Elitech Power

Industrial Grade · ISO 8528 · CE Certified

500kVA Diesel Generator
400kW Heavy Industrial Power

Elitech Power’s 500kVA / 400kW diesel generators are engineered for heavy industrial, data centre and large infrastructure applications. Choose from premium engine brands including Cummins QSZ13, Perkins 2206C, SDEC SC15, Baudouin 6M16 and MTU. Silent canopy and containerized options available.

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500kVA

Standby Rating

400kW

Prime Power

Premium Brands

20ft

Container Option

500kVA Generator Specifications

Standard technical specifications for 500kVA / 400kW diesel generator sets. HV output and containerized options available.

Rated Power (Standby)	500 kVA / 400 kW
Rated Power (Prime)	450 kVA / 360 kW
Voltage Output	400V / 230V standard; medium voltage 6.3kV–11kV custom
Frequency	50Hz or 60Hz
Power Factor	0.8 lagging
Engine Options	Cummins QSZ13-G3 / Perkins 2206C-E13TAG3 / SDEC SC15G500D2 / Baudouin 6M16G500/5e2 / MTU 12V1600DS70
Alternator Options	Stamford HCI544C / Leroy-Somer LSA47.2 / Mecc Alte ECP40-1L / Acelite
Control System	Deep Sea 7320 / ComAp InteliGen NT BaseBox
Fuel Consumption (75%)	Approx. 95–115 L/hr
Noise Level (Silent Type)	≤ 75 dB(A) @ 7 metres
Enclosure Options	Open frame / Silent canopy / 20ft ISO container
Dimensions (Container)	6,058 × 2,438 × 2,591 mm (standard 20ft ISO)
Weight (Container)	Approx. 8,500–11,000 kg
Standards	ISO 8528, CE, IEC 60034, BS 5514
Available Options	ATS panel, paralleling, remote monitoring, HV output (6.3kV / 11kV)

500kVA Engine Brand Options

Premium engine brands for heavy industrial and infrastructure applications.

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Industry Standard

500kVA Cummins Diesel Generator

Engine: QSZ13-G3Power: 500kVAType: Silent / ContainerHz: 50/60Hz

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French Premium

500kVA Baudouin Diesel Generator

Engine: 6M16G500/5e2Power: 500kVAType: Silent / ContainerHz: 50/60Hz

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German Engineering

500kVA MTU Diesel Generator

Engine: 12V1600DS70Power: 500kVAType: ContainerHz: 50/60Hz

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Common Applications for 500kVA

Data Centres

Mission-critical standby or prime power for medium data centres and colocation facilities requiring N+1 redundancy.

Mining Operations

Robust prime power for mining camps, processing plants and remote mineral extraction operations.

Large Hospitals

Critical standby power for large healthcare facilities with full automatic switchover capability.

Industrial Facilities

Prime or standby power for medium factories, processing plants and industrial complexes up to 400kW.

Shopping Centres

Full backup power for large retail centres, ensuring continuous operation of HVAC, lighting and elevators.

Containerized Power Plants

Turnkey containerized power solutions for remote sites and temporary grid support applications.

500kVA Generator FAQ

What applications require a 500kVA diesel generator?

500kVA generators are used for large commercial complexes, medium data centres, industrial plants, hospitals, university campuses and infrastructure projects. They can also be used in parallel pairs to provide 1,000kVA capacity with N+1 redundancy.

Is a containerized 500kVA generator better than a silent canopy type?

Containerized units offer superior protection for harsh environments, easier transportation and better security. Silent canopy units are more cost-effective for permanent indoor or covered installations. Both offer similar noise attenuation of 73–75 dB(A) at 7 metres.

Can a 500kVA generator output medium voltage (6.3kV or 11kV)?

Yes. Elitech Power can configure 500kVA units with medium voltage alternators for direct HV output at 6.3kV, 6.6kV, 10.5kV or 11kV, eliminating the need for a step-up transformer. Contact us for HV configuration pricing.

What is the lead time for a 500kVA containerized generator?

Standard production lead time is 15–20 working days for silent canopy units and 20–30 working days for containerized units. Contact us for current stock availability and expedited delivery options.