Manufacturing temporary power for critical operations
MEMS provides fully managed temporary power for manufacturing sites, production facilities and industrial operations across the UK.
We support planned shutdowns, maintenance, site upgrades, additional capacity, contingency arrangements and unexpected power failures. Equipment, logistics, installation, fuel management, live monitoring and 24/7 operational support are coordinated as one managed service.
Each temporary power solution is planned around your production-critical loads, electrical infrastructure, operating schedule and resilience requirements.
24/7 staffed control room | Up to 25 MW + | 1 kV – 33 kV | UK-wide delivery
Temporary power planned around your production process
Manufacturing sites have complex and changing electrical loads. Production lines, compressors, pumps, process equipment, refrigeration, control systems and safety systems can have different operating requirements.
A site survey establishes what needs to remain operational and assesses load demand, voltage and phase, connections, equipment positions, cable routes, site access and operating period. Starting loads, changing demand, standby requirements, fuel, noise and emissions are considered where relevant.
This allows MEMS to plan the generator capacity, distribution, temporary high-voltage equipment and battery storage required for the project.
The result is temporary power planned around how your manufacturing site operates, rather than simply the size of generator required.
Temporary power for planned shutdowns, maintenance and upgrades
Planned electrical work gives your team the opportunity to establish the temporary power requirement before the normal supply is interrupted.
MEMS supports manufacturing sites during electrical maintenance, switchgear and transformer work, infrastructure upgrades, production-line changes, site expansion and planned utility interruptions.
Early planning allows critical loads, connection points, equipment positions, cable routes, fuel requirements and installation windows to be established before the shutdown begins.
Where production needs to continue, the temporary arrangement is planned around the site’s operating schedule and the loads that need to remain available.
Our Generator Rental service supports planned requirements from individual generator installations through to larger multi-set temporary power packages.
Emergency power and manufacturing resilience
An unexpected loss of power can interrupt production, processes and critical site systems without providing time to prepare.
MEMS operates a fully staffed 24-hour control room to receive emergency requirements and coordinate the equipment, transport, engineers and fuel support required for the response.
The immediate priority is to establish which loads need temporary power, the available connection arrangements and the conditions on site. MEMS then coordinates the temporary power installation and ongoing operational support while the normal supply is unavailable.
Preparing before an outage reduces the number of decisions that need to be made during an incident. Our Disaster Recovery service helps establish site information, temporary power arrangements and response requirements in advance.
For an unexpected loss of supply, see Emergency Generator Hire.
The UK Government’s Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan also identifies resilience and access to a resilient and affordable energy system as important to the sector. Read the Advanced Manufacturing Sector Plan on GOV.UK.
Temporary high-voltage power for complex manufacturing requirements
Some manufacturing projects require more than a standard generator connection.
MEMS provides generator hire from 30 kVA to 2,000 kVA for single-set requirements, with multi-set temporary power packages exceeding 25 MW. Our HV Solutions include temporary high-voltage equipment from 1 kV to 33 kV for suitable project requirements.
The configuration depends on the site’s existing electrical infrastructure, voltage, load, connection arrangements and operating requirements.
For larger projects, MEMS plans the generators, temporary high-voltage equipment and distribution together to deliver power where it is needed across the site.
MANUFACTURING TEMPORARY POWER IN PRACTICE
Global automotive supplier
Temporary power supporting automotive manufacturing
MEMS provided temporary power for a global automotive supplier, demonstrating our experience supporting power requirements within a manufacturing environment.
Generator and BESS
Reducing fuel use and emissions with hybrid temporary power
Following an emergency power requirement at a manufacturing site, MEMS used load data to identify an opportunity to combine a 200 kVA generator with a 45 kVA battery energy storage system. Over the measured final 31 days, the solution saved 2,542 litres of fuel and 6,813 kg CO₂e, a 43.17% reduction.
Lower-emission and hybrid temporary power
Manufacturing sites increasingly need to consider fuel consumption, emissions, noise and generator running hours alongside operational resilience.
MEMS Cleaner Options include Stage V generators, HVO fuel, battery energy storage and hybrid generator-battery systems.
Where the load profile is suitable, combining battery storage with power generation can reduce generator running hours, fuel consumption, emissions and noise.
All MEMS generators are HVO compatible, and HVO fuel is available as part of our managed fuel service.
