Hospital Generator Solutions
Complete Emergency Power Systems for Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals and healthcare facilities need more than a generator — they need a complete emergency power solution.
ETAC Power delivers hospital generator solutions in Canada, including load assessment, generator sizing, ATS integration, redundancy planning, switchgear coordination, and CSA-compliant installation support to keep life-safety systems running during outages.
Power Challenges in Healthcare
Healthcare facilities cannot afford downtime. Key power concerns include:
- Maintaining life-support equipment during outages
- Supporting HVAC, emergency lighting, and IT systems
- Ensuring automatic transfer switch (ATS) integration for seamless backup
- Redundancy strategy is required for critical care continuity (N+1 / priority loads)
- Testing & maintenance readiness to meet emergency power expectations
Diesel Generators for Hospital Backup Power Solutions
Diesel is the most widely used fuel for hospital backup due to reliability:
- Immediate response time during outages
- emergency standby power
- Fuel availability even in extended grid failures
Learn more about Diesel Generator Options.
Natural Gas Hospital Emergency Power Solutions
Natural gas is gaining adoption in healthcare for cleaner operation:
- Reduced emissions for urban hospital environments
- Lower fuel storage concerns compared to diesel
- Ideal for prime or continuous backup support
Explore Natural Gas Generators.
Hospital Generator Solution Configurations
Hospital Generators in Canada are typically configured as part of a complete emergency power solution.
Final generator selection depends on critical load requirements, redundancy strategy, and system integration.
The configurations below represent common solution starting points for healthcare facilities.
| Power Range | Typical Configuration | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| 500–1500 kVA | Diesel generator with ATS and critical load distribution | Small hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities |
| 1500–3000+ kVA | Gas or diesel hybrid solution with paralleling, N+1 redundancy, ATS, and switchgear | Large hospitals, urban healthcare facilities, critical care environments |
CSA-Compliant Hospital Power Solutions
ETAC Power ensures hospital life safety and emergency generator systems meet all Canadian healthcare requirements:
CSA-compliant generator system configuration for healthcare applications
ATS integration for seamless transfer and life-safety continuity
Redundancy planning (N+1) for critical departments
Enclosures and installation considerations for on-campus / urban environments
Hospital Generator Solution Use Cases in Canada
Use Case 1: Regional Hospital Diesel Emergency Power Solution
Goal: ensure life-safety continuity during grid outages
Design: diesel standby + ATS + critical circuit distribution
Outcome: stable backup power for essential departments
Use Case 2: Urban Healthcare Natural Gas Life-Safety Power Solution
Goal: lower emissions while ensuring emergency readiness
Design: natural gas standby + redundancy planning + ATS integration
Outcome: reliable emergency power strategy for critical loads
Looking for hospital generator solutions in Canada? ETAC Power designs CSA-compliant emergency power systems with generator selection, ATS integration, redundancy planning, and long-term support.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospital Generator Solutions
What is a hospital generator solution?
A hospital generator solution is a complete emergency power system, not just a standalone generator.
It typically includes generator selection, load assessment, automatic transfer switches (ATS), switchgear, redundancy planning, and system integration to ensure uninterrupted power for life-safety and critical hospital operations.
How are hospital generator solutions sized in Canada?
Hospital generator solutions in Canada are sized based on critical load requirements, starting currents, redundancy targets, and future expansion needs.
Life-safety systems such as operating rooms, ICUs, emergency lighting, and essential HVAC are prioritized during the sizing and system design process.
Are hospital generator solutions required to be CSA compliant in Canada?
Yes. Hospital generator solutions in Canada must use CSA-compliant equipment and system configurations to meet healthcare and life-safety requirements.
Compliance ensures safe operation, proper transfer during outages, and compatibility with Canadian electrical and healthcare standards.
Diesel vs natural gas: which hospital power solution is better?
Both diesel and natural gas hospital generator solutions are widely used, depending on facility needs.
Diesel solutions are often selected for fast response and on-site fuel storage, while natural gas solutions are preferred in urban environments for cleaner operation and reduced fuel storage requirements.
In many cases, hybrid or redundant configurations are used as part of a complete solution.