Wilson Power & Energy: Growing interest in microgrids and UPS shows importance of energy independence
As more companies across the UK and Ireland experience the effects of volatile energy prices and a growing emphasis on green energy, Dromore-based Wilson Power & Energy sees a continued increase in organisations exploring steps to take control of their energy costs and secure energy independence through the implementation of technologies including microgrids and UPS.
A specialism of the quickly-growing company, Wilson Power & Energy are developing and installing projects which enable energy independence and business continuity for organisations across sectors including manufacturing, technology, hospitality and agriculture scaling up to 3.5MW and beyond.
“Over the past months, growing political instability in oil-producing nations and the resulting volatility around energy prices globally has prompted many local organisations to think seriously about addressing their reliance on imported energy sources,” Peter Watson, owner and director of Wilson Power & Energy, says.
“Simply put, bringing your energy production and consumption in-house gives companies more control and can help them save money in the long term.”
In addition to their popular sustainable solutions including EV chargers and solar PV, supported by battery energy storage (BESS) solutions tailored to a site’s unique requirements, microgrids are seeing a surge in popularity for the team at Wilson Power & Energy.
By incorporating renewable electricity generators like solar PV, wind turbines and on-site storage solutions, microgrids are designed as self-contained energy systems which can power a range of sites like factories, hospitals or data centres and enable a site to become self-sufficient and take control of energy costs.
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“Not only do solutions like on-site microgrids help businesses to stabilise their costs, they can also help ensure business continuity in moments of uncertain power supply,” Peter says. “Following System Operator NI (SONI)’s recent indication of a slightly higher risk to supply due to the recent closure of Kilroot power station and spotlighting of late November as the time of greatest risk, business continuity is an area of growing concern for businesses for the future.”
Despite misconceptions around Northern Ireland climates, solar PV has seen a significant boost over recent months for the Wilson Power & Energy team.
Commenting on the soaring popularity of its solar PV offering Peter Watson said: “In addition to being an integral part of many micro-grid projects, solar PV offers many significant benefits to companies. By investing in solar panels, companies can expect to see a 25-40% energy savings. As a standalone investment, or working in tandem with battery energy storage, solar can be a keystone for local businesses seeking to cut energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.”
Wilson Power & Energy continues to set standards locally and internationally, driven by its specialisation in renewable energy systems and commitment to innovation and sustainable practices. The team includes the only trained engineers on the Island of Ireland on the MSP brand of battery energy storage technology and carry accreditations from MCS, NICEIC, Safe Contractor, Construction online Gold and Avetta and work with brands like Schneider, MSP, Fronius, Canadian Solar and Delta Electronics, among others, with MSP being on an exclusive service partnership basis.