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Turnkey or Data-Only? With Elcomponent, the Choice is Yours

Energy manager solutions

Energy manager solutions

When it comes to energy monitoring, no two projects are alike. Some organisations want a full-service partner to design, install and commission a complete system. Others just want accurate, real-time data feeds they can drop into their existing analytics platform. At Elcomponent, we make both possible — because flexibility isn’t a bonus, it’s a must.

Whether you’re an energy manager looking for turnkey peace of mind, or a consultant who just needs reliable sensor-level data, we build around your needs — not ours.

Complete Turnkey Solutions: From Design to Delivery

If you're looking for a partner to handle your energy monitoring project from start to finish, our turnkey service is the perfect fit. We handle:

• Site survey and solution design
• Meter and sensor specification
• Professional installation
• System commissioning and testing
• Integration with your dashboard or platform

We’ll also provide ongoing support — ensuring your system continues to deliver accurate, actionable insights for years to come.

This hands-off approach is ideal for businesses looking to improve their commercial energy management without dedicating internal resources or managing multiple contractors.

Data-Only Options for Consultants and Integrators

If you’re an energy consultant, integrator, or software provider, you may not need the full service — just clean, accurate data. Elcomponent’s data-only offering gives you the reliable infrastructure you need to feed your own systems and processes.

We provide:
• Sensor kits and data gateways
• LoRaWAN-enabled devices
• Flexible protocols (Modbus, M-Bus, BACnet)
• Live and logged data feeds
• Full documentation and support

This option is especially popular among BMS integrators, controls engineers, and large consultancies who prefer to manage their own software environment — but want to trust the data source.

Plug-and-Play Flexibility

One of the reasons clients keep coming back to Elcomponent is our adaptability. Whether we’re managing the full lifecycle or simply supporting your team with high-quality metering hardware and integration-ready outputs, we make it easy to:

• Scale up as needs grow
• Mix and match service levels across sites
• Add metering where it's needed most
• Transition from manual data capture to automated reporting

With Elcomponent, you can choose the level of service that fits your project, your team, and your goals — with no lock-in and no compromise on quality.
One Partner. Two Ways to Work.

Whichever route you take — full turnkey solution or data-only supply — you’ll benefit from over 40 years of experience in energy metering and monitoring. We’ve supported businesses across manufacturing, retail, education and healthcare, offering consistent, reliable performance and industry-leading support.

You set the scope. We deliver the result.
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LoRaWAN + Hardwired: A Smarter Hybrid for Energy Monitoring

LoraWAN

When it comes to metering large or complex sites, there’s no single solution that fits every challenge. Some areas are perfectly suited to hardwired CT meters. Others — like remote substations or rooftops — demand the flexibility of wireless. That’s why Elcomponent designs hybrid systems, using the best of both technologies to give you seamless, site-wide insight.

By combining LoRaWAN and hardwired solutions, we create energy monitoring systems that are accurate, scalable, and built to the specific needs of your site — not just the limitations of one technology.

One Site. Two Approaches. Total Visibility.

We don’t force wireless where cabling is simpler. We don’t hardwire when it’s disruptive or expensive. At Elcomponent, we start by understanding your buildings, infrastructure, and data needs — then we build a system that works with your site, not against it.

When Hardwired Works Best:
• Plant rooms and switchboards
• Main incomers and distribution panels
• Easily accessible internal metering points
• Permanent installations with long-term ROI

When LoRaWAN is the Better Option:
• Rooftop AHUs and external plant
• Remote substations or outbuildings
• Temporary buildings or modular units
• Areas where disruption must be minimised

The result is a hybrid metering system that delivers the right solution, in the right place, every time.

Why Hybrid Is the Smarter Choice

Hybrid metering isn’t just about convenience — it’s about:
• Lower installation costs by reducing unnecessary cabling
• Faster deployment for remote or tricky locations
• Minimal disruption to tenants, services or operations
• Maximum data coverage, no blind spots
• Open standards and clean data across all devices

Whether you're running a hospital estate, a university campus, a logistics park or a multi-building industrial site, our hybrid LoRaWAN + CT solutions provide the visibility you need — without compromise.

Built on Open Standards. Powered by Experience.

