Optimising UPS energy efficiency under all conditions

Posted on 4th April 2023

Modern data centres consume huge amounts of energy. One recent report estimates that they will consume one-fifth of the world’s electricity by 2025[i]. UPS power supplies, as major equipment items,...

Understanding your UPS battery’s amp-hour rating

Posted on 4th April 2023

If you’re specifying a UPS system, then it’s absolutely essential that you truly understand its battery autonomy; For how long will it support the load if the AC supplies fail?...

Understanding the UPS’s full potential for power protection

Posted on 28th November 2022

In this article, Darren Lee, General Manager at KUP explains the UPS’s vital role during mains presence as well as in blackouts and shows the importance of selecting on-line systems….

Kohler Co. Elects Current President and Chief Executive Officer David Kohler as Chair and Chief Executive Officer

Posted on 14th September 2022

KOHLER, Wis. – September 12, 2022 – The Kohler Co. Board of Directors has elected President and Chief Executive Officer David Kohler to the additional role of Chair of the Board, following…

Why a single-supplier UPS-generator package optimises your power backup strategy

Posted on 12th May 2022

UPSs and generators play a complementary role on any site that must have clean, uninterrupted power under all circumstances. The UPS seamlessly protects the critical load from utility mains blackouts...

Balancing infrastructure expenditure: When to upgrade or replace your UPS system

Posted on 21st March 2022

At times, when energy prices are unsettled, many companies become cautious in their approach to expenditure. Whilst this is understandable, it can mean that critical parts of the business, like...

Should I use Eco-mode? The pros and cons of this special operating mode

Posted on 16th December 2021

KUP’s uninterruptible power supply systems power some of the most critical data centres, servers, IT equipment and production processes in use today. Within these environments, energy management is critical. Running...

Selecting the right environment for your UPS system

Posted on 17th June 2021

When choosing a UPS system, it’s natural to focus on its functional and performance specifications, such as UPS battery autonomy, availability, capacity, and energy efficiency. While these aspects are essential,...

Is Data Centre Energy Efficiency Mission Impossible?

Posted on 11th March 2021

Modern data centre operations consume huge amounts of energy. One recent report estimates that they will consume one-fifth of the world’s electricity by 2025[i]. Uninterruptible power supplies, as major equipment...

The importance of a robust data centre maintenance and servicing programme

Posted on 28th October 2020

Critical ICT loads within data centres rely on UPS power supplies to protect them from power issues and ensure a continuous uninterrupted power supply at all times. To live up...

UPSs and data centre tier rating overview

Posted on 18th August 2020

Developed by The Uptime Institute (TUI), the Tier Classification and Performance Standard defines four levels of availability for a complete site, ranging from the basic Tier 1 to the highest-availability...

Looking after UPS Components: Fans

Posted on 11th August 2020

Welcome to the third article on preventative UPS maintenance and the benefits it can bring to your critical power protection devices; uninterruptible power supplies, emergency lighting and battery solutions. Kohler...

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