When a leading electric vehicle manufacturer set out to expand its operations with a 1.1 million-square-foot addition to their existing facility, reliable emergency power was a critical component of the project’s success.
Large-scale facility expansions often present significant challenges beyond simply selecting a generator. Project teams must balance growing power demands, evolving facility requirements, tight construction schedules, equipment lead times, and the need to maintain uninterrupted operations throughout the expansion process. For manufacturers, even brief disruptions can impact production, schedules, and revenue.
To help address these challenges, the project team partnered with CK Power Systems early in the project lifecycle. Working closely with the owner, engineering team, and construction professionals, CK Power helped develop a standby power solution that would support the facility’s current needs while providing confidence in the site’s long-term operational resilience.
The solution included a 500kW HiPower diesel standby generator paired with a Thomson Closed Transition Bypass Isolation Transfer Switch, delivering dependable backup power and seamless power transfer capabilities to protect critical operations during utility outages.
Collaboration was key throughout the project. From system design and equipment selection to factory witness testing and final commissioning, CK Power Systems worked alongside stakeholders to help ensure the solution aligned with project requirements, schedules, and performance expectations. A major milestone included factory testing at the HiPower manufacturing facility, where the customer and project team verified system performance prior to shipment, reducing risk and providing confidence before installation.
Because the facility remained operational during construction, minimizing disruption was a top priority. CK Power Systems coordinated commissioning activities during off-hours, helping the customer maintain business continuity while bringing the new emergency power system online.
The completed project provided more than backup power, it delivered peace of mind. By helping the owner and project team navigate the complexities of a major facility expansion while ensuring reliable emergency power protection, CK Power Systems supported a smoother project execution and helped position the manufacturer for continued growth.
Projects like this demonstrate CK Power Systems’ commitment to helping customers overcome the challenges of expansion through responsive engineering support, collaborative project management, and reliable power solutions that protect operations that protect critical operations from concept to completion.
Planning a new facility, expansion, or evaluating your emergency power strategy at your current facility? Contact CK Power Systems to discuss a customized standby power solution designed to support your growth, minimize risk, and bring reliability and piece of mind of continual operations.
