How does the voltage affect consumption?
- In Europe, the voltage of the power grid is not fixed at 230V; according to the SN EN 6100 standard, it may vary +/- 10%, i.e. within a range of 207 to 253 volts.
- Electrical consumers are fully functional within this range, BUT: A higher voltage increases consumption and reduces service life.
- Consequently, this means Reduction and stabilization of the voltage, e.g. at the main connection of a building allows important direct and indirect savings, without loss of comfort for the user.
- If 212-215 volts are sufficient, why consume more?
How does VoltControl work?
With VoltControl, you can permanently reduce and stabilize the voltage in the building to 212-215 volts. The VoltControl voltage regulator is installed at the most optimal location, either directly after the house connection box or at a specific power outlet.
How do you save electricity?
We distinguish between direct and indirect savings.
Direct savings
- On average, customers can save 10% of their previous electricity bill with VoltControl.
- The savings potential is significantly higher for larger and intensively used buildings (e.g. hotels, shopping centers, hospitals, industry, etc.).
- For each building, the voltage is measured continuously at the input and output. This allows the savings to be tracked in real time.
Indirect savings
- With a lower voltage, the entire electrical equipment of the building is protected.
- On average, the service life of electrical consumers and light sources can be expected to double. This means that customers can save half of their electrical budget.
- Further savings are also possible with the air conditioning system, thanks to the lower temperature of the consumers.
How much can you save?
The savings depend on the type of building, electricity consumption and electricity prices. From 200,000 kWh annual consumption, it is interesting to have your electricity bills analyzed and to carry out an electricity measurement for 8 - 10 days on the building.
