High energy costs in Switzerland are increasingly focusing on energy efficiency in server rooms and data centers. The call for sustainability and optimized energy management for an uninterruptible power supply is getting louder. How can UPS systems contribute to increasing efficiency?
UPS systems require electricity. At the same time, they are indispensable for electricity and data security in Swiss companies and data centers. Because in an emergency, they prevent power-related data loss, critical security gaps and unprotected work equipment. Current developments on the electricity and IT market as well as structural changes after the energy revolution now require a new, sustainable energy management system with the aim of fully exploiting the savings potential.
- Electricity dependency increases: As the degree of digitization increases, companies and data centers become increasingly dependent on good network quality and a stable power supply.
- Electricity consumption is growing due to big data and future technologies: With advancing digitization and new technologies such as Industry 4.0, AI and ML, the volume of data is increasing and requires more powerful consumers.
- Better power quality requires more power: When renewable energies are fed into the grid, natural power fluctuations will also increase in Switzerland in the future.
Companies and data centers are encouraged to make their contribution to more climate protection and to optimize their power requirements. The energy efficiency of UPS systems used can be positively influenced in various ways.
Increase UPS energy efficiency with modern systems
Significant energy and cost savings can be achieved by replacing older UPS systems. Modern UPS systems are energy-saving and technically state-of-the-art. With extended functions such as eco-mode operation, they meet the increased requirements for a safe and sustainable emergency power supply.
Pay attention to this when buying a UPS
Even before purchasing a UPS system, an exact calculation of the (server) performance to be secured and a comprehensive evaluation of the general conditions is recommended. Only then is correct dimensioning possible, since a UPS works more efficiently the higher its load.
- Choosing the right UPS technology: A distinction can be made between double conversion technology (VFI systems) and line interactive technology (VI systems). Because of their characteristics, line-interactive UPS systems require less energy than double-conversion models. Depending on the area of application and the performance requirements in a data center or server room, the right choice of technology can make a measurable contribution to energy savings.
- Pay attention to DPT technology: The use of a UPS system with modern DPT technology (Dynamic Power Technology) guarantees maximum energy efficiency and security in all operating cases.
- Monitor UPS power consumption: With UPS alerting and management software, operators can use monitoring and analysis functions to determine power consumption and make efficiency calculations for optimization.
Conclusion
Yes, UPS systems can have a positive impact on energy efficiency. With new UPS solutions, companies and data centers can demonstrably save energy by choosing the right UPS model in terms of quality, technology, performance, bridging time and batteries. And there is also potential during operation to continuously reduce energy and thus operating costs. UPS computers support the search for the right model.