Elcomponent is committed to using non-proprietary hardware and open protocols. This means:
• Full integration flexibility
• Future-ready infrastructure
• Clean data delivered to MW2, your BMS, or your own dashboard
• No vendor lock-in

We’ve also developed a dedicated platform for LoRaWAN deployments: lora-sense.co.uk — where you can learn more about our wireless technologies, sensor range, and project capabilities.

Get the Best of Both Worlds

Stop choosing between hardwired and wireless. With Elcomponent, you don’t have to. We build hybrid energy monitoring systems that fit your site, your infrastructure, and your operational goals.

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The right data. From the right place. With the right system.

Expertise Matters: It’s Not Just About the Kit

In today’s data-driven world, organisations are investing heavily in metering technology — but many are missing the mark where it counts most: accurate, reliable data. The truth is, having the right equipment is only half the story. Without expert design, careful commissioning, and ongoing support, your energy monitoring system could be feeding you the wrong story entirely.
At Elcomponent, we’ve spent over three decades refining not just what we install, but how we install it — because poor commissioning leads to poor decisions.

Why Accurate Energy Data Starts with Expertise

Energy meters are only as effective as the system around them. If they’re not installed correctly, calibrated accurately, or integrated with the right software and infrastructure, they can lead to:

• Misleading consumption data
• Missed anomalies and faults
• Under- or over-reporting of emissions
• Misallocated costs
• Wasted investment

At Elcomponent, we design every system to suit the environment it’s going into. That means considering power layouts, communication protocols, site constraints, and long-term goals — all before a single meter is installed.

What Sets Elcomponent Apart

There are plenty of companies who can install meters. But Elcomponent’s 40+ years in energy monitoring brings something most providers can’t: real-world experience, technical know-how, and a deep understanding of the data you need.

Here’s what that means in practice:

• System Design: We don’t copy and paste. We assess your site’s layout and objectives to develop a custom metering plan, designed to scale with your needs.
• Professional Commissioning: We test every device to ensure accuracy and reliability. Your data will work from day one — not after weeks of fault finding.
• End-to-End Integration: Whether you’re using our own software or a third-party platform, we ensure full compatibility and clean data delivery.
• Ongoing Support: We don’t disappear after installation. Our team remains on hand to troubleshoot, upgrade and guide as your energy strategy evolves.

Avoid the Pitfalls of Poorly Installed Systems

Too often, businesses spend budget on advanced metering technology only to discover later that their data is full of gaps, duplication, or inaccuracies. These aren’t small issues — they lead to misinformed reports, missed savings opportunities, and lost confidence in your energy management programme.
Getting it right from the start means involving specialists who understand not just the kit, but the bigger picture.

Smarter Decisions Need Smarter Systems

Whether you’re managing a single site or a nationwide estate, the quality of your energy data will define the quality of your outcomes. With Elcomponent, you don’t just get meters — you get metering systems that are engineered to work, supported by professionals who know the industry inside out.
We help large organisations take control of their consumption and deliver meaningful results — through better design, better commissioning, and better insights.

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Commissioning: The Unsung Hero of Energy Metering

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In energy monitoring, it’s easy to focus on the tech. Shiny new meters, cutting-edge comms, intelligent dashboards — they all have a role to play. But there’s one step that often goes unnoticed, despite making all the difference between failure and long-term performance: commissioning.

At Elcomponent, we treat commissioning as the backbone of every metering project. It’s where the system comes to life — and where true reliability is either made or missed.

Why Commissioning Matters More Than You Think

Even the most advanced metering systems can fall flat if not properly configured. Poorly commissioned systems can produce:

• Inaccurate or incomplete data
• Communication failures between devices
• Misconfigured sensors and CTs
• Frustrated users and wasted investment

Too often, we’re called in to fix systems that were never commissioned correctly — leading to months of lost data and costly errors.

At Elcomponent, we don’t leave until it’s right.

What Proper Commissioning Looks Like

Commissioning isn’t just a tick-box exercise — it’s a process of verification, adjustment, and validation. Our team ensures every component of your metering infrastructure is performing exactly as it should:

• Verification of installation against system design
• Testing and calibration of all sensors and meters
• Configuration of communication protocols
• Validation of data output for clarity and accuracy
• Connectivity testing to dashboards, platforms, or third-party systems

This attention to detail is why Elcomponent systems keep delivering — long after we’ve left the site.

