Voltage optimisation – Energy reducing Technology

Dr Alex Mardapittas

As a company dedicated to reducing energy consumption, at EMSc we are particularly encouraged to read that over half of the UK’s top 250 companies have introduced energy efficiency measures. What is a little surprising however, is a recent report has highlighted that many companies have concerns about the costs associated with installing carbon reducing equipment.

The report specifically highlights voltage optimisation as being one of the energy reducing technologies that companies are a little wary of. As the managing director of EMSc, manufacturer of the UK’s leading voltage optimisation system, Powerstar, I feel it is important I clarify this misconception.

Savings from the installation of voltage optimisation systems can be achieved very quickly, with ROI achievable in many cases in only two and a half years. When you also consider the number of funding opportunities that are available to companies interested in installing a voltage optimisation system, it becomes an exciting energy reducing, CO2 and money saving proposition.  

So convinced are we at EMSc that companies will make at least a 12% saving on their annual energy consumption by installing a Powerstar system, that should it fall short, we will pay customers the difference - for added piece of mind.

Despite having installed over 3,500 Powerstar systems in many locations and businesses across the world, including Local Authorities, the NHS, public services, manufacturing sites, hotels and retail premises, we have only ever had to pay the difference to customers on two occasions. Further demonstrating the confidence we have in our approach to reducing energy costs and CO2 in a cost effective and timely manner.  


Company Profile

• Market leaders in design and manufacture of energy management solutions

• At the forefront of technological advances in energy management. 
• Engineering company formed in 2001. 
• More than 150 years combined experience in design and manufacturing. 
• We export overseas to 15 countries, including Australia, South Africa and UAE. 

• Project-led approach fully supported by our team of professional engineers.
• We source components locally. 

Profile: Dr Alex Mardapittas

Alex studied at Kings College London and then at Brunel University. On completing his research fellowship for Manufacturing Metrology in 1993, he went on to work in professional computer software training and development. As an experienced Chartered Engineer, with a research doctorate, he possesses an extensive knowledge of software programming and innovative engineering design, which has allowed him to provide award-winning solutions to the marketplace

Harvard unveils new CoolLED drivers

The new CoolLED Kompact and CoolLED 40W drivers

Harvard, a leading player in the LED and wireless street lighting industries, is pleased to announce that two new products to its innovative range of CoolLED drivers will be officially launched at Lux Live. 

The new CoolLED Kompact and CoolLED 40W drivers form part of the company’s extensive LED Driver portfolio and, aimed at the professional lighting sector, provide a high performance solution for powering high-brightness LEDs from a mains supply. In addition, these high efficiency designed drivers ensure cool operation and long life.

Michael McDonnell, sales and marketing director at Harvard, commented

“It is important to continue to innovate and continuously develop our LED Driver portfolio to stay ahead of our competition.  It’s an exciting time to be involved in the lighting industry and we’re investing heavily to create in the research and development of our CoolLED Drivers.”

The fully-isolated SELV output Kompact Driver boasts all the features of Harvard’s standard CoolLED drivers with the added benefit of being in a compact footprint, which makes it ideal for installing in track mounted spotlights, while the CoolLED 40W driver comes with a 5V auxiliary fan output as standard. The latter has fully-isolated SELV output delivering up to 40W of power and is compatible with all major LED modules including Xicato 2000 Lumen XSM and Osram PrevaLED, making it the ideal LED retrofit solution for track mounted spotlights.

As a leading manufacturer of drivers, and as an experienced partner to the world’s leading lighting companies, Harvard delivers perfectly engineered products for bespoke lighting solutions.


Harvard Engineering

Established in 1993, Harvard has grown to be a leading player in the LED lighting and wireless street lighting industries. Harvard’s innovative range of products includes the CoolLED range of switchable drivers and LeafNut, the revolutionary wireless remote monitoring system for street lighting.

Awards
2010 - Winners of the Yorkshire Forward Innovator/10: Innovation in Action Award
2010 - Winners of the Light Sources & Controls Award at the Lighting Design Awards
2011 - Winner of a Queen’s Award for Enterprise, within the Innovation category
2011 – Winner of the Innovation award at the Wakefield Express Business Awards
2011 – Shortlisted for the Orange Innovation Award at the National Business Awards

www.harvardeng.com