# Hatch Power

> Hatch Power Inc. is a Markham, Ontario (Canada) electrical engineering firm founded in 2009, specializing in UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) systems, power quality solutions, and energy storage. The company provides UPS sales, servicing, maintenance, consulting, project design, training, and lithium/lead-acid battery solutions for commercial, industrial, and data center clients.

Hatch Power was founded by two master's-degree electrical engineers and focuses on advanced lithium battery technology, Energy Storage Systems (ESS), and sustainable power solutions. The company partners with leading manufacturers to deliver reliable, efficient UPS systems, harmonic filters, and power factor correction equipment, backed by certified engineers offering routine maintenance and troubleshooting.

## Company

- [About Us](https://www.hatchpower.com/about): Company background, mission, future vision, and overview of core offerings (Power Quality Solutions, UPS sales, servicing, maintenance, training, consulting, project design). Founded in 2009; headquartered at 55 Commerce Valley Dr W, Markham, ON L3T 7V9.
- [Contact Us](https://www.hatchpower.com/contactus): Contact form and direct details — Phone: +1 (647) 678 7085, Email: Support@hatchpower.com / Sales@hatchpower.com, Address: 55 Commerce Valley Dr W, Markham, ON L3T 7V9.

## Services  

- [Services Overview](https://www.hatchpower.com/services): Sevices page linking to all core service lines — Products, Consulting, Project Design, Servicing, Power Quality, and Training.
- [Power Quality](https://www.hatchpower.com/power-quality): Power quality analysis services covering power factor, harmonics, voltage stability, and frequency variation assessment. Offers tailored Power Factor Correction (PFC) to reduce reactive power losses and electricity bills, and Harmonic Filters to mitigate harmonic distortion, protect sensitive equipment, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- [Consulting](https://www.hatchpower.com/consulting): Specialized consulting for optimizing backup power systems across industries. Includes comprehensive system analysis (design, components, wiring, energy efficiency), tailored design recommendations (equipment selection, battery rack design, transformer configuration, control systems), cost-effective solution planning, energy efficiency/sustainability guidance, and ongoing support and maintenance after implementation.
- [Project Design](https://www.hatchpower.com/project-design): End-to-end custom electrical project design from concept to completion, delivered by master's-degree electrical engineers. Process includes an initial consultation to understand the client's vision, a customized design approach (electrical system design, power distribution, lighting design, control systems), a collaborative design process with iterative client feedback, detailed engineering documentation (specifications, schematics, calculations), and seamless implementation managed by experienced project managers.
- [Servicing](https://www.hatchpower.com/servicing): Multi-vendor servicing and maintenance for UPS systems, PFC units, generators, and harmonic filters, backed by 25+ years of engineering experience. Covers UPS system commissioning/start-up, scheduled maintenance and repairs, UPS battery solutions and Lithium/VRLA integration, battery replacement and testing, remote equipment monitoring and management, UPS system upgrades and capacity expansion, consulting and design for new installations, and energy efficiency/power quality optimization for PV+ESS systems.
- [Training](https://www.hatchpower.com/training): UPS System Training for industrial, commercial, and institutional electrical engineering professionals, plant electricians, maintenance technicians, and design engineers, offered via online and on-site programs. Online training covers UPS topologies/applications, UPS selection and battery sizing, inverter functions, 6-pulse/12-pulse rectifier operation, battery charger operation, battery equalizing, inspection/operating procedures, and battery monitoring systems. On-site training covers UPS introduction and components, UPS operation, maintenance and troubleshooting, safety procedures, best practices, and hands-on practical exercises.
- [Data Center Power Quality](https://www.hatchpower.com/data-center-power-quality): Power quality services tailored to data centers, including power quality assessment and system analysis (voltage stability, harmonic distortion, load balancing, grounding, power factor), customized power quality solutions (voltage regulation, harmonic mitigation, load balancing, grounding improvements, surge protection), power factor optimization to reduce energy losses and operating costs, and harmonic distortion control to protect transformers, cables, generators, and neutral conductors from overheating. Includes an FAQ section covering what data center power quality means, causes of harmonics, assessment frequency, and the benefits of power factor correction.
- [UPS Battery Replacement](https://www.hatchpower.com/ups-battery-replacement): UPS battery replacement and maintenance services for commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and residential environments, supporting all major UPS brands (APC, Eaton, Vertiv, Riello, Delta, Schneider Electric, and others) and battery types (Sealed Lead Acid, VRLA, Lithium-Ion). Includes diagnostics, safe removal/installation, system testing, battery condition assessment, predictive maintenance, capacity testing, and 24/7 emergency onsite response and rapid troubleshooting. FAQ covers signs a battery needs replacement, typical 3–5 year battery lifespan, and whether replacement improves backup runtime.
- [UPS Maintenance](https://www.hatchpower.com/ups-maintenance): Preventive and diagnostic UPS maintenance services to maximize uptime and extend equipment lifespan, including preventive inspections, battery health analysis, load testing, thermal imaging and impedance testing, cooling system checks, and control system calibration. Addresses vulnerabilities in aging backup infrastructure such as battery degradation, loose connections, overheating, and load imbalances. FAQ covers what UPS maintenance includes, recommended maintenance frequency (1–2x/year, more for data centers/hospitals), and how battery health analysis works.

