Operational continuity for offices
Generators for office and commercial buildings
A generator for administrative buildings helps secure operational continuity during a power outage. We design a suitable solution based on the size of the building, its technical facilities, ATS and the required operational certainty.
- Typically 20–250 kVA
- Quiet executions for built-up areas
- Automatic changeover (ATS)
Overview
Continuity of operation for office and commercial buildings
Administrative and commercial buildings depend on the continuous availability of electricity more than it might seem at first glance. The operation of the reception, lifts, access systems, server room, air-conditioning, lighting and security — all of it requires power and stops working immediately during an outage.
The impact is not only technical. An outage during the working peak means blocked lifts, non-functional IT, an interrupted reception and a direct impact on dozens or hundreds of building users. For the building manager and tenants it is a real operational burden and a reputational risk.
Standby power of key circuits helps ensure the building stays functional during a distribution-grid outage — without the need for manual intervention. A standby generator does not have to cover the full output of the building: the goal is to correctly identify the priority circuits — lifts, IT, reception, access systems — and design the backup exactly for them. The result is a functional and economically justified solution.
Risk of an outage
What an outage causes in an administrative building
Reception stops
The reception is the nerve centre of an administrative building — during an outage the entrance, communication and building administration stop working. Backup of the reception keeps the building operating.
Lifts blocked
Lifts are key infrastructure in multi-storey buildings. Their blockage during an outage restricts the movement of people and can trap passengers.
IT and servers down
An unplanned server shutdown can cause data loss, interruption of applications and an outage of the whole company infrastructure. IT backup is standard in office buildings.
HVAC stops
Air-conditioning and ventilation are among the largest consumers in office buildings. Without them the building stops being operable in summer and winter.
Access systems offline
Entrance turnstiles, chip access, camera systems and security automation stop fulfilling their function without power.
Dark common areas
A lighting outage in common areas, staircases or garages is a safety risk. Lighting backup keeps the building safely operational.
Where it fits
Where the solution makes sense
Office buildings
Administrative buildings with multi-storey facilities, lifts and central air-conditioning — an outage interrupts the operation of the reception, IT and access systems.
Administrative centres
Larger office complexes with multiple tenants, central technical facilities and more demanding infrastructure — higher requirements for supply reliability and standby autonomy.
Business parks
Areas with multiple buildings and shared technical facilities — an outage can hit the whole campus at once, including server rooms and security systems.
Commercial buildings
Buildings combining administration with retail or operations — reception, sales areas, facilities, lifts and technology must work continuously.
Buildings with lifts and reception
Every multi-storey building with lifts and an operating reception depends on power — an outage blocks the movement of people and prevents the operation of the building.
Buildings with demanding facilities
Buildings with server rooms, backup UPS, air-conditioning units and elaborate control infrastructure — where emergency lighting alone is not enough.
Comparison
Noise and generator placement in a built-up environment
Administrative buildings are located in built-up areas, often near other buildings or residential zones. Generator noise is therefore a parameter that enters the design from the very beginning — together with output and configuration.
Acoustic executions
- An integrated acoustic enclosure significantly reduces operating noise. For installation in built-up areas or near buildings, canopied execution is the standard.
- Installation in a technical room or under a canopy protects the generator against the weather and further reduces noise.
- Residential or industrial exhaust silencers are an optional part of the design for buildings with stricter noise requirements.
Placement and access
- Technical room, basement, roof canopy or outdoor installation — each location is designed individually with respect to the building layout.
- Generator placement must allow easy access for regular maintenance and service response — without interfering with the operation of the building.
- A correctly designed and placed solution ensures the generator fulfils its function without disturbing the operation of the building or the surrounding environment.
Design factors
Key design parameters
The right solution depends on the specific building — its size, technologies, priority circuits and operating conditions. These are the parameters that enter every design.
Required output
Total consumption of priority technologies — lighting, lifts, air-conditioning, IT, reception, access systems. Output is set with respect to the simultaneity of operation.
Size and type of building
A small office building and an extensive administrative centre have completely different requirements. Sizing starts from the concrete size, layout and technical equipment of the building.
Type of powered technology
Motor load — lifts, air-conditioning, ventilation — draws several times more at start-up than in steady operation. This characteristic enters the generator sizing directly.
ATS / automatic transfer
Automatic takeover without manual intervention is the standard for commercial buildings. A correct ATS configuration ensures transfer within seconds, without the need for staff on site.
Required operating time
Standby for the grid-restoration period or longer autonomous operation. Operating time determines the fuel tank size and the overall system configuration.
Noise
Administrative buildings are surrounded by other buildings and operations. Canopied execution with acoustic treatment and correct generator placement are the key to meeting noise limits.
Installation site
Technical room, outdoor installation, canopy or container execution — placement depends on the building layout, service access and requirements for noise and appearance.
Tank size
Integrated or separate tank for the required standby period. Refuelling access, local regulations and safety requirements are part of the design.
Integration with the building
Coordination with the building's main switchboard, existing installation, UPS backup and control systems ensures reliable functioning of the whole standby system. Office buildings are in operation every working day — a service contract and spare-parts availability are part of every long-term solution.
System solution
What the complete solution consists of
Generator unit
Industrial AKSA generators with Perkins, Doosan or Volvo Penta engines. Outputs typically 20–250 kVA for standby power of office and commercial buildings of various sizes.
ATS — automatic transfer
The transfer switch provides automatic takeover during a grid failure without manual intervention — with transfer within seconds. Configuration of the reaction speed and the scope of powered circuits is part of the design.
Switchboards and connections
Power and control switchboards, cable interconnections, coordination with the building's main switchboard and the existing installation. The design respects the existing infrastructure.
Fuel management
Integrated or separate tank sized for the required operating time. Safety requirements, refuelling access and possible double-wall tank requirements are part of the solution.
Acoustics and placement
Canopied execution for outdoor installation or a technical room. Exhaust silencers and acoustic treatment to meet noise limits in built-up areas and preserve the comfort of the surroundings.
Commissioning and service
GSM alarms and automatic notifications, regular maintenance and service arrangements. The standby system must be in a ready state always — even during long periods without use.
References
Why choose ESKO Generator.
Individual design per building
No two administrative buildings are the same — size, technology, priority circuits and operating conditions differ. We design every solution after assessing the specific building and its requirements.
Advice without obligation
We help assess what makes sense to back up, what output is needed and which configuration fits your building — before signing a contract or preparing a quotation.
Experience with commercial operations
We supply standby and operating generators to industrial, commercial, agricultural and energy operations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and other EU countries.
Service and reliability
As an authorised AKSA dealer we provide industrial units, spare parts and service support. The standby system must work at the moment it is really needed.
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Czech projects — scope as agreed
For Czech projects the delivery may include, as agreed: generator supply, design of the installation, commissioning on a prepared site, turnkey realization and a service contract. The scope is always clarified together during consultation and confirmed in the quotation.
International supply — EXW CZ/NL
International direct sales are preferably EXW Czech Republic / Netherlands; transport is agreed individually. Installation and service abroad are possible in agreed cases and are always confirmed individually by location and model. Manufacturer warranty.
Individual design for your building
We will prepare a suitable solution according to the size of the building, the type of technologies, ATS and the required operational certainty — without obligation.