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Restoring Generator to it’s Optimal Performance

Great Energy stepped in with specialized expertise to assist with a 2000kVA HV generator. Our task was to install and program a new Caterpillar AVR and recommission the Heinzmann Si-TEC control system after a recent breakdown. During our assessment, we identified an alignment issue in the High Voltage alternator, which...

Generator Controller Upgrade

Great Energy is proud to share our recent collaboration with Townsville Water Police aboard QPV Brett Irwin!We had the honour of assisting in vital repairs by upgrading their older Deep Sea Electronics generator controller with a new model. Our expert team also installed a custom configuration file, ensuring seamless and...

Mid-life Engine Rebuilds

Great Energy diesel fitters recently completed a mid-life rebuild and rear engine main seal repair for one of our valued customers.This was one of three Cummins K50 - 1250kVA generators receiving scheduled mid-life engine repairs.This work was completed in situ at a remote location with a maximum allowed turnaround time of...

Hospital Generator Replacement

The Great Energy team recently replaced an old emergency standby generator set with this new CAT C13 powered 400kva generator set.The install included a standalone fuel supply tank with stainless lines and valves, fuel polishing cabinet with Donaldson Blue series filter cartridges and pump system along with a range of...

Load Bank

New toys to play with!Testing our new 200KW mobile load bank, connected to one of our Hire Generators running at 80% load.Great Energy has a range of mobile resistive load banks, up to 800KW, available for testing and tuning of generators while under load. They're also great for blowing out...

Hire Generator

Introducing the latest addition to the Great Energy fleet. Our 500KVA generator for hire!Assembled just in time to be connected and fully integrated as backup power in a Critical Start application where the main generator was being replaced.Great Energy has a range of generator hire options to suit your requirements...

Remote Call-Out

Assisting an interstate customer with some onsite testing, diagnostics and repairs on one of their generators in a remote location.We were able to repair an intermittent fault and made some improvements to the programming and operation of their generator controller.Being able to take our load bank to site was invaluable,...

Training the Future Skilled Workers

Great Energy would like to introduce you to our newest apprentice, Blake Gunton. Blake is 15 years old and came to us from Cairns High School in March of this year. He is currently undertaking a School Based Apprenticeship to become a Heavy Equipment Fitter. This means that as a...

We’ve achieved Compliance in 3 ISO International Standards

Did you know? On the 21 st December 2020, after an audit of all our HSE processes and an onsite visit, we received certifications in all three of the following international ISO standards: ISO 9001: 2015 - For operating a compliant Quality Management System ISO 14001: 2015 - For operating a compliant...

Great Energy Win the Butcherbird Contract

Great Energy are proud to announce that we have won the contract to build and operate a power station to supply power to the Butcherbird mine site in Western Australia. In fact, not only have we won the contract, but are already providing power to the Butcherbird mine site as...