Built on Experience. Delivered with Care

With over 40 years in the industry, we know how easily small errors during setup can spiral into big issues down the line. That’s why we’ve built commissioning into the DNA of everything we do.

Whether we’re installing a full turnkey solution, supplying a data-only setup for integrators, or retrofitting metering to an existing estate, commissioning is never skipped or rushed. It’s the difference between data you can act on and data you have to question.

Performance That Starts (and Stays) Strong

Commissioning isn’t glamorous. But it’s the reason our systems:

• Deliver clean, reliable data from day one
• Integrate seamlessly with open platforms
• Require fewer support callouts
• Maintain accuracy over time

It’s why clients trust us with everything from critical ESOS monitoring to permanent sub-metering estates — because they know we don’t just install, we finish.

Don’t Skip the Step That Matters Most

If you’re planning an energy monitoring project, make sure the final step isn’t treated as an afterthought. Choose a partner who takes commissioning seriously — because that’s where performance begins.
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A large warehousing and supply chain specialist searches for environmental sustainability

Energy Management Solutions
Energy Management Solutions
Elcomponent, the UK’s provider of leading energy management solutions, supports shipping company in its search for environmental sustainability

The Brief

A global leader in pallet and container pooling services, operating across Europe has implemented an environmental sustainability programme aimed at reducing the environmental impact of its plant operations. With a wide network of service centres and a diverse range of equipment in operation, the client required an energy monitoring solution that was accurate, easy to deploy across multiple sites, and user-friendly for non-specialist staff.

Solution: Elcomponent’s SPC Pro2 Portable Energy Data Logger

To meet the client’s needs, Elcomponent supplied its SPC Pro2 portable three-phase energy data loggers. This solution aligned perfectly with the client’s operational and sustainability needs.

Key Features of the SPC Pro2:

  • Ease of Use: Requires only a single voltage input via a standard wall socket for voltage reference and power, eliminating the need for complex electrical connections.
  • Safe Operation: Utilises fully isolated flexible hoop-type current transformers (CTs), ensuring safe use by non-electrical personnel.
  • Design: Compact and lightweight with a high-impact ABS case and magnetic feet for secure attachment to ferrous surfaces.
  • Large Memory Capacity: Stores up to 200,000 records, supporting surveys up to 12 weeks in duration.
  • Flexible Data Download: Offers USB flash drive interface for cable-free data transfer, or direct connection to a PC via USB cable.
  • Advanced Software: Includes PowerPackPro software for detailed analysis and reporting.

Implementation

The SPC Pro2 devices were deployed across service centres in the UK, Ireland, Benelux, and Spain. These instruments became a foundational component of the client’s “Measure to Manage” programme, an initiative designed to collect accurate and detailed data on the energy use of machinery and processes.

Through easy installation and safe operation, staff were able to monitor energy consumption without the need for specialist training. The data gathered was then analysed using Elcomponent’s PowerPackPro software, providing valuable insights into energy usage trends and helping the client to identify areas for improvement.

Results

  • Enhanced Energy Visibility: Gained detailed insights into machinery-level and site-wide energy consumption across multiple European sites.
  • Improved Operational Efficiency: Identified and addressed areas of high energy usage, leading to optimised operations.
  • Reduced Carbon Footprint: Implemented targeted energy management strategies, resulting in a measurable decrease in environmental impact.

Why the SPC Pro2 Was the Right Fit:

  • Low total cost of ownership
  • High usability for non-technical staff
  • Scalable across multiple sites and countries
  • Reliable and accurate performance across diverse electrical loads

Case Study: Commercial Property Company achieves 50% Energy Savings with Sub-Metering System

Energy Management Solution
Energy Management Solution

Project Requirements

A family-owned commercial property company operating across the South West of England required a comprehensive energy management solution to reduce its carbon footprint and utility costs across its property portfolio. The client’s goal was to pass energy savings on to its tenants, enhancing the value and sustainability of its properties.

Their business philosophy focuses on delivering “property as a service,” supporting the success of tenant organisations while prioritising environmental responsibility. To achieve measurable improvements, the client sought a modern, automated metering system capable of delivering reliable, real-time utility data.

Challenge

The company faced the challenge of identifying inefficiencies across a diverse portfolio, including office buildings with varying utility demands (electricity, gas, water, and oil-fired heating). Their legacy systems lacked the functionality and insight required to effectively monitor usage or implement targeted efficiency strategies.

