Emergency power system

<p>An emergency power system is an independent source of electrical power that supports important electrical systems on loss of normal power supply. A standby power system may include a <a href="/facts/Standby_generator/BU7tz22p">standby generator</a>, batteries and other apparatus. Emergency power systems are installed to protect life and property from the consequences of loss of primary electric power supply. It is a type of <a href="/facts/Continual_power_system/k85dQHSc">continual power system</a>.
</p><p>They find uses in a wide variety of settings from homes to <a href="/facts/Hospital/WaryeVJd">hospitals</a>, scientific laboratories, <a href="/facts/Data_center/DS5wJY41">data centers</a>, <a href="/facts/Telecommunication/vxoj1cxR">telecommunication</a> equipment and ships. Emergency power systems can rely on <a href="/facts/Engine-generator/DgyprBkK">generators</a>, <a href="/facts/Deep-cycle_battery/zhv4yGfN">deep-cycle batteries</a>, <a href="/facts/Flywheel_energy_storage/YwXWjuRo">flywheel energy storage</a> or <a href="/facts/Fuel_cell/UcMYnCW3">fuel cells</a>.
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Emergency power system