2020 barely started and we are already dealing with the environmental and social consequences coming from the bush-fire devastation in Australia. It’s so sad on many levels. And despite some people still deny it, the climate crises should be our main concerning problem this decade. There is no way of ignoring it. Meanwhile, the mother […]
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Everyone understands that a car needs servicing regularly. But many people seem to think machinery and equipment will run perfectly from day one through to when you no longer want it any more. In reality, electrical items need to be serviced too, specifically, they need a power factor correction service. With power factor correction, we perform a range of checks to deliver optimal performance across a range of equipment. A PFC solution not only makes your workplace safer and saves money on your energy bill, it also prolongs the life of your equipment.
How often should you get a power factor correction service?
This depends on your business and how heavily it uses its equipment. If you run machinery 24/7, you’re reliant on this technology and equipment which means you can’t afford to have them break or be performing way below their potential. We’d therefore recommend annual power factor correction scheduling. These checks will make sure nothing is wrong and experienced engineers can provide you with a PFC solution there and then.
What are power factor correction solutions?
Put simply, a PFC solution should make your equipment run more efficiently. This saves your business time, energy and money. A solution primarily focuses on measuring your Power Factor (the ration between your kVA and your kW) and getting that score as close to 1.0 as possible. The better your Power Factor score, the more efficient your equipment is running. When a system is inefficient, it uses a lot of ‘reactive power’ (kVAr) and this represents the lost power. We want to minimize your kVAr and optimize the efficiency of the equipment overall.
A power factor correction service will start off by calculating your Power Factor. From here, an in-depth diagnosis by an expert will allow us to provide you with a PFC solution which will improve your Power Factor, save you money, extend the life of your equipment and make your business more efficient overall.
Quality Energy provides Power Factor Correction Services and also stock a range of Power Factor Correction products which could solve your power problems. To find out more, head to our website.
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Running a business can be expensive. And we’re not just talking about staff costs. The amount of electricity and power it takes to keep your business running contributes sizeably to your company overheads. One way to cut these costs is to invest in energy efficient technology. There are many ways to do this, such as upgrading to LED lighting, conducting an office energy audit or even investing in solar panels. However you choose to make your business more efficient, we hope you get some great ideas here.
LED Lighting
If you don’t have LED lighting in your office, you need them! They are so much more energy efficient. And did you know lighting can account for up to 75% of your business’ power use? As far as energy efficient technology goes, LED lighting has been around for a long time and have proved their worth. Switching over from old, energy guzzling bulbs to LED lighting is also a quick and easy way to get started in your quest for energy efficiency.
Solar Panels
This is one of the most well known forms of going green these days. And we strongly recommend that businesses consider going solar. They are a very energy efficient technology and we have seen businesses save thousands of dollars by powering their business through the sun.
Office Energy Audits
Every business is different. That means that their energy needs will also be different. We recommend an office energy audit before you get started on your green journey because this will allow you to understand your power use. Once you know where you most use power, our energy experts will be better able to recommend energy efficient technology which is most suitable to your business. We’re got over 30 years of experience working with businesses and helping them not only reduce their costs but also minimize their impact on the planet. Are you ready to join our happy customers?
All that’s left to decide is, how are you going to invest in energy efficient technology? There are so many ways to do it and we’ve only covered LED lighting and solar panels in this blog. But the options are endless. That’s why we recommend you book in for an office energy audit so you can identify the most cost effective place to start for your business. Book in with Quality Energy via our website today.
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