1.2 MW 1997 Used Wartsila 8L20

USP&E is selling: 1.2 MW 1997 Used Wartsila 8L20 Diesel Generator Set

50 Hz; 900 RPM; 400 Volts

Units available: 2

**Note that price is per unit

This new Wartsila 8L20 diesel generator is an exclusively held USP&E Global asset available for immediate acquisition, representing a rare opportunity to source factory-new Wartsila power equipment through a single trusted supplier. Rated at 1.2 MW, manufactured in 1997, and presented in new condition with zero recorded operating hours, this unit operates at 50 Hz and 400 V, making it fully compatible with grid and off-grid applications across Asia and the wider Asia-Pacific region. Configured as a containerised diesel generator set, it arrives in a self-contained, deployable format that dramatically reduces site preparation time and civil engineering requirements. This new Wartsila 8L20 diesel generator is held exclusively within USP&E's inventory of 3,000-plus MW and cannot be sourced through any other channel, giving buyers direct access to a unit that combines Wartsila's renowned engineering quality with the logistical simplicity of a containerised deployment format. USP&E Global is a multinational EPC and O&M company with 150-plus completed power station projects across 45-plus countries, and this asset reflects the calibre of equipment maintained within that exclusive inventory.

The Wartsila 8L20 engine platform is widely recognised as one of the most reliable medium-speed diesel prime movers in the sub-2 MW segment, and this new Wartsila 8L20 diesel generator exemplifies that reputation in its most pristine form. The 8L20 designation refers to an eight-cylinder in-line variant of Wartsila's 20 engine series, a product line engineered for high fuel efficiency, long service intervals, and robust performance under demanding ambient and load conditions. At 1.2 MW, this containerised diesel generator set is well suited to a broad range of power applications including island power for remote communities, peaking and backup capacity at industrial facilities, mining and resource extraction operations, telecommunications infrastructure, and emergency standby applications where reliability and fast deployment are non-negotiable. The 50 Hz frequency configuration makes this unit directly deployable across most of Asia, Europe, Africa, and Australasia without any frequency conversion requirement, while the 400 V output voltage aligns with the most common low-voltage distribution standards used in commercial and light industrial settings. As a containerised diesel generator set, this Wartsila asset occupies minimal footprint and can be transported by standard flat-rack or open-top container logistics, enabling rapid mobilisation to remote or infrastructure-constrained sites that characterise frontier market deployments. USP&E's O&M frontier markets diesel power expertise means buyers are not simply purchasing a generator; they are accessing a fully integrated power solution backed by a company that has commissioned and operated plants under the most demanding conditions in the world.

USP&E Global's role as a diesel power plant EPC contractor means this new Wartsila 8L20 diesel generator can be delivered as part of a complete turnkey power station package. From initial site assessment and power demand analysis through to foundation engineering, containerised plant installation, fuel supply infrastructure, LV and MV electrical works, protection and control systems, and final commissioning, USP&E manages every phase of the project under one contract. This turnkey diesel power station capability eliminates the fragmentation and risk associated with managing multiple contractors across a single project, and it is underpinned by USP&E's ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification and ISO 45001:2018 occupational health and safety certification. Buyers who require ongoing operational support beyond commissioning can engage USP&E under a long-term service agreement or full operations and maintenance contract, covering preventive maintenance scheduling, spare parts management, performance monitoring, operator training, and emergency response. This O&M frontier markets diesel power capability is especially valuable in regions where OEM service networks are thin, logistics are complex, and unplanned downtime carries severe operational or commercial consequences. USP&E is 100 percent OFAC and FCPA compliant, giving government agencies, development finance institutions, and multinational corporations the compliance assurance they require before entering into procurement or EPC contracts in frontier and emerging market jurisdictions. The exclusive diesel genset inventory maintained by USP&E, including this asset, is curated to meet exactly these demands, combining equipment quality with deployment readiness and full project support.

For buyers seeking a proven, immediately available, and fully supported power asset, this new Wartsila 8L20 diesel generator represents one of the strongest value propositions currently available in the sub-2 MW containerised diesel segment. Whether the requirement is a standalone emergency standby unit, the first module in a scalable distributed power scheme, or the prime mover at the heart of a turnkey diesel power station developed under a full EPC contract, USP&E Global has the equipment, the certifications, the project delivery capability, and the in-country experience to take this asset from purchase order to first synchronisation. Click Fast Quote on this listing to receive a rapid commercial proposal, or contact the USP&E Global team directly to discuss technical specifications, delivery timelines, EPC scope, and long-term O&M arrangements. Stock number USP010475. Powering Possibility. Built for the Frontier.