT-Solar, a mobile lighting tower 100% powered by batteries, without diesel/petrol engine, recharged by solar panels installed on the machine body.

The VT-Solar’s battery pack is recharged by the three 300Wp photovoltaic panels during the day, so there is enough charge to run the 4x100W LED floodlights all night long. The MPPT charge controller with which the lighting tower is equipped is both an inverter, with which to charge the battery through the photovoltaic panels, and a charger that can be connected to an external power source such as the public power grid or a generator, so as to always guarantee the charge of the battery pack even in case of emergency.

In addition to this, there are numerous other TOP quality features:

• the VT-Solar is easily controlled through an intuitive manual control panel, to which an optional digital controller can also be associated to control all the values of the electrical/photovoltaic system;
• the three solar panels are retractable and packed one on top of the other (using special slide rails) when not in use, so as to optimize space in case of storage and transport, and can be tilted up to 45° to obtain the best inclination with respect to the Sun;
• the vertical telescopic mast can be manually lifted up to a height of 6.5 meters, and can turn on itself up to 340° so that it is not necessary to reposition the light tower in case it is needed to illuminate a different area;
• the slow towing trailer is installed as standard for easy handling; finally, a darkness sensor and a digital timer can be installed on request to make the operation of the VT-Solar totally automatic.

The VT-Solar joins the Generac Mobile range of light towers with the aim of providing customers with a further choice from the already numerous environmentally sustainable models in the range, allowing the customers to shrink their ecological footprint when energy use is required.

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Generac Holdings Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) (“Generac”), a leading global designer and manufacturer of energy technology solutions and other power products, announced today the acquisition of Off Grid Energy Ltd (“Off Grid Energy”). Located in Rugby, United Kingdom, Off Grid Energy is a designer and manufacturer of industrial-grade mobile energy storage systems.

A leading innovator in the energy storage industry, Off Grid Energy offers a diverse range of energy storage solutions that provide cleaner and more flexible energy for industrial and mobile applications. Their products and mission are focused on developing innovative solutions that improve efficiency and minimize environmental impacts by reducing fuel consumption and cutting CO₂ and NO_x emissions. Off Grid Energy serves the construction, utility, event, electrical vehicle charging and behind the meter storage markets.

“Off Grid Energy’s product offerings are an excellent fit for Generac as we continue to play a critical role in bringing more sustainable power solutions to the market,” states Aaron Jagdfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer of Generac. “The combination of energy storage systems paired with the advanced technology of our generators being offered through our global distribution network will accelerate our growth into the fast-growing distributed energy and microgrid markets.”

“Evolving energy technology and customer demands continue to be driving factors for us at Generac to produce innovative products. The energy storage solutions manufactured by Off Grid Energy will help to expand our current offerings and allow us to meet the dynamic needs of our global customers,” stated Paolo Campinoti, Executive Vice President – EMEA, APAC and South America of Generac. “The technical and engineering expertise of the Off Grid Energy team will greatly assist us in accelerating our product roadmap and establishing a leading position in this growing segment.”

“As pioneers and innovators in energy storage, we are experts in providing smart, efficient power solutions that save money and significantly reduce environmental impact,” commented Danny Jones and Janene Dooler, the founders and Co-Managing Directors of Off-Grid Energy. “The opportunity to continue developing and innovating our products and technology with the backing of Generac makes us excited and proud to be the newest members of the growing Generac team. We are looking forward to executing our strategic vision and driving growth through our relationships with our valued customers, while also helping Generac build a complete and sustainable family of energy storage solutions for the future.”

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

About Generac (NYSE: GNRC)
Founded in 1959, Generac is a leading global designer and manufacturer of a wide range of energy technology solutions and other power products. As an industry leader serving residential, commercial, and industrial markets, Generac’s products and solutions are available globally through a broad network of independent dealers, distributors, retailers, e-commerce partners, wholesalers and equipment rental companies, as well as sold direct to certain end user customers. For more information about Generac and its products and services, visit Generac.com.

About Off Grid Energy

Off Grid Energy is a leading designer and manufacturer of energy storage products and solutions, that can be readily adapted for new applications and geographical markets. Off Grid Energy sells within the UK while also exporting its products internationally from its modern net-zero plant in Rugby, UK. Off Grid Energy has extensive relationships with equipment rental companies and has delivered numerous complex, bespoke and innovative behind the meter storage projects. For more information about Off Grid Energy and its products, visit www.offgrid-energy.co.uk.

Forward-looking Information

Certain statements contained in this news release, as well as other information provided from time to time by Generac Holdings Inc. or its employees, may contain forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements give Generac’s current expectations and projections relating to the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance, and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as «anticipate,» «estimate,» «expect,» «forecast,» «project,» «plan,» «intend,» «believe,» «confident,» «may,» «should,» «can have,» «likely,» «future,» “optimistic” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events.

