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Do facility managers understand the true cost of emergency power? 10 years ago, UPS (uninterruptible power supply) solutions were largely just the domain of data centres and the emergency services.

PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) is the widely accepted metric used to determine the overall energy efficiency of a data centre. Expressed as a ratio, almost all operators strive to achieve a perfectly efficient facility, running as close to 1.0 as possible.

Lithium-ion has been one of the most talked about developments in the UPS industry this year, revolutionising the way that UPS systems are used.

The UK construction sector makes up 6% of the total economic output, contributing approximately £117billion to the national economy.

The Uptime Institute’s annual global data centre survey for 2020 is the largest of its kind. Extensive market research has been carried out to deliver an accurate and detailed analysis of the industry.   

The nations superstores continue to be under immense strain. The global pandemic has resulted in the fastest growth rate for supermarkets since records began.

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 resilient backup power solution are the components within it.

“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. 

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 energy (VRE) sources such as wind and solar.