The future of voltage optimisation
With energy saving systems and devices becoming widely available and more popular, it is clear to everyone that the future is going to be energy efficient.
Industry insiders recognise that commercial, industrial and domestic projects are all likely to benefit from voltage optimisation in the future, not only to reduce electric costs, but to fall in line with likely government regulation. The UK has imposed the CRC (Carbon Reduction Commitment) to regulate business and industrial energy use, and many other countries have set guidelines or rules for their carbon emissions and energy statistics.
Although current use of voltage optimisation is likely to be in industrial or business premises or sites, domestic use is likely to be implemented in the future, because units designed for use in the home have become cheaper and more compact. During Bradford’s British Science Festival 2011, one exhibit was a model home showing how domestic supply optimisation, along with other energy saving devices, can reduce electric costs in both new and old homes. Councils and other organisations were invited to view the house as a guided tour. Many believe that councils and housing associations will begin to use similar systems when building new housing, as they find themselves increasingly regulated by government policy and ideals such as the CRC energy efficiency scheme. Some companies now quote as little as £250 for a domestic supply optimiser. There are obstacles within the domestic market, as there are many private householders who could not afford to fit their own unit, or who feel it would intrude on their interior decoration. Most private individuals are not currently aware of the options available and currently only a tiny percentage of people benefits from domestic use.
Energy efficiency is key when considering any project, whether it is by replacing old or outdated tools and equipment, installing the best system, or monitoring working practices and staff behaviour. However, it is not just new builds and developing sites that can benefit from power reduction. The Tower of London, one of England’s oldest and most historically important buildings, was recently given a carbon-reducing makeover. The changes implemented include voltage optimisation units which now regulate the power supply to every part of the building. With millions of visitors every year, the lighting, appliances and security systems at the tower offer a fantastic example of voltage regulators in operation.
In any setting, there are clear benefits to power reduction. Many popular appliances such as freezers are well known for being ‘thirsty’, and in a business setting the problem is likely to be increased by the quantity and size of any machines needed. Busy customers and staff opening and closing doors on fridges or freezers, as well as running programs on other large machines such as tumble dryers, washing machines or ovens is likely to contribute to huge electricity bills. Finding the right system for any business or project is fundamental to keeping these costs down and making any site profitable and efficient.
To find out more about voltage optimisation visit the Ecoadapt website at http://www.ecoadapt.co.uk/.
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