wo MD1250-01 (1250kWe) diesel gensets have been supplied by Blue Star Power Systems to a new 27-acre Liberty Dogs™ campus located in Reno, Nevada. The site will be opening in 2026. Liberty Dogs is a new Service Dog training program whose purpose is to enhance the lives of Veterans with disabilities. Veterans will join Liberty Dogs for a two-week training program, all at no cost to them. The goal is to help Veterans lead more independent and fulfilling lives through the enhanced well-being that research shows a Liberty Service Dog provides for these heroes.
Selected for the project were two MD1250-01 (1250kWe) units. These are the first Blue Star Power Systems, Inc. units using the newer Deep Sea Electronics Ltd G8600 series controllers, providing advanced parallel features. The units are housed in level 3 sound attenuated enclosures and painted in a specified custom colour. Fitted with a Mitsubishi engine this Standby / Prime 1250 kWe / 1150 kWe genset runs on diesel fuel (208-600 Volt60 Hz / 1800 RPM model).
Developed to meet future industry-demands, specifically for complex applications, the G8 Series is DSEs most advanced controller platform to date. This initial release includes the G8600 Parallel Genset Controller with Integral Heater, G8660 Mains (Utility) Failure Controller, G8680 Bus-Tie Controller and DSE SCADA Multi-Set Remote Monitoring & Commissioning Software. The G8600 controller is fully configurable for use as a single-set, multi-set, mains (utility) failure or group controller, delivering outstanding flexibility as standard. Premium features across the G8 platform include group controller functionality / bus-tie functionality / multiple load demand schemes / Advanced PLC functionality.
The generator itself features a Brushless Single Bearing, anAutomatic Voltage Regulator ( ± .25% Voltage Regulation), 4-Pole, Rotating Field,130°C Standby Temperature Rise, 105C° Prime Temperature Rise, 100% of Rated Load - One Step, 5% Maximum Harmonic Content, NEMA MG 1, IEEE and ANSI Standards, Compliance for Temperature Rise.
Earlier in 2024 Deutz signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in Blue Star Power Systems Inc. The company, based in North Mankato, Minn., USA, develops, produces and sells generator sets. Deutz reported that the acquisition was an important step from a component manufacturer to a solutions provider. Its engines have long been used in generator sets, and now the company said it is laying the foundations for offering complete solutions for local power generation.
“This acquisition has positioned us in a high-growth market that is less cyclical and in which we have a strong grip on technology and service. We also gained access to new, complementary business models,” said Deutz CEO Dr. Sebastian C. Schulte at the time.
“With the acquisition of Blue Star Power Systems, we are accelerating the expansion of our activities in the field of decentralized energy supply, which we entered as part of our Dual+ strategy and are broadening the Deutz business model.”
Today, Deutz generates revenue of almost US $32 million (€30 million) with products and services for decentralized energy supply. Diesel-powered generator sets are the main contributors to this, as is the first serial order for generator sets with hydrogen combustion engines, which the company received from China.
Deutz expects the acquisition of Blue Star Power Systems to generate additional profitable revenue of more than US $100 million to more than US $150 million per year in the medium term. Building on this, revenue in the energy segment is expected to grow globally to around €500 million by 2030 through organic and inorganic growth.
Deutz said it is focusing on the growing importance of decentralized energy supply, in which gen-sets play an important role. The main growth drivers are the increase in severe weather events, rising global demand for electricity that is being met by outdated infrastructure and a rapidly growing share of renewable energies that are subject to fluctuations.
The increasing importance of data centres and microgrids is also driving the global market for generator sets, which Deutz said is expected to grow to US $34.5 billion by 2030. This translates into an annual growth rate of 5.9%.
In addition, the acquisition of Blue Star Power Systems is expected to offer a wide range of development and growth opportunities for Deutz.
“The acquisition helps us to advance decentralized energy supply globally with generator sets in rural and less developed areas,” said Dr. Ing. Markus Müller, CTO and CSO of Deutz AG. "The Deutz energy segment with Blue Star Power Systems at its core has full access to all products and expertise in the range from diesel engines, eFuels and HVO, through to hydrogen powered engines.”
Blue Star Power Systems, Inc. also offers gaseous generator sets ranging from 20 to 1250 kWe designed for prime power as well as emergency applications.
“We are proud of the business we have built together at Blue Star Power Systems,” said Doug Fahrforth, founder of Blue Star Power Systems. “Partnering with Deutz takes our business to the next level. Building on our vast product offerings and strong industry relationships will provide global expansion and further development of a sustainable product portfolio.” Fahrforth will stay on to help lead the business through 2026.
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