The weather is cooling down and winter will soon be here, bringing with it the challenges of controlling heating and energy costs for high energy users, as well as the difficulty of ensuring a quality energy supply as demand increases. For commercial and industrial facilities aiming to save energy over the winter, an effective strategy that includes voltage optimization is key. Here are some insights into winter energy management, from leading providers of power quality solutions and voltage optimizers in Australia.
The Challenges Faced by Commercial and Industrial Energy Consumers in Winter
Energy challenges faced by commercial and industrial organisations through winter vary according to the size of the business and the sector they operate in, but can be generally described as:
- The cost and volatility of energy
- Risks of energy shortages and power failures
- Increased costs putting budgetary restraints on new investments
- Increased reporting to meet compliance requirements
While Australian winters are particularly mild in many areas, climate change has meant that more extreme weather events and more unpredictable weather events are part of the new normal. As we move forward through the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are facing even greater challenges to operations in order to prevent the spread of the virus, protect core operations, or pivot to transform operations to meet new opportunities.
How Voltage Optimization Helps Meet These Challenges
The main reason for businesses wanting to save energy over winter is to reduce costs, as heating and lighting costs usually increase over this period. One component to helping achieve this cost-saving goal is to implement voltage optimization as part of your overall strategy.
Voltage optimizers reduce incoming voltage from the main supply to a level closest to the requirements of the equipment on your facility’s electrical network. Voltage from the mains supply is often much higher in the winter months than what you require because demand is higher overall on the grid. Regardless of what your facility actually uses, you pay for the voltage that is supplied – and this means you are paying for waste energy.
By installing voltage optimizers, facilities can generally save 8-10% of their energy costs, which is significant in facilities with high energy demands. Of course, voltage optimization ensures optimal current throughout the year, which means that you save energy in the summer months as well. Not only is this a win for saving money, but also for reducing carbon emissions from your facility.
Speak to Voltage Optimization Specialists in Australia
Are you interested in finding out more about voltage optimization for your commercial or industrial facility? The team at Quality Energy can supply you with voltage optimizers and high-efficiency solutions that can help your business save energy, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure a quality supply of electricity today.
