The New Generac 28kW
Introducing the new Generac 28kW
The new design seamlessly integrates across Generac’s product ecosystem, giving customers more control over their energy needs as they navigate severe weather, diminishing grid reliability, and rising energy cost.
About the Generac 28kW
Generac, a leading global designer, manufacturer and provider of energy technology solutions and other power products, today announced its latest Home Standby generator design, including the new 28kW model, the most powerful air-cooled home standby available in the market.
With the introduction of this new design, Generac expands its line of the most comprehensive, reliable, and efficient range of air-cooled home standby generators, with models ranging from 10 to 28 kW.
Generac created the home standby generator category and has delivered peace of mind for millions of customers over its sixty-plus year history, backed by a network that now stands at more than 9,000 dealers. The new home standby product line is the latest innovation in Generac’s comprehensive ecosystem of residential energy technology solutions which provide customers with reliable, more efficient and better managed energy solutions.
The new generator design includes:
- Built-in cellular connectivity as a standard feature offering homeowners the ability to monitor and control their generator’s status and performance in real-time, right from their smartphone as well as simplifying activation.
- Streamlined installations with Generac Field Pro app.
- Step-by-step guidance for efficient generator commissioning.
- An advanced controller which delivers robust diagnostics and reporting on the generator performance and provides always-on readiness for homeowners and provides time savings for installers.
- Electronic Fuel and Ignition Control (EFIC) and hydraulic lifters, which improve reliability, optimize performance and reduce running costs for homeowners.
- Integrates with Mobile Link to now track generator and oil level status.
- Newly added sensors deliver more data for proactive issue detection such as gas pressure monitoring.
- Updated design to improve cabinet aesthetics and quieter operations.
- Increased backup power capabilities with Generac’s PWRcell 2 residential energy storage.
- Full integration with ecobee smart thermostats enabling homeowners to get vital information about their generator directly in their home.
- A new automatic transfer switch design with integrated whole home surge protection.
“At Generac, we are building an ecosystem of products that address the growing energy demands of our customers as grid instability intensifies and energy utility costs increase,” said Generac CEO Aaron Jagdfeld. “The new design, which accounts for years of feedback from customers and dealers, is another bold step forward for the home standby generator category. Not only do these products protect our customers in the event of a storm or outage, but they also integrate across our product ecosystem, empowering them to take control of their power needs as they continue to navigate mounting energy challenges.”