Sparks Electrical News December 2016

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ENERGY DEAL SIGNALS KICK-OFF OF POWER SAVINGS DRIVE

A NEW deal between two South African energy efficiency specialists – Rhino Lighting and Powerstar SA – has sig- nalled the rollout of a globally-patented Pow- erstar range of voltage optimisation systems aimed at slashing the power bills of big business and industry. Manufactured at Powerstar’s international headquarters in Sheffield in the UK, the solutions are designed to deliver significant, guaranteed energy savings for clients. The range includes the latest innovation, Virtue – an energy storage system that can be

integrated with any Powerstar Max or HV Max voltage optimisation system. Case studies Used internationally by a wide range of in- dustries and top brands such as the ASDA supermarket chain, Hilton hotel group and London Stock Exchange, successful Power- star installations in South Africa include major food retailers, government departments, and hotel industry players – including Woolworths and Investec. The most recent installation was completed at a leading alloy wheel manufac-

turing company in Port Elizabeth. While the energy cost saving varies according to the project site, client type, nature of the business and power usage patterns, savings in excess of 25% have been documented. At the Manhattan Boutique Hotel in Pretoria, savings of 20.71% have been achieved following the installation of a Powerstar unit. In retail store installations energy savings have ranged between 7.7% and 12.8%. At Woolworths Melrose Arch, for example, independent measurement and verification specialists Energy Cybernetics recorded an 8.27% energy saving over the period of a week following the installation of a Powerstar unit. Another verified energy saving of 12.3% was achieved on the load for the air-conditioning system following installation at the Investec headquarters in Johannesburg. “Our company’s vision focuses on helping clients make their organisations more energy efficient using cutting edge-technology. A partnership with Rhino Lighting is ideal as we share the same vision,” says Powerstar South Africa’s owner, Edgar Antezana.

International sales director at Powerstar, Martin Stevens (right), takes Rhino Group MD, Brian van Niekerk, and Rhino Lighting MD, Heather McEwan, through the company’s plant in Sheffield.

Enquiries: +27 41 451 3197

LIGHT IS FREEDOM OF DESIGN

N ow you can enjoy full flexibility in lighting design and integrate light smoothly into architecture and lifestyle objects when you pair the new OSRAM LINEARlight FLEX tunable white range of modules with the easy colour control system for hassle-free installa- tion and simple handling. You can even select the colour when you switch on the light. The key features of the LINEARlight Flex tunable range include: • High-intensity linear LED light source. • Tunable white 2 700 K – 6 500 K for dynamic white applications. • Flexible and cuttable module to support design freedom. • Long operational length per single power feed possible. • High efficiency for luminaire designs. • Extra strong self-adhesive backside for easy mounting. • 24 V technology for easy dimensioning. Recommended in system use with OPTOTRONIC: • Increased reliability due to single piece reel- to-reel technology. • Extra-long lifetime – 60 000 h (L70B50). • Dimmable with PWM technology. Possible applications include individual and customised luminaires; organic shaped lumi- naires; architectural integration, for example coves, walls; handrails; and signage applica- tions.

Enquiries: +27 10 221 4000

SPARKS ELECTRICAL NEWS

DECEMBER 2016