They needed a scalable, centralised solution to:

  • Continuously monitor multiple utility types across sites
  • Reduce carbon emissions and utility costs
  • Support long-term sustainability and water-saving initiatives
  • Provide actionable data to support energy efficiency upgrades

Our Solution

Elcomponent was selected to deliver a full energy management sub-metering system, tailored to the client’s mixed-use portfolio.

The project scope included:

  • Site assessments for three main properties
  • Deployment of advanced sub-metering equipment for electricity, gas, oil heating, and water
  • Integration with a remote monitoring system providing centralised data access from the client’s offices

The implemented system offers real-time insights, enabling the client to pinpoint inefficiencies and track improvements over time.

Implementation Process

Elcomponent delivered a complete turnkey solution, including:

  • Design and configuration of metering infrastructure
  • Installation of multi-utility metering equipment across three locations
  • Centralised system commissioning and data integration

The system was deployed with minimal disruption to tenants and site operations. It enables long-term energy tracking, providing transparency across all monitored buildings.

Business Impact

The impact of the system was immediate and measurable:

  • 50% Reduction in Carbon Emissions: Over five years, the client successfully halved carbon emissions across monitored properties.
  • £50,000 Annual Energy Savings: Achieved through targeted efficiency improvements and continuous performance monitoring.
  • 54% Water Usage Reduction: One office complex saw a dramatic decrease in water consumption, resulting in £2,500 savings per year.
  • Tenant Benefits: Energy savings were passed directly to tenants, enhancing satisfaction and the company’s reputation as a sustainability-focused landlord.

The commercial property company now benefits from a robust, automated metering system that underpins its sustainability strategy. The project demonstrates how accurate data and proactive management can drive significant financial and environmental results across a diverse commercial portfolio.

Case Study: Energy Monitoring System Installation for Heating and Drainage Product Manufacturer

Energy Management Solutions

Introduction

The Client is the UK’s leading supplier of plumbing, heating, and drainage systems, serving the construction and utilities markets. With multiple manufacturing locations across the UK and Ireland, the company operates several energy-intensive manufacturing processes, including plastic extrusion and clay firing, both of which are critical to its operations. As part of their commitment to improving operational efficiency and reducing energy consumption, the client sought a comprehensive energy monitoring solution to optimise energy usage and minimise costs across its facilities.

Challenges

Managing energy consumption across multiple sites:

  • Energy Management: Ensuring efficient energy use across multiple sites with diverse, energy-intensive operations.
  • Cost Reduction: Identifying opportunities to reduce energy expenditure while maintaining high-quality production standards.
  • Real-time Monitoring: Gaining access to real-time data on energy usage to enable more proactive energy management and decision-making.

Solution

The client partnered with Elcomponent to implement an energy monitoring system that provided comprehensive data collection and analysis. The solution included:

  • 140+ Meters: Installation and commissioning of over 140 meters across four manufacturing sites, allowing detailed monitoring of energy consumption at each location.
  • Real-time Data: The meters provided real-time data through half-hourly readings, enabling the client to monitor energy usage continuously.
  • Cloud Platform: Data from all meters was sent to a central cloud-based platform, providing access to comprehensive insights from any location.
  • Seamless Integration: The system was integrated into the client’s existing LAN network, ensuring effective communication between the meters and data collection hardware.

Elcomponent worked closely with the client’s site teams, supplying, and installing the necessary hardware and software, while ensuring smooth commissioning and integration across all four sites.

Implementation Process

The installation followed a structured and collaborative approach:

    • Assessment and Planning: Initial site assessments were conducted to determine optimal metering points and plan the installation process.
    • Meter Installation and Commissioning: Accuracy and reliability were combined with a cost-effective and efficient installation process, which was achieved with the minimum of disruption to the sites manufacturing processes. The installation involved meters for all three utilities and was achieved jointly between Elcomponent’s installers and the client’s in-house teams, followed by system commissioning to ensure the accurate collection of data.
    • Training and Integration: The client’s team received training on using the monitoring system effectively, ensuring smooth integration with the existing operational management systems.

