Benefits of Voltage Optimisation
		Financial benefits • Reduced electricity costs   Reducing the voltage reduces electricity use, typically by 9-14% (although savings of over 20% can be achieved in some facilities). • Lower maintenance costs   Reducing the voltage reduces creates a benign operating environment for electrical equipment, thereby reducing maintenance requirements. • Fewer demands on equipment budgets   Extending equipment life reduces the frequency with which equipment needs to be replaced. • Fast return on investment   As an investment, voltage stabilisation typically pays for itself in 1-5 years, delivers Internal Rates of Return of between 20 and 100% and has a strong positive Net Present Value. • Reduced capacity charges   Reducing voltage reduces peak demand, enabling you to reduce available capacity and charges for that capacity		Technical benefits • Protecting electrical equipment   In a stable electrical environment, machines operate at their design voltages and are more efficient. Machines that run cooler suffer less wear and tear, extending their operating life and increasing motor efficiency. • Reduced maintenance requirements   Lower equipment operating temperature leads to fewer breakdowns and extends operating life. • Improved power quality   Voltage stabilisation will: a) Help balance the phase voltages, which in turn helps direct drive motors improve their efficiency, and b) As a by-product, deliver a slight improvement in power factor and a reduction in harmonics at the facility In addition, the voltage stabilisation equipment provides additional protection from transients. • Relatively simple to install   Installation has minimal operational impact and can be done overnight or at a weekend. • Increases electrical system capacity   Stabilising the voltage increases available transformer capacity and Increases power transmission capacity in cables		Environmental benefits • Reduced carbon emissions   Reducing electricity use cuts carbon emissions from electricity generation, which are currently around half a kilogram for every kilowatt- hour consumed. • Reduced embedded carbon (or energy embodied in the manufacture and distribution of products)   All equipment has, as a result of its manufacture and transport to the facility, an embedded carbon footprint. Reducing the frequency with which equipment needs to be replaced reduces the overall all carbon footprint of the facility. Legal and regulatory benefits • Helps meet emissions reduction targets   Reducing carbon emissions helps you meet CRC Energy Efficiency Commitment, BS 16001:2009, National Indicator 185/6, Corporate Social Responsibility or other targets.