SUSTAINABILITY
Our Mission
At Events Power Solutions, we recognise that it is the responsibility of all to minimise our impact on the environment. As such, we strive to always improve what we do and will continuously search for alternative ways of carrying out our activities.
Planning
We work closely with organisers during the planning and build stages to optimise the event layout, as this can significantly reduce the number of generators required. We will also liaise with key stakeholders to determine likely power requirements and will ensure that appropriate sized generators are used so that output efficiently and effectively matches the power actually needed.
On-The-Job Improvement
We are able to achieve on-the-job improvements and cost savings by monitoring energy use on site during an event to understand how, why and when power is required. We can then combine generators or in some cases transfer power to the mains during periods of low demand.
Equipment
We dovetail the planning with the latest eco techniques and equipment to ensure that all power requirements are met in the most sustainable way. We then use modern, efficient, Stage 5 Generators which restrict emissions of carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides - significantly reducing the carbon footprint of a project.
Efficient and Variable Speed Generators
The generators we use produce greater output levels for the size of the engine, meaning we can utilise smaller sized engines, which reduces fuel consumption and therefore emissions.
We can also offer Variable Speed Generators which are something of a game changer. The engine speed automatically increases and decreases in line with the output being drawn, and it is estimated that this can save up to 40% of fuel used. This can also help to reduce wear and tear caused to generators by running for continuous periods at low load.
Hybrid Generators and Battery Storage Units
We are also able to offer hybrid generators, solar panels, and are increasingly using Battery Energy Storage Units. These are hybrid units that operate alongside a diesel generator, and during the day, whilst the diesel generator is running, the battery storage unit is charged. Then during periods of low power demand, such as during the night, the generator can be turned off and the power instead supplied by the battery system. This can substantially reduce generator runtime and therefore fuel costs and emissions. Moreover, the battery units are silent, and this ensures that there is no noise pollution during night time hours.
Fuel Types
The fuel that we use is also a key consideration. All of the generators we use are compatible with Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) which is a high-performance fuel which is a cleaner and more environmentally friendly alternative to diesel. HVO is proven to reduce carbon emissions, nitrogen oxides and particulates that are released into the atmosphere.
Additional Equipment
We are also in the process of replacing other aspects of our equipment to help improve and minimise our impact on the environment. This includes offering LED and solar lighting, which whilst only presenting marginal gains, further emphasises our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint.
Transport and Travel
Our strong relations with various generator suppliers means that we can source generators more locally to an event throughout the UK, considerably reducing the emissions produced in their transport to a venue. Where possible, all of our distribution, cabling and lighting equipment will also be brought together and our technicians will travel in the same vehicle to minimise fuel consumption. We will also stay locally during the build and the actual event, so as to reduce our travel.
Continuous Improvement
We have been able to build strong working relationships with organisers and so have had the privilege of being able to supply power for consecutive years for a number of events. This allows us to assess how things have gone each year and to look for ways of improving what has been installed. We are then able to advise on cost saving measures and to implement more efficient ways of doing things.