correctly with a cyclical battery such as LiFePO4 (Li-Ion) batteries for example, the UPS has the potential to become a micro-grid or energy hub, storing and delivering energy into the facility when required. With the UPS system continuing to protect critical loads while using its stored energy during periods of high demand facilities will become more sustainable, resilient, and cost-effective.
Energy storage It is likely that energy storage will also be in for changes in the future. Take Nickle Zinc batteries for example. One day, they may also offer an alternative standby option for facilities. Nickle Zinc batteries can comfortably operate at higher temperatures and we have a global abundance of Zinc and Nickle, unlike Lead and Lithium. Nickle Zinc batteries are also almost 100% recyclable with less need for environmental and fire suppression controls. It will be interesting to see how these technologies continue to develop, and how we can use them, and UPS systems need to be ready to adapt and integrate with alternatives.
As an industry we need to be developing more ways to store and manage power better and engage with renewables more than ever before. AI has brought an urgency to this challenge as new power-hungry technologies emerge.
There are numerous ways to make an immediate impact on reducing power usage. However, the key to maximising efficiency within facilities over the long term is increased customer understanding of their UPS system and how they use them to help manage their energy usage. Understanding load profiles and the UPS’ data means live real-time information can be used to make tweaks and changes to optimise efficiency. Learning about the changing role of UPS as an energy hub or management tool and what can be achieved, means facilities can make changes and take ownership of better energy management over the long term.
It also costs nothing to have a full review of existing technology and to make the appropriate calculations to see what improvements can be made. Our experienced team at Centiel offer clients access and assist them to understand the data so they can make informed decisions to help control consumption and management for the future.
Let’s work together to see how UPS can change energy management for the better in the future.
www.centiel.co.uk www.tomorrowsfm.com
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