Drawback Of Diesel
Drawback Of Diesel
The drawbacks of diesel or grid only systems
High Operating Cost
Diesel fuel prices are volatile and expensive to transport to remote areas
Constant Maintenance
Generators need regular servicing, fuel filtering, and are prone to breakdowns
Noise & Pollution
Ongoing emissions, noise, and environmental impact.
Limited Redundancy
One failure point can take down power — no storage or solar to fall back on.
Grid Vulnerability
In remote areas, grids are often unstable or nonexistent.
Demand Tariffs
For grid-connected users, high peak demand charges drive up power bills.
No Energy Resilience
No buffer or backup if diesel runs out or grid goes down
Zero Sustainability Value
No progress toward emissions reduction or decarbonisation goals.
High Lifecycle Cost
Cheaper upfront but significantly more expensive to operate long term.
Poor Scalability
Upgrades often require more gensets or transformer upgrades.
