Stand-by Power Systems: Ensuring Continuous Operations During Power Outages

Location Adelaide, South Australia

Service Stand-by power generation installation

230 kVA

Generator Installed

100 kW

Load Bank for Efficiency

Overview

Anglicare partnered with CD Power to secure reliable stand-by generation across its Adelaide residential care facilities. A 230 kVA diesel generator with advanced load management, automatic transfer switching, and real-time monitoring ensures uninterrupted operations, improved safety, and extended equipment life during mains power outages.

Challenges

Anglicare needed reliable stand-by power generation for several residential care facilities across Adelaide, South Australia.

Solution

To meet this need, CD Power installed a Tide Power 230 kVA diesel generator dedicated to providing stand-by power at a residential care facility, supported by smart load management, automatic switching, and safety features.

Automatic transfer switch (ATS) detects mains power failure and starts the generator remotely.
Mimic panel in nurse’s quarters for real-time monitoring and fault alerts.
Mechanical safeguards for technician safety.
Exhaust system insulated with volcanic matter-based wrap for heat protection.

System Specifications

Generator: 230 kVA Tide Power diesel
Load Bank: 100 kW Viking, self-adjusting, maintains 40% minimum load
Control: ATS with automatic switching
Monitoring: Mimic panel for staff oversight

Results

These features guarantee safe, efficient, and reliable stand-by power for the facility, ensuring continuous operation when mains power is lost.