Schneider Electric PowerTag Wireless Sensors Simplify Energy Monitoring

  With growing focus on energy efficiency, Schneider Electric’s PowerTag wireless energy sensors offer an innovative solution: the world’s smallest wireless energy sensor. Chiefly, PowerTag provides a robust energy monitoring system that delivers full visibility into the power distribution within your electrical panels. By gathering data from every circuit, it enables you to identify which […]

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Optimisation project finds more VSD savings

[Source; Shitterstock] A South West Water (SWW) optimisation project into the operating costs of their pumps identified VSD savings in both energy use and maintenance costs. Moreover, extending this over several sites achieved significant reductions from energy expenditure, extended lifespans, and minimising premature drive replacements. The VSD saving initiatives reduced annual energy costs by up […]

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Optimising motor control for machine performance

As machines become more complex, efficient motor control solutions are more important than ever. Motor control covers a range of functions, including switching, short-circuit protection, overload protection, and motor management. Moreover, by optimising motor control functions, machine builders can create more dependable, sustainable, and cost-effective machines that perform better. One of the leading trends in […]

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VSD payback periods tumble as electricity prices rise

  In 2021, the installation of ABB VSDs to improve energy efficiency provided a payback period of three years. This was acceptable as the savings would continue through the life of the installation. However, recent electricity price increases mean that for Severn Trent Water (STW) VSD payback periods tumble. STW is saving 15,000 kWh annually […]

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