Generators in development projects: How to choose, size, install and use diesel generators economically.

Generators are an essential part of many projects and give rise to a very significant expenditure. This book introduces you to them from the management perspective. It is not about turning you into an electrician or a mechanic but about choosing the most suitable generator for your project and running it in the most economical way possible. You will learn how to improve existing installations, determine the power required, make informed choices between the different available options, oversee key aspects of the installation and avoid wasting energy that compromises the sustainability of the projects.