8 November, 2011 - by UPS Systems
According to the National Grid, in 2010, the UK used 286TWh of electricity. Independently audited figures found that the reliability of the electricity transmission was 99.99%, and the average annual availability was 94.76%.
Yet despite having what seems to be a reliable power supply, the UK is on the brink of having to intoduce rolling blackouts. By 2015, nine of the UK’s oil and coal-fired power plants and four nuclear power plants are due to be shut down. … Continue reading →
3 November, 2011 - by UPS Systems
Is your generator a critical part of your standby power system?
Generators can deteriorate over time, so you need to ensure yours stays in great condition if you depend on it to keep your business running during a mains failure.
Load bank testing should be an essential part of your generator maintenance programme. It will help you to identify faults or potential problems by testing the equipment under a realistic load. By pushing the generator to its limits, … Continue reading →
1 November, 2011 - by UPS Systems
REMO is a unique remote monitoring tool that we’ve developed at UPS Systems. As well as alerting users to equipment faults and power failures, REMO can act as a diagnostic aid to help identify problems before they occur.
REMO monitors input and output voltage, load, battery capacity, temperature, and fuel levels; providing protection for generators, UPS equipment and fuel cells. Users can log into REMO at any time through a secure web-based interface, to see real-time information on … Continue reading →
25 October, 2011 - by UPS Systems
With China closing many of its battery factories, prices are set to increase by 25%, and lead times stretched by as much as seven months. So if you want to ensure your standby power system continues to protect your organisation, now is the time to check your batteries and act fast if they need replacing.
The scale of the problem
China manufacturers a third of the world’s lead-acid batteries. But since March, more than 70% of its 2,000 … Continue reading →
25 October, 2011 - by UPS Systems
Borri’s B400 range of compact UPS systems
Borri has launched an exciting new range of compact, reliable and ultra-efficient UPS.
The ‘plug and play’ B400 range comes in 1-3kVA units. It offers on-line double conversion topology, integrated smart-slot to enable businesses to fit a number of optional interfaces, including SNMP, MODBUS or relay contact, and remote UPS management software. Furthermore, the addition of an ‘eco mode’ function means that the UPS can help businesses to significantly cut their … Continue reading →
20 October, 2011 - by UPS Systems
We have all been there in the midst of a storm when suddenly the lights go out. Typically, we’re left in the dark for a few hours. But what would happen if a power cut wiped out entire countries for months at a time?
According to National Geographic, “Solar storms are brewing about 93 million miles (150 million kilometres) away, and if one of them reaches Earth, it could knock out communications, scramble GPS, and leave thousands … Continue reading →
18 October, 2011 - by UPS Systems
Is your standby power system in good health?
It’s important to regularly check your UPS, generator, batteries or fuel cells to ensure they are in good working order. Performing a health check on your equipment will help to identify any potential issues so you can overcome them and ensure everything is protected in the event of a mains failure.
Our service team can support UPS, generators, batteries and fuel cells from most equipment manufacturers. Smaller UPS, under 3kVA, … Continue reading →
13 October, 2011 - by UPS Systems
This article from Riello highlights how lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries are gaining in popularity for UPS systems. In the USA, demand is expected to grow by 26% per year until 2016.
Previously, lead acid batteries were the preferred option, as lithium is highly flammable and there were safety concerns about their use in consumer electronics. And Li-ion batteries are also up to eight times more expensive.
However, Li-ion batteries have better green credentials, are up to 50% smaller … Continue reading →
6 October, 2011 - by UPS Systems
Can you be certain that your standby power system will support you when the lights go out?
It’s critical that you maintain your UPS systems to ensure that if there is a mains failure they continue to operate, and your sensitive IT equipment isn’t damaged. Regular checks of your UPS and generator will help ensure that they haven’t developed any faults, and identify and rectify potential issues. If you neglect UPS maintenance, you put your business continuity strategy … Continue reading →
4 October, 2011 - by UPS Systems
BOC has developed its 150W hydrogen fuel cell generator, the Hymera, to produce three new units:
- Unit one: 230V AC, 14V DC
- Unit two: 14V DC only
- Unit three: 110V AC, 14V DC
To view the technical specifications, please click here.
The Hymera family is suitable for a wide range of remote prime power applications where access to mains power is not available or where other power sources such as fossil fuelled generators are either prohibited or … Continue reading →
