New Telemetry System Designed to Almost Cut Fuel Usage in Half
CES Power, a leading provider of temporary power solutions across Europe, the UK and the United States, has launched an improved telemetry system with the capabilities to almost cut in half (45 percent) fuel usage and save on CO2 emissions.
The monitoring software remotely tracks the performance of power supply equipment, sharing data on how a generator is bearing a load and if fuel is decreasing below a certain level. If the generator is less than 25 percent average load, this will flag on the system, and recommendations can be made to ensure fuel is being consumed efficiently.
In addition to performance tracking, the system also helps monitor for, identify, and mitigate potential issues before they happen. The system’s ability to offer early visibility of potential issues ensures contingencies are in place and costly downtime is minimized.
Right reporting is essential
Users can control the telemetry system via a platform on the CES website featuring an accessible user interface and dashboard that showcases performance. This includes reporting on internal and external tank levels, hourly, daily and weekly fuel usage graphs, abnormal patterns, and load profiles so users can better understand and cater for demand peaks and ensure fuel management is met.
“Reporting is essential to moving the dial in sustainability,” said Jamie Nesbitt, operations director, CES Power. “We recognized this and the power we could play in not only helping ourselves make more informed decisions but also that of our customers who rely on us to deliver reliable, efficient power supply.
“Just last week we were using our telemetry system to monitor a client’s fuel usage and saw that the full capacity of the generator was not being used. We recommended downsizing from a 60kVA generator to a 40 kVA which resulted in fuel savings of approximately 330 liters per week and a consequent 903kg reduction in CO2 emissions.
“Savings like this are essential. We all have a role to play in achieving net zero. With the right reporting, huge differences can be made.”
CES has plans to further develop the telemetry system, including incorporating a CO2 emissions calculator to aid reporting on scope emissions. The power supplier will also be looking to develop the capability to display time to empty predictions. This will help streamline site visits, minimize downtime on site and deliver optimal quantity of fuel when required.
CES Power’s commitment to environmental responsibility, ethical practices, and continual improvement has led to the business being recognized as Sustainability Verified by SafeContractor.
Source: CES Power
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