Emergency and Standby Power Systems for Buildings

There are a multitude of buildings and businesses that require emergency and standby power. Depending on your building and requirements, the emergency or standby power solution might not be what you originally anticipated.

Looking at the various factors you need to consider before getting any emergency or standby power solution is key. In order to make the right choice you need to have all the information to ensure that the emergency stand-by power solution is fit for purpose. Read about our generator sizing and selection guide for an in-depth look at the solution you have chosen.

A system that is overloaded will inevitably fail, this will only cost you more in replacing your emergency stand-by power solution, and may even cause damage to your building.

Let's look at the best emergency stand-by power solution depending on your building.

Best standby power for buildings

Emergency standby power solutions are necessary for the many thousands of buildings in the UK. The suitable standby power solution depends on the size of the building and the required power in case of an emergency. 

Always speak with your supplier, as there are many different ways to customise the solution you are looking for. We have a guide that can help you calculate and select the right size generator for your building.

Best standby power for small buildings

If you have a small building, it's likely that you don't need as much electricity. In this case, a UPS system with sufficient battery is usually the best option for backup power. UPS systems are made to provide temporary power during an emergency before a longer-term solution is needed. This makes them great for businesses that cannot allow for any interruption to the power but are not so great for long durations without the mains supply. Where longer back up times are needed a small generator is the solution, this may be as well as using a UPS to provide a continuous no break in power if needed.

Industrial emergency power systems

For industrial facilities and medium to large businesses, emergency stand-by power systems are a must. Depending on the type of business this type of system can include multiple UPS and multiple generators that work together to create a larger amount of power and backup in case of an emergency situation. UPS can supply the continuous power needed when the utility mains supply fails giving the generators time to start up and take over, keeping the vital parts of the building fully operational throughout. Diesel generators are often used for this purpose because they can provide a reliable and long-lasting source of power when needed most.

Emergency power systems for empty buildings

For buildings that are not currently in use there may not need always be a need for a backup power system, but this is not always the case. Even empty buildings may require a simple UPS system or generator to provide some basic backup power in case of an emergency, especially if the building has safety critical systems. A safety-critical system (or life-critical system) is a system whose malfunction or failure could result in death or serious injury to people, loss or severe damage to equipment / property or pose harm to the environment.

Having the right emergency stand-by power for your building is key to staying safe and secure in any situation, so it's important that you make sure you have the best system for your needs. Speak with a specialist today to discuss all available options and determine which system would be best suited for your building.

At P&I Generators we provide emergency power solutions to UK businesses no matter where you are. For power any hour contact our team of experts today.