When the Weather Turns, Will Your Power Stay On?
The days are getting shorter, temperatures are beginning to fall and across Scotland there are already signs that the weather is changing.
Autumn can quickly bring high winds and heavy rain, followed by the snow, ice and storms of winter. And when the weather takes a turn for the worse, disruption to the electricity supply can follow.
For businesses that rely on continuous power, the question is simple: what happens if the power goes off?
Nobody can predict exactly when or where an outage will happen, but you can make sure your business is ready if it does.
At Genny Hire, we believe the best time to think about emergency power is before you need it.
What Would Happen if You Lost Power Tomorrow?
For some businesses, a power cut is inconvenient. For others, it can quickly become a serious operational problem.
Refrigeration and heating can be lost. IT and communications can go down. Pumps, machinery and essential equipment can stop. Hotels and hospitality businesses may be unable to look after their guests, while farms, construction sites and industrial facilities can face disruption to critical operations.
Even a relatively short interruption can have significant consequences.
Knowing what needs to keep running – and how you would power it – can make all the difference when bad weather hits.
Plan Your Temporary Power Before You Need It
Being prepared doesn't necessarily mean having a generator permanently sitting on site.
Genny Hire can work with businesses in advance to understand their temporary power requirements and establish what would be needed if the normal electricity supply was interrupted.
That could mean looking at:
- the equipment and operations that must remain powered;
- the size and type of generator required;
- a suitable and safe location for the generator;
- cabling and distribution requirements;
- fuel requirements for an extended outage; and
- site access, particularly during bad weather or outside normal working hours.
Put those arrangements in place beforehand and, should the worst happen, there is already a plan to work from.
When the Power Goes Down, Speed Matters
Bad weather doesn't wait for a convenient time to cause disruption.
For businesses where continuity of power is critical, Genny Hire can provide a contracted emergency response service, with an agreed response time typically within 2–4 hours.
This is a planned service that is quoted, agreed and put in place in advance. As part of the arrangement, Genny Hire can establish the site's temporary power requirements beforehand, so our team knows what is needed should an emergency call come in.
That means identifying the appropriate generator, cabling and distribution requirements, site access and other practical considerations before an outage occurs.
When bad weather does cause a loss of power, contracted customers then have the reassurance of an agreed emergency response arrangement already in place.
More Than Just a Generator
Keeping a business running during a power outage can require more than delivering a generator to the gate.
Depending on the site and application, a complete temporary power solution may include fuel tanks, distribution equipment, cabling and ongoing fuel management.
Genny Hire can help plan the complete package, making sure the temporary power arrangement is suitable for the site and the equipment it needs to support.
Whether temporary power is required for a few hours, several days or longer, we can provide a solution to suit the circumstances.
Don't Wait for the First Winter Storm
September might feel early to be talking about winter, but that's exactly why it's a good time to prepare.
By the time severe weather is forecast, businesses across the country may already be looking for emergency generators. Having a contingency plan in place means you are not beginning that process when the lights have already gone out.
From hotels and hospitality venues to farms, construction sites and industrial facilities, Genny Hire can help businesses across Scotland prepare for the possibility of winter power disruption.
Prepare now. Keep the power on when it matters.
Talk to Genny Hire about your winter power contingency requirements and make sure you know who to call when the weather turns.