UPS & Power Protection Systems
Sell and install UPS systems and power protection equipment
Overview
UPS system providers generate $300,000-$1,500,000 annually with 35-55% margins.
In 2025, data centers and critical systems need power protection.
Installations range: small UPS $500-$5,000, rack-mounted systems $5,000-$30,000, enterprise UPS $30,000-$300,000+.
Services include UPS system sales and installation, battery backup systems, voltage regulation and surge protection, data center power infrastructure, UPS monitoring and management, and battery replacement programs.
Successful providers size systems for critical loads, design redundant power, provide monitoring and alerts, offer preventive maintenance, and support IT infrastructure.
Businesses with critical systems as clients.
Marketing through IT consultants, data centers, medical facilities, telecommunications, manufacturing, and technology companies.
Required Skills
- UPS Systems
- Electrical Engineering
- Data Center Infrastructure
- Battery Technology
- IT Systems
- Project Management
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Critical systems need power protection
- Recurring battery and maintenance revenue
- High margins on systems and service
- Growing data center and IT infrastructure
- Technology refreshes drive upgrades
Cons
- Need electrical and IT expertise
- Complex system design and sizing
- High value equipment inventory
- Competition from large vendors
- Technology changes require staying current
How to Get Started
- Build UPS and power protection expertise
- Become authorized dealer for UPS brands
- Develop electrical and IT partnerships
- Market to businesses with critical systems
- Design and size power protection systems
- Install UPS and backup power infrastructure
- Provide monitoring, maintenance, and battery replacement
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