Small businesses along Australia’s east coast may face significant electricity disruptions by 2027, according to a recent Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) report. The report blames coal plant closures and delayed gas and clean energy projects for the risks.
Electricity disruptions pose a critical challenge for small businesses. Many rely on dependable power to sustain productivity and customer service levels, such as retail, healthcare and professional services. Estimates from insights agency Gartner indicate that unplanned disruptions can cost small businesses $5,600 per minute. Meanwhile, a report by CISCO digital resilience agency Splunk found that blackout-induced downtime can cost businesses millions.
In response to the AEMO report, protection solutions company PSS Distributors announced the launch of their advanced UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) systems. The advanced systems aim to protect small businesses from downtime and data loss during power outages. They feature automatic voltage regulation and battery backup, which transition businesses to backup power at the first sign of disruption.
“Our UPS systems are essential for small businesses navigating unpredictable power reliability,” says Terrence Daniel, General Manager at PSS Distributors. “They are designed to maintain business operations smoothly during outages, safeguarding against the costly impacts of downtime and protecting critical data.”
Daniel urged business to consider a range of strategies for dealing with outages. This could include diversifying power sources, adopting cloud-based backup solutions, and special employee training. Small-business owners might also consider installing health and safety measures like surge protection and emergency lighting.