Any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance or results, and involve risks, uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company’s control) and assumptions. Although Generac believes any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect Generac’s actual financial results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, including:

• frequency and duration of power outages impacting demand for our products;
• availability, cost and quality of raw materials and key components from our global supply chain and labor needed in producing our products;
• the impact on our results of possible fluctuations in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodities, product mix and regulatory tariffs;
• the possibility that the expected synergies, efficiencies and cost savings of our acquisitions will not be realized, or will not be realized within the expected time period;
• the risk that our acquisitions will not be integrated successfully;
• the duration and scope of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are uncertain and may or will continue to adversely affect our operations, supply chain, and distribution for certain of our products and services;
• difficulties we may encounter as our business expands globally or into new markets;
• our dependence on our distribution network;
• our ability to invest in, develop or adapt to changing technologies and manufacturing techniques;
• loss of our key management and employees;
• increase in product and other liability claims or recalls;
• failures or security breaches of our networks, information technology systems, or connected products; and
• changes in environmental, health and safety, or product compliance laws and regulations affecting our products, operations, or customer demand.

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, Generac’s actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in any forward-looking statements. In the current environment, some of the above factors have materialized and may or will continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, which may cause actual results to vary from these forward-looking statements. A detailed discussion of these and other factors that may affect future results is contained in Generac’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), particularly in the Risk Factors section of the 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K and in its periodic reports on Form 10-Q. Stockholders, potential investors and other readers should consider these factors carefully in evaluating the forward-looking statements.

Any forward-looking statement made by Generac in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made.  Generac undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

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As a leader in the industry, Deep Sea Electronics provides a diverse suite of controller products that provide flexible solutions for multiple applications including generators, automatic transfer switches, battery charging, and off-highway vehicles. Headquartered in Hunmanby, United Kingdom, Deep Sea Electronics has a 40-year history of continuously advancing their products and driving innovation in the controls market.

“The technical and engineering expertise of the team at Deep Sea Electronics is second to none and will help us accelerate our product roadmap for the future,” commented Aaron Jagdfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer of Generac. “The high level of talent and bandwidth they bring are critical for Generac as we continue to participate in the ongoing evolution of the world’s electrical grid.”

With the addition of Deep Sea Electronics, Generac has bolstered its engineering and control capabilities which will advance and support innovation of its products to meet the dynamic needs of the evolving energy technology market and its customers. Deep Sea Electronics’ expertise will enhance Generac’s focus on natural gas power generation and is expected to help drive entry into microgrid applications, a market the Company believes will serve as a key component of the power grid of the future. Additionally, Generac is excited to support Deep Sea Electronics as they continue to grow their current customer business.

“The integration of Deep Sea Electronics will augment our internal capacity in the field of Controls & Automation, helping to drive innovation and speed-to-market across our product development cycles,” added Patrick Forsythe, Chief Technical Officer of Generac. “The team at Deep Sea Electronics will also help facilitate our global product platforming and will accelerate our growth into the distributed energy resource and microgrid market.

“We are extremely excited for the opportunity to build upon our history of excellence at Deep Sea Electronics and to continue to innovate the Controls & Automation industry as part of the Generac family,” said David Thomson, Chief Executive Officer of Deep Sea Electronics. “The team is looking forward to executing our strategic vision and driving growth through our relationships with our valued customers while also helping Generac build a more sustainable electrical grid for the future.”

Additional information about Deep Sea Electronics can be found by visiting www.deepseaelectronics.com

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Big rental companies today are facing a problem: they must purchase many different models each of which must respond to a specific need. For example, some customers will ask for a full-battery model because they need total silence and zero carbon emission; some others will need the power of a generator-driven model; in recent years, thanks to the increasingly elevated environmental consciousness across the planet, many customers are looking for a hybrid solution or even lighting towers 100% driven via solar panels. Rental companies, if they wanted to follow this trend, would have to invest a lot of money and time in the purchase and management of heterogeneous and very different Lighting Tower fleets and therefore, however, a great part of the stock could remain on the ground, with lower rotation, creating serious difficulties in the planning of purchases and a longer return of investment.

Today Generac Mobile^®, the company that invented the first hybrid lighting tower already 10 years ago, introduces the «PRO»: not simply an innovative Tower Light model, but a whole new technology, designed to revolutionize and respond to all these problems by giving to rental companies “ONE” model that brings together all possible requirements of the new World Green Deal: diesel, solar, battery, and hybrid, all in one.

