PRESS RELEASE: 23 April 2015

Real time energy monitoring system increases LED lighting savings

A new wireless energy monitoring system which gives businesses real time energy consumption statistics can significantly extend the energy savings achieved when replacing a traditional commercial lighting system with LEDs.

The Minimise Monitoring and Control System, powered by Realtime Online, is available from energy efficiency company Minimise Energy. It can be used to benchmark consumption patterns and influencing environmental factors ahead of a lighting refurbishment programme. It is equally suited to long-term applications where it can be used to identify ongoing energy efficiency opportunities in a room, building or across an entire estate.

The system works by collecting data via Radio Frequency (RF) from a range of meters and battery operated wireless sensors attached to specific circuits. These operate on a frequency that will not interfere with existing equipment or IT infrastructure. In most instances, the sensors are simply clipped into place and require no additional wiring. Where this is not possible a split-core voltage current transformer is used. In 90% of applications, existing equipment can remain in operation during the installation period.

Most units of this type collect data over a 24 hour period, aggregating it to provide consumption information. The Minimise Monitoring and Control system provides reported data constantly, giving users a much clearer picture of their energy use and the factors that impact consumption.

It can also be used to assess a business' wider energy consumption patterns. By monitoring continuously, the system can determine previously ‘unseen' activities that directly affect energy waste - such as the impact of door and window openings on a building's heating bills.

This continuous monitoring is also ideal for unmanned buildings where a change in the reported environment can be used to trigger an email alert to an individual who can take the appropriate action.

The resulting information can be used by facilities or energy managers to identify opportunities for improvement. It can also be used by Minimise's energy efficiency specialists to devise a bespoke LED solution for each business' individual energy profile.

For many commercial applications, data of this type can accurately calculate energy savings, and so is fundamental in unlocking infrastructure improvement budgets at board level.

"The Minimise Monitoring and Control System gives businesses the opportunity to gain a firm understanding of their existing energy usage and the precise savings available, ensuring the correct light levels are achieved with the minimum energy," said Nigel Dawson, Monitoring and Controls Product Director at Minimise Energy.

"In terms of LED lighting, the system can be used to monitor existing fluorescent outputs and the like-for-like savings LEDs can bring. Further available savings, achieved by fitting motion sensors, for example, can also be accurately projected through the software."

Minimise Energy is part of the newly formed Minimise Group which has been formed to create and implement sustainability strategies that help organisations improve financial performance and meet corporate, environmental and legislative targets. The Group provides a complete range of integrated and complementary sustainability technologies, products and services, including energy efficiency, energy generation, water management, sustainability consulting and project financing. It is part of APC Technology Group plc, a 33-year-old AIM listed public company.

For more on Minimise Energy visit www.minimisegroup.com

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Contact details: For more information, visit www.minimisegroup.com or contact Adrienne Robins at Green Tiger Communications on 07855 643094 or email Adrienne@greentigercommunications.co.uk.

Notes to editors

Minimise Group helps organisations become more sustainable, increase profitability and meet environmental, corporate and legislative targets. Minimise Group is made up of five complementary divisions:

• Minimise Energy: innovative energy reduction technologies, products and services, designed to help businesses achieve on-going energy reduction goals and enhance bottom line performance.

• Minimise Solutions: a strategic consultancy and advisory team, helping to deliver sustainability, meet reduction targets and comply with legislation.

• Minimise Finance: offers tailor-made financing options, funding energy efficiency and renewable energy schemes from savings made in energy maintenance and related costs.

• Minimise Water (incorporating Green Compliance): offers a complete range of water management and air hygiene technologies and services to help reduce the cost of compliance and save money on operating costs.

• Minimise Generation: maximising businesses' potential to generate and store renewable energy on site, drive operational savings and reduce carbon emissions.

As part of APC Technology Group plc, we deliver an integrated range of innovative technologies, products and services backed by the financial strength and stability of a 33 year-old London Stock Exchange listed company.

www.minimisegroup.com