Discover how advanced technologies like our PDUs (Power Distribution Units), also known as power distribution boards, and inline energy meters can help businesses comply with the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED). By gaining real-time insights into energy consumption and leveraging smart tools for monitoring and optimisation, organisations can manage their energy use better, reduce costs, and contribute to sustainability. Read on to learn how our solutions can support your organisation in improving energy efficiency and complying with EU regulations.
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The European Union has sent a strong message with the Energy Efficiency Directive (EED): businesses must make their energy consumption transparent and manage energy resources more efficiently. For many organisations, from manufacturers to facility managers, this presents both a pressing challenge and an opportunity. How do you meet the regulations, save costs, and improve your sustainable performance at the same time?
At Schleifenbauer, we believe that intelligent energy management solutions, such as our industrial PDUs and inline energy meters, play a crucial role in this transition. In this blog, we demonstrate how your organisation can benefit from technology that combines energy efficiency with advanced monitoring and control.
What is a PDU (Power Distribution Unit)?
An industrial PDU, also known as a power distribution board or energy management unit, is an essential device that distributes power to various systems or machines within an organisation. However, modern PDUs are much more than simple power distributors. They are equipped with technologies that enable real-time monitoring of energy consumption, allowing inefficiencies to be quickly identified. These smart devices support businesses across various sectors in improving energy management and complying with regulations like the EED.
The Impact of the EED on Businesses
The EED requires businesses in the EU to:
Conduct regular energy audits.
Ensure transparency regarding energy use.
Take practical steps to prevent energy waste.
Many organisations struggle to meet these requirements, particularly those with complex infrastructures or multiple locations. This is where solutions like Schleifenbauer’s come into play: easy-to-integrate tools that monitor and optimise energy usage.
Sectors Benefiting from Smart Energy Management
Although the data centre industry has traditionally been a leader in energy monitoring, numerous other sectors can benefit significantly from energy management. Below, we highlight some industries where your organisation might belong:
1. Industrial Manufacturing
Factories and manufacturing companies are energy-intensive and under pressure to operate sustainably. Our solutions provide real-time insights into machine energy use, enabling better maintenance planning and cost reductions.
2. Commercial Real Estate
From office buildings to hospitals and shopping centres, property managers often need to report on energy performance. With our inline energy meters, you can monitor energy use per department or floor, contributing to both transparency and efficiency.
3. Transport and Logistics
Ports, airports, and warehouses have enormous energy demands. Implementing zone-specific monitoring helps identify and address inefficiencies.
4. Retail and Hospitality
With multiple locations, retail chains and hotels often have fragmented views of their energy use. Our technology offers a single, user-friendly platform to monitor and manage energy consumption, both locally and centrally.
What Makes Our Solutions Unique?
At Schleifenbauer, we understand that energy management isn’t a “one size fits all” solution. That’s why our PDUs and inline energy meters are designed to be easily customised.
Flexible Configurations: Available in both single-phase and three-phase configurations, with options ranging from 10A, 16A, 32A, 63A, or tailored to specific needs.
Customisation: Define the housing design and choose components such as circuit breakers, sockets, and surge protection.
Advanced Communication: Support for communication protocols such as embedded SSL Security (HTTPS), HTML, IPAPI, WEBAPI, MODBUS/TCP, and SNMP (v1, v2c, and v3).
Real-Time Monitoring: Immediate insights into peak loads, voltage dips, and energy wastage.
Easy Integration: Seamlessly connects with existing Energy Management Software.
Scalability: Suitable for both single sites and global networks with thousands of units.
Why Invest in Energy Management Now?
Businesses taking action now benefit not only from lower energy costs but also from:
Regulatory Advantage: Compliance with the EED and upcoming stricter regulations.
Competitive Edge: Sustainability is not just an obligation but a unique selling point.
Cost Savings: Addressing inefficiencies leads to immediate reductions in operational expenses.
Case Study: Arco France
In collaboration with Arco France, Schleifenbauer implemented an innovative energy distribution solution in the company’s new leather goods factory. The project aimed to replace traditional power setups with rack PDUs designed for data centres, tailored to meet the factory’s flexible and organisational requirements.
Arco, a leading French luxury leather goods manufacturer, invested in a new 12,500 m² factory in 2019. The focus was on flexible workstations and eliminating messy cables. Schleifenbauer was tasked with developing a solution to measure and report energy consumption clearly while providing the necessary flexibility for the workstations. This resulted in the installation of approximately 1,000 customised PDUs, optimising energy management and monitoring overall power consumption efficiently.
For a detailed look at this successful project, read the full article and discover how this innovative energy distribution solution helped Arco improve both operational efficiency and sustainability. Read the full article here.
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How to Get Started
Implementing smart energy management solutions doesn’t have to be complicated. Our experts are ready to assist you in finding the right configuration for your sector and specific needs. Contact us via email sales@schleifenabuer.eu or call +31 73 523 0256.
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