A recent project highlighted our expertise in advanced backup generator design & installation in New Jersey, where we developed a multi-layered power system for a critical facility that required high reliability within a strict budget. For facilities with critical power needs, an outage is not an option. The financial and operational costs of downtime are immense, demanding a power resilience strategy with multiple layers of redundancy. The client’s mandate was to secure their operations against a wide spectrum of power failure scenarios, from common grid faults to prolonged regional blackouts. A standard backup system would not suffice, so they needed a durable, integrated solution that provided multiple levels of redundancy to protect their processes.
Our Multi-Layered Backup Generator Design & Installation in New Jersey
Our team worked in a design-assist capacity with the facility’s engineers to develop a power infrastructure with multiple redundancies. We engineered a defense-in-depth approach to power continuity that included:
Dual Utility Service: We began by establishing a second, independent utility service. This immediately mitigates the risk from the most common outages, which are often localized to a single utility feeder line.
Custom Outdoor Switchgear: At the heart of the system, we integrated a complex outdoor switchgear. This custom unit acts as the intelligent hub, safely managing power from multiple sources and routing it where it’s needed. Its durable, outdoor-rated, and arc-resistant design protects it from both environmental hazards and internal faults, safeguarding personnel and the equipment itself.
Stationary Generator with Multiple ATS: For widespread grid failures, we installed a primary stationary generator to provide on-site power. This system was integrated with multiple Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS). Rather than a single switch for the whole facility, this segmented approach allows for prioritized restoration of power to the most critical circuits first, ensuring a stable and controlled startup.
Mobile Generator Connectivity: To provide an additional layer of resilience for an extreme event, such as the primary generator needing maintenance during a long-term outage, we designed the custom switchgear with a manual connection point for a 1MW mobile generator. This was achieved by installing a generator docking station and a manual transfer switch, providing a safe and rapid way to connect a rental unit without the high capital cost of a second permanent generator.
The Result: Total Power Resilience
The result is a power system that fully addresses the client’s operational needs and strategic wants. By layering multiple, redundant power sources and managing them with a custom-engineered switchgear, the facility is now protected against a wide range of potential power disruptions. This project demonstrates our ability to deliver complex, value-engineered solutions that provide high reliability within a client’s budget.
Secure Your Facility with a Custom Power Resilience Strategy
Don’t wait for an outage to reveal the vulnerabilities in your power system. Bowe & Gant has the expertise to design and install complex emergency power solutions for the most demanding environments. Contact us today to discuss your needs for backup generator design and installation in New Jersey.
Backup Generator Design & Installation in New Jersey
