Power Factor Correction & Voltage Management Systems

"EnergyAce Comes of Age 18 Today"

EnergyAce is 18 years of age this week and it only seems like yesterday since Gary Vizard & Eileen Vizard incorporated the business in January 2002 Originally named as Power Efficient Systems Ltd, the company was incorporated to address the growing need for businesses to become more energy efficient, reduce carbon emissions and to reduce energy costs in the face of growing energy bills. Thankfully most of the developed world seems finally to have woken up to the dangers of harmful emissions and although there is still a long way to go, great strides have been made with a view to meeting the Committee on Climate Change recommendations to target net-zero greenhouse gases for the UK by 2050. The company…

"Power Economy Ltd"

Just like Triggers Broom, power factor correction systems can last forever when a planned maintenance program is in place to ensure long term trouble free operation Power factor correctio systems manufacturer by Power Economy Ltd of Bahama Rd, Haydock in the 80s and early 90s still feature heavily in the industrial and commercial sectors of the UK, this longevity is great testament to the quality of components used with 3TK44 Siemens power factor correction switching contactors and Vishay capacitors, this trend has been continued with EnergyAce utilising quality components from the same manufacturers. EnergyAce regularly maintain Power Economy Ltd power factor correction systems and harmonic filters throughout the UK and overseas Power Economy Ltd ceased to trade in the UK…

"Wigan Youth Zone"

It’s been all things Christmas over the past two weeks at one of our suported charioies Wigan Youth Zone with both Junior and Senior parties and Christmas market which collectively attracted over 600 young people in one weekend. The following weekend Wigan Youth Zonewe hosted the very special Family Christmas Meal which provided over 200 guests with a full Christmas experience at a time of great need. The event was only made possible by over 100 people who volunteered in the run up to and on the event, over 40 different individuals/companies/organisations who donated all the gifts and items for the hampers and to Newburgh Foods Limited, M.A. Forshaw and Marks and Spencer (Wigan) for donating all the food. Wigan…

"Fuel Poverty Awareness Day"

EnergyAce has been a proud patron of NEA for over 6 years, supporting the great work that it does across the UK. Today is Fuel Poverty Awareness Day – coordinated by National Energy Action to raise awareness about fuel poverty and the solutions available. It is shocking to hear that in our country some people cannot afford to keep warm in their homes with 1 in 10 households struggling this winter. Many people have to make the decision to either heat their homes or feed their families. Something needs to change. In the North West of England alone, there were over 2,900 excess winter deaths in 2018/2019 and each winter at least 11,400 people die directly due to cold homes.…

"EnergyAce Grand Opening"

Friday was one of the proudest days in the lives of Gary & Eileen Vizard of EnergyAce Ltd, the company welcomed Sir Lyndsay Hoyle MP and Deputy Speaker of the House to open their brand new purpose built manufacturing facility in Chorley Lancs. The Grand Opening ceremony was conducted by Sir Lyndsay Hoyle with guest speaker Jonathan Lawson from the Goldman Sachs 10KSB development program who along with the Directors helped EnergyAce celebrate their success story with over 100 businesses & people who have been and continue to be part of their enviable growth. Incorporated in 2002, EnergyAce are specialists in energy reduction and a manufacturer of unique energy saving systems. To help celebrate their move from Skelmersdale to Chorley,…

"Benefits of Power Factor Correction"

When did the power factor correction system trip? The power of both online remote metering and power factor correction is demonstrated in the graph above, the customer has an 800A three phase supply and following unplanned outages engaged with EnergyAce to create a solution and alternative to installing a new larger supply. EnergyAce remote metering and monitoring established the supply was overloaded and the company had an estimate of £900K for a new larger supply although the EnergyAce solution to improve the power factor and reduce currents without switching any machines off line was around £12K installed. Without the power factor correction in circuit the supply is in danger of overload as EnergyAce reduces the circuit currents by around 400A…

"BIU and EnergyAce SECR Masterclass"

BIU in association with EnergyAce are presenting an SECR Masterclass. Learn all about the Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting compliance obligations and gain an insight on how to turn the obligation into profit. These are formal CPD accredited events to bring you up to speed with the new legislation and how it can impact your energy efficiency and reporting goals and objectives. To book your event and to see all listings, please visit Eventbrite by clicking on this link London (September) British Library Thursday 26th September Morning and afternoon. Manchester Chill Factore, Trafford Park Thursday 10th October Morning and afternoon.  Birmingham The National Conference Centre (NCC), opposite the NEC Thursday 24th October Morning and afternoon.  London (November) British Library Thursday…

"Energy Saving Grants Lancashire Chamber Low Carbon"

Grant Funding for Energy Efficiency Projects (Lancashire) 30% Grant funding is available for eligible companies to implement EnergyAce energy reduction projects and to support resource efficiency projects that reduce electricity, raw materials and gas etc. A 30% capital grant up to a maximum of £25K is available for eligible companies that must be classed as a small to medium enterprise (SME) and located in Lancashire. Qualification is as follows: Located in Lancashire Less than 250 full time equivalent employees (36 hrs/wk) Less than €50m turnover or €43m balance sheet Charities can be supported if they are a social enterprise and not reliant on funding  Conditions: Deferred payment, therefore projects cannot be retrospectively funded where commitments have already been made Funding…

"How Much Solar Power do We Need to Power The Whole World ?"

A: The size of Canada 3,800,000 Million square miles B: The size of Australia 2,900,000 Million square miles C: The size of Germany 138,000 square miles D: The size of Scotland 31,000 square miles E: The size of Luxemburg 1,000 square miles Answer – See Below With the ozone layer now showing real signs of continuing recovery from man-made damage and likely to heal fully by 2060 thanks mainly to a multilateral agreement like the Montreal protocol. Plus the United Nations Long Range Transboundary Air Pollution protocol internationally recognised and signed by at least 27 countries, all but eradicating Acid Rain of the 70s, 80s & 90s, what will it take to make a real impact on greenhouse gas emissions…