Caterpillar introduces CG Series gas generator sets
Since the announcement of Caterpillar’s acquisition of MWM in November 2011, significant progress has been made to promote the new product lines. Demonstrating a commitment to provide its customers with reliable and efficient gas-fueled power generation systems, Caterpillar Inc. has introduced a new series of Cat® generator sets. The CG product line — consisting of the CG132, CG170 and CG260 — features electrical outputs ranging from 400 to 4,300 kWe. Available in both 50 Hz- and 60 Hz-rated models, CG generator sets are designed for maximum efficiency in extended-duty distributed generation and cogeneration (combined heat-and-power) applications.
This addition to the portfolio of Cat gas generator sets expands the range of options available to customers. Built for flexibility, CG generator sets can operate on gases of varying quality, including natural gas; biogases such as landfill, digester and sewage gas; coke gas; and coal mine methane. The new generator sets provide world-class total owning and operating costs and can be used in a variety applications, including industrial and commercial facilities, utilities, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, mines, greenhouses and farms.
The first purchase orders for CG260 and CG170 gas generator sets were placed in June by a Canadian electric utility and a Bangladeshi manufacturing facility. The products are being sold and supported through the Cat dealer network.
“At a time when energy efficiency and sustainability are on everyone’s minds, the release of the CG product line provides customers superior value by using the very latest in gas engine technology,” said Willy Schumacher, general manager of the Caterpillar electric power gas business. “With a full line of gas-fueled Cat generator sets, we can help our customers in a wide variety of industries be more successful.”
About MWM
Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, MWM is an engine manufacturer and packager of high efficiency gas generator sets and electric power solutions. The acquisition was part of Caterpillar's strategy to grow Caterpillar's gas electric power market share globally by continuing to offer high efficiency natural gas and biogas solutions through the traditional MWM distribution channel while introducing Cat branded products through Cat dealers.
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