Rehlko Makes Technical Improvements to Key Backup Generator Model for Data Center Market

Rehlko has advanced its KD Series generators with new engine designs that boost performance, lower emissions, and enable alternative fuels for data centers. These upgrades ensure that the KD Series continues to meet the demanding power needs of mission-critical applications, offering heightened reliability and capability.

The design enhancements for the KD62V12A and KD83V16A engines bring significant benefits, including improved transient performance, reduced NOx emissions, and a 2,000-pound weight reduction across models that handle 2000 to 4000 kW. With the engine control unit relocated for easier access and an optimized redundant starter configuration, these changes streamline servicing and lower the total cost of ownership. Additionally, the engines are now set to support future use of alternative fuels like green hydrogen and ammonia, helping end-users progress toward their ESG goals.

“Our mission-critical generators already provide exceptional performance in terms of emissions and power density,” says Nicole Dierksheide, Director Category Large Engines at Power Systems, Rehlko, adding, “We are fully committed to continuously improving our KD Series mission-critical generators. These engine enhancements will improve generator performance, reduce complexity, and encourage the transition to more sustainable operations.”

Advancing an Award-Winning Data Center Generator

The KD Series is a decorated equipment offering. Check out its track record:

Upon its initial release, it won Best New Product competition held in conjunction with MCEE 2017.
The next year in 2018, the KD series won the Product of the Year Award from Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) magazine in the Emergency, On-Site, and Standby Power category.
In 2021, the KD series took home Product of The Year at The Business Intelligence Group’s Sustainability Awards.
Later, in 2022, the KD series won the generator category for Mission Critical Magazine’s Tier Products Awards.

Rehlko’s KD series upgrade announcement comes in conjunction with the organization’s introduction of the first-ever first certified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for a mission-critical generator set. Known as a PEP Ecopassport, it offers comprehensive, independently verified data on the environmental impact of the KD3750-F backup generator throughout its entire lifecycle.

This news also comes on the heels of a pair of award wins at the DataCloud Global Awards. The company took home Data Centre Vendor of the Year honors for its innovative work in backup power. In addition, Rehlko’s Ben Rapp earned the Young Talent of the Year Award for his efforts toward sustainable data center energy solutions.

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