What Is Power Factor?

Power factor is a measure of how effectively electrical power is being used in a system or building. This is displayed as a number between 0 and 1, 1 being 100% use. For example, if you have a power factor of 0.8, it means 80% of the power is being used effectively, with 20% being …

The Impact of Data within businesses

The Impact of Data: “The Rising Tide” For All Businesses

As we enter the 4th Industrial Revolution there is no doubt of the impact this will have on businesses, as they adapt to a rapidly changing digital world. Add in the pressures of meeting net zero and rising utility costs, the business world,  particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises, looks a very challenging place to …

A factory floor with clip art of rising energy costs

How OpenSmartMonitor can battle your unsustainably high energy Costs?

Already this year, we are seeing reports that manufacturers will be forced to cut jobs or/and production due to high energy costs. This comes after ministers finalised the details of a revised scheme, which will come to light as early as this week. Business (Businesses) within the UK already have energy cost support from the …