In January 2021, Cummins revealed their QG 2800i and 2500i, that are 60 percent quieter RV inverter generators in the recreational vehicle market. They are powered by gasoline and liquid propane (LP). These are 2.8-kW and 2.5-kW inverter-based generator sets, respectively, designed primarily for Class B and truck campers.

In September 2019, Honda unveiled the Honda My Generator Bluetooth App, which let users to turn on (electric start models only), stop, and even monitor critical operations of Honda portable generators using a Bluetooth interface on a smartphone.

Generac purchased Pika, a manufacturer of home energy storage systems, in May 2019. Pika's capabilities will be combined with mobile industrial and commercial generators as a result of the acquisition. The company provides backup power products in a variety of regions, including Puerto Rico, where recent natural disasters have disrupted the power supply.

Generac introduced the XC series portable generators in February 2018, with a power rating of 6.5–8 kW. The XC series portable generators are intended for commercial and rental use.

Himoinsa expanded its operations in North America in September 2017 by establishing a new facility in the United States. The facility aids in the design and engineering of the company's upcoming Tier 4-compliant portable generators.

ABB was given a contract in November 2020 to provide excitation systems along with speed regulation for four generator units at the Governador José Richa hydropower plant situated on the Iguazu River. The solution helped Copel (Companhia Paranaense de Energia) increase the visibility of its operational data by utilising predictive diagnostics.

ANDRITZ signed a contract in May 2020 with Companhia Hidrelétrica do So Francisco (CHESF) to complete the modernization and digitization of the Sobradinho hydropower plant on Brazil's So Francisco River. The scope of supply includes medium and low voltage cubicles, automation and control systems, spillway and water intake, conditioning monitoring system, HIPASE technology for synchronisation, excitation, turbine governor and protection, repair service, transformers, cooling, and ventilation systems.

At 50 Hz, the TAL 0473 has a nominal power range of 400 to 660 kVA (from 495 to 825 kVA at 60 Hz). The alternator includes a SHUNT excitation system and an R150 regulator as standard.

Reivax (Canada) and General Electric (US) signed a contract with Seattle City Light (US) in November 2019 to provide static excitation systems for boundary dam power stations.

The novel coronavirus has halted international trade, with the pandemic affecting nearly every economy on the planet. International borders have been sealed, and several economies have declared partial or total lockdowns, effectively halting trade activity. Protectionist policies are already being implemented in countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom, upsetting the global trade balance. Even before the pandemic hit the global economy, the automotive industry was in disarray. Automobile sales and production were down due to lower consumer spending, and passenger vehicle demand was low. However, the demand for commercial vehicles increased marginally. This trend is likely to continue for some time after the pandemic has been contained. Demand for consumer goods and other products has decreased as a result of the pandemic. As a result, manufacturing industries have reduced their output. Furthermore, manufacturing activities are hampered by a lack of labor as workers return to their home countries, and their return is uncertain. Because of the prolonged lockdown, most of them will seek alternative employment, resulting in a shortage of skilled labor. Energy demand has shifted away from OECD countries and toward non-OECD countries, particularly China, in recent years. In terms of supply, the Chinese economy's ability to absorb incremental power supply means that there will be more supply in the market, resulting in greater market uncertainty and power volatility.