Overview#
The Hipower HNG-160 is a 159 kW stationary natural gas standby generator — the entry point of Hipower's HNG series, which covers the 160–400 kW range above the HGM series' 150 kW ceiling. Built in Olathe, Kansas, the HNG-160 is CARB certified for California natural gas standby applications.
At 159 kW, the HNG-160 serves commercial office buildings, healthcare facilities, and light-industrial operations where natural gas is established and diesel standby would require a large storage tank with SPCC compliance. The unit supports 347/600V in addition to 120/208V and 277/480V, providing flexibility for facilities with high-voltage distribution.
CARB certification enables California permit-by-rule — standard air district approval without source test or variance. For California facilities in the 150–200 kW range, the HNG-160 provides a CARB-certified natural gas option that eliminates diesel fuel compliance obligations.
PSI Engine Platform#
The HNG-160 is powered by a PSI natural gas engine running at 1800 RPM. PSI supplies spark-ignited engines to multiple standby generator manufacturers and maintains a broad parts and service network across North America. The specific PSI model for this output range is pending verification from OEM documentation — service follows standard PSI spark-ignited practice: spark plugs and oil at 1000-hour intervals, annual gas system inspection, no DPF, no DEF.
CARB-Certified for California#
Hipower's HNG series holds CARB certification for California natural gas stationary standby. The HNG-160 qualifies for California permit-by-rule, enabling standard air district approval.
Service and Maintenance#
- Oil and filter: 1000 hours or 12 months
- Spark plugs: 1000 hours
- Air filter: 500 hours
- Gas line and regulator: Annual inspection
- Major overhaul: 30,000 hours
Our Service Experience#
OnPoint Generators maintains natural gas standby generators throughout Northern California. The HNG-160 is appropriate for commercial and light-industrial buildings where the existing gas infrastructure supports standby without requiring a separate diesel fuel system.
