Two Orders Per Second, Downtime at Distribution Centres could be Catastrophic
The nations superstores continue to be under immense strain. The global pandemic has resulted in the fastest growth rate for supermarkets since records began. According to market research firm, Kantar, the sector grew by an
In For a Penny: UPS Component Maintenance
Purchasing a UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) system is a commitment and should not be thought of as a one off cost. A UPS system is far more than just a battery. What makes it a
“It Can Be Risk Assessed Out” – 6 Unsettling Words Relating to Secondary Power Supplies and Firefighters Lifts
“It can be risk assessed out” these very unsettling words are ones often spoken by contractors when referring to secondary power supplies for firefighters lifts. They are often referring to a misperceived loophole in the BS 9999 regulation, one that is alarmingly misjudged by all too many. In January 2017, the most recent revision of
Energy Storage: The Value of UPS Systems for Variable Renewable Resources
Variable Renewable Energy The electricity industry is facing the biggest challenges seen in over a century with the development of a decarbonised electric power system and the transition to a ‘smart grid’ using variable renewable
The Invisible Catalyst of UPS Component failure
The environment in which a Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is situated is critical to its overall performance and lifespan. This does not only relate to temperature and humidity but also to dust particles, which can
The Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries In Data Centre UPS Systems
It is strange to think that battery structure has not really changed for over 50 years. However, with the market shifting and demand for greater lifespan, efficiency and reduced footprint becoming more prevalent, battery manufacturers
Five Steps To Maximise UPS Efficiency
Environmental initiatives and a push for ‘green building’ methods have seen the traditional approach to specifying UPS systems overhauled. Reliability is no longer is the sole system focus as both reliability and efficiency are at
Safeguarding Against Disruptive Innovation
It is a little known fact that the utilities sector is one of the most tech-hungry. Many of the technological advances are being driven by the clean energy transition and the UK’s commitment to achieving
Power, Power, Power for the Government’s Infrastructure Strategy
The governments announcement to push on with a 'build, build, build' programme puts jobs and infrastructure at the centre of their economic growth strategy. But as infrastructure projects accelerate, so does the need for a
