Safeguarding Healthcare Operations During Power Failures
MEMS provides temporary generator hire and managed temporary power for hospitals and healthcare facilities during planned works, maintenance, equipment failure and unexpected power outages. Power failures in hospitals can put patient safety, essential equipment, and vital services at immediate risk. With dependable, low-emission hospital power solutions, MEMS helps healthcare teams maintain continuity of care and safeguard patients, staff, and operations when reliability matters most.
Hospital Power Solutions Case Study: Temporary Power Support for a Private Hospital
When a private London hospital needed temporary standby power while repairs were carried out to its malfunctioning backup generator, MEMS supplied a 500 kVA temporary generator, fuel bulk tank and 125 metres of 240 mm cable.
The system was connected, installed and ready within three hours of instruction, then remained on standby for 14 days with 24/7 remote telemetry and fuel management support.
How MEMS Supports Healthcare Sites
Our temporary power solutions are designed to protect hospitals and the healthcare industry from the unexpected.
- 24/7 staffed control room
- in-house logistics
- installation and commissioning
- fuel management
- remote monitoring
- planned and emergency support
Planned and Emergency Temporary Power Support
MEMS supports emergency requirements and planned maintenance with temporary power designed around the site’s load, connection arrangements, access and operating requirements.
The Cost of Power Outages in Healthcare
Power interruptions can affect clinical equipment, essential building services and hospital operations. They can also create additional costs, operational disruption and pressure on estates and engineering teams.
Planning for temporary power before an outage helps healthcare teams understand critical loads, connection requirements and the response needed if existing power systems become unavailable.
Reliable Power for Patient Care
Support critical hospital systems during planned works and unexpected outages.
Cost-Efficient Temporary Power
Reduce fuel use and operating costs through efficient temporary power planning.
Healthcare Power Expertise
Temporary power support for NHS and private healthcare sites.
Emergency Power for
Critical Healthcare Sites
Hospitals and healthcare facilities need reliable temporary power during unexpected outages, planned electrical works and equipment failures. MEMS provides emergency generator hire for healthcare sites across the UK, supported by a fully staffed 24/7 control room, in-house logistics, engineering support, fuel management and remote monitoring.
Every hospital requirement is different. The generator size, load, voltage, connection method, access, cable route, fuel plan and operating constraints all affect the temporary power system required. MEMS assesses these factors before mobilising suitable equipment and support.
For urgent incidents, our control room coordinates the response from first contact through to installation and operational support. For planned works, MEMS also supports temporary power design, site surveys and disaster recovery planning to help healthcare teams prepare before an outage occurs.
FAQS: Generator hire for Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
How fast can MEMS deliver temporary power to a hospital during an emergency?
Fast!
Our 24/7 staffed control room responds immediately to hospital emergencies. MEMS aims to be on-site within four hours from instruction, depending on location. We’re built for speed and precision, especially when patient care depends on it.
How long can MEMS provide backup power for a hospital?
MEMS can maintain hospital operations for as long as required, days, weeks, months or even years. With 24/7 monitoring, fuel management, and full logistical support, our temporary power systems ensure continuous care delivery throughout planned maintenance or unexpected outages.
Does MEMS provide remote monitoring for hospital power systems?
Yes. Through MEMS Connect, our remote monitoring platform, we deliver real-time performance data, diagnostics, and alerts. This ensures reliable operation, proactive maintenance, and complete peace of mind for healthcare teams managing critical infrastructure.
Can MEMS help reduce generator emissions for hospitals and healthcare facilities?
Yes. MEMS integrates Battery Energy Storage (BES) technology with our generator systems to reduce fuel use and emissions. Battery energy storage and hybrid generator systems can reduce generator runtime, fuel use and associated emissions where the site load profile and operating conditions make hybridisation suitable.
How can a hospital prepare for a power outage?
By developing a MEMS Disaster Recovery Plan. This plan prioritises restoring essential power to safeguard patient care and critical hospital systems. If you don’t yet have a recovery strategy, our specialists can assess your site and design a tailored plan to meet your backup power requirements.
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