Short UPS runtime, alternative energy storage and microgrid applications were the recurring themes at Critical Power Expo 2015 in Novi, MI, which I attended in September.
All operators of mission critical facilities want to be smart with their money, but with every vendor claiming their product is the best long-term investment, making the right purchasing decision can be tricky.
In older data centers, primary mechanical and electrical architectures such as uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) and electrical switchgear are often nearing the end of their recommended service life.
According to the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC), “nearly 3 million U.S. data centers help power our economy, make our lives easier and render our buildings and electricity grid ‘smarter.’”
The market is down by 8.7% from the previous first half of 2014.
September 8, 2015
According to the uninterruptible power supply (UPS) market indexes, operated by IHS, the UPS market recorded its worst half year result in five years, down by 8.7% from the previous first half of 2014.
Company invited to address attendees on best backup power option.
September 8, 2015
Hitec Power Protection, Inc. has announced that its flagship offering, the QPS UPS System, will be on display at Critical Power Expo, September 15-17, Novi, Michigan (Booth #2203).