The Business Impact

The installation of the energy monitoring system delivered immediate and measurable business benefits:

  • Targeted Reductions: The system enabled the identification of key areas for energy savings, particularly focusing on overhead and ancillary demand.
  • Waste Elimination: By monitoring energy consumption in real-time, the company was able to reduce wastage in non-core operations, driving significant operational efficiencies.
  • Improved Energy Efficiency: The system provided the insights needed to target inefficiencies and implement corrective actions, leading to ongoing energy savings.

Customer Feedback

The Engineering Manager at the client’s site shared the following feedback:

“Elcomponent’s building-block approach to specifying the hardware and software has enabled us to realise and install a complete system that is perfectly tailored to our needs. This has been delivered with outstanding quality and professionalism and has enabled us to move to ‘aggressive targeting and monitoring’ techniques, with particular focus on overhead and ancillary demand.”

Leading London Museum – Stand-Alone Metering System for Energy and Water Monitoring

Project Requirements

A prestigious museum in London required a reliable and independent metering system to monitor utilities across five main substations and other key supply points. The system needed to focus primarily on electricity and water monitoring.

Previous efforts to collect data via the existing Building Management System (BMS) proved to be unreliable and lacked the necessary flexibility and performance needed for comprehensive utility monitoring. The client sought a specialist with a proven track record in delivering complex metering solutions within similarly challenging environments.

Challenge

With a complex building layout and multiple substations, the client required a stand-alone, scalable metering system that could deliver accurate data across electricity and water supplies—without disrupting the museum’s operations or historic infrastructure.

Our Solution

Elcomponent was appointed to deliver a full turnkey solution, including:

  • Site surveys
  • System design
  • Installation
  • Commissioning

The metering system communicates over the site’s engineering LAN and transmits data to Elcomponent’s MW2 energy platform. This cloud-based platform supports multiple user profiles and provides tailored dashboards via secure weblinks, accessible from both desktop and mobile devices, allowing real-time insights into energy and water consumption.

Key Features

  • Integration with existing, serviceable meters (where applicable)
  • Replacement of legacy or ‘end-of-life’ meters
  • Use of Elcomponent’s meter-agnostic approach, resulting in reuse of approximately 60% of existing infrastructure
  • Significant cost and time savings due to selective hardware upgrades

Installation and Delivery

The project was delivered on time and within the agreed schedule, with careful planning to respect the museum’s listed status and public access requirements. Elcomponent’s team worked with sensitivity to the building fabric and public environment, ensuring zero disruption during installation.

Outcomes and Benefits

This metering system positions the museum to benefit from:

  • Accurate carbon reporting
  • Enhanced cost allocation and budget control
  • Early detection of wastage or unusual consumption patterns
  • Performance verification of plant and equipment, including BMS-controlled systems
  • Support for energy efficiency initiatives and net zero targets

As the museum progresses towards decarbonisation and de-gasification, the system plays a crucial role in monitoring energy performance, verifying efficiency upgrades, and tracking sustainability metrics.

Case Study – Elcomponent Metering System Saves +5% at Fine Foods Factory

electrical submetering solutions
electrical submetering solutions
The client is a manufacturer of luxury foods.

The solution

This isn’t easy – many of the manufacturing processes such as ‘open pan’ cooking represent an energy management challenge, but it’s one that the site Process Manager is ready for… 

“Ultimately we need to know the exact energy content of all our products, but right now we’re making significant savings by taking control of unnecessary usage” he says. The tool that has allowed this to take place is a fully integrated multi-utility sub-metering system installed by Elcomponent. “It has provided invaluable information on the various processes, right from day one.” 

The system provides half-hourly data on electricity, water and gas usage, and has enabled the food manufacturing client to get a grip on their utility usage in a way that is simply not possible without automatic sub-metering. Significant savings on gas & electricity have been realised by ensuring that plant and equipment runs only when needed, and better control of water usage has already reduced consumption by 5%. Overall savings of about £34,000.00 p.a. have been realised. 

The Elcomponent system also provides wireless radio-based automatic temperature monitoring to 26 points including warehouse storage areas, freezers and blast chillers. The chilled areas must be managed efficiently to minimise energy usage and the Elcomponent MW2 cloud software offers temperature measurement as an integral function. 

Client’s Feedback

The client is clear about the advantages of the Elcomponent approach… 

“Being able to monitor and graph temperature on the same desktop as energy and utility usage is a massive advantage”. “So much so, we’re scoping out the installation of the system in our other manufacturing sites.”