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Not long now until EnergyAce moves into brand new purpose built premises.

The huge demand for EnergyAce in many Industrial and commercial applications and the development of the remote online metering, monitoring and protection systems has resulted in a need to move to a larger factory manufacturing power factor correction, voltage optimisation systems, metering solutions and switchgear.

Changes is the way penalties like reactive power is charged on electricity bills means that power factor correction systems are now in high demand and keeping up with manufacture a challenge we have had to meet head on.

Energy metering is now a must for all businesses, rising energy costs, changes in the way energy is billed and the need to reduce carbon emissions means that there is a renewed need to reduce energy consumption although to reduce energy effectively and efficiently we first need to understand when, where and how energy is consumed.

For many companies energy is one of the largest operating costs, second only to staff salaries. For energy-intensive businesses, energy can be the main cost and often in some cases the differentiation between financial profit & loss.

The first stage of any energy reduction scheme is to gather accurate information and data on your existing energy consumption and efficiency. This step is fundamental for any organisations, irrespective of their size or what they do – from farms to hospitals, and cold stores to car factories.

Effective measurement should be the first step in introducing energy saving solutions like power factor correction, voltage optimisation or low energy lighting solutions for example and to measure the positive impact these technologies have had once installed.

The demand for voltage stabilisers and voltage optimisers is growing due to rising voltage levels in the UK when compared to mainland European levels. Voltage levels in the UK can at times be detrimental to electrical appliance causing excessive energy consumption and accelerated deterioration as most appliances and machines are designed more towards the nominal voltage levels of 230v / 400v and less towards the higher levels found in the UK networks.

This requirement to reduce energy costs and reduce carbon emissions has driven the need to relocate into brand new purpose built premises in Leyland Lancashire to allow for EnergyAce to match demand for power factor correction, voltage optimisation and remote metering solutions. The factoy is now almost finished and we anticipate occupation towards the end of 2018.

For more information on energy savings systems like power factor correction, voltage optimisation, voltage Stabiliser systems, metering solutions and switchgear, click onto the links below or contact our offices on 01695 559785 or email us on post@energyace.co.uk

What is Power Factor Correction 

What is Voltage Optimisation

Voltage Stabiliser

EnergyAce are very pleased to announce two new engineers to the family. Please welcome Tom Ryan and Anthony Jaycocks.

A significant growth in demand for our EnergyAce Energy Saving System has created a need for two new additional engineers for both our manufacturing department and our field engineering department.

Tom joins us after working on numerous electrical engineering projects. His experience will be valuable to us in both manufacturing our energy saving equipment and also in servicing the equipment out in the field. Tom commented “Having previously worked in the renewables industry, I feel it is important for businesses to ensure they are running efficiently in order to cut their costs and to help the environment”.

Anthony joins our field engineers team having previously worked as an electrician on some very large scale projects. He commented “I find my role very interesting as our equipment is not specific to one set industry. For me, being out on the road and visiting a wide range of different companies and meeting new people is what makes my job so enjoyable”.

Gary Vizard the MD commented “I am delighted that both Tom and Anthony could join us, especially considering the offers they had received elsewhere. It shows the enthusiasm and belief they both have for not only this industry but also for EnergyAce. There was a definite need for us to add to our team in order to manage the ongoing expansion of the company”.

Tom and Anthony join up with the team who are working with customers old and new to deliver guaranteed savings through the implementation of Power Factor Correction and Voltage Optimisation, they are also helping to secure electrical supplies throughout the UK and overseas with Voltage Stabiliser technology.

Find out how your business could benefit from Power Factor Correction, Voltage Optimisation and Voltage Stabiliser technology, contact the team on post@energyace.co.uk or telephone 01695 559785

Power Factor Correction is a device that is installed on an electrical system to improve the overall electrical efficiency known as power factor of an electrical supply that operates machines or motors.

All motors which can come in the form of a machine, conveyor, mixer, compressor, HVAC, refrigeration, elevator or escalator etc all have an efficiency rating known as power factor.

The ultimate desired power factor is 1.00pf (100% efficient) although most motors operate at a much lower efficiency or power factor which when the effects are accumulated on an electrical supply, the results can be as low at 0.50 power factor and commonly around 0.80 power factor on a typical uncorrected industrial electrical supply.

