“The funding […] will keep Britain’s energy network among the safest, most secure and resilient in the world. The investment will support new industrial customers to drive economic growth.”
Jonathan Brearley, Ofgem CEO
Why the UK Still Needs Robust Emergency and Standby Power
Even with these historic upgrades, Ofgem acknowledges that network constraints will continue, as energy demand is rising faster than infrastructure can be expanded. For businesses, this means resilience planning is no longer optional: it is essential.
The Critical Role of Pleavin Power
Pleavin Power has become one of the UK’s leading providers of critical power services, supporting organisations across every sector with the expertise, systems and rapid response necessary to operate at 110%, no matter the conditions.
As global power demands accelerate at an unprecedented pace, consistent investment in modern, resilient energy infrastructure has become the foundation of future progress. We’re entering an era where uninterrupted power is not just an expectation, but a catalyst for innovation, economic growth, and societal stability. Critical power partners like Pleavin Power stand at the forefront of this transformation – ensuring that organisations have the reliable, future-proof energy systems they need to thrive in an increasingly electrified world. As Generator Specialists we’re supporting the UK’s energy transition and helping business’s who depend on their power to stay online 24/7.
Jack Pleavin, Pleavin Power CEO
Grid Expansion Brings Increased Demand for Standby Power
The UK is undertaking its largest grid upgrade in decades, yet greater capacity also brings greater exposure. As the transition accelerates, businesses need uninterrupted power to stay competitive.
Pleavin Power delivers:
- Contingency planning and risk assessment
- Temporary and emergency power generation
- Load management solutions
- Fast-response engineering support
Our team ensures your operations remain fully powered even during outages, upgrades or network instability.
Rising Network Pressures Highlight the Need for Generator Resilience
With network charges increasing and infrastructure under strain, proactive generator care has never been more important.
We help businesses stay ahead through:
- Planned maintenance programmes
- Comprehensive load bank testing
- Fuel management and monitoring
- Upgrades to modern, efficient generator systems
Acting now dramatically reduces the risk of downtime later.
Gas Network Investment Strengthens Reliability; But Local Backup Remains Vital
While gas infrastructure is receiving significant investment, site-level resilience still determines whether operations stay online during local outages.
For the past eight years, Pleavin Power has kept UK organisations running through:
- Regional power disruptions
- Weather-related failures
- Grid constraints
- Large-scale emergency deployments
Our track record speaks for itself.
Electrification Will Drive Unprecedented Demand for Continuity in Power
From EV infrastructure to data centres, manufacturing electrification and new industrial processes, the shift to electric systems will place intense pressure on businesses.
Let us help your business throughout this transition with:
- Future-proofed power strategies
- Backup generation for expanding electrical loads
- Scalable solutions for new facilities
- Expert guidance on resilience planning for electrified operations
Businesses Still Need Temporary Power
Even as Ofgem works to reduce connection backlogs, many organisations face waiting periods before securing permanent supply upgrades.
We ensure you can continue operating at full performance by providing:
- Temporary generation during connection delays
- Load balancing during phased construction
- Critical power for commissioning and testing
Pleavin Power: Built on Resilience, Security and 24/7 Readiness
For businesses seeking certainty in an evolving energy landscape, Pleavin Power remains the partner you can rely on – today, tomorrow and through every stage of the UK’s energy transition.
