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When many of us in the battery industry think about uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, or really backup power in general, our minds tend to go straight to the data center. It’s true that UPS systems are a vital piece of the data center puzzle; and data centers are popping up all over the world on a continual basis. However, many other industry applications rely on critical power as an essential operating component as well. … Read More ›

Your Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system is the heart of your backup power. Battery failures account for more than half of all UPS failures. This is why regular maintenance of these batteries is critical to ensure backup power is ready when needed. … Read More ›

The aging grid infrastructure, increased power consumption and increasingly unpredictable weather conditions have made power outages a more common occurrence. In order to better regulate these systems within health care facilities, The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) established stringent requirements for generator and standby power system testing. One such standard is NFPA 110, the Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems, which provides specific requirements for the testing of an emergency generator. … Read More ›