MV back-up generator

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General rules of electrical installation design
Connection to the MV utility distribution network
Connection to the LV utility distribution network
MV & LV architecture selection guide
LV Distribution
Protection against electric shocks
Sizing and protection of conductors
LV switchgear: functions & selection
Protection against voltage surges in LV
Energy Efficiency in electrical distribution
Power factor correction and harmonic filtering
Power harmonics management
Characteristics of particular sources and loads
PhotoVoltaic (PV) installation
Residential and other special locations
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC)


Main characteristics to consider for the implementation of an MV back-up generator:

  • Site activity
  • Total power of the installed loads
  • Sensitivity of circuits to power interruptions
  • Availability of the public distribution network

The preferred basic configuration does not include an MV generator. Certain factors contribute to installing an MV generator:

  • Site activity: process with co-generation, optimizing the energy bill,
  • Low availability of the public distribution network.

Installation of a back-up generator can also be carried out at LV level.

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