All NewsBlogCharityEventsExhibitionsFleetGenerator PowerGenerator SupplierInnovationLatest NewsLPG GeneratorsPower CutSustainabilityTelemetryTips and TricksTrackway Generator Power Appoints New Sales Director 12/12/2024 Generator Power is proud to appoint a new Sales Director to oversee all sales and marketing related process within the company. View full story 300 New Battery Storage Units Delivering Portable Power Nationwide! 21/02/2024 Generator Power has invested in 300 brand new Atlas Copco battery storage units. Managing Director, Steve Cardwell, purchased 200 ZBP 45/75 units and 100 ZBP 15/60 to add a greener shade to our power generation fleet. View full story Data Privacy Day 28th January 2024 – Celebrating Cyber Security 26/01/2024 In an era dominated by digital interactions, the importance of safeguarding personal information has never been more critical. As we approach Data Privacy Day on January 28th... View full story Depot Manager Rescues Weak Tawny Owl Out on the Road 05/12/2023 Understanding the fragility of the situation, he carefully covered the owl with his jacket and gently moved the bird into the safety of his truck, ensuring that he handled it with the utmost care by wearing protective gloves. View full story Tree Planting! – Planting a Better Future 03/04/2023 Tree planting has become an important practice for Generator Power in recent years for the purpose of providing carbon capture and support efforts of the climate crisis. These Woodland Creation Schemes involve the planting of native broad leaf tree species in a way to create a plethora of wildlife benefits. It is a hope of Generator Power’s that our trees will help promote healthy regrowth of natural habitats and provide crucial support to a healing planet. View full story What you need to know about the 2022 fuel rebate changes 28/02/2022 April 2022 Fuel Rebate Changes - don't get caught out on the finer details around this important new change in the law. Our article provides the information you need to know. View full story Powering the future: Our ongoing commitment to renewable energy 02/09/2021 We’ve invested heavily in research and development, to help us implement green initiatives and provide our customers with a range of sustainable, eco-friendly alternatives to traditional diesel generators. View full story Key Things To Consider When Choosing A Temporary Power Provider 03/08/2021 Stay powered up this summer – wherever you are, whatever you’re doing with the UK’s leading temporary generator provider, working with the best brand generators in the business. View full story Generator Power Teams Up With BigChange 01/07/2021 We have teamed up with Leeds-based software company, BigChange, to implement their world-leading mobile workforce platform—JobWatch. View full story Power To The People: Outdoor Events And Life After Lockdown 10/06/2021 With the government announcing its roadmap out of lockdown last month, there is growing optimism that this summer could see the return of outdoor events. View full story All-Terrain And Specialist Vehicles From Generator Power 12/02/2021 Learn more about how you can benefit from our extensive fleet of specialist vehicles and nationwide coverage. View full story Electrical Safety: Top Tips For Staying Safe At Home 04/12/2020 Check out this comprehensive guide for our top tips on how to maintain electrical safety within your home. View full story What To Do During A Power Cut 16/11/2020 Although power cuts are difficult to prepare for here are some precautionary measures to help you stay safe during a power outage. View full story Generator Power Relocates Port Talbot Depot To Newport 22/10/2020 Generator Power is delighted to announce that we have relocated our South Wales depot from Port Talbot to Newport. View full story Looking Ahead To The Future Of Renewable Energy In The UK 01/09/2020 Generator Power have embraced the role as a pioneer for renewable energy in the UK. View full story Significant Period Of Investment For Generator Power 11/08/2020 We're committed to continuous improvement, and over the last few months, we have invested in a variety of innovative equipment to enhance the services that we offer our customers. View full story Powering A Temporary Communication Mast At The Nightingale Hospital 07/04/2020 Generator Power is committed to supporting the Government, local councils and blue light services in the fight against Coronavirus. View full story 4 Top Tips For Effective Remote Working 27/03/2020 Based on our experiences and processes, we’ve put together a list of 4 top tips for effective remote working to help you ensure it’s business as usual during this period of uncertainty. View full story COVID-19 Business Continuity