A 1000 kVA generator delivers approximately 800 kW of usable power — enough to run a large mine power station node or hospital campus essential supply. At 75% load it consumes roughly 165 litres of diesel per hour. In South Africa a 1000 kVA silent diesel generator typically costs between R1 500 000 and R2 100 000 excluding VAT and installation.
Pricing verified August 2026
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A 1000 kVA set most often falls into these ranges: diesel generators, three phase generators and silent diesel generators.
What a 1000 kVA generator will run
Running cost at 1000 kVA
Available 1000 kVA generators
Every 1000 kVA unit currently in the range, compared side by side.
| Model | Engine | Prime | Standby | Phase | Fuel @75% | Noise | Weight | Price excl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGP 1000 Cummins Industrial | Cummins QST30-G5 | 1000 kVA | 1100 kVA | Three | 165 l/h | 98 dB | 9500 kg | R1 750 000 |
| AGP 1000 Perkins Industrial | Perkins 4012-46TAG | 1000 kVA | 1100 kVA | Three | 162 l/h | 97 dB | 9200 kg | R1 680 000 |
| AGP 1000 MTU Industrial | MTU 16V2000 | 1000 kVA | 1100 kVA | Three | 168 l/h | 98 dB | 9800 kg | R1 950 000 |
| AGP 1000 Baudouin Industrial | Baudouin 16M33 | 1000 kVA | 1100 kVA | Three | 170 l/h | 99 dB | 9400 kg | R1 625 000 |
Is 1000 kVA the right size?
One megawatt-class projects need formal load studies, fuel logistics and often multi-set paralleling. Treat catalogue kVA as a starting point, not the final design.
1000 kVA generator FAQs
Industrial 1000 kVA sets typically range from R1.5m to R2.1m excl. VAT before full balance-of-plant.
About 165 L/h at 75% load (~R3,878/h at R23.50/L).
Around 800 kW — large mine nodes, hospital campuses and multi-hall data feeds.
Three-phase industrial; frequently steps up to medium voltage on site.
EPC-level civil, mechanical, electrical and fuel systems with formal commissioning, protection studies and CoC on LV interfaces.
Paralleled 2×500 kVA or 3×350 kVA packages often win on redundancy and maintenance. Capital and control design differ — we model both.