How to size and maintain your UPS system to avoid failures.

In 2023, National Grid reported that zero-carbon power sources account for 51% of Britain’s electricity mix. While this is great news for the planet, many renewable distributed energy resources (DERs) still produce inconsistent power outputs. Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) can help sites maintain a consistent supply during disturbances. Here Brian Preston, general manager at elevator and UPS specialist, CP Automation, explains how operators can prevent downtime by selecting and maintaining an appropriate UPS system.