gpnl power back-up systems.

• · What loads do you want to be able to operate during an outage
• · How long do you want those loads to be operated for?
  
  Generators Vs Battery/Inverter systems
  There are similarities & differences between backup systems. Both solutions provide electricity when the grid power is unavailable. How they go about achieving this goal is vastly different.

A generator's energy is stored in the fuel and it burns. You must store enough fuel so that you can operate the generator for as long as the outage. When the generator is on, 100% of the capacity of the system is available, if you need it or not. You will have a finite running time if you can not locate more fuel (which is possibly hard to find in an outage situation).

A battery/inverter system uses energy that is stored in batteries. Batteries are charged by a number of methods. In most backup systems, the grid charges the batteries and keeps them charged and will recharge them once the grid comes back online. One can use a generator to charge batteries, or use the sun, wind or falling water.

Batteries deliver to you the exact amount of power you require at that moment. The running time of the system is directly related to your loads. For instance, if you know the outage will be longer-term, you can only operate the most essential loads; whereas if you know the outage will only be brief you can use up much more power knowing the batteries will be charged up by the grid when it comes back online soon.

Some systems may be a generator only, some systems may be batteries only. Other systems may involve both generators and batteries, as well as add other charging sources such as wind or solar that can be used year-round

Generators are good for larger power requirements. Generators require maintenance, as with all engines. A generator that will not start when you need it due to lack of maintenance is not very useful to you. Smaller generators may be portable, larger units are stationary or affixed to a trailer. Generators also require fuel - your generator is only as reliable as your fuel supply. Small portable generators can easily use as much fuel as your car has in it's tank in a day.

Batteries are generally best suited to modest power loads, such as what would be found in a home or office if you remove the electrical heating loads. Battery based systems vary in size, from the smallest system to operate a few lights and a radio to larger systems that will operate most major appliances, except for heating loads. Battery/inverter systems can be located almost anywhere, does not require the storage of fuel, maintenance, oil changes, etc.

With the addition of other charging sources such as solar or wind, your battery power system can replenish itself and allow for extended outages. Remember, there are tens of thousands of people that live their daily lives with a solar system as their primary source of power. There's no reason why you can't do the same.

Portable Systems - These systems are simple to operate and ready to go, ideal for simple backup power requirements. These are popular, economically priced power systems for people looking for a simple and portable solution.

Advanced backup power systems. These systems are custom-built according to your requirements. The main component is a Power Panel that consists of the inverter as well as charge controllers, fuses and safety disconnects. These systems are hardwired into your electrical system, often connected to a sub-panel that contains all the essential loads you wish to operate in the event of a power outage. The inverter size will dictate what loads can be operated by the system.

The other essential component of the advanced backup power systems are the battery bank. The larger the battery bank, the longer the system will provide power. There are several different types of batteries possible, we will recommend the most appropriate system for your application.

Custom Backup Power Systems

Please contact gpnl to further discuss your backup power requirements. We will interview you and determine your exact requirements and provide a customized power system tailored to your needs.

Please contact us if you require more information or a written quotation.

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