Planning 17/03/2020 During this current Coronavirus outbreak, Generator Power Ltd have put plans in place to ensure that it can continue to fulfil its commitments to its personnel and customers in the most effective way. View full story We’ll do whatever it takes to help you reduce your carbon footprint 20/02/2020 We’re committed to doing everything we can to reduce our carbon footprint and help you do the same. View full story Get to know our newest Sales Engineer, Chris Bates 23/01/2020 Chris Bates, joins us as a Sales Engineer, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the team. In his words, get to know a little bit more about Chris his role at Generator Power. View full story Generator Power Extends Fleet Of Specialist Vehicles 01/11/2019 We’re delighted to share that six new Toyota Hilux pick-up trucks have recently been fully converted to meet our field engineers daily requirements, and are now ready to get out on the roads helping our valued clients and customers. View full story The Top Ten Podcasts for Events Planners in 2019 16/09/2019 As an event professional, do you ever stop thinking about work? We know the answer is probably ‘no’. In the fast-paced world of events, one of the very most important qualities that makes you good at your job, is the passion to continue learning new skills, and keep on top of trends and updates. View full story How One Small Decision Could Save Your Outdoor Event This Summer 13/08/2019 To ensure your event never loses power, we've outlined the key questions to ask your power generator supplier. View full story Sponsor Generator Power in the Cumbrian Challenge for Walking With The Wounded 04/04/2019 Sponsor the Generator Power team in the 2019 Cumbrian Challenge to help us raise money for Walking With The Wounded. View full story Generator Hire for Outdoor Events 07/03/2019 Generator Power have extensive experience of working with events organisers to provide temporary power and trackway for outdoor events and festivals across the UK. View full story We’re Powering Walking With The Wounded’s Cumbrian Challenge 08/02/2019 Generator Power are proud to, once again, be supporting the Walking With The Wounded Cumbrian Challenge in 2019. View full story Generator Power Takes Delivery of More Western Fuel Tanks 23/01/2019 Generator Power, the generator rental specialist, has taken delivery of more Transcube Tanks from Western Global. View full story Generator Power Relocates Scottish Depot to Bellshill 17/01/2019 National generator rental specialist, Generator Power has recently relocated its central Scotland depot from Shotts to Bellshill. View full story Trackway Solutions’ Peter King Welcomes New Baby Girl 26/11/2018 We’re delighted to share the news that our very own Peter King has recently welcomed a new baby girl to the world. View full story Generator Power Further Extends Specialist Vehicle Fleet 31/10/2018 Generator Power has further extended our expansive fleet of specialist vehicles with the addition of the new Argocat Avenger. View full story Generator Hire for Winter Events 04/09/2018 Generator Power have extensive experience working with events organisers to provide temporary power for outdoor winter events across the UK. View full story Generator Power Takes Delivery of Additional Vehicles 16/08/2018 Generator Power have further expanded our ever-growing fleet by taking delivery of an additional six vehicles. View full story Generator Power Are Proud Supporters of Scouts Scotland 09/08/2018 Generator Power are proud to have been involved in the 2018 Blair Atholl Jamborette, Scottish Scouting’s premier international event. View full story The Difference Between kW and kVA 24/05/2018 Generator size is measured in kilovolt-amperes (kVA), but as kVA isn’t a widely known term outside of the generator industry, it can be confusing to identify which size you require. View full story We’re Supporting The Fred Whitton Challenge and Walking With The Wounded 12/04/2018 We’re proud to once again be supporting two fantastic charity events in Cumbria: the Saddleback Fred Whitton Challenge and the Walking With The Wounded Cumbrian Challenge. View full story Generator Hire for Festivals 27/03/2018 You won’t need us to tell you that with no power, there’s often no event. But if it’s your first time hiring generators for a festival, here are some of the things you’ll need to take into consideration. View full story Generator Power celebrates 20 years 09/11/2017 Generator rental specialist, Generator Power, has recently ordered more fuel tanks from Western Global to add to their growing range. View full story 4 Ways You’re Losing Money by Not Using a Standby Generator 03/08/2017 A power outage can have a detrimental