{
  "site": "https://www.cnvpower.com/",
  "last_updated": "2026-06-06",
  "faqs": [
    {
      "question": "How do I choose a diesel genset for a factory?",
      "answer": "Start with the total running load, the largest motor starting load, required operating hours, fuel availability, site noise limits, and whether the genset will be used for prime or standby power. CNV Power can size diesel gensets for factories, warehouses, production lines, and industrial parks."
    },
    {
      "question": "What size genset do I need for a factory?",
      "answer": "A factory genset is usually sized from the running kW load plus motor starting requirements and a safety margin. For larger sites, multiple gensets with a paralleling system may provide better redundancy and load management."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the difference between prime power and standby power?",
      "answer": "Prime power is used for continuous or regular operation where grid power is unavailable or unstable. Standby power is used as backup during grid outages. The correct rating affects engine selection, fuel consumption, maintenance intervals, and warranty planning."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is kVA in a genset?",
      "answer": "kVA means kilovolt-ampere and describes apparent power. Genset buyers often compare both kVA and kW. At a common 0.8 power factor, 500 kVA is approximately 400 kW of usable power."
    },
    {
      "question": "Diesel genset or gas genset: which is better in Nigeria?",
      "answer": "Diesel gensets are widely used for rugged backup and prime power because fuel logistics and maintenance are familiar. Gas gensets can reduce fuel cost and emissions where natural gas or reliable gas supply is available, especially for off-grid power projects."
    },
    {
      "question": "Open genset or silent genset: which should I choose?",
      "answer": "Open gensets are suitable for machine rooms or controlled industrial spaces. Silent gensets use acoustic canopies and are better for hotels, hospitals, estates, schools, offices, and urban sites with noise restrictions."
    },
    {
      "question": "How does power paralleling work?",
      "answer": "Power paralleling synchronizes multiple gensets so they can share load, increase total capacity, and provide redundancy. It is commonly used for factories, data centers, hospitals, mines, and large commercial facilities."
    },
    {
      "question": "Does POLKINS provide genset service in Nigeria?",
      "answer": "Yes. POLKINS GENERATOR SET NIGERIA LIMITED supports local genset sales, installation, commissioning, spare parts, repair, and maintenance for Nigerian projects."
    }
  ]
}