The System is alarmed so that failure of any part of the system is immediately notified and any data collection failure can quickly be corrected. A high meter reading discrepancy was discovered. This was tracked down to a substation main meter inaccurately set up by the REC concerned. The REC involved has accepted the error and a consequent reduced payment, with an immediate and ongoing saving to Triplex. Further rebates, relating to past payments are being negotiated.
More accurate data can help understanding of where the costs are.
Different production runs have different energy use patterns. The availability of complete energy usage information, in the form of historical and real time reports, enables potential energy saving areas to be identified and maximised. The comprehensive training provided has enabled triplex to become self reliant on a day to day basis with regard to running the Faros System and getting the best from it. This saving has been achieved and the next step is to set individual targets to achieve further savings. The Faros System is soon to be extended to Gas, Water and Compressed Air and these represent the next priority.