Voltage optimisation technology has a proven capacity to save energy

19.06.2010

Voltage optimisation can save companies up to 25% in electricity consumption and reduce carbon emissions.

Voltage optimisation is a key component of every energy efficiency programme that is often overlooked in the push to save energy. Voltage optimisation technology can reduce electricity consumption by up to 25%, as well as reducing carbon emissions.

This is because the voltage supplied to the majority of sites is above the level it needs to be. This leads to losses in many types of equipment. As electricity is delivered, voltage drops across the grid, thus it needs to be fed into the system at a higher level.

On its own, voltage optimisation can deliver savings of up to 25% on electricity bills, increases equipment lifetime and reduces maintenance costs.

Voltage optimisation works by efficiently reducing supply voltages and protecting against supply fluctuations

There are 400,000 buildings in the UK that could benefit from voltage optimisation technology. However, although the installation of voltage optimisation systems in the country is increasing, it has been on an ad hoc basis.

Installing a voltage regulator on the incoming main supply will reduce the voltage on each phase to the required level whilst ensuring that phase voltages are correctly balanced.

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