Businesses are being urged to prepare for potential power outages, as yet another winter storm hits the UK.
Leading provider of power testing equipment, Crestchic Loadbanks, has advised companies to take steps now to ensure they can continue operating during possible disruptions to power supplies.
The combination of cold weather and increased demand on the National Grid during winter raises the likelihood of energy supply interruptions, with weather warnings becoming increasingly frequent.
Power cuts pose serious challenges for businesses, including loss of productivity, quality issues, operational delays, and huge financial losses.
Paul Brickman, Commercial Director at Crestchic, emphasised: “As storms grow more severe and weather conditions become increasingly unpredictable, more businesses are finding themselves unprepared for power interruptions. Many companies invest in backup power generators, but face unexpected problems because they fail to test their systems.”
“Storm Éowyn is causing havoc around the country, acting as a stark reminder that businesses must take precautions to safeguard against power cuts. The unpredictability of these weather events means we can’t avoid them, there will be more. What we can do is limit the catastrophic impact they have on businesses. Having backup power in place – and testing it regularly – is a critical part of business continuity planning. ”
Crestchic has shared six key recommendations to help businesses prepare for potential winter outages:
- Conduct a risk assessment to identify how a power loss might affect operations.
- Install a backup power system to maintain supply in critical areas.
- Test new and existing backup generators regularly to ensure they function properly when needed.
- Ensure that generators are run on full load regularly, to avoid “wet stacking”, efficiency issues, and potential failure.
- Perform regular inspections to check coolant, fuel, oil, and battery health, while also looking for any signs of leaks or wear.
- Train staff on the importance of maintaining backup systems, responding to power outages, and contacting the right people in case of issues.
“A single hour of downtime has the potential to cost a business thousands in lost productivity. Having backup power is the first step, but testing it is absolutely vital.”
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