UPS & STANDBY POWER SUPPLEMENT FEATURE
POWERSTAR INSTALLED IN over 400 UK hospitality venues
The Powerstar voltage optimisation system has been successfully installed in over 400 Whitbread hotels and restaurants, adding to the many FTSE 100 companies for whom Powerstar is saving energy
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hitbread, with recognised brands including, Costa Coffee, Premier
Inn and Beefeater is committed to saving energy and reducing carbon emissions across its property portfolio, as part of the company’s Corporate Responsibility Programme called ‘Good Together’. Working closely in partnership with
Whitbread’s energy managers over the past four years, Powerstar’s engineers have developed a thorough understanding of the company’s energy consumption profiles and key carbon savings aims and objectives. This subsequently led to Powerstar’s acclaimed optimisation project led approach being implemented at over 400 Whitbread sites, ensuring that energy surveys and installations caused minimum disruption to Whitbread’s guests and the day to day business operations. The system has proved to be a no
maintenance solution with a payback period that meets Whitbread’s investment expectations. Average kWh savings achieved across all measured sites is over 12% in electricity, based on consumption before the voltage optimisation unit’s installation, saving thousands of pounds in energy costs and contributing to a significant carbon
emission reduction for the company. Commenting on reaching this significant milestone with Whitbread, Dr Alex Mardapittas, managing director of Powerstar said, “We are an engineering company designing engineering solutions for all our customers. We have installed systems for many internationally renowned hospitality companies across the UK and we are particularly proud to have successfully installed 400 tailored systems for Whitbread.” Chris George, head of energy and
environment at Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants said, “We’re serious about sustainability at Whitbread because we know it’s the right thing to do for the environment and it’s what our customers and our teams want. Our vision is to lead the hospitality industry to become more sustainable and we want to work with suppliers who share these values, have strong environment policies and can help us reduce our environmental impact.” George added, “We are delighted with the energy saving performance of the Powerstar voltage optimisation systems that support our ongoing achievements in reducing carbon, water and waste under our ‘Good Together’ programme. We found Powerstar to be both professional and proactive in their approach and awareness of the installation requirements during busy business operational hours.”
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Enter 235 NEW VRLA BATTERIES FOR STANDBY POWER APPLICATIONS
Yuasa Battery Sales (UK) has added a new range of valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries designed for use in standby power applications including telecommunications, data centres and UPS. The new FXH range features front terminal connections for rapid installation and ease of
maintenance when used in standard equipment racks. Offering up to 12 year design life at 20°C, the new FXH range is available in eight nominal capacities covering 45, 90, 100, 140, 155, 185, 190 and 200Ah. Sizes range from 278 x 103 x 197mm and 15kg for the FXH45- 12IFR battery up to 520 x 243 x 203 and 70kg for the FXH200-12IFR model. Electrolyte suspension AGM (absorbed glass mat) technology ensures no free electrolyte for leak-proof operation and all models feature flame retardant ABS case
material (UL94V0). The front terminal design of the new FXH series makes it far easier for engineers to connect multiple batteries in power systems and also makes
maintenance and replacement of batteries a straightforward operation. With both terminals at the front of a standby power system, engineers can simply slide out and replace a battery without having to reach over multiple cells and connect up top terminals.
Yuasa Battery Sales (UK)
www.yuasaeurope.com T: 01793 833 555 / ELECTRICALENGINEERING Enter 236 UPS & STANDBY POWER | SEPTEMBER 2014 S13
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