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General
If you are looking to save money on your electricity bills, and a large portion of this is due to lighting, then we will be able to help you. The good news about our solution is that the payback period is typically 2 to 3 years and with a Carbon Trust loan you will not have to spend anything to have this installed. As well as saving money, you will be reducing your carbon emissions.
Lighting Energy Controller
In the UK, the mains voltage is typically at 240V and sometimes at 250V. Most lighting can work down to 210V. The result is that in most lighting circuits the excess power is used up to generate heat that is wasted.
The Lighting Energy Controller (LEC) provides a controlled voltage to the lighting circuits and reduces the power consumption. By dropping the voltage by 10% the current drops by 10% and overall a 20 to 30% saving in power is achieved. The reduced voltage also significantly improves lamp life and reduces mainteneance costs. With most lighting there is no noticeable drop in lighting levels.
Our LEC is unique in a number of respects and these are outlined below.
- Energy saving of between 15 to 35% on all your lighting bills.
- The LEC is compatible with most lamp types, including flourescent, metal halides, high pressure sodium and low prossure sodium.
- Voltage stabilization. This can cope with fluctuations in the mains supply.
- Compact size and light weight. The LECs are about a third of the size of comparable systems and can go into tight spaces.
- Highly efficient - less than 0.5% of load power. Some comparable system lose upto 5% in their windings.
- No change to existing infrasucture. Very simple installation, typically 1/2 a day to 1 day. No need to change light bulbs or fittings.
- Reduce maintenance and lamping costs. The lower voltage can increase lamp life by 50%.
- Typically 2 years return on investment. This is a much quicker payback period compared to some renewable enrgy projects which can take between 10 and 20 years to payback the original investment.
LEC systems are being used to improve lighting efficiency at office buildings, warehouses, fast food and retail chains, petrol stations, car parks, airports, as well as street and road lighting installations throughout the world.
Energy Saving Proposal
Click here if you would like us to find out how much money you can save on your lighting. Please complete this form and return it to us. We will get back to you with an energy saving proposal.
Return on Investment
With many renewable energy and energy saving projects the payback period can stretch out anywhere from 10 to 20 years. With the LEC there are many installations around the world where the Return on Investment has been proven to be anywhere form 18 months to 3 years. This makes the LEC far more acceptable as an energy saving measure and makes it more attractive to a Financial Director.
Interest free loans from the CarbonTrust
The Carbon Trust is offering 0% unsecured business loans for projects aimed at reducing energy consumption. Loans range from £3000 to £400,000 and in most cases the repayments will be covered by the money saved on the electricity bills. The LEC is eligible for these loans.
If you decide to go ahead with a LEC installation we will make an application to the Carbon Trust on your behalf for the complete cost of the project.