The solution is to install a power factor correction system which works by switching capacitors in and out of circuit on an electrical supply to counteract the negative inefficient effects of motors automatically.

A typical uncorrected industrial electrical supply operating in the region of 0.80 power factor (80% efficient) would consume 20% more power and operate with a demand 20% higher than need be resulting in higher energy bills.

Other electrical supplies operating on much lower uncorrected power factors could be consuming in excess of 50% more power and risk potential overload and loss of electrical supply through brownout.

Savings & Benefits of Power Factor Correction

The financial savings & benefits of power factor correction can by substantial and generally are achievable from the following areas:

• Reduction in power consumption kw/h losses
• Removal of penalties on electricity bill in the form of reactive power charges
• Reduction in capacity charges / authorised supply capacity
• Removal or reduction of excess charges
• Reduction in carbon emissions
• Reduction in maximum demand and demand based charges
• Reduction in circuit currents
• Improvement in power quality

The payback period of power factor correction is typically between 1 – 3 years dependant mainly on three things:

• The degree of inefficiency to be corrected
• The structure and type of the electricity bill
• Type of power factor correction required

Types of Power Factor Correction

There are many different types of power factor correction and although the principals remain the same, it is vital that expert advice is sought to ensure the correct solution is implemented.

How is Power Factor Correction Installed

Installation of power factor correction is carried out in parallel with the main electrical supply like most common electrical devices and via a suitably rated form of protective device like MCCB or fused switch although individual “local” power factor correction capacitors can also be installed on individual motor loads.

In addition to the automatic power factor correction capacitor bank supply, a CT (Current Transformer) should be installed onto the main incoming cables to the power supply to be corrected (normally main incoming supply to the site) in order to “see” and monitor the total load including the capacitor load (power factor correction) and report this to the power factor controller.

When installing power factor correction on individual motor loads it is important to ensure over compensation cannot occur and that any associated controls will allow for the capacitor to discharge between energization periods.

For more information or help to specify the correct power factor correction for your site, contact our offices on 01695 559785 or email post@energyace.co.uk

For more information on power factor correction click on this link

For more information on the EnergyAce power factor correction system specification click on this link

For independent information on power factor correction from the Carbon Trust, click on this link

A voltage stabiliser is a device that is installed on an electrical supply to maintain and stabilise a suitable voltage level.

All mains powered electrical equipment require a voltage input to be maintained within certain limits although equipment receiving voltages outside of these limits may malfunction or fail prematurely.

A low supply voltage may cause malfunction and a high supply voltage, serious damage.

In some processes it may be crucial to maintain a steady voltage level by installing a voltage stabiliser to ensure voltage levels remain within close limits of ±0.5% or ±1%.

The nominal voltage throughout the UK is 230v / 400v although in reality the average voltage throughout the UK when measured is 242 / 419v and while still within the harmonised voltage limits allowed within the UK, electrically powered equipment may consume more energy when operating on an electrical supply with a voltage much higher that the 230v / 400v and deteriorate or fail much sooner.

One solution is to install a voltage stabiliser to maintain voltage levels closer to the design voltage of the electrical equipment.

Unlike most voltage stabilisers, the EnergyAce range of voltage stabiliser systems are designed to operate trouble free and without intrusive maintenance for many years, that’s why we offer a 5 year guarantee, the voltage stabiliser has been developed over many years and will operate at full power continuously without the need for any cooling fans.

The considerable development has resulted in a voltage stabiliser that is unrivalled for reliability and manufactured efficiently to control cost, giving the user value for money and the confidence of trouble free long term operation and a short return on investment

For more information on the voltage stabiliser click on this link

For more information on the difference between voltage stabiliser technologies and voltage optimisation click on this link

Download the EnergyAce VMS-ST Dynamic Voltage Stabiliser Brochure

EnergyAce are very pleased to welcome Philip Gore to the sales and marketing team.

A significant and sustained increase in demand for the EnergyAce Energy Saving System has generated a need for additional sales and marketing support in our busy Skelmersdale office. Philip joins us after successfully completing a BA (Honours) degree in International Business from Leeds Beckett University and is already getting to grips with the day to day demands of a very busy sales office.

