How much can you save?
The energy-saving KONE MonoSpace® R-series elevator, powered by the KONE EcoDisc® hoisting motor, consumes 50% less energy than a geared two-speed traction elevator and 70% less than a hydraulic elevator. But the hoisting motor is not the only thing that can reduce the total energy consumption of an elevator. KONE has analyzed every function and option in order to squeeze the total energy consumption to a level never seen before in this segment.
Regenerative drive
When the car is going down with a heavy load, it contains potential energy. The regenerative drive recovers this energy. It can save up to 20% of the total energy consumed by a typical 8 person KONE MonoSpace elevator. |
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A green hoisting system
The KONE EcoDisc® hoisting system made hydraulic and geared hoisting units obsolete. With this highly efficient drive system, the KONE MonoSpace® has become the industry leader in elevator energy efficiency. |
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Eco-efficient car lighting
Surprisingly, the car lighting can represent up to 40% (equal to 1100 kWh) of the elevator’s energy consumption. Halogen spots have been replaced with eco-efficient, long-lasting LED and and modern fluorescent light technology. The lights are optimized for maximum efficiency and natural color saturation. LED lights last up to 10 times longer than traditional halogen bulbs and use up to 80% less energy. |
Put to sleep when not in use
Lights, signalization and ventilation can consume a considerable amount of energy even when the elevator is not moving. In a residential elevator with a low usage rate this can represent a considerable portion of yearly energy costs. The KONE R-series offers several options to minimize this consumption, such as turning off the lights and fan, and dimming signalization when the elevator is not in use. |
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It’s not only the motor that consumes electricity
The energy needed for lighting and hoisting can be reduced by using LED lights and regenerative drive options.
 Car lighting
Electrification
Hoisting |
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Typical modern
MRL elevator  |
KONE R-series  |
KONE R-series
with energy
saving options  |
|
3000 kWh/year
- No energy regeneration
- No stand by option
- Conventional fluorescent
lights
- Conventional drive |
1870 kWh/year
-No energy regeneration
- Stand by for car lights
- Modern fluorescent
lights
- Vector control drive |
1535 kWh/year
- Energy regeneration
- Stand by for lights
and electrification**
- Modern LED lights
- Vector control drive
** Includes light, fan,
signalization, drive. |
Eco-efficiency option
In order to take the energy-efficiency of KONE R-series elevators still further, we have collected all of the eco-efficient options in one package. Together these can squeeze the energy consumption to about 1540 kWh per year in a typical residential application.
| Average Energy Consumption* |
Hydraulic
 |
2-speed
geared
|
KONE
R-series
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KONE
R-series with energy
saving options
|
7000
kWh/year |
5000
kWh/year |
1870
kWh/year |
1540
kWh/year |
| * The basis for calculations is: an elevator speed of 1.0 m/s (0.63 for hydraulic), a load of 630kg (8 persons) and 200,000 starts/year |
KONE EcoDisc® now
regenerates electricity
The KONE EcoDisc®, equipped with a highly-efficient vector-controlled drive and regenerative capability, works as a generator when braking heavy loads or light cars. Instead of turning the braking energy into heat, the electricity is fed back to the network.
Not only energy-, but also eco-efficient™
Eco-efficiency has been the leading principle when developing KONE R-series elevators. Sustainable materials are used to minimize the ecological footprint. Halogen-free cables minimize hazardous fumes in case of fire. Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) based on lifecycle analysis according to ISO 14040 are available for all R-series elevators.