effect on your business, and you could lose a lot more money than you think. If you don’t have a generator in place and there’s an outage in the area, here are some of the ways you could lose revenue. View full story We’ve Expanded Our Range of Fuel Tanks 03/07/2017 Generator rental specialist, Generator Power, has recently ordered more fuel tanks from Western Global to add to their growing range. View full story Come See Us at Utility Week Live 11/05/2017 On 23rd and 24th May 2017, we’ll be exhibiting at Utility Week Live at the NEC in Birmingham. View full story We’re Proud Sponsors of The Fred Whitton Challenge 09/05/2017 On Sunday 7th May 2017, The Fred Whitton Challenge took place in Cumbria. This major event sees participants cycling 112 miles around the Lake District, starting and finishing in Grasmere. View full story We’re Powering the Cumbrian Challenge and the Balmoral Challenge for Walking With The Wounded 25/04/2017 We’re once again supporting Walking with the Wounded by supplying our generators for their Cumbrian Challenge and Balmoral Challenge. View full story Support Amy in the London Marathon for Charity 30/01/2017 Our Accounts Utility Clerk, Amy Scorah has entered the London Marathon and needs your help raising money for Mountain Rescue, RNLI and Leeds Children's Transplant Team. View full story The Ultimate Guide To Talking to Climate Sceptics 14/11/2016 In spite of the overwhelming amount of facts supporting climate change, there are still numerous climate sceptics who strongly believe that the entire concept is a worldwide conspiracy that has no solid foundations. These people often respond aggressively when discussing matters related to global warming and climate change. View full story Join Us in Celebrating the Launch of Our New Brand 25/10/2016 To celebrate the launch of our new brand, everyone who places and order with us in November will receive a free t-shirt. View full story A Guide to Hiring Power Generators for Your Outdoor Event 10/10/2016 Should you hire generators for a significant outdoor event? The answer is, without a doubt, yes. Regardless if you’re putting together a great sporting event or you’re getting ready to tie the knot with a lovely open air reception, you will almost always require a reliable source of power to keep everyone content. View full story What Should You Do During a Power Outage at Work? 07/10/2016 We all know that without electricity, business would likely come to a standstill. However, we often forget that we could experience an outage at any time. If you were to experience a power cut at work, what should you do? View full story Sponsor Lorraine in the Great North Run for Beating Bowel Cancer 28/09/2016 Our very own Lorraine Wilby, Hire Desk Controller, is taking part in the Great North Run 2017 to raise money for Beating Bowel Cancer, and needs your help to reach her fundraising goal of £515. View full story Dealing with an Unexpected Power Cut 19/08/2016 In almost all cases, a power cut is an unexpected and unfortunate event that we are rarely fully prepared for. Whether it happens on an individual level or the whole neighbourhood finds itself with no electricity, you need to know what you have to do and take action fast. View full story How to Choose a Temporary Power Provider 27/07/2016 Choosing a dedicated temporary power provider can definitely have its benefits - whether you require a power supply for ongoing housing developments, or you simply need a name to trust in case of an emergency. It’s important you find the right partner, so what should you look for? View full story Top 30 Environmental Blogs of 2016 (so far) 14/07/2016 The easiest way to stay up to date with the latest ecology and environment news is reading environmental blogs. They will provide you with the latest eco news in a way that will help you absorb the information with ease. View full story Railway Station Power Outage in the North West 05/07/2016 Last month we received a call from a major railway station in the North West, who required four generators on-site, following a sudden power outage. View full story A 4 Step Guide to Planning a Successful Event 06/06/2016 Events season is fast approaching, and when planning an event, regardless of its size, there’s a lot to consider. From choosing a location and hiring equipment, to putting together a safety plan, here are our tips for ensuring your event goes off without a hitch. View full story Emergency Generator Hire, Central London 01/06/2016 On a Bank Holiday Saturday afternoon, we received a call from a customer who needed two 1250kVA synchronised generators, tanks and cables on site in central London, as well as an engineer to help install the generators, following