Gary Vizard the MD commented “Phil is a great lad, an enthusiastic, highly motivated person who has shown a strong desire to help the customer, he is well organized with great communication skills, his enthusiasm really shines through and he is already proving to be a great asset to the EnergyAce team”

Philip commented “I was offered other positions although I was excited by EnergyAce and the directors demonstrated a clear development path to promotion” “I love working with people and this customer facing position is very self-satisfying as gives me a real chance to help businesses save money on energy costs”

Philip and the team are working with customers old and new to delivering guaranteed savings through the implementation of Power Factor Correction and Voltage Optimisation, they are also helping to secure electrical supplies throughout the UK and overseas with Voltage Stabiliser technology.

find out how your business could benefit from Power Factor Correction, Voltage Optimisation and Voltage Stabiliser, contact Philip on post@energyace.co.uk or telephone 01695 559785

Following a very successful rebrand of Power Efficient Systems in 2015 which saw the company trade under its exclusive EnergyAce brand, the company is now proud to announce the complete transition with a formal name change taking effect from May 2018.

EnergyAce Ltd continues in the tradition of Power Efficient Systems Ltd in manufacturing high quality innovative energy savings systems and power quality solutions from its manufacturing facility based in Skelmersdale UK.

Gary Vizard the MD commented “this completes the transition from a small back street panel builder some 16 years ago to a Global Solution Provider of high quality UK manufactured energy saving systems and although it is sad to see the name that enabled this transition to fade away, this change further enforces the strength of the brand and our position on the global stage” “I have felt for some time that we were offering a confused message although the name change brings together everything EnergyAce has to offer and an identity that delivers exactly what it says on the tin”

In reality nothing has changed to negatively impact our customers, the company registration number remains the same and we continue to offer good value solutions and practical advice although this is now being delivered via one coherent message.

The EnergyAce Energy Saving System continues to grow in reputation as a solid cost effective whole site solution to reduce energy costs and remove penalties on electricity bills, the implementation of Power Factor Correction and Voltage Optimisation significantly reduces demand based charges and reduces circuit currents in switchgear and power cables along with significant reductions in carbon footprint. EnergyAce is also helping to secure electrical supplies throughout the UK and overseas with Voltage Stabiliser technology and in areas where a steady supply of electricity is vital for operations.

To find out more about our name change or how your business could benefit from Power Factor Correction, Voltage Optimisation and Voltage Stabiliser technology, contact our offices at post@energyace.co.uk or telephone 01695 559785

Following the abduction of Henry during a recent break in, all the staff and especially Adam have been distraught at the sad loss of such a trusted partner and colleague

A recent police report has concluded that it very unlikely that we will ever see Henry again which has not helped Adams anxiety in the slightest.

However! James turned up for work today all ready for action in his high visibility uniform.

We all know a Henry is for life, not just for Christmas and we know he will never be replaced although James is such a ray of sunshine and Adam just loves him.

Every cloud has a silver lining – stay positive.

If you do see Henry please contact us on 01695 559785 or post@pesgroupltd.co.uk

There was a mad scramble to pick up this month’s work sheets as we revealed which engineers were flying to the Seychelles to carry out the second round of an energy reduction program which initially commenced January 2017 at one of our clients manufacturing sites.

This followed a detailed energy survey and the manufacture of energy saving solutions in the form of three detuned power factor correction banks to raise efficiency from 71% to 99% and reduce the maximum demand by 30%.

2017 was an impressive year for exports with solutions traveling to many areas of Africa and the Middle East along with a number of European Destinations, 2018 looks like being the same with significant orders already secured for West Africa.

For more information on reducing energy cost and improving efficiency, contact EnergyAce now on 01695 559785 or post@pesgroupltd.co.uk

EnergyAce are looking for Experienced Sales Professionals with a proven track record and Sales Support to generate quotations and assist the busy sales department.

In addition we are also looking to recruit an experienced Electrician and Wire Person to assist production output and site services.

Please contact Eileen on 01695 559785 and send your CV to post@pesgroupltd.co.uk