Understand what drives energy use, demand and cost
Energy cost and peak demand show that something is driving consumption, but rarely explain what. We measure load profiles, peaks and base load during representative operation and produce evidence that allows each proposed measure to be verified afterwards.
The energy bill does not tell the whole story
A high energy cost can be caused by more than total consumption. Peak demand, unsuitable operating hours, idle loads, simultaneous loads and inefficient equipment affect both cost and available capacity.
To establish what should actually change, measurements must cover representative operation. We combine load profiles, power data and technical analysis to identify causes and measures whose effect can be verified.
High or rising cost
The cost has increased without a corresponding increase in useful production, and the invoice does not explain why.
Investment or capacity decision
New equipment, increased production or a changed connection requires evidence about the present load and available margin.
Additional load or generation
Charging, storage or local generation is to be integrated and its interaction with the existing load profile must be understood.
From the main supply to the individual process
The analysis is adapted to the topology of the facility, the scope of the assignment and the decisions the evidence must support.
Energy use and load profile
We map energy flows by load group, process and operating mode and correlate consumption with production and operating hours.
- Load groups and operating modes
- Correlation with production
- Process load versus idle load
Loading and available capacity
We assess how existing capacity is used and whether load management or redistribution can create margin before the connection is increased.
- Capacity utilisation
- Load management
- Connection level
Peak demand and simultaneous loads
We identify which loads coincide, how peaks develop and whether they can be shifted or reduced without compromising the process.
- Coinciding loads
- Peak formation
- Potential for shifting loads
Equipment and process load
We analyse motors, pumps, fans, compressed air, ventilation, heating, cooling and production equipment in their actual duty.
- Motors and drives
- Compressed air and ventilation
- Inefficient operating points
Local generation and storage
We assess how solar power, battery storage and charging interact with the load profile and available capacity.
- Solar power
- Battery storage
- Charging infrastructure
Operating patterns and trend data
Time-correlated measurements make changes, seasonal variation and recurring abnormal operating conditions visible.
- Seasonal variation
- Trend analysis
- Abnormal operating conditions
The right measure depends on what the data shows
There is no universal solution for every facility. Measures may concern how loads are controlled, the efficiency and duty of equipment, or the way new technology is integrated with existing operation.
A facility may need measures in more than one category. Priorities are set according to technical effect, operational risk, investment and feasibility.
Load management, adjusted operating hours and coordinated start sequences can reduce peaks while preserving production requirements.
Correct sizing, speed control and operating points improve the performance of motors, compressed-air systems and auxiliary loads.
Charging, storage and local generation must be dimensioned and controlled against the facility's actual load profile.
From measurement to verified improvement
The assignment may be a focused analysis or a complete process from measurement to implementation and verification.
Measure and understand
We establish the facility's actual load and demand patterns.
- Measure: Measurement points, instrumentation and duration are selected from the topology and operating conditions.
- Understand: We analyse base load, peaks, simultaneous loads and the relationship between operating modes and energy use.
Prioritise, implement and verify
The evidence is turned into measures that can be followed up.
- Prioritise: Measures are ranked by technical effect, investment, risk and feasibility.
- Implement: CLEPS carries out or coordinates agreed electrical work, system integration and commissioning in Sweden.
- Verify: Comparable operating conditions are measured before and after implementation.
Technical evidence that supports a decision
Every facility has its own topology, operating patterns and constraints. Measurement points, duration and reporting are therefore adapted to the question that must be answered.
Depending on scope, the delivery may include:
- Time-correlated load and energy profiles
- Identified peaks, base load and simultaneous loads
- Loading in relation to available capacity
- Documented conditions, assumptions and uncertainties
- Prioritised improvement measures
- Technical basis for investment or capacity decisions
- Recommended measurement points and indicators for follow-up
- A plan for implementation and verification
Measurements link a peak to the operating conditions and loads that created it. The proposed measure can then be tested under comparable conditions.
The result is verified through comparable measurements before and after implementation, not through estimates alone.
An improvement is not complete until the result is verified
After implementation, we measure under comparable operating conditions and compare demand, base load and energy use with the baseline.
Where required, measurements can remain in place for continuous technical follow-up.
Technical context and measurement principles
The assumptions behind a savings calculation
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When is a measurement period representative?
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Capacity already available in the electrical system
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