What Industries Benefit the Most from Generator Rentals?

When it comes to backup power systems such as diesel and natural gas generators to provide power in the event of power outages, the reality is that almost any and every business can benefit from having a backup generator to provide power when needed when the power goes out. While natural disasters and inclement weather are often the main cause of power outages, there are additional factors such as man-made disasters, planned service or maintenance to the local power grid, or even your friendly neighborhood squirrel that can bring down the power for a prolonged period of time.

A common challenge for many businesses when it comes to installing a backup generator is that there is either insufficient space, the need for backup power is too infrequent to validate the need for a permanent standby generator installation for backup power, or the cost of acquisition is too high and may be out of budget. Other instances may be that they have a backup generator on-site but it is either under maintenance or may have failed completely.

What do you do in this situation? A robust solution for businesses would be to look into a portable generator rental for short-term use. While it’s true that almost any business, whether big, medium, small, or enterprise level can install a backup generator, there are certain businesses and industries that would benefit more than most and, in some cases, are even required to have a backup power system in place and if needed, a portable generator rental may be the most viable or only option available to continue running.

Some industries that generally benefit from a portable generator rental include:

Healthcare Facilities

Hospitals, emergency services, operating rooms, urgent care, and even some specialized clinics rely on critical medical equipment for life-sustaining devices and systems to help treat patients in events of emergency for life-saving procedures. Due to this reason, a majority of healthcare facilities are required to have a backup power system on-site and must meet regulatory requirements and standards.

Construction and Civil Infrastructure

For companies that handle construction, especially new construction products, are often working on sites that have yet to be connected to the main power grid. A generator rental can power tools, mobile lighting installations, site trailers for mobile operations, and even remote builds that require power where the grid has not yet been established or grid tie-in work is underway.

Events, Film, Production, and Live Entertainment Venues

Live outdoor events such as festivals, concerts, and film sets that are often remote, do not have connection to the power grid. Portable generator rentals can help power equipment and provide mobility for users to transport the generator from location to location across the area as needed.

Manufacturing and Processing Facilities

When it comes to manufacturing and processing facilities, a loss of power without a backup power system in place can completely halt production. This can be extremely detrimental to meeting deadlines and fulfilling customer orders. Generator rentals are often used in these facilities when they are not equipped with a standby backup generator installed on-site, as they can be transported on-site to provide short-term power as needed and removed from site once power is restored.

Data Centers and Telecom

When it comes to data centers, a backup generator is an absolute requirement. In fact, data centers must meet specific tier requirements for uptime and emergency power restoration if power to the grid goes down. Every data center is equipped with a robust backup power system that often includes UPS systems and a backup generator to restore functional systems in the event of a power failure. Though in some instances, even this can fail and a portable generator rental is often brought in to help keep key systems up and running until power is restored.

Utilities and Energy

Utility companies rely on portable generator rentals at times, as they may need to conduct grid maintenance, handle work on remote sites. Portable generator rentals are often used in these instances to establish temporary mobile operations or to keep key municipal systems running while they are handling work such as repairs or upgrades.

Retail, Grocery, and Cold-Storage Operations

As an increase in natural disasters and stronger storms are becoming a more common occurrence, many grocery stores and retail chains have been installing permanent backup generators to provide power to their stores in order to protect inventory from spoilage, such as perishable goods and other items that need to be temperature controlled. Cold-storage facilities that store refrigerated and frozen products for handling and shipping to final destinations often require backup power to avoid product spoilage as well. In this instance, a permanent standby generator may not be installed initially when it comes to newer grocery store builds and a portable generator rental is often used in place of a standby generator, until one can be installed.

Emergency Response, Government, and Municipalities

Portable generator rentals are widely used by these services, as they contribute to disaster response and preparedness operations. Portable generators are often used on-site to power key life-saving equipment or to help establish temporary shelters, including field hospitals. When a city wide power outage occurs, portable generators are often able to keep key communications systems up and running to enable fast deployment of emergency personnel to specific sites or areas.

Items to Consider

While many businesses can benefit from a backup generator, a portable generator rental is also an extremely viable solution for businesses that may only have short-term power needs. That being said, a portable generator is not a simple matter of plug and play when it comes to facilities. The building must be configured to accept generator power in order to run off one of these units, while use cases for off-site operations may be a bit more friendly, as portable generator rentals often have outlet connections.

Fuel is also a major consideration, as you will need to coordinate refueling and logistics to ensure the generator can continue running. Often times, if you are renting a portable generator from a dealer, they will either be able to provide a refueling plan or have key contacts that can assist in handling refueling needs.

If you’re considering a portable generator rental, planning ahead in case of emergencies, or looking to learn about our generator rental policies, give us a call or send us an email: 610-772-8541 or sales@woodstockpower.com

Additionally, you can fill out our Contact Form with any questions or inquiries and our representatives will get right back to you.

THE WOODSTOCK POWER COMPANY EXPERIENCE

We have industry experts that focus on commercial generator sets, with in-depth industry knowledge to help you choose the right generator that fits your needs. We are experts in providing generators for data center backup power needs, as well as data center decommissioning services.

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