When energy consultants TNEI were asked to create the UK’s first fully-hybridised, stand-alone and completely ‘green’ hydrogen mini-grid, UPS Systems were called upon to specify, supply, install and commission the fuel cell system designed to co-power the new Environmental Energy Technology Centre (EETC) in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.
Funded by regional development agency Yorkshire Forward, the EETC is a base for businesses specialising in renewable or emerging energy industries. It is a showcase for creating a truly carbon-negative, fully … Continue reading →
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UPS Systems are pleased to announce a new supply agreement with CTT.
CTT aim to work in partnership with the third sector to support and guide charities and not-for-profit organisations in the UK to use technology to enhance the way they work and collaborate.
Since 2001, CTT have bridged the gap between the third sector and technology partners to help organisations improve their effectiveness.
UPS Systems, the UK’s leading manufacturer-independent supplier of standby power solutions have partnered with
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Power failure can be devastating; an outage can take out entire buildings, rendering electrical equipment useless. But apart from the inconvenience, blackouts are risky. Without 24/7 security equipment, buildings are left exposed, and equipment vulnerable to thieves.
To prevent this and ensure the power supply is always on, Wingate Electrical looked to UPS Systems for advice on standby power systems.
The Requirement
Wingate Electrical offers a range of building services, including power and heating, lighting and security. It … Continue reading →
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A reliable power supply is crucial for the University of Bristol’s new mobile monitoring laboratory. Without it specialist equipment within the laboratory would fail to work. This would then have a negative effect on the research the University is performing on behalf of the Government.
The Government has contracted the Atmospheric Chemistry Research Group at the University to measure greenhouse gases and ozone depleting substances. It needs to demonstrate to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change … Continue reading →
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IPL is one of the UK’s leading software and systems houses, its head office being situated in Bath.
Their customers include major businesses in markets as diverse as Telecoms, Broadcast, Government, Transport and Finance.
The company’s customers all share one need: exceptionally reliable and professionally engineered systems, often for business critical applications.
The requirement
The outstanding quality of IPL’s products and services is a differentiator which has formed the basis of many successful long-term customer relationships.
IPL had … Continue reading →
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UPS Systems plc has supplied a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) to Islington Borough Council as a demonstration unit to promote the use of “clean” fuel technologies.
Islington Borough Council is committed to reducing carbon emissions and is one of London’s leading borough councils for using and promoting green and clean power. Having already acquired a fleet of electric cars and a wind turbine, the Council is now adding a fuel cell to its repertoire of clean energy … Continue reading →
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RAF Valley, situated on the Isle of Anglesey, North Wales, is a fast jet and Search & Rescue (SAR) training facility using Hawk Mk 2 jets and Sea King rotary wing aircraft.
The air force station has recently been upgraded with two new buildings. The Squadron Building, which houses the offices, training rooms, flight simulators and other synthetic training devices, and a new aircraft hanger built to accommodate the 28 new Hawk Mk 2 fast jet training aircraft.… Continue reading →
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Regular UPS maintenance ensures university’s internet access
The University of Edinburgh was founded in 1583. It is one of the world’s top 20 universities and has produced exceptional graduates such as naturalist Charles Darwin, philosopher David Hume and physicist James Clerk Maxwell.
The University’s IT infrastructure is essential to its operations; it needs reliable network and easy access to the internet so its students can find the information they need to complete their studies and research.
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City Electrical Factors service, delivery and product range make it the UK’s leading provider of electrical equipment. Because the company has to meet the needs of so many different customer enquiries, it aligns itself with market leading suppliers like UPS Systems, to make sure it can offer the best available advice and products.
Why UPS Systems?
UPS Systems is well equipped to satisfy the standby power requirements of City Electrical Factors (CEF) customers, and has been doing so … Continue reading →
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Based in the North East of England, Dimewest provides Electrical & Instrument Control Systems to a range of industries including Utilities, Construction, Oil and Gas.
They offer complete project solutions including maintenance and calibration of software, gas monitoring, calibration and repair of portable gas monitors, autoCAD facilities, telemetry installations, panel design and build.
The requirement
Dimewest provides control systems to supply water in rural areas as their customers need a reliable power supply to operate the control valve … Continue reading →
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Part of the Thermo-Fisher Scientific group, Lab Vision manufactures and supplies immuno-stainers for use in pathology laboratories. Immuno-staining involves the use of specialised antibodies to stain certain cells or parts of cells on microthin sections of tissue. The equipment automates this process, which enables more specific microscopic examination of the samples.
The requirement
The critical nature of the immunostainers makes it imperative that the computer driven equipment is not halted through a power failure and/or generator start up. … Continue reading →
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The Guinness Trust has been providing good quality, affordable homes for over 100 years. Their patron is HRH The Prince of Wales.
Currently the Group provides accommodation for more than 60,000 people in over 25,000 homes across the country. It is one of the largest housing associations in England, operating in over 100 local authorities in England with fixed assets of over £1bn and a turnover in excess of £90m.
