Time to put the backup power to the test

Having a reliable backup system in place is essential, as power outages continue to affect modern society from time to time – often with costly consequences. Backup power becomes especially important during winter, when heavy snowfall and wet snow strain power lines to their limits, and strong winds cause trees and poles to fall, damaging critical infrastructure such as electricity supply.

It is understandable that backup power is given such a high level of trust – it’s the system expected to activate the moment a power outage occurs. Since outages cannot be predicted, regular testing of backup power is crucial to ensure full confidence that the system will operate exactly as intended when it is truly needed.

The most effective way to verify the performance and reliability of backup power is through regular load testing. A load test is carried out using a load bank > to simulate and test electrical load conditions.

Whether your backup system is battery-based or powered by diesel generators, it is through recurring load testing that you obtain a clear understanding of its condition and performance.

Because load banks help ensure smooth operation of critical systems, they are found across a wide range of sectors – from telecommunications and healthcare to civil protection and emergency preparedness, data centres, airports, transportation and manufacturing industries.

Both solutions offer unique advantages – here are some of the key ones for an easy overview:

Advantages of fixed installations:

• Ideal for regular testing in critical applications, such as industrial facilities
• Can be used as a base load during operation
• Can be integrated with backup power systems

Advantages of portable units:

• Perfect for applications across multiple sites
• Easy to transport to hard-to-reach locations, such as offshore renewable energy installations
• Can be connected in parallel to achieve higher capacity

Talk to someone who knows! With many years of expertise in load banks, load testing and their operational benefits, we’re here to help.