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Market & Industry
How Diesel Gensets Keep India's Telecom Towers Running
Telecom is DG's second-largest end-user segment — not because of a few huge installations, but thousands of small ones.
8 min read
Market & Industry
Why EV Charging Stations in India Are Turning to Diesel Generators for Backup Power
DC fast chargers pull enormous, spiky loads — and India's EV charging network is scaling faster than the local grid in many locations.
8 min read
Market & Industry
Riddance Engineering's Job at an RMC Plant, and Why a Batching Line Can't Lose Power
A CPCB IV+ Greaves set at a ready-mix concrete plant. Concrete has about two hours from the moment the water goes in, and nothing stops that clock — which is what makes this a harder job than the kVA figure suggests.
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Buying GuidesWhat Is Block Loading Capacity in a Generator — and Why It Matters9 min readSustainability & EnvironmentAlternative Fuels for Diesel Gensets: What's Actually Usable in India Today7 min readMaintenance & AMCTwo Gensets Installed Doesn't Mean Two Gensets Running8 min readMarket & IndustryWhy Genset Rental Is Growing Faster Than Ownership in India6 min readMarket & IndustryWhere in India Different Genset Sizes Actually Sell7 min readCPCB IV+Why CPCB IV+ Gensets Cost 15-20% More Than the Old CPCB II Models7 min readMarket & IndustryWhich Parts of an Indian-Made Genset Are Still Imported?6 min readMarket & IndustryWhich Industries Will Actually Drive India's Genset Demand Through 20307 min readMarket & IndustryWhat a Data Centre Actually Risks by Under-Investing in Backup Power7 min readMarket & IndustryHow Much Does India's Backup Power Industry Actually Save the Economy?7 min readSustainability & EnvironmentThe Genset Part That's Barely There but Costs the Most Energy to Make6 min readSustainability & EnvironmentHow 'Green' Is a Diesel Genset, Really? What a Lifecycle Study Found7 min readCPCB IV+CPCB I to CPCB IV+: How India's Genset Emission Norms Got This Strict7 min readMarket & IndustryDoes India Have Star Ratings for Diesel Gensets?7 min readCPCB IV+DOC, DPF, SCR, EGR: What's Actually Inside a CPCB IV+ Compliant Genset8 min readMaintenance & AMC7 Maintenance Failures That Quietly Raise Your Genset's Fuel Bill8 min readCPCB IV+Why Diesel Quality Decides Which Emission-Control Tech Your Genset Can Use7 min readBuying GuidesWhy a Genset's Efficiency Isn't Fixed — It Changes With Load and Size7 min readBuying GuidesHow Long Does It Take to Get a Genset in India? Lead Times by Size Class6 min readMarket & IndustryIndia Uses Less Electricity Per Person Than Any Major Economy -- Here's Why That Matters for Backup Power6 min readCPCB IV+Why India's Genset Market Looked Like It Slowed Down in FY2025 (It Didn't)6 min read
Buying Guides
Diesel Generator vs Battery Storage vs Solar-Hybrid vs Gas Generator: Which Backup Fits Your Business
9 min read
CPCB IV+
How India's CPCB IV+ Genset Norms Compare to the US, EU, and China
8 min read
Market & Industry
1985
year Supernova Engineers Ltd. was founded in Ahmedabad, by Samir Mistry
Supernova Engineers: Inside a 1985 Ahmedabad Genset Maker's Perkins & Volvo Penta Range
6 min read
Market & Industry
3-10 MW
typical single-unit power output range for MSLG sets, or multiples thereof
Medium-Speed Large Generators (MSLG): Powering Refineries, LNG Terminals, and Nuclear Plants
9 min read
Market & Industry
₹3,011.52 Cr
Powerica's FY26 revenue -- the first time the company crossed the ₹3,000 crore mark, up 13.5% YoY
Powerica's ₹1,100 Crore IPO: What a Newly Listed Genset Manufacturer's Financials Reveal
7 min read
CPCB IV+
RECD Retrofit Rules for Existing Gensets: What NCR and State Mandates Require
9 min read
Buying Guides
Should You Rent or Buy a Diesel Generator? A CAPEX vs OPEX Guide
8 min read
Partner Stories
I Failed Physics in School — Then Built a Career Out of It
I Failed Physics in School — Then Built a Career Out of It
4 min read
Buying Guides
60%
share of large-generator demand still held by diesel — the reliability default
Diesel vs Gas vs Dual-Fuel Generators: Which Fuel Type Is Right for You
8 min read
Buying Guides
11+
major engine suppliers active in the Indian DG market
Who Makes Your Genset Engine? A Guide to India's DG Manufacturers and Their Specialties
9 min read
Buying Guides
LHP, MHP, and HHP Gensets Explained: India's Capacity Classes and Where Each Fits
9 min read
Market & Industry
Power Outages in India 2026: Which States and Regions Face the Worst Blackouts
9 min read
Market & Industry
India's Diesel Generator Market in 2026: Size, Growth, and What's Driving Demand
9 min read
Buying Guides
Diesel Genset vs Inverter/UPS: What Actually Covers a Real Power Cut
8 min read
Buying Guides
Data Center Genset Sizing: N+1, N+2, and Why Redundancy Isn't Optional
9 min read
Buying Guides
Genset Fuel Consumption Explained: How to Estimate Real Running Cost
7 min read
Troubleshooting
7
common no-start causes covered in this guide
Genset Won't Start? 7 Common Causes and What to Check First
8 min read
Buying Guides
3
load categories that cover most retail/office sizing: power, HVAC, refrigeration
How to Size a Genset for a Retail Store or Small Office
8 min read
Buying Guides
230V
typical single-phase supply voltage in India
Single-Phase vs Three-Phase Genset: Which Does Your Business Need?
7 min read
Buying Guides
How to Size a Genset for an Apartment Complex or Housing Society
9 min read
Installation & Setup
Genset Installation Checklist: Site Prep, Earthing & Ventilation
8 min read
Buying Guides
15-25%
typical price premium for an acoustic canopy over open-frame
Open-Frame vs Silent (Acoustic) Genset: Which Do You Actually Need?
7 min read
Maintenance & AMC
₹8k–25k/yr
typical AMC range for a 15–125 kVA set, comprehensive contract
How Much Does a Genset AMC Actually Cost in India?
8 min read
CPCB IV+
90%
cut in particulate matter & NOx vs CPCB II
