How much does a generator cost in Kinshasa?

You want to buy a generator set for your home or your offices or your factory or for your buildings? Perhaps you're going to build a building with offices and residences? Or maybe you want a whole small generator for your lights. (Read our guide to buying a generator set)

For all these uses, you need to think carefully about the type of generator you need and your budget for refuelling it. fuel (the bigger it is, the more it will consume) and for maintain it (spare parts, lubricants, labour).

Maybe you need a generator soundproof (or silencer), or without soundproofing because it will be a long way from homes or users (a farm for example).

All these aspects have an impact on the product cost you choose, not forgetting the post-purchase follow-up. Even if you take an inexpensive or the most expensive generator, are you sure you'll be able to maintain it and repair it yourself, or will it be a company or a competent, qualified technician? Would you like a warranty after purchase?

This publication briefly presents the costs if you are interested in buying a generator (preferably FG Wilson! 😀).

One of the things that affects price is soundproofing. A soundproof unit requires a lot more materials and research to reduce vibrations and engine noise. So, below you'll get an idea of the noise generated by an FG Wilson soundproof generator set. The difference in sound may justify the need to pay a little more.

Estimated costs

Here is a table showing estimated prices for FG Wilson soundproofed generators in Kinshasa of various power ratings in 2023.

Brand	Model	Power (kVA)	Engine	Options	Price excl. (US$)
FG Wilson	P22-1	22 kVA	Perkins (Optimised fuel)	Soundproof (level 2), static charger, controller to distance D100, 8h tank	12.500,00*
FG Wilson	P33-3	33 kVA	Perkins (Optimized fuel)	Soundproof (level 2), static charger, controller to distance D100, 8h tank	14.500,00*
FG Wilson	P65-3	65 kVA	Perkins (Optimised fuel)	Soundproof (level 2), static charger, controller to distance D100, 8h tank	19.350,00*

In addition to the basic generating set, you can request options such as :

• 1000L external tank with hydraulic connections
• Starter battery
• Charger static
• Group controller remotely (monitoring via the Datakom) – YouTube video, Explanations
• Remote fuel sensor capacitive (high precision) (flight alerts by email and SMS)
• Synchronisation several generators
• System hybrid with inverters or long-life batteries or solar system or renewable for reduce your fuel consumption (Solar energy sold by partners)
• Automatic reverser
• Motor with very low greenhouse gas emissions (EURO 5 or Tier IV)
• Other options available on the Power Centre by FG Wilson

And for a installationA visit to the site is absolutely essential in order to take account of :

• Le place of installation : need for a crane, manual handling, truck hire
• Civil engineering works: construction of a base, retention tank in the event of a fuel leak, shelter (not necessary for a soundproof unit), etc...
• Distance from the SNEL feeder (TGBT): supply and installation of cable (sized according to the power of the GE) and the automatic inverter.
• Fuel for on-site load tests

In conclusion

When considering the purchase of a generator, remember to in the long term.

Even though you may be under pressure to have back-up power, try to weigh up all the advantages and disadvantages of a product.

Don't take a cheaper, possibly low-quality product instead of one that may cost a bit more but won't cause as many problems.

Don't forget the cost of maintenance and fuel. Take a look at the group's consumption.

Do you need a hybrid solution to reduce your consumption? Have you chosen a genset that is too small or too large? Do you plan to increase your load in 1 year? 5 years? 10 years?

So think about the final cost of the total life of the product (including maintenance, fuel, breakdowns) and not just the initial cost.

An economical choice at the outset can cost you much more (in time too!) in the long term than a more expensive choice at the outset.

Can your business survive sudden power cuts? Can you afford to cut your customers' power for even 1 minute? If not, choose FG Wilson and Unicompex without hesitation.

Do you have any questions about prices? Do you need an official quotation?

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Unicompex Congo

Emergency power since 1997

www.unicompex.com

By email : contact@unicompex.net or by telephone: +243 81 99 35 000

Address: 1458 Avenue Colonel Lukusa, Gombe, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo