Application guide
Generators for Data Centres
Data centres need heavy industrial standby generators (220-2000kVA) with auto-transfer switches for automatic backup, configured in N+1 or 2N redundancy for mission-critical reliability. Hanson Hire supplies, installs and maintains data centre backup power with bulk fuel storage.
Data centres need continuous backup power to prevent costly downtime. Hanson Hire supplies heavy industrial standby generators (220-2000kVA) with ATS, redundant configurations and bulk fuel storage for mission-critical facilities.
Generators for Data Centres
Data centres require continuous, reliable power to prevent costly downtime and data loss. Heavy industrial standby generators with auto-transfer switches provide automatic backup when grid power fails, keeping servers and cooling systems running.
What Data Centres Need
- —Heavy industrial standby generators (220-2000kVA) for continuous backup
- —Auto-transfer switches (ATS) for automatic startup
- —Redundant configurations (N+1 or 2N) for mission-critical facilities
- —Bulk fuel storage with extended run capability
- —Continuous monitoring and maintenance
Sizing for Data Centres
Data centre backup power must cover server loads, cooling systems, lighting and critical infrastructure. A typical small data centre needs 220-500kVA of standby capacity. Larger facilities may need multiple generators in redundant configurations totalling 1000kVA or more.
Redundancy and Reliability
Mission-critical facilities use N+1 or 2N redundancy — one or more backup generators beyond the required capacity — so that a single generator failure doesn't cause downtime. We supply and configure multi-generator systems with synchronising switchgear.
Fuel Storage for Extended Outages
Data centres need fuel for extended outages. We supply bunded fuel tanks and bulk fuel cells (10,000-20,000 litres) with scheduled diesel delivery to ensure continuous operation during prolonged grid failures.
Application FAQ
Common questions
01What size generator does a data centre need?+
A small data centre typically needs 220-500kVA of standby capacity. Larger facilities may need multiple generators in N+1 or 2N redundant configurations totalling 1000kVA or more. Contact us for a load assessment.
02Do you supply redundant generator configurations?+
Yes. We supply and configure multi-generator systems with N+1 or 2N redundancy and synchronising switchgear for mission-critical facilities that cannot tolerate single-generator failure.
03Can you provide extended fuel storage for data centres?+
Yes. We supply bunded fuel tanks and bulk fuel cells (10,000-20,000 litres) with scheduled diesel delivery to ensure continuous operation during prolonged grid failures.
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