an emergency. View full story Join Us in Supporting Armed Forces Day 2016 25/05/2016 We are proud to be supporting Armed Forces Weekend, held in Sunderland, to help raise money for Help for Heroes and show support for the Armed Forces community. View full story Help Us Support Cancer Research UK’s Relay for Life 2016 20/05/2016 We are happy to be supporting the Cancer Research Relay for Life Jarrow at Monkton Stadium, Jarrow on 16th July for what will be their 10th year running the event. View full story Generator Power Aid Local Charity After Drastic Flood Damage 03/05/2016 The end of 2015 saw what was recorded as the wettest month in British history with widespread flooding causing damage and destruction throughout the UK, in particular the north of England and parts of Scotland and Wales. View full story Generator Power to the Rescue When Wooler Was Hit by Storm 27/04/2016 Wooler is a stone-built market town in Northumberland, which sits high above the Wooler Water in the foothills of the Cheviot Hills, providing a natural gateway to the Glendale and Northumberland National Park. View full story The Ultimate Guide to Power Efficiency: How to Save More Power 26/02/2016 Global warming is real. Not only is it a critical issue for our planet (to say the least), but it is becoming more and more pronounced with each passing day. We hear about global warming all the time in the news, among environmental activists and toss the idea around in debatable conversations with our peers, but are we truly aware of the impact that it has on Earth and how severe the consequences are if we don’t take action? View full story Generator Power Provide Emergency Equipment to Aid Flood Rescue 28/01/2016 Last month saw the UK have its wettest December in a century, with the north of England, and parts of Scotland and Wales, being hit particularly hard. Around 16,000 houses across Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Cumbria were affected as an unprecedented amount of rain fell. View full story Winter Home Energy Saving Tips 02/11/2015 The autumn and winter months can be a bit of a shock to the system once the summer season is finally over. After the clocks go back and the nights start to get darker earlier, this is usually the time the temperature starts to drop and households use more heating and power. View full story The Benefits of Generator Operated Mobile Welfare Units 03/10/2015 Mobile welfare units provide warmth and shelter for construction workers, they’re compact, easily towed to site and are normally powered by diesel generators. Take a welfare unit to site with you and it has a number of benefits, some of which are listed here. View full story Are We Better Equipped for Winters in 2015? 01/10/2015 As the sun shines and we head into the first week of October 2015 it seems hard to imagine cold, freezing, and what could only be classed as arctic weather in the UK right now. View full story Preventative Generator Maintenance 16/09/2015 Power outages are common during extreme weather conditions. High winds are one of the main culprits, ripping down power lines and leaving areas without electricity for days at a time. Emergency generators provide essential support during these types of conditions but depending on how well they are maintained, they might not provide the protection you were expecting. View full story Electrical Safety Around the Home 29/08/2015 Life without electricity is unthinkable. As a nation we are used to a variety of electrical devices that rely on a mains power supply. Shut that supply off and this is when people panic. They look for other solutions to provide heat, light and power, such as emergency generators for example. View full story We’ve Just Supported the Stockton International Riverside Festival 08/08/2015 We had an urgent request recently at Generator Power from the organisers of Stockton International Riverside Festival (SIRF). Their request was simple. They asked if we could supply 14 generators at short notice, with delivery to Stockton Town centre as soon as possible to ensure there’d be no shortage of light and power to the event. View full story False Facts About Diesel Generators That Everyone Thinks Are True 04/07/2015 As one of the UK’s leading providers of power hire solutions, we’ve heard just about every single fact about generators you could imagine. Some facts are true, others are totally wide of the mark, to clear up any misconceptions you might have about generators, we thought we’d cover the most misguided facts and natural assumptions people make about portable power. View full story Summer Storms Cause Power Outs 03/07/2015 Wow! How hot has it been lately? We’re pretty sure most of the nation has been looking