Secondary power supplies
Kensington and Chelsea Council recently approved a backup generator for hospital imaging equipment.
Kensington and Chelsea Planning Applications Committee approved planning permission for an emergency generator at 180-186 Brompton Road in September 2026. This generator is intended to provide backup power for critical hospital imaging equipment, including MRI and CT scanners, which have stringent power resilience requirements.
The committee had previously deferred its decision to seek further information regarding the generator's siting, screening, and necessity before granting approval. Secondary power supplies are backup power sources required for critical facilities to ensure continuous operation in case of primary power failure.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea Planning Applications Committee approved an emergency generator at 180-186 Brompton Road on September 8, 2026. Source
- The generator is for backup power for critical hospital imaging equipment, including MRI and CT scanners. Source
- The committee previously deferred the decision to seek further information on siting, screening, and necessity. Source
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