Voltage Reduction
As you may be aware the latest Carbon Reduction Commitment legislation is due to come into force next April. This legislation outlines the need for around 20,000 large public and private sector organisations to report the amount of energy they consume.
MB Hunt, is currently working with a number of large companies and institutions, (including local councils and government as part of a successful OJEU tender) to provide not only Voltage reduction, but Voltage Stabilisation equipment to help these businesses meet and exceed targets, whilst saving costs. Achievable savings could be as much as 20-25% dependent on each individual’s circumstances and MB Hunt can inform you of such savings as part of our full building and energy survey on your premises.
For example, incandescent lamps have a non-linear characteristic whereby even a small increase in voltage can reduce their life expectancy markedly; a Resistive load with just 5% over voltage will consume between 10 and 25% more power. Presently, lamps are manufactured to take 220volts in line with European directives. If 240volts is provided into the lamps you will be using over 20% additional power which will reflect on the life expectancy of the lamp and the additional energy used.
MB Hunt Limited are also a Carbon Trust registered supplier, which enables us to assist businesses in receiving interest free loans over Carbon saving technologies including Led lighting, photo voltaic technology and Voltage Reduction thus negating the need for any up front capital payments.
Please see below, the Governments take on voltage reduction. Essentially by reducing voltage in a building you can save money and carbon emissions and prolong the lifespan of all your electrical equipment.
Exert from: The Office of Government Commerce (OGC)
Voltage Reduction
As a result of European Harmonization the electricity supply in the UK is now 230V (+10% / -6%). Most electrical equipment manufactured for Europe and the UK is rated at 220V and operates more efficiently at this level. Enhancing the effectiveness of the voltage to the lower end of this range can result in the following benefits being achieved:
§ Lower energy consumption
§ Reduced carbon emissions
§ Improved power quality / factor
§ Lower operating temperatures
§ Improved HV to LV transformer efficiency
§ Extended lifespan of plant and equipment
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