The requirement
The company first started looking for a … Continue reading →
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UPS Systems has supplied a 200kVA standby generator to JJ foods for their latest depot in Sidcup.
JJ Food Service is a national food service company specialising in frozen and chilled goods, drinks and many other grocery products. They have been in operation for over 20 years and have six established depots across the country.
THE REQUIREMENT
When JJ Food Service set up their sixth depot in Sidcup, Kent, in the spring of 2010, the 67,000 sq. ft. … Continue reading →
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In November 2008, UPS Systems plc, supplied RWE npower renewables’ first fuel cells to provide prime power for remote wind speed telemetry measurements.
The requirement
Currently, onshore wind farms are the most commercially viable option for producing sustainable energy, as they have the ability to produce significant quantities of power.
On average, a single two megawatt wind turbine generates enough energy to power one thousand homes.
Npower renewables currently has fourteen onshore wind farms generating over 200 megawatts … Continue reading →
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Persimmon is the UK’s leading house builder, constructing 12,000 homes a year over 400 sites. The company builds a wide range of properties including bungalows, semidetached, detached homes as well as luxury apartments.
Established for over 30 years, Persimmon offers the greatest number of homes in quality areas throughout the UK and has over 30 regional offices from Exeter to Edinburgh.
The requirement
Persimmon had undertaken a project to build a third server room as part of the … Continue reading →
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Rentokil Initial UK Cleaning is part of Rentokil Initial plc, one of the world’s largest providers of business support services and a market leader in cleaning services throughout the UK.
They provide cleaning solutions for offices, computer rooms and canteens, as well as specialist areas such as retail outlets, hotels, schools, air, rail and high security services.
The Requirement
At its headquarters in Dudley, Rentokil Initial had experienced a number of brief power disruptions. Although brief, and … Continue reading →
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Based in Hampshire, Sound & Video Services have worked direct with clients or through production companies to provide a full sound recording service for more than 20 years.
In 2005, their range of operations was expanded by the addition of a purpose built video production editing suite. This enabled the company to offer a complete in-house editing and production service.
The Requirement
Sound & Video Services’ work includes local promotional video projects, arts based projects and documentary work.… Continue reading →
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Every day, South East Water supplies 400 million litres of top quality drinking water to 1.5 million people in the South East of England.
Committed to their customers, employees, and the wider community, and responsible to government bodies, they are growing their service businesses through quality and reputation.
The requirement
The Operation Centre at SE Water monitors more than 300 water production sites utilising a wide area telemetry system. The staff who man the centre 24 hours a … Continue reading →
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Headquartered at the Welsh Institute of Sport in Cardiff, the Sports Council for Wales employs around 170 people, including regional staff in Cardiff and Plas Menai, near Caernarfon.
Their objective is to increase participation and performance in sport for Wales by providing more opportunities for participation.
The Requirement
The Sports Council for Wales depends upon its core IT systems to provide the support and services needed for their employees to deal with the diverse array of projects and … Continue reading →
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Swindell & Pearson are chartered patent attorneys.
Their team of intellectual property professionals provide expert advice in all areas of technology for clients involved in a very wide range of industrial and commercial fields.
The Requirement
When head office in Derby suffered an hour-long power cut, Swindell & Pearson lost the use of their telephones. These are a key element to their business operation as they need to respond quickly to clients.
Deciding therefore, that suffering another power … Continue reading →
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The University of Glamorgan has built the Renewable Hydrogen Research and Development Centre to raise awareness about the various means of generating hydrogen from renewable resources and to demonstrate that the energy from hydrogen can be used in everyday situations.
UPS Systems has installed a fuel cell within the Renewable Hydrogen Research and Demonstration Centre as part of the project.
The requirement
Initiated with EU funding, the new centre has long-term funding guaranteed by the University of Glamorgan … Continue reading →
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Remote reservoirs benefit from reliable, portable fuel cell power
Helping to quench the thirst of 1.3 million households and businesses across Wales and parts of England, Welsh Water boasts over 500 reservoirs. But to ensure the drinking water remains safe, it needs to continually monitor these reservoirs.
Welsh Water considered traditional and renewable power sources to be unsuitable, so turned to UPS Systems for help.
The requirement
Welsh Water needed to power its telemetry equipment to measure water … Continue reading →
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Eel conservation benefits from clean, portable power
UPS Systems plc has worked with the Environment Agency using the latest fuel cell technology to provide low emission, long runtime, stand-alone power for a remote reservoir site.
Not only does this solve power supply issues in these remote areas but also helps meet carbon reduction commitments in minimising installation, maintenance and operational costs.
The number of young eels migrating into European rivers has fallen to less than 5% of 1980s … Continue reading →
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A power protection solution to protect crucial data systems for their clients.
“I was dealt with promptly & efficiently by UPS Systems & they were able to provide me with the ‘turnkey’ solution I required. I would not hesitate to recommend them to our clients.”
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