Business continuity
Tills, IT, lifts, HVAC and cold rooms continue operating when the grid fails.
Commercial generators
Reliable generator systems for offices, retail, hospitality, healthcare, schools and commercial facilities.
12–1500 kVACommercial range
Standby & primeDuty ratings
ParallelingScalable capacity
ServicePlanned maintenance plans
Overview
Keep trading, teaching and caring through every outage.
Offices, retail centres, hotels, schools and clinics depend on uninterrupted power for revenue, safety and customer experience. Downtime means lost sales, spoiled stock and disrupted services.
Powermec specifies commercial generator systems around building loads and critical circuits, then delivers the full installation — fuel systems, changeover, synchronisation and remote monitoring — backed by planned maintenance contracts.
Typical use cases
- Offices
- Hotels
- Schools
- Retail
- Hospitals
- Commercial property
Key benefits
What the right generator delivers.
Protect revenue
Avoid lost trading hours, spoiled inventory and penalties on service-level agreements.
Compliance & safety
Emergency lighting, fire systems and medical equipment remain powered.
Scalable systems
Synchronised sets let capacity grow as the building or tenant mix changes.
System options
Typical configurations.
Every hour without power costs a commercial site revenue, stock and customer trust. Our commercial generator systems are specified around building loads, critical circuits and uptime requirements, then installed and maintained so trading, teaching and care continue through outages.
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Critical-circuit standby
A generator dedicated to essential distribution boards: IT, security, lifts and refrigeration.
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Full-building standby
Sized for the entire facility, with bulk fuel storage for extended outages.
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Multi-set synchronised plant
Two or more generators in parallel for redundancy (N+1) and load sharing.
Choosing a generator
Key considerations.
Critical versus full-site backup
Decide whether the generator carries the whole building or only critical circuits such as IT, lifts and cold rooms.
Standby or prime duty
Standby ratings cover grid outages; prime ratings suit sites that run on generator power for extended periods.
Synchronisation and growth
Paralleling capability lets you add capacity as the facility expands.
Service continuity
Scheduled maintenance and load testing keep the system ready when it is needed most.
Products
Generators for commercial use.
Generator families covering the 12kVA – 1500kVA range. Not sure which fits? Send us your loads and we will recommend one.
9–20kVA
Perkins 400
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30–60kVA
Perkins 1103
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65–100kVA
Perkins 1104
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135–150kVA
Perkins 1106
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225–300kVA
Perkins 1500
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350–400kVA
Perkins 2200
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450–500kVA
Perkins 2500
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600–650kVA
Perkins 2800
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750–800kVA
Perkins 4006
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910–1000kVA
Perkins 4008
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1250–1500kVA
Perkins 4012
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What's included in a Powermec installation.
- Load survey and sizing report
- Containerised or canopied sets
- Bulk fuel tanks and day tanks
- ATS and synchronising panels
- Remote monitoring options
- Planned maintenance contracts
Brands
Available brands.
Flagship · official distributor
Perkins
Proven diesel power, backed by genuine parts and local service.
Perkins-powered generator families from compact standby units through to large industrial sets, supported with genuine parts and workshop service.
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Cummins
Heavy-duty generator power for commercial and industrial sites.
Cummins generator solutions for commercial and industrial applications. Tell us your requirement and our team will recommend the right configuration.
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JCB
Rugged, site-ready generators for construction and hire.
JCB generators for construction, rental and site power needs. Contact our team for current models and availability.
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TAFE
Dependable power for farms and light commercial use.
TAFE generators suited to agricultural and light commercial use. Our team will advise on the right unit for your application.
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Supported for the life of the system.
FAQ
Common questions.
Should we back up the whole building?
It depends on your operations and budget. Many sites start with critical circuits and add capacity later through paralleling.
What is the difference between standby and prime?
Standby ratings cover grid outages for limited hours per year. Prime ratings suit sites that run on generator power for long periods.
Do you offer maintenance contracts?
Yes. We offer scheduled services, load-bank testing and emergency call-outs under a single agreement.
Plan the next step
Tell us what needs power.
Our team will review the application and route your enquiry to the right solution.