We are a very wasteful society. Many processes within industry are inherently inefficient:

• Warehouse lighting left on when it is a bright sunny day or when no one is working in that particular area
• Conveyors running when there are no boxes being transported
• Shutter doors wide open when the factory heating is on

All of these examples seem obvious enough, however in many cases the existing technology or work patterns do not allow for these issues to be easily addressed in a sustainable and ultimately automated way.
Conventional warehouse and factory lighting is not only highly inefficient, but it can take ten minutes to strike when switched on; therefore it is easy to see why lights get left on. Similar stories are applicable in the other example of waste above. There are many ways to assist in making industrial facilities more efficient; from simple ‘no-cost’ ideas to larger retrofit projects.

Critically reduced energy usage does not only deliver a reduction in kWh and electricity costs. For every kWh that is saved there are a variety of other benefits which can be delivered:

• Lower kVa charges
• Less strain on infrastructure (cables, contactors, etc.)
• Reduced breakdown and hence less maintenance headaches
• Lower CO₂ emissions
• Reduced environmental charges (Climate Change Levy, etc.)
• Improved Health and Safety

Most organisations have set targets for reductions in energy usage; where can savings be made and how can we help you implement those solutions? Contact us to find out how.