Services
Every project, installation and client requirement is different. It is therefore vital to tailor each solution such that return on investment is realised as quickly as possible.
The services listed below comprise the full portfolio of technologies at our disposal but are rarely all used in one solution.
1. Measure
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MeteringMetering of total usage or metering of specific circuits. This is particularly critical in buildings using pumps, motors, ventilation and air conditioning such as hotels, shopping centres, hospitals and offices. Since these types of service typically run very inefficiently one can usually make significant savings in this area. |
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Cost of Ownership ModellingCost of ownership modelling illustrates the total and true cost of owning and running your lighting, which goes way beyond just the cost of the lamps. The report is compiled using your real, actual data and includes existing lamp types and costs, power consumption, your Kw/hr charge, hours of usage and maintenance costs. |
2. Fix the Basics
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RelampingOur Cost of Ownership report will identify and cross specify alternatives to your current lamps. Whether it’s low voltage halogen in reception areas or fluorescent tubes in parking areas we have innumerable alternatives from Philips and Megaman utilising CFL, LED and new fluorescent technology. We arrange free reclamation and disposal of all existing lamps in accordance with WEEE regulations. |
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Power Factor CorrectionThe power factor of a power system is defined as the ratio of the real power flowing to the load to the apparent power, and is expressed as a number between 0 and 1. The ideal is 1, with anything below 0.8 considered as 'bad'. Because of the costs of wasted energy electrical utility companies will charge a higher cost to industrial or commercial customers where there is a low power factor, which is evident in most installations using linear load devices such as induction motors. Power Factor Correction devices work to bring the Power Factor of the system as close to unity and vastly reduce energy consumption and charges. In some cases Payback periods can be as little as 8 months! |
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Energy ProcurementWorking with our partner Meercat Associates we find the best energy deal for you which means that any investment in any of our other energy saving technologies is realised as quickly as ppossible. Unlike other comparison services and energy 'switchers' Meercat Associates do not simply switch you to the current cheapest provider as this may not earn you the biggest saving over the period of the contract. Analysing market trends Meercat Associates will switch you at the right time, to the right provider for the entire contract period. ...And it works! Meercats switched Gil-lec in early 2010 and saved us 42% on our electricity bill! |
3. Automate
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Lighting ControlThe key to maintaining energy savings is to, as far as possible, remove the human element. Lighting controls come in many different forms from simple occupancy detectors to more complex intelligent systems such as Lutron or Cbus. |
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Motor ControlReducing the speed of a fan by 20% using a Variable Speed Drive can reduce energy consumption by 50%. In most commercial installations such as hotels and hospitals however, dampers, rather than VSDs are used to perform this function. Redusing neither noise or energy consumption dampers simply fight against the motor to reduce the speed of the fan.... |
4. Monitor and Improve
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MeteringMetering of total usage or metering of specific circuits. This is particularly critical in buildings using pumps, motors, ventilation and air conditioning such as hotels, shopping centres, hospitals and offices. Since these types of service typically run very inefficiently one can usually make significant savings in this area. |
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Solar PVThe holy grail of energy saving technology is surely in harnessing the earth's natural resources to produce power. Solar Photovoltaic (PV) panels use free energy from the sun to produce electricity. Solar PV Panels produce their energy from day light, rather than solar radiation, meaning they will still produce energy on a cloudy day. The electricity produced is used directly in the building when required, and sold back to the grid when not needed. |