forward to a warmer spell of weather, but what we couldn’t have anticipated is July 1st being the hottest day since records began. View full story Events Generator Power Will Be Supporting This July 30/06/2015 We’ve got a busy July schedule ahead of us here at Generator Power. The summer diary is filling up fast, last weekend our hire teams were headlining at Glastonbury, plus we had engineers at Lord March’s stately home in Goodwood for The Festival of Speed, and this forthcoming weekend is going to be just as hectic. View full story Back in the Saddle Again 18/06/2015 Call us mad, call us a glutton for punishment, call us what you like, but we’ve been at it again, raising money for a worthy charity, and completing our biggest bike ride to-date. View full story Getting Smart With: LPG Generators 29/05/2015 In recent times it’s been popular to convert cars to run on LPG fuel. Conversions on larger capacity petrol engine vehicles in particular have seen an upsurge, as drivers look at ways to save money on fuel. View full story Imagine a Day Without Power 17/05/2015 Most of us take electricity for granted. It’s a commodity we naturally assume will always be there. Flick a light switch and you can see where you are going, turn on the radio and you can listen to the latest best-selling tunes, without realising it, your home and you are totally dependent on electrical power sources. View full story Nepal Quake Zone Receives Emergency Generators 13/05/2015 Like millions of viewers across the globe, we watched in horror at the impact and after-effects of the Nepal earthquake two weeks ago and today, as we write this news article on 12th May, another major quake has been reported in the region, measuring a magnitude of 7.3 on the scale. View full story 5 Things You Didn’t Know About Electricity (Infographic) 06/05/2015 Electricity. We use it so much, in every facet of our lives, that it's easy at times to forget just what a scientific marvel it is. Let's take a look at a few easily overlooked facts about electricity and take a moment to appreciate all that it's done to improve our lives. View full story The Real Cost of Running Your Home with Electricity 23/04/2015 Your home is reliant on electricity. If the power fails an emergency generator will ensure you have temporary power until the mains connection is re-established, it’ll keep your electrical appliances running and provide you with plenty of light at night. View full story Diesel Generators Help to Save Lives 20/04/2015 It’s bad enough being confined to hospital when you feel poorly so can you image how miserable you would feel if there was a blackout during your trip to A&E? View full story Read all about us in Executive Hire News 16/03/2015 We’ve just received some brilliant exposure in this month’s publication of Executive Hire News and boy, do we feel proud. View full story Expect These Three Things From Your Emergency Power Provider 07/03/2015 As a customer, quite rightly, you expect a number of things when you need emergency power fast. View full story Top causes of electrical incidents around the house 22/01/2015 Everyone knows electricity can kill but that doesn’t stop the average household taking unnecessary risks when it comes to domestic electric supplies. The risk of shock, fire and fatalities is a genuine concern and these are the common causes of electrical incidents around the home. View full story Follow These Three Steps if You Lose Power at Home 18/01/2015 It’s a little bit unnerving when your home is suddenly plunged into darkness without warning. One minute you’re sat there watching your favourite television programme and the next you are wondering where you keep your flashlight. View full story Telemetry takes remote monitoring to another level 11/01/2015 We’re often asked by customers at Generator Power how we monitor our emergency power plants when they are positioned in remote, hard-to-access locations. Our answer is simple. We get them to site using all-terrain access vehicles and once there we can track them using our top-notch telemetry service. This has significant advantages. View full story How to Lower Energy Consumption in the New Year 27/12/2014 Most families feel the pinch after the Christmas holidays. If your credit card has taken quite a beating and your bank balance is glowing red following the festivities, it’s time to cut back a little in January and look at ways in which you can lower your outgoings. View full story Imagine You Lost Power this Christmas 24/12/2014 Heaven forbid you lose power over the yuletide period. Imagine how stressful it would be if the oven turned off as you were cooking the Christmas turkey or the telly went blank during the Queen’s speech. View