Perkins generators for Quebec City
In the Quebec City area, long winters, ice storms and strong winds can cause outages lasting hours or even days. A diesel generator keeps heating, well pumps, refrigeration and essential systems running, whether you are in Quebec City, Lévis, on the Côte-de-Beaupré or in a rural part of Portneuf.
Which projects?
- Residential standby: heating, well pump, refrigeration and essential circuits during an outage.
- Businesses and commercial buildings: point of sale, refrigeration, servers and lighting.
- Farms and agriculture: ventilation, milking, pumps and livestock buildings.
- Construction sites: temporary power for tools and site trailers.
- Extended power outages: emergency generators for critical buildings.
What capacity do you need?
These ranges are guidelines. The right capacity depends on your actual loads, their starting requirements and how many run at the same time.
| Project | Capacity often assessed | Models and prices |
|---|---|---|
| Home, essential circuits | 15 to 30 kW | 10 kW: $12,500 15 kW: $16,000 20 kW: $21,000 30 kW: $26,000 |
| Small business, farm | 40 to 60 kW | 40 kW: $29,000 50 kW: $33,000 60 kW: $35,000 |
| Commercial building, construction site | 80 to 100 kW | 80 kW: $39,000 100 kW: $44,000 |
| Industrial | 150 kW and up | 150 kW: $49,000 200 kW: $59,000 300 kW and 400 kW: on request |
Prices in Canadian dollars, before taxes. Transport extra; transfer switch sold separately. How to choose your generator capacity
Ready for winter
Our generators are delivered with an engine block heater, a smart battery charger and preparation with oil and Prestone coolant. Plan an accessible location kept clear of snow for maintenance. With an automatic transfer switch, the generator starts on its own as soon as an outage occurs.
Delivery and installation in Quebec City
Solution NRJ is based in Terrebonne, about 240 km from Quebec City. Your quote specifies the model, voltage, phases, transport costs and installation requirements. The electrical connection must be made by a qualified electrical contractor. To keep your generator reliable, see our Perkins maintenance guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver generators to Quebec City?
Yes. We are based in Terrebonne, about 240 km from Quebec City, and we serve Quebec City and the Capitale-Nationale region. Transport costs are specified in your quote based on the model and site access.
Which generator should I choose for a home in Quebec City?
For a home, 15 to 30 kW is often assessed depending on heating, the well pump, the stove and other priority loads. Our 20 kW Perkins generator is offered at $21,000 CAD before taxes; the exact capacity is confirmed with the list of your appliances.
Do I need an automatic transfer switch?
An automatic transfer switch starts the generator and transfers the load as soon as an outage occurs, even when nobody is on site. It is sold separately and selected for your electrical service. Our article on automatic transfer switches explains how it works.
A project in Quebec City?
Tell us what you need to power: we will help you choose the capacity and prepare your quote.
Request a quote or call us at 438-350-6979.