## Products

- [Products Catalog](https://www.hatchpower.com/productss): Browsable catalog of UPS systems, harmonic filters, and lithium battery cabinets, filterable by product type, battery type, kVA, and AH.
- [Active Harmonic Filter](https://www.hatchpower.com/products/hatch-power-active-harmonic-filter): Hatch Power Active Harmonic Filter, 25–200 AH range.
- [100kVA 3-Phase UPS](https://www.hatchpower.com/products/hp-100kva-3phase-lcd): 3-phase UPS with touchscreen LCD, 100 kVA.
- [60kVA 3-Phase UPS](https://www.hatchpower.com/products/hp-60kva-3phase-lcd): 3-phase UPS with touchscreen LCD, 60 kVA.
- [20kVA 3-Phase UPS](https://www.hatchpower.com/products/hp-20kva-3phase-lcd): 3-phase UPS with touchscreen LCD, 20 kVA.
- [15kVA 3-Phase UPS](https://www.hatchpower.com/products/hp-15kva-3phase-lcd): 3-phase UPS with touchscreen LCD, 15 kVA.
- [10kVA 3-Phase UPS](https://www.hatchpower.com/products/hp-10kva-3phase-lcd): 3-phase UPS with touchscreen LCD, 10 kVA.
- [5kVA Rack/Tower Online UPS](https://www.hatchpower.com/products/hp-5kva-lcd): Online UPS with touchscreen LCD, 5 kVA.
- [3kVA Rack/Tower VRLA Online UPS](https://www.hatchpower.com/products/hp-3kva-vrla-lcd): Online UPS with VRLA lead-acid battery, touchscreen LCD, 3 kVA.
- [100Ah Lithium Battery Cabinet](https://www.hatchpower.com/products/100ah-lithium-battery-cabinet): Lithium battery cabinet solution for UPS systems.

## Blog

Articles on UPS systems, power quality, harmonics, battery technology, and data center power, authored primarily by Mohsen Abedi.

