1.5 MW 2010 Refurbished Caterpillar G3516C

USP&E is selling: 1.5 MW 2010 Refurbished Caterpillar G3516C Natural Gas Generator Set
60 Hz; 1800 RPM; 277/480 Volts

Units available: 1
**Note that price is Per Unit

The refurbished Caterpillar G3516C natural gas generator available exclusively through USP&E Global represents one of the most capable and commercially versatile generator sets in the mid-range distributed power market today. Rated at 1.5 MW, manufactured in 2010, and fully refurbished to zero hours, this unit operates at 60 Hz and 277/480 volts, making it a direct fit for North American grid-connected and off-grid applications alike. This refurbished Caterpillar G3516C natural gas generator is stocked in North America under USP&E stock number USP010683 and is held exclusively in USP&E's curated inventory of over 3,000 MW of power generation assets, meaning buyers will not find this unit through any other channel. With zero hours following its refurbishment, this asset carries the reliability profile of new equipment at a significantly compressed capital cost, making it one of the most attractive propositions currently available in the refurbished natural gas generator market.

The Caterpillar G3516C is a 16-cylinder four-stroke spark-ignited natural gas engine that Cat has long positioned as a high-efficiency, low-emission solution for baseload and cyclic duty. At 1.5 MW of electrical output, this configuration is well suited to a wide range of deployment scenarios including gas-to-grid applications, renewable energy integration and peaking support, combined heat and power installations, continuous and prime power supply, and emergency standby power. As a natural gas generator for continuous power, the G3516C platform is engineered for extended run hours with optimized fuel consumption, and the refurbishment to zero hours means that the mechanical components are restored to manufacturer tolerances, further extending the expected service life of this asset. For operators pursuing CHP generator set deployments in North America, the G3516C's thermal recovery capability makes it an ideal candidate for facilities seeking to maximize fuel utilization by capturing waste heat for space heating, process heat, or absorption cooling. At 60 Hz and 277/480 volts, the unit integrates cleanly into North American facility infrastructure and distribution networks without the need for frequency conversion or significant step-up transformer investment, reducing balance-of-plant costs and simplifying commissioning timelines.

This refurbished Caterpillar G3516C natural gas generator is equally compelling for emergency standby natural gas genset applications where reliability and fast response are non-negotiable. Industries including healthcare, data centers, manufacturing, food processing, petrochemical facilities, and municipal utilities regularly specify Cat G3516-series equipment for standby duty precisely because the platform is proven, parts are globally available, and the generator set can be brought online rapidly under load. USP&E Global does not simply supply equipment; as an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certified EPC and O&M contractor with over 150 completed power station projects across 45 or more countries, USP&E is structured to support buyers from procurement through to sustained operations. As a turnkey power plant EPC contractor, USP&E can manage civil works, foundations, fuel supply interconnection, electrical switchgear, paralleling, grid synchronization, protection relay settings, and full commissioning on behalf of the buyer, eliminating the coordination burden that typically falls on the project owner when equipment is sourced through a pure trading channel. Long-term service agreements, preventive maintenance programs, remote monitoring, and operator training are all available through USP&E's O&M division, making this more than a transaction and positioning USP&E as a long-term operational partner for the life of the asset.

For project developers and energy investors exploring natural gas generation for renewable energy support roles, the G3516C's dispatchability and fast ramp capability make it an increasingly strategic asset as variable renewable penetration rises across North American grids. Solar and wind developers, independent power producers, and utilities seeking firm capacity to back intermittent generation are actively specifying natural gas gensets in this output class precisely because they can be deployed quickly, financed efficiently, and operated with a low fixed cost base relative to larger combined-cycle plant. USP&E's 100% OFAC and FCPA compliance, coupled with its deep project execution experience across frontier and developed markets, means that both domestic and international buyers can proceed with confidence regardless of the regulatory or financial jurisdiction governing their project. The refurbished Caterpillar G3516C natural gas generator listed under stock number USP010683 represents a rare combination of zero-hour condition, proven platform heritage, immediate North American availability, and full EPC and O&M backing from one of the world's most active independent power project contractors. Buyers looking to move quickly on this asset should click Fast Quote on this listing page or contact USP&E Global directly to discuss pricing, technical specifications, site suitability, and delivery timelines before this exclusive unit is committed to another project.

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