June 2026

A UPS system is there to protect critical equipment when the mains power fails. Whether it's supporting servers, network and critical infrastructure, medical equipment or industrial control systems, its ability to provide backup power depends on one thing above all else: healthy batteries.

UPS battery fires have become a growing concern across a range of sectors, from data centres and healthcare facilities to commercial buildings and industrial sites. While these incidents remain relatively uncommon, they highlight an important reality: UPS batteries require ongoing attention throughout their service life.