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Sri Lanka may represent a second ‘wave’ to the energy-efficiency boom started the past few years in developed nations like the U.S.
“We have realized energy-efficiency measures make sense from the standpoint of energy security, limiting the impact of high oil prices and fighting pollution,” M.M.R. Padmasiri, Director General Sustainable Energy Authority says, in relation to the revolutionary money-saving operational strategies that Perth Eco Power, a pioneer in the energy conservation services has implemented in recent times.
He says that the installation of their new systems which does not impact bottom lines, but will add to them will assist organizations to lower their energy procurement costs. Energy costs in the 21st century signify a huge expense for any organization, he says, adding “Today more than ever, it’s vital to manage energy spending in order to manage costs.” According to data, Padmasiri says that just by using existing technologies that would pay for themselves in future energy savings, consumers and businesses could save some $600 billion a year by 2020. “This is because as they save a lot expense on maintenance and repairs, the intelligent energy management systems that are installed will provide incentives for utilities to improve energy efficiency and encourage their customers to do the same.
Show anyone authorized to access the system, the current status of the power consumption of the building and cut the power bill by one fifth each month, which in turn will add to the bottom line,” said.
Having installed Perth Eco Power way of energy management at Cinnamon Grand, the leading Sri Lankan 5 star hotel Perth Eco Power entered Sri Lankan market through their subsidiary, Lanka Energy conservation, which is the locally arm providing similar services, says that whether water cooled or air cooled, their cooling chillers are designed to optimize the performance of compressors. He says that the system that was installed at Cinnamon Grand has already begun to show a considerable saving.
The hotel is now looking at the savings that will be made in the next 20 years. Perth Eco Power introduced these systems bearing energy-efficient chillers to Seylan Towers recently, being the company’s second such project, which will reduce monthly energy bill by 15 per cent.
Wickramaratne said that over 20 per cent of the energy in commercial buildings is used for Heating, Ventilation and Cooling (HVAC). He said that in the Existing HVAC systems used in buildings, there is a consumption of about 50 to 60% of the total energy Buildings are the main power consumers and is the largest consumer in upgrade their existing HVAC systems and the introduce cutting edge energy management systems affordable to any corporate. Padmasiri adds that businesses seize the initiative on energy productivity, they will cut their energy costs, insulate themselves from future energy shocks, and secure a more sustainable development path—benefits that are all the more desirable given the current global financial turmoil. He said. “What this means in layman’s terms is that for lesser power you will have the same work done.”
