For organisations that want to save on energy costs and increase energy stability but don’t want to commit to full off-grid systems, microgrid solar panel systems offer a cost-effective and powerful solution. Here’s how these systems work to help facilities save, from the specialists in commercial solar panels and energy audits. What Are Microgrids? A microgrid is simply a small-scaleContinue reading “How Microgrids Help Commercial and Industrial Facilities Save”
Category Archives: Power Quality Audit
Protecting Office Equipment from Poor Power Quality
Regardless of industry sector and size, there’s hardly a business today that doesn’t run off computers and related office equipment. These sensitive and expensive machines form the nerve centre of a business, capturing and managing data, running machinery and equipment, and processing information essential to running your organisation, whether it’s a factory, airport, office buildingContinue reading “Protecting Office Equipment from Poor Power Quality”
Is Power Factor Correction Really Necessary – Or Effective?
Recent trends in the industrial energy sector showcase power factor as one of the biggest issues facing commercial and industrial enterprises today. So, what is power factor? How does power factor correction in Australia work and is it actually worth the investment? Here’s some insight from power quality audit specialists. What is Power Factor? ThisContinue reading “Is Power Factor Correction Really Necessary – Or Effective?”
Resilience – A Key Part of Organisational Energy Strategies
Without a regular, reliable supply of affordable power that provides security in the event of a blackout, organisations and industrial facilities are operating in a state of uncertainty where the potential costs to productivity are high. In this article, we are exploring the concept of energy resilience – what it means, why it is valuableContinue reading “Resilience – A Key Part of Organisational Energy Strategies”
3 Ways to Reduce Business Energy Costs
Reducing energy costs for a commercial or industrial facility with the help of an accredited energy partner is a win-win situation – you can meet operational goals while saving money and you can access subsidies for reducing the facility’s carbon footprint. Here are some ways to reduce energy consumption, including power factor correction solutions, aContinue reading “3 Ways to Reduce Business Energy Costs”
Power Management Trends to Guide Your Upgrade
Power management systems are key to the operations of commercial and industrial facilities, helping to ensure a reliable supply of quality energy, get the most from your electrical network to meet commercial energy saving goals, and avoid equipment downtime and damage. Here are the global trends at the forefront of this technology, from leading providersContinue reading “Power Management Trends to Guide Your Upgrade”
Servicing Your Power Factor Correction Unit
We install a large number of Power Factor Correction Units, custom-built in our Melbourne facility for clients across Australia. These advanced pieces of technical equipment are designed to reduce the maximum demand (kVA), reduce electrical system losses which will result in reduced active power (kW) and reduced reactive power (kVAr). Each of these elements, if neglected, will contribute to higher power bills and a higher carbon footprint. A PowerContinue reading “Servicing Your Power Factor Correction Unit”
How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?
In the face of dwindling fossil fuels and increasing climate change, electric cars have been promoted as the future of transportation, but one thing has stood in the way of this vision – the time it takes to charge an electric car. Fortunately, electric vehicle charging stations have become considerably more advanced in recent years,Continue reading “How Long Does It Take to Charge an Electric Car?”
6 Signs That Your Business Needs a Power Quality Audit
Unstable and unreliable power can cripple a business – damaging equipment, causing downtime and hurting your reputation. A power quality audit is a professional diagnostic process to determine possible safety and performance issues and help businesses improve energy efficiency. Here are some signs that indicate it’s time for a comprehensive business energy audit. Voltage is too high: Almost 70% ofContinue reading “6 Signs That Your Business Needs a Power Quality Audit”
Invest In Power Factor Correction
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, weContinue reading “Invest In Power Factor Correction”
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