Dale Power Solutions Opens New Hub: Expanding Critical Power Support for Southern England

Dale Power Solutions have just made a big move to help even more people by opening a brand new, expanded facility to serve as a southern hub for their growing commercial division.

So, what’s an uninterruptible power supply anyway?

An Uninterruptible Power Supply, or UPS for short, is basically a giant, super-smart battery backup. Think of it like a portable power bank you use for your phone, but on a massive scale for things like entire office buildings, factories, or hospitals. When the main power from the grid suddenly drops, the UPS kicks in instantly. It’s so fast that the computers, lights, and essential equipment don't even flicker. There's no interruption, hence the name. This is what's known as providing 'resilient power protection'—making sure things keep running smoothly, even when the unexpected happens. And the demand for these systems is growing all the time.

Companies like Dale Power Solutions, who have been around since 1935, are experts in designing, building, and maintaining these critical power systems. They also handle backup diesel generators and even huge Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), which are like rechargeable power stations for big sites.

A new southern hub in St Albans

Because so many organisations are realising how important backup power is, Dale Power Solutions has been getting busier and busier. This increased demand, especially from companies in the South of England, meant their existing team needed more space to work and grow. So, they’ve opened a new, expanded facility in St Albans. This isn't just a slightly bigger office; it's a strategic move to create a proper southern hub for their commercial UPS division. The move, announced on March 25, 2026, is all about supporting their continued growth and making sure they can provide top-tier service to their customers across the south.

More than just a bigger building

The new facility is much more than just extra floor space. It's been designed from the ground up to make life better for both customers and the team. For a start, it includes a purpose-built UPS showroom. This means customers can actually see the equipment in action during demonstrations, rather than just looking at pictures in a brochure. There are also modern collaboration spaces, which are designed to get the sales, engineering, and service teams working together more closely.

This new hub will also be used by the company’s nationwide service division, which means they can deliver faster, more integrated support to organisations across the entire UPS lifecycle, from installation to maintenance.

What the boss has to say

Gavin Hepburn, the CEO at Dale Power Solutions, is clearly chuffed with the new opening. He sees it as a major milestone for the company's commercial UPS division. Here’s what he had to say:

“Opening our new St Albans facility is an important step for the continued growth of our commercial UPS division. The expansion reflects the expertise and dedication of the team, who continue to support a wide range of critical sectors, including water infrastructure and commercial office environments.” “The larger site gives us the space and resources to cater to our Southern customers more effectively, showcase our commercial UPS solutions, and strengthen collaboration with our service engineers. As demand for resilient power protection continues to grow nationwide, this new hub positions us excellently to support organisations across the South of England.”

It's all about being closer to their Southern customers and having the right resources to meet the ever-growing need for reliable power.

Keeping the lights on across the UK

While the new hub is in the south, Dale Power Solutions is a UK-wide company with its headquarters up in Scarborough. With 300 people employed across the country, they are a major player in the critical power backup engineering field. Their work is vital for a huge range of industries that simply cannot afford a power cut. These include:

• Healthcare: Keeping life-support machines and operating theatres running.

• Manufacturing: Ensuring production lines don’t suddenly stop, which can cost millions.

• Defence: Providing secure power for critical national infrastructure.

• Offshore: Powering oil rigs and wind farms out at sea.

• Utilities and Renewables: Supporting the national grid and a greener future.

They provide a full 24/7 service, including maintenance and even fuel management for generators. This expansion into St Albans is a big step, not just for the company, but for the many organisations in the South of England that rely on uninterrupted power to keep the country running.