A case study about our expertise at work in the Higher Education sector
Power Management Design and Build completed a project for the University of Westminster resulting in significant energy savings.
We installed four 280KVA Eco-Volt power optimisers at the Cleveland Street site in London which is fed via four 400 amp low voltage supplies which provided excessively high incoming voltage – between 420 and 425 volts.
The decision to include power optimisers as part of the power system was taken to cut costs and to reduce energy consumption.
The design and installation team overcame several challenges during the “Switchgear Positioning” phase.
Difficulty of access and lack of space to house the equipment in the basement location were the main issues. The solution was to build a bespoke unit to contain the switchgear, the Eco-Volt devices and ventilation.
The four Eco-Volt units cover approximately half the total building’s power capacity. Energy savings of between 8% and 15% were apparent from day one.
This project was tendered with a number of companies; the University of Westminster was looking for best practice, value for money, case studies of similar works carried out and an understanding of our requirements, which were subject to change. Power Management Design and Build have demonstrated professionalism from the procurement stage right up to delivery and have gone the extra mile to make this project a success” said Dexter Nicco at University of Westminster.
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