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Voltage Optimisation Cuts Costs and Carbon in Over 1100 Pub, Restaurant and Bars

  • Voltage Optimisation (VO) has been used extensively in the hospitality industry for a number of years to reduce energy costs on-site. Because of the steady nature of pub or restaurant consumption, VO tends to provide steady and consistent savings in comparison to other industries where savings can fluctuate in line with large increases and decreases in usage.

  • Whilst there is a difference in savings across all electrical equipment based on its voltage dependency, VO tends to make consistently high savings on equipment such as fridges, freezers, beer chillers & and compressors, and beer pumps.

  • Whilst VO does not make a saving on LED lighting, it does help to protect the equipment and make it last longer, with an increase in the equipment lifespan of up to 46%, as stated by (UK wiring regs BS7671).

  • Calculating a typical pub or restaurant savings through VO is a fairly straightforward process, our technical team completes a full on-site technical survey, to confirm the exact savings made at any particular site. After installing over 1200 machines across UK pubs and restaurants, we are seeing typical savings of between 7% – 8.5% per site.

Get in touch today to find out how much your pub, restaurant, or bar could be saving with Voltage Optimisation.

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Mitchells and Butlers

  • Mitchells and Butlers have cut costs and carbon in the largest UK VO rollout in history. With a target of achieving net zero emissions for the company by 2040, Voltage Optimisation became the technology of choice to help towards this goal.

  • Powerdown220 was chosen to install VO in 1123 sites that were suitable for the technology. An ambitious number considering the timeframe given, but one that was supported by a “really robust plan and one that no one else came close to saying they could do that quickly”, Dale Fenton, Energy Manager at M&B.

  • The project was completed in less than a year with 60 machines being installed per week at the height of the project, resulting in the ambitious target being achieved. More information can be found in our full case study article: ‘UK’s Largest Voltage Optimisation Project Completed’

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Pizza Express

Pizza Express, in collaboration with Powerdown220, reduced energy consumption and environmental impact through voltage optimisation, as part of the project machines were installed at Bullring, Birmingham and The Trafford Centre, Manchester.

Recognising the potential of voltage optimisation, Pizza Express enlisted Powerdown220’s expertise and experience in the hospitality sector to implement a bespoke solution to their operation. Through meticulous planning and execution, Powerdown220’s voltage optimisation systems were deployed to reduce voltage levels down to 220V, the level their equipment is designed to run optimally.

Results and Benefits:

  • Bullring: Voltage optimisation led to an 8.02% reduction in energy consumption, translating to a substantial 3092 kg decrease in annual carbon emissions.
  • Trafford Centre: Pizza Express achieved a significant 7.71% decrease in energy usage. This resulted in a 3670 kg reduction in annual carbon emissions, highlighting their commitment to environmental responsibility.

Thanks to the partnership between Pizza Express and Powerdown220, Pizza Express not only lowered energy costs but also made significant strides in reducing environmental impact. This success story underscores the benefits of voltage optimisation and the value of strategic partnerships in achieving sustainability goals.

Hydes

  • We have recently completed two installations at two Hydes Pubs, The Abel Heywood in Manchester and the Coach and Four in Wilmslow, Cheshire. 

  • After undertaking a survey on site to understand the maximum demand and equipment operations, we established that they required 2x 100amp Voltage Optimisers. 
  • Once the survey was complete we were able to offer a savings guarantee, the results are below:

Number of sites: 2
Avg savings per site: £2,524
Avg CO2 reduction per site: 4000 KG
Total annual CO2 reduction: 8000 KG
Total annual savings: £5,049

Our partners

Here are some of the companies we are proud to have worked with

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Testimonials

If any company who uses a large amount of electricity and wants to reduce their costs and support the environment, I would recommend a Voltage Optimiser with Powerdown220
Craig TurnbullManaging Director | Harrison Packaging
Voltage optimisation was one of those projects that is at that sweet spot where it ticks both boxes for cutting costs and carbon
Dale FentonEnergy Manager at Mitchells & Butlers. Facilities
We sincerely appreciate the responsiveness and the way that you conduct business. We have recommended your company to others because of our satisfaction.
Graham McKinleySite Facilities and Service Engineer, Kinnerton Confectionary
Just wanted to express my gratitude and thanks to the installation team of the voltage optimiser. An absolute joy to work with a professional and hardworking team.
Multi-Site Engineering ManagerMonaghan's Mushrooms
The install team where fantastic and a good choice, they were clean/conscientious and kept us up to date throughout the installation, we are now running with no issues
Head of Supply Chain & ProcurementGlossop Cartons & Print
Throughout the process, we have had excellent communication with Stuart. I am very happy with the service we have received from powerdown and everything has been delivered as promised
Financial ControllerThe Mere Hotel, Country Club & Spa
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We supply voltage optimisers to businesses across the UK in every sector, from manufacturing to hospitality.

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