Author Archives: GPS Team

What is a Power System Integrator and Why You Need One

While finding a power system integrator may seem like a simple enough process, not all  ...

Ensuring Business Power Continuity During Extreme Weather Events

The most important step when planning for extreme weather power outages is to understand the  ...

Preparing for Hurricane Season: Why Businesses Need a Reliable Backup Power Solution

Hurricanes are a concern for businesses because they cause widespread power outages, disrupt operations, threaten  ...

UPS System Trailers: Portable Power Solutions for Critical Operations

A UPS trailer system is just as it sounds—a trailer that integrates uninterruptible power supply  ...

The Role of Automatic Transfer Switches in Ensuring Seamless Power Supply

Once the power fails, the automatic transfer switch shifts the electrical load to the emergency  ...

Choosing the Right Generator for Your Business: A Comprehensive Guide

Regardless of your industry, having a reliable backup generator helps mitigate the risks of power  ...

Wildfires in the West: History and Lessons from PG&E’s Responses

Wildfires and other extreme weather events can have tremendous impacts on businesses. Disrupting access to  ...

Factors to Consider When Selecting a UPS Backup System

As organizations increasingly adopt digitalization, electricity usage will likely increase. That makes it important to  ...

Why GPS Is Your One-Stop Shop for All Power System Needs

As a full-service power supply provider, we offer the equipment and services necessary to help  ...

Announcing NECA Associate Member Puget Sound

Richard Qualey has been voted in as an associate member status for the Puget Sound  ...

Generator Sub-Base Fuel Tanks and State UL Listings

Strict standards govern the construction and use of fuel tanks to alleviate fire risk and  ...

What Will Your Generator Derate Be and Why?

What is generator derate, and how can you mitigate it to get the most power  ...

Backup Power Solutions for this Summer’s Extreme Weather Forecast

The upcoming hurricane season's severity will put considerable strain on the power grid, especially during  ...

Going Beyond The Basics Of UPS Sizing

Properly designing and integrating an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) system must account for numerous variables.

Short Circuit Analysis – What It is And Why It is Important

Short circuit coordination studies simulate fault conditions to identify potential vulnerabilities within an electrical network  ...

Microgrids: The Future of Localized Energy Solutions

Microgrids are the future of localized energy solutions. But why is that? Here’s a quick  ...

How to Properly Size a Commercial Generator

A generator application study is a more advanced analysis of a business’s backup requirements. Starting  ...

Arc Flash Studies Are Non-Negotiable For Your Backup Power System

An arc flash study can keep your facility safe. Integration into existing power grids introduce  ...

Top Five Considerations for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)

Before you can transition from fossil-based systems to renewables, you need a step-by-step plan to  ...

Top 6 Competitive Features of Toshiba UPS Systems

Toshiba UPS systems have a reputation as the highest quality UPS systems on the market,  ...

Video Tour 500 kVA Toshiba UPS System Trailer

Video Tour of our new 1MW Toshiba SCiB Lithium-ion Titanate UPS Systems Rental Trailer (above)  ...