What’s the difference? Energy efficiency v.s. energy savings

The world is changing and, inevitably, so are we. Habits, certainties, and everyday gestures adapt to everything that surrounds us. And RS PRO gives you the support you need: products and complete solutions, perfectly suited to any working environment.

We’re talking energy once again. Let’s go into everything we need to know to use it efficiently and without unnecessary waste.

There is a fine line between efficiency and energy saving. The former refers to the correct usage of energy, trying to make the best possible use of it and reducing waste. Putting it into practice is simple: just adopt energy-efficient solutions – such as energy-saving bulbs, LED, or dimmable lights, which allow you to adjust the light intensity. Thermal imaging cameras are also useful for this purpose – for example, to assess whether a pipe is properly insulated and whether there is heat loss. Measuring with a thermal imaging camera can set off alarm bells, giving us the opportunity to intervene in advance on an inefficiency - and replace the malfunctioning, energy-wasting component.

If energy efficiency has to do with reducing consumption, energy saving means limiting energy use to when necessary. Easier said than done – if I no longer need the light, I turn it off. The same applies to engines, machinery, etc. But if a plant must be started up in the absence of operators, there are two alternatives – either leave it powered, which results in waste, or resort to systems that only activate it when needed, such as time switches, relays, and timer relays. In practice, these time switches can activate what is needed when it is needed, switching it off as soon as it finishes performing its function. Once again, we are saving energy that would otherwise be lost.

And, when the power fails, the important thing is not to be caught unprepared. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) serve precisely this purpose. They are designed to supply power to computers, servers, server rooms, and data centres in the event of a sudden electricity outage – in practice, they act as a backup power source.?

But now that the computer is working, how to reach it without lighting? Emergency lights and head torches will certainly do the trick – and at rspro.com you will find many new models for all needs.

The world is changing, and change is entering our daily lives. Keeping an eye on energy consumption becomes a pressing need, now more than ever. Plus, with a changing climate, it is important to be prepared for any eventuality. On the bright side, the dry heat of this unusual summer has given us a mild and sunny autumn. So why not take advantage of that? Solar panels can be used to create energy in a sustainable way by harnessing sunlight. Don’t forget charge controllers, batteries, and inverters to complete the system, though! And by using environmental measuring equipment, you can always keep the energy generated under control, to make sure that your production requirements are met.

But here we come to the downside. With such unpredictable climate, the risk of violent and unexpected weather phenomena increases. And since you can never be too careful – we have a vast choice of everything from safety cones, to spill barriers, up to anti-slip tiles, and then rolls, pads and socks specially designed to absorb all types of liquid (including oil and petrol).

At RS PRO, we are aware that energy efficiency has never been as relevant as it is now. Adding to a wide existing offering of RS PRO products across all sorts of Energy Savings and Back-up Solutions, with this launch we want to meet all our customers’ needs and make their lives easier, now more than ever. Our extensive range covers all technologies and industries, providing you with complete solutions for every application. With 5,000 products and growing – and incoming new items – we offer a comprehensive choice of quality components – meeting design and compliance specifications – at a competitive price.

And if primary energy sources are insufficient, there is no shortage of alternatives. We always have 400 specific products in stock to cope with any eventuality.

Whatever your needs, solutions are always there – at rspro.com.