UPS
UPS Runtime Workspace
Estimate UPS battery autonomy from load, battery configuration and design factors.
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Critical Power WorkspaceBuilt on Real Project Experience
Practical tools, guides and case studies developed from Emerald's real project experience across critical power, generator, renewable energy, electrical infrastructure and data centre environments.
WHY THIS WORKSPACE EXISTS
Practical planning guidance backed by real project delivery.
Unlike generic online calculators, Emerald's workspace is built from practical experience designing, installing, commissioning and maintaining critical infrastructure across South Africa. It helps clients, consultants and facilities teams make better early-stage decisions before engaging on a full technical solution.
UPS systemsGenerator installationsSolar & battery storageData centresElectrical infrastructureLifecycle maintenance
Critical Power Workspace
Emerald Critical Power Workspace
A practical planning workspace for early-stage critical power decisions.
Combine UPS sizing, battery runtime, generator sizing, solar yield, cable guidance and preliminary reporting into one structured critical power planning environment.
✓UPS sizing
✓Battery runtime planning
✓Generator sizing
✓Solar yield estimation
✓Cable and voltage-drop guidance
✓Preliminary design report
Planning Tools
Critical Power Planning Calculator Tools
Fast preliminary tools for project planning, budget discussions and early technical decisions.
kW
UPS Load Planning Workspace
Build a preliminary UPS load schedule and recommended equipment size.
GEN
Generator Planning Workspace
Estimate standby generator capacity for early project planning.
L/h
Generator Fuel Planning Workspace
Estimate diesel use, runtime cost, tank autonomy and CO2 output.
PV
Solar Feasibility Workspace
Estimate PV production, savings and preliminary solar performance.
mm2
Cable Planning Workspace
Estimate cable size from current, route length and voltage-drop allowance.
Vd
Voltage Drop Workspace
Check estimated voltage drop for a selected cable size.
Critical Power References
Emerald Critical Power Series
Professional critical power references developed from Emerald's real project experience.
ES-001REF
UPS & Battery Systems
UPS technologies, battery runtime, autonomy, bypass systems and critical power planning.
Critical Power Reference
ES-002REF
Generator Systems
Generator sizing, ATS integration, fuel autonomy and standby power planning.
Critical Power Reference
ES-003REF
Solar & Battery Storage
Solar PV, hybrid systems, battery storage, PV*SOL modelling and SSEG planning.
Critical Power Reference
ES-004REF
Electrical Infrastructure
Cable sizing, voltage drop, protection, earthing and critical load distribution.
Critical Power Reference
ES-005REF
Data Centre Infrastructure
Server rooms, UPS systems, A/B feeds, cooling, monitoring and resilient infrastructure.
Critical Power Reference
Case Studies
Real Projects. Practical Lessons.
Government SectorUPS & Battery • Cape Town
Parliament UPS Installation
Mission-critical backup power infrastructure designed to protect essential parliamentary operations.
Delta DPH modular UPSBattery cabinetsAfter-hours delivery
Improved resilience for critical parliamentary operations.
Commercial SectorSolar & Battery • Cape Town CBD
Corporate Rooftop Solar
Commercial rooftop solar and battery system with generator integration and SSEG sign-off.
104 × 550W PV panels4 × 12kW Sunsynk8 × Freedom Won batteries
Reduced grid dependence and strengthened energy resilience.
Industrial SectorGenerators • Ndabeni
Ndabeni Generator Installation
Robust standby generation installed to maintain operational continuity through prolonged grid outages.
Scania generatorLV integrationATS / control system integration
Improved standby power capacity for manufacturing operations.
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Whether you're planning new infrastructure, upgrading existing systems or improving long-term resilience, Emerald can help assess, design and support the right solution.