The HID LightSaver controls any ballast-based, gaseous discharge lighting system. This includes Mercury Vapor, Metal Halide, High and Low Pressure Sodium. Its flexible design allows The HID LightSaver to interface with any dedicated lighting circuit of 400 volts in capacities of 10 to 100 amperes three phase. One unit can reduce the energy consumption of one, ten, 100 or even 400 lighting fixtures and the savings can be measured within 20 minutes after the lights turn on!
The HID LightSaver works in conjunction with other energy savings devices such as high efficiency lamps, photoelectric switches, and other energy management systems. Down-line switching capability is also an available option. Additionally, running the lamps at a lower wattage will reduce the operating temperature, this prolonging the life of the lamps and the ballasts by up to 40%.
The HID LightSaver controls spikes, controls and regulates line voltage to induce savings and also prevents over-voltage situations, which are a major cause of premature lighting system failure.
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Most importantly, immediate reduction of electricity costs
Automatic by-pass built in
Existing ballast, fixtures or lamps do not require replacement
The HID LightSaver is compact requiring limited space
Installation is quick, easy and requires minimal adoption to existing equipment
Environmentally friendly, reduced consumption of electricity equals reduced greenhouse gases generated
Cost effective solution
Investment return in approximately 12 to 30 months
Reduce real demand and penalty chargesPeak load incentives (contact your local utility for details and availability
The HID LightSaver unit has a display inside the controller casing LED display for time (am/pm), date month, hour, energy saving levels and up to 16 stage display for logic controller
The ACA lets you cut your company's taxable income by 100% of the capital cost of eligible energy-efficient equipment in the first year of purchase. This compares to just 12.5% for ineligible plant and machinery.
With the existing Capital Allowances tax structure, when money is spent on “capital equipment” companies can deduct the cost of this equipment from their profits proportionally over a period of 8 years, i.e. the annual taxable profit is only reduced by 1/8 of the total equipment cost.
With new Accelerated Capital Allowance, when money is spent on “Eligible energy efficient capital equipment”, the company can deduct the full cost of this equipment from their profits in the year of purchase, i.e. the taxable profit in year one is reduced by the full cost of the equipment.
ACA Example:
Consider the example where a company has €100,000 profit at the end of their accounting period, on which they must pay 12.5 % corporation tax. The same company has during that period, purchased capital equipment that cost €20,000.
In the first year the equipment was purchased the following scenarios can be compared:
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Standard Capital Allowances applies for general equipment purchases
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ACA applies for eligible energy efficient equipment purchases
Cost of Purchased equipment = €20,000
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Baseline situation |
Standard Capital Allowances |
ACA |
Proportion of deductable Capital Equipment costs |
NA |
1/8 |
8/8 |
Deductable Capital Equipment costs |
NA |
€2,500 |
€20,000 |
Taxable Profit: |
€100,000 |
€97,500 |
€80,000 |
Tax payable on profit @ 12.5%: |
€12,500 |
€12,188 |
€10,000 |
Tax saved with deductions |
NA |
€313 |
€2,500 |
With the ACA the company has €2,187 extra cash to spend on eligible energy efficient equipment!
When planning to buy new equipment, you should consider its cost over its lifetime. A non-ACA listed product may cost less to buy, but the ACA could equalise this cost in the first year or so - and as a result of purchasing the more energy efficient equipment you will also immediately begin to save on energy costs!
In summary, the ACA benefits you by ensuring:
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increased opportunities for further investment
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a shorter break-even period on the investment
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a higher return on the investment
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lower ongoing energy costs through using energy-efficient equipment
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a marketing edge through being environmentally friendly
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a higher real value on capital allowance return in an inflationary market
The HID LightSaver can be used in the following applications:
Street lighting, highways, bridges, tunnels, parking areas, indoor and outdoor garages, industrial buildings, plants, warehouses, factories, large showrooms, hospitals, care facilities, correctional facilities, museums, shopping centres, large retail stores, schools, universities, colleges, educational facilities, government buildings, rental properties, high-rise buildings, sport facilities, ice rinks, soccer fields and all indoor sporting facilities (pools, tennis, fitness club etc.).
We offer 4 sizes:
10kva or 14amps 3-phase 400 volt
15kva or 22amps 3-phase 400 volt
25kva or 36amps 3-phase 400 volt
50kva or 72amps 3-phase 400 volt
We can also offer
custom sizes.
1 or 3 Phase voltage: 230/400v
Control Mechanism: Solid state, microprocessor-driven PLC
Voltage stepping: Contractor
Enclosure configuration: Single, compact wall-mountable
Transformer design: Unique design accepts balanced, unbalanced loads
PLC control protocol: RS232, RS485
• Standard IP21 Protection for the panel
• Full Sinusoidal Wave
• No Harmonics
• No moving parts such as brushes, motorized drivers, solenoids
• No motorized voltage regulators
• Low voltage protection
• No PC Boards, no electronic operation, 1 Computer only
• Integrates with existing energy management systems or standalone (e.g.: RS232-RS485 Protocol)
• Input voltages available in 277v/480v
• Nominal output voltage step variable
• Operating temperature -35c to +45c
• Cooling fan supplied
• Protection Degree IP21-IP55 certification: CSA/(c&us)
• Warranty: MFG 5 year Warranty
• CE Certified
• Power-save.ie is accredited with the SEAI led ACA initiative
For more information please contact:
Dr Ger Devlin
T. + 353 1 716 7418
E. ger.devlin@ucd.ie