Data centres, load testing, and power resilience in 2026
Backup power systems have long been essential for data centre operators striving to meet uptime targets. As demand for AI grows, grid infrastructure ages, and outages become more likely, the reliability of backup systems is increasingly seen as a strategic priority...
10MW generator test in Frankfurt
These images were captured by Benjamin Velasco during a 10MW generator test in Frankfurt, highlighting the scale and complexity of validating high-power systems. The test configuration included three 3.3MVA loadbanks, one 6.0MVA loadbank, and two 6.3MVA transformers,...
POWER RELIABILITY FOR CAIRO AIRPORT CONTROL TOWER
Cairo International Airport is one of the busiest aviation hubs in Africa and the Middle East. With as many as 682 flights in a single day, the airport relies on highly reliable, uninterrupted power for its critical operations. At the very heart of these operations...
Storm Goretti highlights the need for robust backup power
Crestchic Loadbanks is urging businesses across the UK to review their power-continuity plans as Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall, strong winds and electricity disruptions nationwide. The Met Office has warned that 73 areas across the UK are at risk of power cuts...