Generators for Construction
A power outage on a construction site can do more than stop work and put your company behind schedule. It can also endanger employees by increasing the risk of injury, resulting in lost profits. You can easily solve this problem by renting or buying a reliable backup power source.
A generator or uninterruptible power supply (UPS) provides temporary power when you need it. These devices can provide emergency power or a regular source of power. A contractor may need continuous power at a work site that lacks electricity. The same contractor might also need a source of emergency power in case of a power outage at a powered work site.
Staying on schedule helps the construction company complete the job on budget. Clients frown upon budget overruns because they bear the cost of lost workdays. You can’t control when plywood prices rise, or a manufacturer runs out of steel girders. However, you can provide your work site with a dependable backup power supply, so a power outage won’t put you behind on your work.
MTU 200 kW Standby Diesel Generator in place at San Miguelito Mutual Water Company
We offer high quality new, surplus and rental generators for temporary power or permanent solutions. If your construction site has sound or emissions restrictions, we have sound attenuated and EPA tier compliant generators to meet your needs, as well as the latest battery power generators and hybrid generators. We also have enclosed and open skid packages to handle extremely hot or cold conditions.
Choosing an Appropriate Backup System
Commercial generators provide a necessary solution for construction companies to maintain continuous power. Today, construction contractors can choose from many power solutions, including:
- Portable diesel generators
- Solar panel systems and battery energy storage systems (BESS)
- UPS trailers
Many companies use diesel generators because they offer a more stable fuel than natural gas generators. This provides added safety since they’re less likely to spark a fire. Diesel generators also cost less to maintain and repair. This durability results in greater operational dependability. These generators offer versatility in the equipment they can power and rarely overheat.
Installing a solar panel system on a construction trailer provides regular electricity. Your company won’t need to connect to the utility grid. This option lets you use generator power for tools and work lights. That reduces the amount of fuel you need to buy.
Construction sites rarely use solar for power tools. Solar can charge battery-powered tools overnight. That option reduces the amount of fuel used. Combining power sources results in cost savings and a greener operation.
Backup power sources provide temporary power that guarantees a continued workflow in a power outage. When a worksite lacks electricity, consider rental UPS trailers. These large-scale UPS systems come on a trailer. You can drive them to any work location and power the whole site. A UPS integrates a battery, surge protector, and inverter in a single unit, providing AC and DC power.
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