- [Why AI Data Centers Are Adopting ±400V HVDC Instead of Conventional UPS Backup Systems](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/ai-data-centers-adopting--400v-hvdc-instead-of-ups-backup-systems) (Jan 2026)
   Explains how high-density AI clusters (30kW-100kW+ per rack) benefit from ±400V bipolar DC distribution by removing multiple AC-to-DC conversion stages, lowering latency, improving efficiency, and simplifying BESS/renewable integration.
- [Advantages of Deploying EPMS in Data Centers](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/epms-in-data-centers) (Dec 2024)
   Examines how Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) maximize availability, provide microsecond-level event logging, and pinpoint power anomalies to prevent widespread data center outages.
- [Applications for Centralized and Decentralized UPS Systems](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/applications-for-centralized-and-decentralized-ups-systems) (Nov 2024)
   Compares centralized block UPS configurations with localized, distributed rack-level UPS deployment strategies for server environments.
- [Why Data Center Power Assessment Is Required](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/data-center-power-assessment) (Jun 2023)
   Outline of engineering protocols for data center electrical health audits, highlighting capacity tracking, safety compliance, and power efficiency benchmarks.
- [Multi-Layer Active Harmonic Mitigation for Data Centers](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/multi-layer-active-harmonic-mitigation-for-data-centers) (Dec 2025)
   Proposes a tiered approach combining component, rack, and facility-wide filtering to isolate non-linear harmonic noise introduced by high-density computing loads.
- [How Hatch Power Active Harmonic Filters Protect Data Centers and Critical Facilities](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/hatch-power-active-harmonic-filters-protect-data-centers-and-critical-facilities) (Dec 2025)
   Product and application guide illustrating how Hatch Power's proprietary dynamic active harmonic filters counteract current distortions instantly.
- [Application of 12-Pulse Rectifiers in Large-Scale UPS Systems](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/12-pulse-rectifiers) (Mar 2025)
   Technical analysis of how 12-pulse rectifier configurations neutralize the 5th and 7th harmonics upstream without using active digital filters.
- [Applications of Active Harmonic Filters](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/applications-of-active-harmonic-filters) (Mar 2025)
   General industry review of active harmonic filters (AHF) used across water treatment plants, heavy manufacturing, and commercial medical facilities.
- [VFD-Generated Harmonics and Mitigation Solutions](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/vfd-harmonics) (Nov 2024)
   Analyzes how variable frequency drives produce harmonic distortions in HVAC and pump systems, and outlines solutions using line reactors and active filters.
- [What Types of Loads Cause Power Harmonics, Their Impacts, and Solutions](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/loads-causing-power-harmonics) (Oct 2024)
   A primer classifying non-linear loads (SMPS, rectifiers, LED drivers) and outlining their destructive thermal effects on neutral conductors and transformers.
- [The Impacts of an External Stepdown Transformer on the Power Quality of UPS Systems](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/stepdown-transformer) (Aug 2024)
   Evaluates phase shifting, voltage drops, and the amplification of specific harmonic frequencies when placing stepdown transformers downstream of a UPS.
- [Active Harmonic Filter VS Passive Harmonic Filter](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/active-vs-passive-harmonic-filter) (Aug 2023)
   Compares dynamic, digital active harmonic injection systems against static, tuned LC passive capacitor-inductor networks.
- [Benefits of Utilizing an Active Harmonic Filter](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/active-harmonic-filter) (Jul 2023)
   Details how active filters prevent resonance, reduce utility penalty fees, protect sensitive control circuits, and extend transformer lifespans.
- [What Are the Consequences of Power Harmonics](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/consequences-of-power-harmonics) (Jul 2023)
   Breakdown of harmonic issues including nuisance circuit breaker tripping, overheating motors, conductor degradation, and data packet corruption.
- [Why UPS Systems Induce Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) and Solutions](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/ups-inducing-harmonic) (Jun 2023)
   Explores how input stages of older or poorly tuned UPS rectifiers pollute the upstream electrical grid and details modern topology fixes.
- [Integration of Fuel Cells with UPS Systems for Data Center Backup Power](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/fuel-cells-with-ups) (Dec 2024)
