Generator Hire
Overview
From single-set standby cover to event power and multi-megawatt installations, AC Automation offers a complete generator hire service drawn from our own 15 MW fleet.
Available for emergency response, planned maintenance cover, event power, or temporary site supply — every hire is supplied, installed, and supported by our own engineers.
All sets synchronise together, allowing multiple units to be combined for up to 3 MW of capacity.
Benefits
Synchronised Fleet
All sets synchronise together, allowing multiple units to be combined for any required capacity.
Rapid Emergency Response
Own transport, lifting equipment, and engineers ready to respond to emergency breakdowns at short notice.
Scalable Capacity
From single 20 kVA sets to combined 3 MW configurations — the right capacity for any application.
Complete Hire Package
Generators, fuel tanks, cabling, distribution, ATS, and sync panels — everything you need, one supplier.
In-House Engineer Support
On-site engineering support throughout the hire — including attendance during commissioning and critical events.
Own Transport & Lifting
In-house lorry and Fassi crane — logistics, lifting, and positioning handled by our own team.
Features
- 15 MW in-house generator hire fleet
- Sets from 20 kVA up to combined 3 MW capacity
- All sets synchronise together for flexible multi-set configurations
- Full ancillary package — fuel tanks, cabling, distribution, ATS, and sync panels
- Own lorry and Fassi crane for transport, lifting, and on-site positioning
Talk to Our Team
Looking for emergency standby cover, temporary power for an event, or supplementary capacity during planned works? We’d be glad to talk through your requirements and recommend the right hire solution from our own 15 MW fleet.
Talk to our team about your project — from rapid response to scheduled long-term hire, we’ll help you scope the right equipment, ancillaries, and engineering support.
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Our reviews
Hear first-hand from our incredible community of customers.
AC Automation has been a long-standing contract partner to NI Water for over 10 years. Providing goods and services 24/7, which includes planned and remedial maintenance. They provide generator hire and have provided support during major incidents.Their work helps keep our generator fleet available and well maintained, supporting the delivery of services to our customers.
Kieran HarkinSenior Contracts Manager, NI Water
AC Automation provides expert servicing and maintenance across our generator and electrical infrastructure, with a depth of capability spanning LV and HV systems and SCADA control. Their SCADA project at Belfast City Hospital has transformed how we manage our electrical estate and is now being replicated across the Trust.The team — from senior leadership through to the field engineers — are exceptional, and we are always treated as a priority customer.
Stephen LarmourSenior Estates Manager, Belfast City Hospital
AC Automation have provided Generator and associated Control Systems servicing, maintenance and repairs, together with new installations for the South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust Hospitals and Healthcare facilities for over 10 years. Their professionalism and ability to respond 24/7 provides us with confidence and reassurance that we can ensure continuity of essential critical infrastructure. AC Automation bring exceptional technical expertise and experience, are reliable and a welcome team member to solve problems at critical times.
Gerard MorelandSenior Estates Operations Manager, Ulster Hospital
AC Automation have provided the BHSCT with exceptional generator maintenance and control system development for over 20 years.
Their technical expertise, reliability, and proactive support have ensured the resilience and continuity of our critical infrastructure.
We highly value their professionalism and trust them as a key partner in maintaining essential services.
Jonny RaveyDivisional Estates Manager, Royal Group of Hospitals
Why Choose Us
Backed by over 35 years of experience, our own in-house engineering team and trusted specialist partners give clients a single point of contact across their wider power infrastructure.
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