full story Simple Operating Advice for Portable Generators 18/12/2014 A portable generator is a useful device if you require power in a remote area. Plug electrical appliances into the generator, power it up and you can bathe areas in light, provide heat, or run essential equipment without the need for a permanent electrical supply. View full story How Low Will Fuel Prices Go? 26/11/2014 The oil price plunge continues and this is good news for motorists and anybody that is running standby or emergency generators. View full story National Grid Takes Emergency Measures this Winter 02/11/2014 We’ve just read an interesting report in The Telegraph.. According to their energy editor, the National Grid is taking emergency measures to prevent the possibility of blackouts this winter. View full story Electric Hot Spots in Your Kitchen 17/10/2014 Worried about the rising cost of electricity? So are we at Generator Power, this is a real concern for anyone that has household bills to pay. Kitchens in particular are a huge drain on energy reserves. This is one area packed with electrical items, all drawing power from the national grid. View full story LPG safety advice 13/10/2014 Our last blog explored the merits of LPG generators, they’re cheaper to run, good for the environment and work silently out on site. Pay attention to safety when using LPG and it’s an affordable and practical fuel. We examine some of the basic safety aspects to consider and highlight danger areas to avoid. View full story SMART households save money 08/10/2014 The Customer-Led Network Revolution (CLNR) released some interesting data recently. They have been monitoring domestic and business customers for a 2-year period, analysing electric consumption using smart meters as part of the project. View full story Tariff types explained 09/09/2014 As the UK is braces itself for the onslaught of winter it’s not a bad time to consider switching electricity tariffs if you haven’t already done so. Stick with the same old tariff each year and you could be wasting money, do a price comparison though and there are plenty of savings to be made. View full story Do your bit to reduce electric consumption this winter 05/09/2014 Dark nights and colder weather often mean there’s an increase in electric usage, with the National Grid reporting there could be a shortage of power this winter, this is a good opportunity to explore the idea of power saving, what can be done to lessen the impact on the main grid? View full story 5 basic things to check during a power cut 18/08/2014 It can be quite alarming if the power suddenly goes out at your home and the property is plunged into darkness. In most cases the power cut is a temporary blip and normal service is resumed within a short space of time. View full story 5 Reasons Your Generator Might Break Down 09/08/2014 Our power plants are serviced and maintained to the highest standards at Generator Power, they’re fuel-efficient, reliable and fire up straight away, whenever they are called into action. Other generators might not be as dependable so we thought we’d explain some of the more common reasons why emergency power units fail to respond. View full story Marquee Etiquette Made Simple 15/07/2014 One of the fun aspects of our job at Generator Power is providing power solutions for social gatherings. We really like it when we get to rendezvous at special get-togethers, particularly when a marquee is the main feature. View full story Three Peaks Success 14/07/2014 We did it! The Three Peaks challenge has come and gone and not only did our intrepid team successfully complete this epic journey they also exceeded their fundraising target, raising a sizeable chunk of cash for Cancer Research in the process. View full story Tour de Yorkshire 10/07/2014 We’ve covered quite a few events already this year at Generator Power but the Yorkshire leg of the Tour de France will stick with us for quite some time. View full story Just 2 Days to Go Until Our Epic ‘Three Peak Challenge’ 02/07/2014 We do all we can for charitable causes at Generator Power, our latest fundraising adventure starts in a mere 2 days, we’re taking on the mighty three peak challenge to raise money for Cancer Research. View full story Why We Love Rail Live 20/06/2014 We like to keep busy at Generator Power, regular readers of our blogs will know how action-packed our schedule is but we always spare the time for industry-related events. View full story It’s the 10th Anniversary of the Mouth of the Tyne Festival 19/06/2014 It seems hard to believe but the Mouth of Tyne Festival has returned for its 10th anniversary this year, between 9th and 16th July crowds will flock to the event in their thousands. View full story