   Evaluates the engineering challenges of aligning the slow transient response of hydrogen fuel cells with instant UPS battery discharge curves.
- [Hydrogen-Based UPS for Tier 3 and Tier 4 Data Centers](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/hydrogen-ups-for-data-centers) (Dec 2024)
   Technical blueprint for replacing diesel generator plants with long-duration hydrogen storage and proton-exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells.
- [Applications of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/application-of-battery-energy-storage-system) (Mar 2024)
   Examines commercial use-cases for standalone BESS setups including peak shaving, load shifting, and microgrid frequency regulation.
- [The Advantages of Integrating BESS into Main Power Grids](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/advantage-of-bess) (Sep 2023)
   Focuses on macro-grid utility benefits such as smoothing out intermittent renewable solar/wind generation and enhancing grid resilience.
- [Modular UPS Systems](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/modular-ups-systems) (Jun 2025)
   Outlines the operational benefits of scalable, hot-swappable power modules that allow seamless capacity expansion and reduced mean time to repair (MTBR).
- [Comparative Analysis of IGCT and IGBT in UPS Systems](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/igct-vs-igbt) (Mar 2024)
   High-power semiconductor comparison focusing on switching speeds, conduction losses, and thermal limits of IGCTs versus IGBTs in mega-watt scale UPS units.
- [Choosing the Correct UPS Battery](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/choosing-ups-battery) (Mar 2024)
   Selection criteria detailing VRLA, pure lead, NiCad, and Lithium-ion performance curves across various backup runtime requirements.
- [Comparison of UPS and EPS Systems' Applications](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/ups-vs-eps) (Feb 2024)
   Differentiates standard Uninterruptible Power Supplies (focused on continuous clean IT power) from Emergency Power Systems (focused on life safety and code compliance).
- [Pros and Cons of Utilizing Eco Mode in UPS Systems](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/ups-eco-mode-2) (Feb 2024)
   Balancing the financial upside of 99% operating efficiency against the risks of bypass transfer times and exposed raw utility power.
- [Utilizing Power Modeling and Simulation Before Deploying Large UPS](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/power-modeling-simulation) (Nov 2023)
   Case for using software tools (ETAP, SKM) to model fault currents, transient stability, and coordination parameters prior to physical equipment procurement.
- [Advantages of Deploying STS Panels with UPS Systems](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/static-transfer-switch) (Sep 2023)
   Explains how Static Transfer Switches execute sub-cycle transfers (less than 4ms) between two independent UPS power sources to ensure true redundany.
- [Considerations and Limitations to Use Transformer-less UPS in an Industrial Environment](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/transformerless-ups) (Aug 2023)
   Identifies specific vulnerabilities of transformer-less configurations when exposed to harsh, high-fault industrial environments without galvanic isolation.
- [Advantages and Disadvantages of Choosing UPS Eco-Mode Over Online Mode](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/ups-eco-mode) (Aug 2023)
   Evaluates the specific trade-offs between interactive line modes and double-conversion online operation modes in critical power applications.
- [Distinguishing Between Online UPS and Line-Interactive UPS](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/online-vs-line-interactive-ups) (Aug 2023)
   Comprehensive operational comparison between true double-conversion topologies (always online) and line-interactive designs using automatic voltage regulators (AVR).
- [Why Transformer-less UPS Systems Should Not Be Fed From the Same Upstream Source](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/ups-source-feeding) (Jul 2023)
   Analysis of neutral path circulating currents and fault vulnerabilities when the rectifier and bypass of a transformer-less UPS share a common upstream bus.
- [The Impacts of Back Feed Harmonics from UPS on Generator](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/harmonic-from-ups-to-generator) (Jul 2023)
   Details generator heating, voltage regulator hunting, and frequency instability caused by harmonic distortion pushed back from UPS systems during generator operation.
- [Modular UPS VS Conventional UPS for Server Room and Data Center Load](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/modular-ups-vs-conventional) (Jul 2023)
   Head-to-head comparison evaluating spatial footprints, initial capital expenditures, scalability, and internal redundancy (N+1) differences.