The appropriate approach depends on the site’s load profile, duty cycle, operating period and technical requirements. Our Battery Energy Storage Systems can be incorporated where energy storage is suitable for the application.
Live monitoring, control room support and fuel management
Temporary power requires active management throughout the hire.
MEMS operates a fully staffed control room 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. MEMS Connect provides live monitoring of generator location, fuel level, load, performance and alerts.
Across the MEMS fleet, the platform processes approximately 403 million data points each day. Our control room uses this information to maintain operational visibility across active hires and identify changing fuel levels, performance issues and alerts requiring attention.
Our Fuel Management service coordinates fuel requirements around generator load, expected running hours, tank capacity, delivery access and project duration.
Why MEMS for manufacturing temporary power?
Fully managed delivery
MEMS coordinates equipment, logistics, installation, fuel, monitoring, operational support and removal as one managed temporary power service.
Technical capability
Requirements range from individual generator installations to multi-set power packages, temporary high-voltage equipment and battery-supported systems.
24/7 operational support
A fully staffed control room provides operational oversight throughout active hires, supported by live information from MEMS Connect.
UK-wide delivery
MEMS supports planned, emergency and longer-term temporary power requirements across the UK.
Manufacturing environments we support
Temporary power requirements vary between manufacturing environments. MEMS supports sites where planned work, additional capacity, electrical disruption or an unexpected outage creates a temporary power requirement.
These environments include automotive and component manufacturing, engineering and fabrication, food and beverage production, pharmaceutical manufacturing, packaging, process plants and other industrial production facilities.
MEMS plans each temporary power arrangement around the electrical and operational requirements of the individual site rather than a standard package.
Manufacturing temporary power FAQs
Can temporary power be installed around an operating production facility?
Yes, where the site conditions and agreed installation plan allow it. MEMS plans equipment positions, delivery access, cable routes, connections and installation activity around the operational requirements of the site. The final arrangement depends on the electrical infrastructure, production environment and safe working requirements.
How do you provide temporary power during a planned factory shutdown?
Planning starts before the normal supply is interrupted. MEMS establishes the loads that need to remain available, connection arrangements, equipment locations, installation window, fuel requirement and operating period. Our Generator Rental service supports planned temporary power requirements during shutdowns, maintenance and upgrades.
What happens if a manufacturing site loses power unexpectedly?
When a manufacturing site contacts MEMS following an unexpected loss of power, our 24/7 staffed control room coordinates the equipment, transport, engineers and fuel support needed for the response. We establish the priority loads, available connections and site conditions so the appropriate temporary power solution can be mobilised. Find out more about Emergency Generator Hire.
What generator capacities can MEMS provide for manufacturing sites?
MEMS provides generator hire from 30 kVA to 2,000 kVA for single-set requirements, with multi-set temporary power packages exceeding 25 MW. The appropriate capacity depends on the site's load, operating profile, starting requirements and required level of resilience.
Can MEMS provide temporary high-voltage equipment?
Yes. Our HV Solutions include temporary high-voltage equipment from 1 kV to 33 kV for suitable project requirements. The equipment and configuration depend on the site's existing electrical infrastructure, voltage, load and connection arrangement.
How is fuel managed during longer manufacturing projects?
MEMS plans fuel requirements around generator load, expected running hours, tank capacity, delivery access and project duration. MEMS Connect provides fuel-level data to our control room, helping the team coordinate scheduled replenishment and respond to changing requirements. Our Fuel Management service supports ongoing fuel planning and delivery throughout the hire.
What lower-emission temporary power options are available?
MEMS Cleaner Options include Stage V generators, HVO fuel, battery energy storage and hybrid generator-battery systems. The appropriate solution depends on the site's load profile, duty cycle, operating period and technical requirements.
Supporting your manufacturing power requirement
Emergency Generator Hire | Temporary generator support following an unexpected loss of power.
Generator Rental | Planned temporary power for shutdowns, maintenance, upgrades and longer-term requirements.
Disaster Recovery | Pre-planned temporary power arrangements for electrical disruption.
HV Solutions | Temporary high-voltage equipment for complex power requirements.
Cleaner Options | Stage V generators, HVO, battery storage and hybrid temporary power options.
Fuel Management | Managed fuel planning and delivery throughout temporary power projects.
