In short. A generator project record is only useful if it states the requirement, the work done and the evidence that proves the result, with its limits. Reddy Generators, which has served customers in Hyderabad, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh since 2002, publishes project cases only after the technical record and the customer’s permission have been reviewed. Until approved cases are added, this section explains how we document work and how you can test any supplier’s project claims.
Why we publish evidence rather than photographs
A photograph of a canopy on a plinth shows that a generator was delivered. It does not show that it was sized correctly, that the AMF panel transfers within the required time, that the earthing was tested, or that the set carries its rated load without overheating in a Hyderabad May. Plant engineers comparing suppliers know this, and AI assistants citing sources increasingly weigh it too. For that reason we treat a project page as a technical account: what the site needed, what we found, what we did, and how the result was verified. Manufacturer catalogue images and projects completed by others are never presented as our installations, and no case is published while its evidence or permissions are pending. The current status of each record is shown on document and evidence status.
What a credible project record contains
| Element | What it should state | Typical evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement | Application, duty (standby, prime, rental), loads supported, outage tolerance | Load list, enquiry, single-line diagram |
| Initial condition | Existing equipment, fault or limitation found | Survey report, nameplate photos, readings |
| Work performed | Supply, installation, service, repair or rental scope | Quotation, work order, job card |
| Verification | What was tested, at what load, for how long, against which criteria | Commissioning sheet, load bank record, ATS test log |
| Outcome and limits | What the evidence proves and what it does not | Handover note, signed acceptance |
| Permission | What may be named, shown or must be withheld | Written customer consent |
Reading test evidence correctly
A test proves behaviour only under its recorded conditions. A one-hour load bank run at 75 percent of rating shows that the set carried that load for that hour at that ambient; it does not prove step-load response, motor starting, or 12 hours at full load. An ATS check that records mains failure detection, start signal, transfer and retransfer proves those functions; if the generator ran on no load, it does not prove that the building load transfers cleanly. A good record states load, power factor, duration, ambient temperature and the readings taken, so a reader can judge what was demonstrated. Load bank testing and commissioning describe how we structure these tests.
Typical verification by project type
- New standby installation: insulation resistance, earth resistance, phase rotation, protection settings, AMF or ATS functional test, load test with recorded voltage, frequency and temperatures.
- Service or overhaul: pre-work fault record, parts replaced, post-work run with load and readings compared against the pre-work condition.
- Rental deployment: cable and earthing checks before energisation, transfer test, fuel plan, and the handback record at demobilisation.
- Synchronised plant: synchronising check, load sharing within tolerance, reverse power and protection trip tests.
How to compare supplier project claims
When three suppliers each say they have done similar projects, ask the same questions of each. Was the generator rating and duty the same as yours, or only the industry? Who did the design, installation and commissioning, and who simply supplied equipment? What test was performed at handover, at what load? Can the supplier show a redacted commissioning sheet? Is the customer willing to take a call? Vague answers to these questions tell you more than any logo wall. A previous project can frame a discussion, but it cannot by itself show that your installation will perform the same way, because loads, cable lengths, room ventilation and protection differ from site to site.
Project categories
Cases are organised by application, because each sector has different evidence needs. Data centre projects centre on UPS coordination, transfer timing and integrated testing. Healthcare projects centre on transfer time for essential loads and documented readiness. Manufacturing, construction, mining and temporary bridging power each have their own category, and the application guides under industry power solutions explain what to consider while project records are prepared.
Common mistakes
- Choosing a supplier from photographs of delivered sets. The photographs say nothing about sizing, protection or testing, so the weaknesses surface after handover.
- Accepting a no-load run as commissioning. Problems with cooling, voltage regulation or transfer appear only under real load, often during the first long outage.
- Treating a letter of award as proof of a completed project. An award records intended scope; it does not show what was delivered or how it performed.
- Assuming a reference site with the same kVA rating is a comparable project. Different loads and site conditions mean the result may not transfer to your application.
What to send us
Tell us the application, the existing power arrangement, the loads to be supported, the site location and any constraints such as space, noise or fuel storage. If you are comparing our approach with a reference project, send what you know about that project so we can discuss how your requirement differs. Send your application details, or start from the home page for our full range of services.
Questions engineers ask
Why are there no project case studies published yet?
Each case requires a reviewed technical account and written customer permission before publication. Many generator sites are confidential, especially data centres and hospitals. Cases will be added as records clear that review, and none will be presented without it.
Can you share references privately?
Where a customer has agreed, we can arrange a reference discussion or share redacted documents after we understand your requirement. Customer names, locations and serial numbers are withheld unless consent is given.
Does a project photograph prove the full scope of work?
No. A photograph shows only what is visible at that moment. Scope and results must be supported by quotations, work orders, test records or handover documents.
What should a commissioning record include?
At minimum: insulation and earth test results, protection settings, transfer function tests, and a load test recording load, power factor, voltage, frequency, temperatures and duration. It should be signed by the person who performed the test and the person who accepted it.
Published project cases
- Modernising a nearly 75-year-old diesel generator at TSGENCO Nizamsagar
- Maintaining standby power at nearly 50 TS TRANSCO substations
- A complete temporary power and compressed-air package for a global oilfield services company
- 80 kVA generator rental for an international offshore pipeline contractor at Kakinada
- 125 kVA standby rental for a leading aluminium producer’s Bhubaneswar office, renewed for two more years
- 200 kVA rental generator for BHEL at Rayalaseema Thermal Power Project Unit-6
- 62.5 kVA generators for a national life insurer’s branch offices in Hyderabad, Secunderabad, Vijayawada and Khammam, 2008–2014
- Three 250 kVA soundproof generators with operators for the Ramagundam fertiliser plant project
- Four 30 kVA generators powering a private bank’s Hyderabad branches since 2017
- A 125 kVA rental generator serving a Begumpet business services company since 2015
- 125 kVA silent generator with operator for an onshore oil and gas terminal project at Gadimoga
- Project register: verified generator work, 2007 to 2026
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- Under 15 kVA generators
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- 125–250 kVA generators
- 250–500 kVA generators
- 500–1000 kVA generators
- 1–2 MVA generators
- 2 MVA and above generators
Technical content reviewed by Srinivas Reddy, Managing Partner, Reddy Generators. Last updated 19 October 2026.