FINNING Power Rental (FPR) has introduced a rebuild programme for its large rental generators in an effort to improve fleet availability as demand rises for temporary power solutions.
Beginning with the refurbishment of a 1000kVA unit by the company’s engineering team in Dublin, the initiative is expected to see FPR refurbish around 15 generators this year.
The programme will cover multiple high-capacity units across the fleet, including 1000kVA, 1500kVA and 2000kVA generators, extending equipment life while delivering sustainability benefits such as reduced lifecycle emissions and improved resource efficiency.
The investment follows growing demand for high-capacity temporary power solutions and emergency response across a range of sectors including marine, oil and gas assets, infrastructure projects, rapid data centre expansion, major events, and emergency power requirements.
The first unit to undergo the programme is a Cat XQ1000 generator powered by a C32 engine, originally built in 2012. The engine underwent a zero-hour overhaul, meaning it was fully stripped down, inspected and rebuilt using new or reconditioned components.
Worn components were replaced, while key parts were inspected against manufacturer guidelines to ensure they could be safely reused. Once reassembled, the engine was power-tested before being reconnected to a fully rewound alternator and added back to the rental fleet.
Systems including the engine, alternator, cooling pack and container are assessed at component level to determine the level of repair or rebuild required, with the aim of ensuring each unit can complete another full operational lifecycle of around 12 to 14 years.
Cheryl Griffith, technical operations manager at FPR, said, “We’re seeing growing demand for temporary power across a wide range of applications, from planned projects through to situations where customers suddenly need reliable power at short notice. Having high-capacity generators available and ready to deploy is critical.
“This rebuild programme helps us extend the life of proven equipment while strengthening the availability of large generators in our fleet, so we can respond quickly when customers need additional power or emergency support.”