- [Lithium Batteries VS Lead Acid Batteries for UPS Systems](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/lithium-batteries-vs-lead-acid-battery) (Jul 2023)
   Comprehensive lifecycle analysis comparing energy density, total cost of ownership (TCO), footprint, cooling requirements, and safety of Li-ion vs VRLA.
- [Application of Transformer-based VS Transformer-less UPS Systems](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/transformer-vs-transformerless-ups) (Jul 2023)
   Technical guide for choosing between robust, transformer-isolated designs and compact, high-efficiency transformer-less topologies based on environment types.
- [Benefits of an UPS Engineering Firm as Auditor/Third-Party Monitor](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/benefits-of-ups-engineering-firm) (Jan 2026)
   Outlines why retaining independent third-party electrical engineers protects facility operators from vendor bias, ensuring non-compromised commissioning, testing, and system auditing.
- [How To Optimize the Functionality of the UPS System and Minimize Downtime](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/optimizefunctionality-of-ups-and-minimize-downtime) (Feb 2025)
   Checklists and best practices for environmental optimization, proactive capacitor replacements, and software updates to guarantee continuous uptime.
- [Benefits of Power Quality Assessment for Commercial and Industrial Environments](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/commercial-power-quality) (Feb 2024)
   Examines the financial returns of executing programmatic power quality tests to solve elusive control malfunctions, voltage sags, and equipment failures.
- [The Importance of Site Walkthrough Prior to Obtaining Service Contracts for UPS Systems](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/site-walkthrough) (Jan 2024)
   Shows why physical inspections prevent scope errors, uncover hidden environmental constraints, and align actual service agreements with real field conditions.
- [The Crucial Role of a Consultant Engineer Before Selecting a UPS System](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/ups-consultant-selection) (Jan 2024)
   Highlights how independent consulting protects stakeholders from over-scoping, ensures accurate short-circuit calculations, and guides un-biased RFP processes.
- [UPS Systems Failure Due to Operator Error](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/ups-system-operator-error) (Nov 2023)
   Human factors analysis detailing the top operational mistakes during bypass switching, emergency power-off (EPO) events, and service routines.
- [The Benefits of an UPS Engineering Firm as Auditor and Third-Party Monitor](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/ups-engineering-firm) (Oct 2023)
   Review of technical oversight protocols during field service, battery replacements, and manufacturer-led commissioning.
- [Failure of UPS Systems Due to Ground Voltage at a Petroleum Refinery](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/ground-voltage-ups-failure) (Sep 2023)
   Forensic case study highlighting how transient ground potential rise (GPR) induced control loop errors and damaged semiconductor components inside an industrial UPS system.
- [UPS System Failure Due to Improper Calibration](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/improper-ups-calibration) (Aug 2023)
   Case review illustrating how incorrectly set internal voltage/current sensor tolerances led to false inverter trips and unexpected utility dropouts.
- [Case Study #1: UPS System Failure Due to Generator Frequency Fluctuation](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/ups-system-failure) (Aug 2023)
   Investigates a site event where engine governor hunting caused voltage fluctuations that barred the static switch from synchronizing with the emergency generator.
- [Root Causes of UPS Failures and Recommended Solutions](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/ups-failure-cause) (Aug 2023)
   Statistical categorization of system failures including DC capacitor drying, cooling fan degradation, battery cell thermal runaway, and control board issues.
- [Definitions of Major Preventive Maintenance for UPS System](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/maintenance-for-ups-system) (Jul 2023)
   Defines exact engineering scopes for infrared thermography, internal resistance battery tracking, and firmware reviews during planned service shutdowns.
- [Reasons for Load Bank Testing for UPS Systems and Batteries](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/load-bank-testing) (Jul 2023)
   Details how dynamic reactive and resistive load testing validates actual string runtime capacities, checks cooling paths, and clears out weak battery blocks.
- [UPS System Training](https://www.hatchpower.com/posts/ups-system-training) (Jul 2024)
   Outline of essential instructional parameters required for facility operations teams to safely navigate bypass transfers and read emergency system diagnostics.

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