Today’s facilities, whether commercial, industrial, healthcare or IT, power reliability is directly tied to performance.
Yet most organisations don’t know where their risks or opportunities lie until a costly failure happens. This is where Energy & Power Monitoring Solutions (EPMS) from Janitza come in.
These systems offer data-driven insights that help teams make smarter decisions, leading to improved uptime, lower costs, safer operations, and measurable ROI in as little as 3 months.
Why monitor power quality?
Janitza EPMS is more than a set of meters—it’s an intelligent platform that provides real-time visibility into your electrical infrastructure, helping you operate more efficiently and reliably. Here’s what you gain:
Operational efficiency
- Identify power anomalies before they cause disruptions
- Enable predictive maintenance by flagging equipment issues early
- Avoid emergency repairs and unnecessary shutdowns
Financial savings
- Cut energy costs by identifying inefficiencies and peak demand periods
- Reduce wear and tear on equipment, extending lifespan and lowering replacement costs
- Slash unplanned downtime, saving tens or hundreds of thousands in lost productivity
Compliance & sustainability
- Support decarbonisation goals by tracking CO₂ and energy use
- Document power quality for ESG, compliance or internal reporting
- Increase transparency for energy certification programs (e.g. NABERS, Green Star)
Scalable and retrofit-friendly
- Solutions fit both new builds and retrofit environments, even with tight spaces
- Integrates with mechanical energy and environmental sensors (water, gas, temp, humidity, etc.)
- Customised engineering and site services from Direct Control ensure seamless deployment
“What’s the cost of not knowing?”
Real-world ROI by industry
Janitza has published real-world results from multiple sectors, each demonstrating rapid payback and long-term value.
| Industry | Investment | Payback Period | Annual Savings | 3-Year ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $150,000 | 3.2 months | $550,000 | 1000% |
| Hospital Facility | $100,000 | 5.8 months | $210,000 | 530% |
| Commercial Buildings | $75,000 | 9.5 months | $95,000 | 280% |
| Data Centre | $200,000 | 2.8 months | $850,000 | 1175% |
Data Centres: Preventing server failures and SLA breaches
Challenge: Unstable power was leading to server failures, downtime, and reputational risk.
Investment: $200,000 into Janitza monitoring system and corrective upgrades.
Solution: Detected transients and imbalances, which were resolved through load balancing and surge protection.
Results
- Server failure rate cut by 75% (from 20 to 5/year)
- $750,000/year saved in avoided downtime and penalties
- $100,000/year saved from extended server lifespan
ROI summary
- Payback: 2.8 months
- Annual savings: $850,000
- 3-Year ROI: 1175%
Manufacturing: Boosting uptime and productivity
Challenge: Frequent voltage sags and harmonic distortion were causing equipment breakdowns and unscheduled stops.
Investment: $150,000 in Janitza meters, software (GridVis®), and commissioning services.
Solution: EPMS helped identify root causes. The facility installed harmonic filters and voltage stabilisers.
Results
- 50% reduction in downtime (from 100 to 50 hours per year)
- $500,000 saved annually from recovered production hours
- $50,000 annual maintenance savings due to fewer failures
ROI summary
- Payback: 3.2 months
- Annual savings: $550,000
- 3-Year ROI: 1000%
Healthcare: Protecting critical services
Challenge: Sensitive hospital equipment was experiencing frequent resets due to voltage sags and transients.
Investment: $100,000 for Janitza monitoring and corrective measures.
Solution: Implemented continuous monitoring and power conditioning.
Results
- 80% reduction in equipment failures
- Downtime dropped from 40 to 8 hours annually
- $160,000/year saved in revenue preservation from operational continuity
- $50,000/year avoided in equipment replacement costs
ROI summary
- Payback: 5.8 months
- Annual savings: $210,000
- 3-Year ROI: 530%
Commercial Buildings: Improving energy efficiency and system reliability
Challenge: An office complex faced high electricity bills due to poor power factor and frequent HVAC breakdowns.
Investment: $75,000 for a full PQMS (Power quality monitoring system).
Solution: Power factor corrections (capacitors) and optimised control strategies were deployed.
Results
- Power factor improved from 0.85 to 0.95
- 10% reduction in energy costs ($50,000/year)
- $25,000/year saved on reactive maintenance
- $20,000/year saved through additional efficiency measures
ROI summary
- Payback: 9.5 months
- Annual savings: $95,000
- 3-Year ROI: 280%
Estimate Your Power Monitoring ROI
Use this quick tool to calculate the return on investment for your EPMS project.
The bigger picture
Beyond the cost savings and return on investment, a true EPMS platform enhances strategic control over your facility’s performance:
- Provides clarity and data to support capital planning
- Enables your ESG and sustainability teams to track energy and emissions
- Strengthens uptime guarantees and risk mitigation strategies
- Unlocks hidden efficiency opportunities
This is where Direct Control’s value lies, as Janitza’s New Zealand distributor and engineering partner, we provide end-to-end delivery, from system design to implementation and long-term support.
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