Powerstar, a voltage optimisation system, is now available in Ireland, it has been confirmed.

The announcement follows a distributor agreement with leading Irish energy solutions company Powerstar Voltage Limited.

Led by Gerry Corrigan, the company is identifying strategic energy efficiency opportunities across Ireland, by capitalising on the Irish Government's policy to reduce energy consumption by 20%, with the implementation of energy efficiency measures, by 2020.

It is also challenging public sector procurement departments to achieve a 33% reduction in energy usage in the same time frame.

Voltage in Ireland is, on average, supplied at 242V by the National Grid, however only 230V is required by modern equipment and appliances. Powerstar's innovative products reduce the voltage coming into a building or site to the optimum level. Average electricity consumption savings of 12% to 15% can be achieved by installing Powerstar solutions. In addition, Powerstar products reduce harmonics and maintenance requirements, extending the life span of appliances.

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Mr Corrigan commented: "With these targets at the forefront of many strategic energy plans, the demand from companies and public sector organisation alike for the Powerstar range of products has never been greater. The reaction from customers, when they are presented with the potential savings they can achieve is extremely positive."

Dr. Alex Mardapittas, Managing Director of Powerstar said: "Currently 15% of our business is from international markets, we plan to grow this by developing our presence in new markets across the world including Ireland.

"Gerry holds the same values of customer care, product excellence and entrepreneurial drive that have been at the centre of Powerstar's success in the UK, and we are looking forward to developing what promises to be an exciting market for our products in Ireland together."

Photo: Gerry Corrigan (left) with Jim Tonks, Powerstar product development engineer.

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