PRO IS ALL IN ONE, ONE FOR ALL.

Generac Mobile^® lighting towers today equipped with PRO technology have a particular «all-in-one» power system allowing the operator to choose the preferred working cycle among:

• Diesel Powered: power supply 100% from integrated diesel generator;
• Battery Powered: power supply 100% from integrated/rechargeable battery pack;
• Hybrid System: a power supply alternating battery working cycles with diesel recharging cycles, in automatic;
• Plug-In: plug the PRO into an external power source and it’s ready to work while charging batteries.

The operator has just to choose the desired working cycle with a simple switch on the control panel and it’s done: the digital controller will adapt the machine to the selected option. The great flexibility of Generac Mobile^® PRO does not stop at these innovative working cycles, but also integrate important innovations for charging the battery pack from external sources such as:

• Solar Panel Kit: a portable and stackable stand-alone kit for a green recharging of PRO units;
• Battery Pack: external battery pack, easy to use. Up to 40 hours without carbon/noise emissions;
• External power sources: connect the PRO to any electrical source (Generator, Main…) to use and recharge the lighting tower at the same time.

Solar Panel Kit and Battery Pack are both manufactured by Generac Mobile^® and are available as options, sold upon request with the PRO lighting towers.

Darkness Sensor and Digital Timer are both installed by default in every PRO Lighting Tower, and last but not least, PRO lighting towers have a dimmer to adjust the LED light power from 25% to 100%, allowing the operator to adjust the illumination and, consequently, the total running time of the machine.

The PRO technology is today already available on two models: V20 PRO and CUBE PRO. Generac Mobile^® has in fact decided to introduce the PRO Technology in the market by enhancing V20 and CUBE⁺, the most successful top-to-the-range models among the European rental companies.

V20 PRO: the perfect general-purpose unit, the V20 follows its natural evolutionary path with the PRO version. Thanks to the possibility of alternative power supplies and adjustable light power, the performances of this model are further improved so that it can be used in any application field, from simple construction sites to urban areas where the use of machines that do not produce polluting gases or noise emissions is mandatory. The new V20 PRO has a dedicated new trailer that allows our customers and all rental companies to optimize transportation costs, since this new trailer has a redesigned retractable drawbar.

CUBE PRO: one of the most stable, safe, and widely suitable Generac Mobile^® lighting towers for rental in the world of events, concerts, and public demonstrations. Today this model has the possibility to be used in an even more ecological way and, in combination with the external Battery Pack, will be able to guarantee uninterrupted lighting for tens of hours in absolute quietness and with zero carbon emissions. Another not negligible point of strength is that the size of the new CUBE PRO remains completely identical to that of the traditional CUBE⁺ and guarantees in this way the possibility to transport on a lorry as many as 20 CUBE PRO units, ready to use. Simply the best in the industry.

The great attention paid to maximising the number of units transported per truck is not just a logistical saving of money, but in Generac Mobile^®‘s circular vision it is above all a great saving of an ecological nature with an important impact in terms of reducing the CO₂ emitted by means of transport and logistics.

While V20 PRO and CUBE PRO are already commercially available (starting from June 2021), Generac Mobile^® is planning to turn to PRO other models in its range by the end of 2021, starting with the Hydro Power Box that is a must for rental companies specialized in events.

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The new Power Jet joins the DF (Dust Fighter) product line, a series of dust suppression units designed to control and reduce dust and particulate matters, in many different environments and applications, such as mines, quarries, demolition sites, and crushing plants.

Generac Mobile^® has responded to the market’s call for a portable dust control unit, with compact dimensions and a simple manual control panel that allows any operator to easily set up and operate the machine in just a few minutes, perfect for rental and mobile activities. Power Jet is in fact equipped with an integrated high-pressure pump, able to increase the water pressure up to 75 bar. This allows the unit’s nozzles to spray a high-pressure flow of fine mist capable of capturing and breaking down dust particles up to 30 meters!

The power needed to operate the pump is provided by an integrated 6.2 kW single-phase diesel generator, driven by a powerful and compact Yanmar L100V6 engine (Stage V), energy-saving, air-cooled. The new Power Jet has been designed and developed with a built-in off-road portable trolley with two massive wheels and two ergonomic handles that, thanks to the lightweight of the machine, makes the Power Jet easily repositionable anywhere by a single operator.

All the mechanical elements of the new PowerJet are made in Italy, contributing to make this model an appreciated and high-quality product, ideal to withstand the severity of modern job site conditions and industrial applications.

