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 →
11 October, 2011 - by UPS Systems
What couldn’t you live without?
In a survey of 1,950 adults carried out by market research firm Zogby Interactive, 28% of respondents said they couldn’t live without high-speed internet while 15% said they can’t live without Facebook. And a survey of 330 IT professionals by communications software company OnRelay found that 88% of respondents couldn’t live without their laptops, whilst 74% needed mobile phones and 68% had to have VPN access.
Many of us could probably manage to … 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 →
29 September, 2011 - by UPS Systems
The UK energy gap is growing faster than anticipated. A whitepaper published by LogicaCMG, a leading provider of business services to the energy sector, predicts that energy demand in the UK could exceed supply by as much as 23% during peak times. Within ten years, this gap could cost UK businesses in excess of £108 billion each year.
Reports from Parliament suggest that over the last five years businesses across England and Wales have experienced approximately 96 million … Continue reading →
27 September, 2011 - by UPS Systems
UPS Systems has installed a direct methanol fuel cell (DMFC) at the Environment Agency’s Woolston Weir fishery. The fuel cell will aid the Environment Agency’s conservation work by providing power to telemetry and CCTV equipment at an ‘eel pass’ to monitor the endangered species’ journey upstream to fresh water.
The number of young eels migrating into European rivers has fallen to less than 5% of 1980s levels, the exact causes of which are as yet unclear. Ease of … Continue reading →
20 September, 2011 - by UPS Systems
Could you run your business without any power?
Most businesses today are completely dependent on having a reliable source of electricity in order to function normally. But it’s not just complete power failure that can cause businesses to cease operating…
There are several types of power interruption and each affects electrical equipment differently. For example, a ‘sag’ is a reduction in power voltage that can cause IT systems to lock-up. In contrast, a ‘surge’ is an increase in … Continue reading →
6 September, 2011 - by UPS Systems
Independent fuel cell specialist UPS Systems has supplied an EFOY methanol fuel cell to a wildlife filming company to power its camera equipment. The unit will provide Wildlife-for-all with a secure, remote source of power that won’t disturb the animals in their natural habitats.
Wildlife-for-all provides remote, unmanned cameras to record animals, such as the white tailed eagle, osprey, red kite, hen harrier, and gannets, in their natural habitats. It’s important that the animals are filmed in their … Continue reading →
