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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 have upped their game with lithium-ion battery solutions.

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 the forefront of UPS calculations.

Not only does the utilities market need to address the changes to consumption and introduction of smart energy products but it also needs to support the vast infrastructural changes that are being scoped. With the governments recent plea to build, build, build the utilities field is inextricably linked to ensuring the deployment of solutions that will work towards achieving the ambitious net zero target.

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 reliable supply of power. UPS systems should not be overlooked and great consideration should given to what the most suitable UPS solution will be.

The Covid-19 impact on businesses is unlikely to be clear for months, maybe years. Already we have seen countless companies forced to close with many others falling into administration.

The principle role of an Isolated Power Supply (IPS) is to protect electrical loads from high voltage exposure. This is achieved by transferring power from one circuit to another without directly linking the two. The IPS identifies any ground faults at their earliest point enabling vital equipment to remain online.

The role of an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) is essential but is surprisingly often overlooked and consigned to being recognised as a mere battery system.

Selecting the correct backup power provision for any application is essential but can be difficult to navigate. Understanding the principle differences is key.

Through the eyes of a UPS engineer