INDUSTRIES THAT REQUIRE BACKUP GENERATORS

Most of us tend to forget about the electricity until we do not have it. In 2017, 100,000 properties lost power due to Cyclone Debbie. Storms, lightning, car accidents, trees falling onto powerlines, or repairs or maintenance being done to the electricity network are just a few of the causes of power outages.

An increase in extreme weather events (such as storms, heatwaves, bushfires) has serious affects for reliably supplying power to Australian homes. Providing power to Australian homes is everything Genelite do.

While even a half hour without power may cause inconvenience to an individual, it can be damaging to businesses. That is why most businesses opt to install backup generators to maintain routine operations. While you will come across them in any business sector — a number of industries — rely on backup generators out of necessity.

INDUSTRIES THAT REQUIRE BACKUP GENERATORS

What are some common signs of a business that needs a backup generator?

The suggestive sign is any situation where power outage can result in loss of revenue or risk critical operations. For instance, an outage in a hospital could affect patients relying on medical equipment. In this and similar critical circumstances, generators are mandatory.

Another reason a business might consider commercial generator is their location. A rural facility may not have easy access to the grid or may be slow to have power returned after an outage. Furthermore, industries that draw heavily on energy supplies can overwhelm the power grid. To avoid this, they use generators to offset some of their power consumption. Some businesses use power generators to offer continuous services to their users.

Because of these factors, generators have some surprising applications for industries you do not often think about. Learn more about some of these businesses that need generators and why:

1. OBSERVATORIES

In the scientific community, observatories are essential for experiments and data collection. Power interruptions can halt this work and cost money in wasted investments. Observatories require a huge quantity of power, just as most companies. Many observatories have a range of installed computers, lights, communications systems, and IT servers. Along with administrative and technical offices, several also include housing for staff and guest astronomers. Additionally, they are operating a number of strong telescopes that consume most of the power.

2. SKI RESORTS

Ski resorts require power to run the ski lift, create fake snow, heat the lodge, and offer first-rate services. Power outages are frequent during ski season since wintry weather is a major factor in the failure of infrastructure and electrical systems. Winter power outages have a number of causes, such as Cold temperatures, Ice, and Wind.

Any interruption might be disastrous for businesses like ski resorts that are only operational in the fall and winter. A generator is a crucial purchase because winter raises several issues with reliable energy.

A commercial generator can power snow-making machines, Ski lifts and Amenities.

3. DEFENCE

Defence has calculated that the department accounts for almost 0.5% of the total energy consumption in Australia and equates to 70% of the total energy use by the Australian Government. Defence Australia need a reliable source of power in remote locations offshore. Whether it is for running practice military exercises, or performing mission-critical operations, defence generators can support: 

• Gear and equipment
• Field hospitals
• Lighting and security systems for camps
• IT equipment
  
  

Field hospitals and spill over shelters are two components of these operations that use a lot of power. Civil hospitals use a lot of power for intense lighting, air quality, and high-power medical equipment like X-ray and MRI machines.

Generators in the defence sector are manufactured to different requirements, allowing them to serve defence industry’s unique needs. Genelite specialises in custom power systems for the defence sector with a wide range of diesel AC and DC generators specifically geared to meet the demands of military applications.

Fuel efficiency is also essential because fuel transport convoys are frequent targets for enemies. Reducing the amount of fuel used protects soldiers from injury and lessens costs and risks of transporting energy. Our range of self-bunded tanks range from 500L through to 20,000L and are ideal for a variety of applications including external fuel supply for generators other diesel-powered equipment.

HOW CAN GENELITE POWER YOUR INDUSTRY?

While many of the sectors on this list are energy guzzlers in remote locations, any business can benefit from backup generators. South Australia’s state-wide blackout in September 2016 costed the businesses around $5000 including the loss of production, trading, wages paid even though they were not in operation. The most important effects of an outage include:

• Decreased revenue because of the inability to produce goods or serve clients,
• Inventory spoilage due to lack of refrigeration or air quality monitoring,
• Equipment damage due to power spikes when energy is restored,
• Decreased productivity as a result of personnel inability to work and equipment outages.
• An inability for customer service representatives to contact or assist clients.
  
  

Some or all of these consequences can affect any business in any industry. Choose from our range of leading brand generators including Kubota, Cummins and Hyundai for a reliable cost-effective backup generator for your off grid power system, large or small. Designed and configured with Automatic start controllers to allow for automatic start and operation on low solar and battery levels. 

Find out more about Generators suitable for your application or alternatively contact Genelite Pty Ltd for assistance

If you need a power source for your residential or commercial application, contact Genelite at 1300 305 912. With the best industry knowledge our staff provides accurate information and is always eager to help our customers. Genelite provides prompt and friendly service whether it is before purchase or aftersales support.