KONE Eco-efficient™ solutions 

 

Energy saving elevators

The power behind our eco-efficient solutions is the KONE EcoDisc® hoisting machine, which can save half or more of the energy consumed by an elevator. Our solutions not only save energy when the elevator is moving. We also provide solutions that reduce standby energy consumption when the elevator is standing still. Working together, these solutions can save as much as three quarters of the elevator’s total energy consumption. Over the lifetime of the equipment, the energy savings can amount to more than the original cost of the elevator.

Download a fact sheet about eco-efficient options for elevators here

Comparison table

 Item Hydraulic Traction 2 speed KONE EcoDisc® 
Speed (m/s)  0.63  1.0  1.0 
Load (kg) 630 630  630 
Motor size (kW) 11 5.5  3.7 
Main fuse size (A) 50 35  16 
Energy consumption (kWh/y) *) 7000 5000  3000 
Carbon footprint (kg CO2/y) 3395 2425  1455 
Oil requirements (l) 200 3.5 
Thermal losses (kW*) 3.8 3.0  1.0 
Weight (kg) **) 650 430  230 
Typical noise level (dB) ***) 65-70 66-75  50-55 
Typical machine room (m2) 5 12 

*) 180 starts/H  **) Hydraulic: pump, motor, oil, container and lift jacket included / Traction 2 speed: hoisting unit and bed plate included / EcoDisc: hoisting unit and fixing brackets included  ***) Measured 1 m from machine

Energy saving escalators

KONE is the first in the industry to offer an eco-efficient escalator, which combines a highly-efficient drive system with a compact drive to achieve new levels in energy-efficiency, space saving, reliability and aesthetics. A KONE escalator can also save energy when there are no
passengers on board. By using standby speed and energy-efficient LED lights, you can cut the escalator’s energy consumption considerably. Many of our solutions are available as easy to install retrofit packages.

Download a fact sheet about eco-efficient options for escalators here

 

LED lights save energy

Up to 35% of the cost of running an elevator is related to lighting. LED lamps reduce energy consumption by 80% compared with halogen lights. This amounts to savings of 560 kWh/year for each elevator.

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