In the past, enduring a power outage was as simple as lighting a few candles. Not anymore. Without electricity, security systems can falter, telecommunications can cease, businesses can fail, and people can die. Luckily, there are emergency generators and other temporary power solutions to get us through.

Outages can be caused by anything from downed lines to bad weather, grid malfunctions or schedule maintenance. But, when power loss does occur, emergency generators can protect life and property, especially for hospitals, scientific laboratories, data centres and telecommunication installations.

If 24/7 power supply is crucial to your operation, it’s important to remember that fuel supply is a crucial part of any temporary power solution.

Keeping emergency generators fully fuelled and operational during a power cut may require on-site refuelling for mobile generators, or fuel storage and bulk fuel delivery for on-site backup generators.

Like most generators, mobile emergency generators typically run on petrol or diesel, although others can run on propane, natural gas and bio-diesel. Mobile generators, particularly trailer-mounted or large-scale skid-mounted models, range in size from 20kW to 2,000kW.

Depending on the capacity required and duration of supply, you may need to consider on-site refuelling to keep them operational. This is especially important if used for extended periods to power utilities, large-scale events, or mission-critical equipment.

An on-site fuel management system with the right capacity fuel storage tanks can keep your backup generator fully fuelled and operational in the event of an unexpected power outage. If this option appeals most to you, there’s plenty to consider: location and capacity of fuel cells, building codes, site elevation, environmental issues, and supply of bulk fuel, among other things. Petrol and diesel fuel are both perishable commodities, which means fuel preservation and fuel rotation must also be considered.

Whether your emergency is an unforseen power loss at your business or a devastating natural disaster, Bulk Fuel Australia can respond with fast and competitively-priced on-site refuelling and temporary fuel cells to keep your emergency generators running.

If you choose to have a large-scale generator on site, whether for emergencies or to enable off-the-grid power, Bulk Fuel Australia can advise on a suitable fuel system supported with prompt bulk fuel delivery.

Contact BFA today for a customised fuel solution.