2000 kVA Generator
Equal to 1600 kW. Mitsubishi, Perkins & Cummins engines, open and silent, with fuel use and dimensions compared.
Getting to Know 2000 kVA Generators
A 2000 kVA (2 MVA) generator is about 1600 kW at a power factor of 0.8. This class serves critical facilities and heavy industry that need very large power per unit.
A 2000 kVA generator is usually installed in a dedicated generator room or a silent container, and often runs in parallel for redundancy.
Suited to
- Data centres
- Mining
- Heavy industry
- Utilities & power plants
- Large hospitals
Prime or Standby?
Main power
2000 kVA prime
- The generator is the main power source, for example at a site without grid power
- It runs long hours every day with a varying load
e.g. CJPS O-2000 WP
Grid backup
2000 kVA standby
- The generator only runs during grid outages
- Prime slightly below 2000 kVA, standby around 2000 kVA: usually more economical
e.g. PJPS-1800-WP
2000 kVA Generator Options
Every JERBINDO 2000 kVA model by engine brand. Select a model for full specifications.
Mitsubishi engine
Fuel at 75% (prime): 305–315 L/hr3 models
| Model | Prime kVA | Standby kVA |
|---|---|---|
| MJPS-2000S16R-PTAA22000 kVA prime | 2000 | 2200 |
| MJPS-2000 WPS16R-PTAA2-C2000 kVA prime | 2000 | 2200 |
| MJPS-2000-WPOS16R-PTAA2-C2000 kVA prime | 2000 | 2200 |
Perkins engine
Fuel at 75% (prime): 316 L/hr2 models
| Model | Prime kVA | Standby kVA |
|---|---|---|
| PJPS-2000 WP4016TAG2A2000 kVA prime | 2000 | 2200 |
| PJPS-1800-WP4016TAG1A2000 kVA standby | 1800 | 1980 |
Cummins engine
Fuel at 75% (prime): 291 L/hr1 models
| Model | Prime kVA | Standby kVA |
|---|---|---|
| CJPS O-2000 WPQSK60-G42000 kVA prime | 2000 | 2200 |
Generator Room Requirements
General guidance for the 2000 kVA class from engine and generator makers' installation manuals. Final figures follow the installation drawings and datasheet of the chosen unit.
- Minimum room, 1 unit
- 9.5 × 5.8 m
- Open type (L × W × H)
- 6000–6450 × 2260–2800 × 2685–3500 mm
- Silent canopy (L × W × H)
- 12000 × 2900–4000 × 3500–5160 mm
Service clearance
1.5 m per side
- Leave at least about 1.5 m of clear space on every side of the generator for maintenance (Cummins' guide for units from 100 kVA; other sources give 0.9–1.2 m), plus room above it to open panels. With the largest open unit in this class, one generator needs a room of at least about 9.5 × 5.8 m.
- When installing more than one unit, leave about 2 m between generators.
- Also keep a route and door wide enough to bring the unit in and to remove large parts such as the radiator or alternator.
Ventilation
Outlet ≈ 1.5× radiator
- Provide an air inlet behind the generator and an outlet in front of the radiator. As a general guide, the outlet is about 1.5× the radiator core area and the inlet 1.5–2× (louvres cut the free area by about 25%). Keep the room no more than about 7–10 °C above outdoor air; above 40 °C the generator needs derating.
- Radiator airflow in this class is very large, so a radiator duct to the outside or a silent container outside the building is usually needed.
Foundation
≥ 2× unit weight
- A concrete foundation of at least about 2× the generator's weight, extending 150–300 mm beyond the skid on every side, with vibration isolators between the skid and the foundation. Let the concrete cure for 28 days before loading. Dry weight of the open units in this class: 13.5–14.5 tonnes.
- At this weight, the foundation and floor structure should be designed by a structural engineer.
Day tank
2330–2530 L / 8 hours
- Fuel use at 75% load: 291–316 L/hr, or about 2330–2530 L for 8 hours of running. Size the day tank from this; for longer running add a bulk tank with a transfer pump.
- Eight hours in this class reaches the 2,500 L that NFPA 37 allows for a tank inside the generator room (unless it has its own fire-rated room), so a separate bulk tank is usually needed.
Exhaust
Backpressure ≤ datasheet
- A flexible connector at the engine outlet; pipework supported on its own so it does not load the engine, insulated and fitted with a rain cap. Choose the pipe and silencer so backpressure stays within the engine datasheet limit; avoid long runs and many bends. Discharge away from the air inlet.
- Large units usually use residential or critical grade silencers, with a separate exhaust run per unit when running in parallel.
Configuration
Open · Silent · Container
- Open units for a generator room; silent container for outdoor installation.
- A synchronizing panel for parallel operation and N+1 redundancy.
Generator Projects Around 2000 kVA
Projects from our project list with units of around 2000 kVA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 2000 kVA generator cost?
The price of a 2000 kVA generator depends on the engine brand, the configuration (open type, silent canopy, silent container), an ATS/AMF or synchronizing panel, installation and commissioning, the delivery location, and the warranty and after-sales service. Use Request a Quote with your requirements and our sales team will send a quotation.
How many kW is a 2000 kVA generator?
At the 0.8 power factor commonly used for generators, 2000 kVA equals 1600 kW. The exact kW of each model is on its specification page.
How much diesel does a 2000 kVA generator use?
At 75% load, the 2000 kVA prime generators in our catalogue use about 291–316 L/hr, depending on the engine brand and model. Fuel use at 50% and 100% load is on each model's page.
Should I choose 2000 kVA prime or standby?
Choose a 2000 kVA prime model if the generator is the main power source or runs long hours with a varying load. If you need 2000 kVA only as backup during grid outages, a model with a 2000 kVA standby rating (and a slightly lower prime rating) is usually enough and more economical.
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