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Generac Mobile^® is proud to introduce the GMM Modular Line, a new range of diesel powered mobile generators. With the customer requirements as the driver, this line is designed to exceed the needs of any application, from 9 to 760kVA (PRP), offering a solution to tomorrow’s operational challenges. This new line joins Generac Mobile’s generator family dedicated to the Mobile business, expanding the product portfolio which already includes the GMR Rental Line and the GMP Portable generators.

The new GMM Modular Line design brings unmatched versatility to real operations. This new line solidifies Generac Mobile’s global view of developing a basic core configuration for the power supply market that is compatible with a wide list of optional modules. This forward thinking design allows for additional support and peace of mind for projects that are required to meet specific demands and comply with local regulations.

Identifying opportunities in the market, the new GMM Modular Line has been designed to be reliable, durable and to exceed the needs of easy handling and fast servicing. The GMM generator series presents a package of strategic key features that make the units adaptable and versatile:

• Two canopy versions: silent and extra silent
• Multiple fuel tank sizes ranging from 8 to 24 hours of autonomy
• Manual, automatic or parallel control panels equipped with options for remote signalization and/or control
• Extended options list to enhance the genset safety, security and protection levels according ambient/site conditions and specific regulations

The first production phase covers a power range from 9 to 270 kVA, built using leading engine and alternator brands.

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Launching this autumn, the new telemetric system offers a simple and dynamic platform to help customers all over the world remotely track, map and monitor industrial lighting fleets in real time.

Alessandro Rossi, Managing Director for Generac Mobile^® said: “We are delighted to offer this level of intelligence in our range. The capabilities and expertise from Track Unit have been critical in enabling us to take advantage of digitalization and offer more software-based services across our product portfolio.”

Using a laptop, tablet or smart phone, the Trackunit^® device allows hirers to monitor fuel levels and track the location of Generac Mobile^® tower lights with live GPS. Hirers can also set alarms when units are moved outside of a designated area for improved security across multiple sites.

Notifications and daily reports can be generated when service intervals are required helping to protect hire assets for longer and enhance aftersales services to generate additional revenue streams.

Digitalization and Industry 4.0 has been enabled by blending manufacturing and industrial practices with technology.

Many sectors are already making significant gains with products which have digitalization tools such as telemetry integrated into the design.

Telemetry is set to reshape the hire sector in the way it uses and specifies lighting towers. Hirers and manufacturers can share the data insights to develop and create more intuitive products for hirers and users alike.

Alessandro continues: “Over the last few years there has been immense change to the manufacturing of lighting towers with new technologies including LED, Lithium-Ion and now telemetry.

“By taking advantage of the analytics and data gathered from telemetry, hirers can achieve considerable cost savings, create new revenue models and in the future bring forth new and enhanced product design.”

Optional features are available which include the ability for operators to control the engine remotely and improve on site fleet utilization and fuel consumption by making use of machines that are inactive.

The new telemetry system is available across all Generac Mobile^® lighting towers equipped with GTL digital controller.

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Check the lumens

Ask your lighting tower manufacturer for the lumen output of your LED lamp heads. Often the lumens are detailed in the technical specification. The most powerful lighting towers will offer you the highest lumen output and therefore the best and most powerful coverage.

Understand your needs

With such a large range of lighting available, you need to think about how your lighting will be used. Different activities require different levels of light intensity. More detailed work requires clear and brighter light. Again, the lumen output will help you decide if you have the right level of illuminance.
Many local authorities and health and safety regulators produce handy guides for you to understand the minimum/maximum illuminance required.

Size it up!

Before you commit to taking on temporary lighting towers, it is best to think about how big an area you need to light as well as the site conditions. Lighting for large car parks or construction sites may require lighting towers which offer greater coverage for safety. Do you want static lighting towers for projects which have long timeframe or perhaps smaller compact lighting towers for use multi-level construction sites so they can be easily moved into position?

Connect and Monitor

New technologies are quickly emerging to help you track and monitor your lighting tower fleets remotely. Telemetry gives you total connectivity with your lighting fleet anywhere in the world, at any time of the day.
Our new telemetry systems, developed in association with Track Unit®, offer a dynamic and simple platform for hirers and fleet operators to monitor service updates, performance, engine alarms and location of lighting towers. Helping you stay in control, track fleet heath to reduce OPEX costs and have peace of mind that everything is working as it should be.

It’s oh so quiet!

Local authority regulations provide guidance on noise levels for Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) such as lighting towers. Residential areas require equipment which have low noise operation. Again, these details are shown on your tech sheet.

Power it up

Mobile tower lights often come with their own power source such as a generator. We are now producing hybrid and electric alternatives to help you meet environmental legislation and protect our planet for longer. We even offer ‘no engine’ alternatives where you can daisy chain lighting towers together from one master engine. Speak to your local team to find out more.

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