When Safety goes Green
To celebrate 1 year RIDDOR free in December, which was accomplished by everyone working together to create a safe working environment, we wanted to say
15 January 2024
GOING GREEN
Advancing rail power with sustainable solutions for a greener tomorrow
Our Commitment to Sustainability
Unipart has committed to achieving Net Zero by 2040, and Samuel James Engineering has an important part to play in achieving that goal. We understand that sustainability is more than just a goal – it’s a fundamental part of who we are and what we do.
As a leading provider of rail power solutions, Samuel James Engineering is dedicated to reducing our environmental impact and helping our customers achieve their sustainability objectives too. Our mission is to drive the future of railway transportation through innovative and eco-friendly power solutions that foster a greener, more sustainable world.
Our Sustainable Range
Solar Powered Control Cabinet
The Solar Power Control Cabinet (SPCC) is an innovative solution designed to provide a cost-effective, local regenerative power source for low power applications such as User Worked Level Crossings and lighting. Developed in response to a challenge from Network Rail, the SPCC addresses the need for carbon reduction and economical power infrastructure solutions for remote sites.
Technical Specifications
Solar power harvesting
50W load at 24Vdc
530aH battery bank with storage of up to 12.7kWh
9 day power supply
Methanol Power Cell backup
Remote condition monitoring
Small wind turbine back up
Environmental Benefits
The Solar Power Control Cabinet (SPCC) offers significant environmental benefits by harnessing solar energy to power low-demand applications. This reduces reliance on fossil fuels, lowering carbon emissions and promoting sustainability. The SPCC exemplifies a green, cost-effective solution for renewable energy in railway operations.
Inductive Points Heating
Our innovative points heating solution that addresses the inefficiencies of traditional conducted heat systems used by Network Rail. Instead of relying on conductive heating, this new system utilises advanced induction technology, significantly reducing power consumption and emissions while enhancing reliability and operational efficiency.
This solution supports national and international infrastructure decarbonisation efforts, aligning with Network Rail’s strategy focused on Carbon, Cost, Capacity, and Customer impact.
Benefits
- Increased control through self-diagnosis, condition based monitoring and faster remote operations.
- Greater energy efficiency – heat loss associated with contact and convection heat is eliminated.
- Around 40% reduction in energy consumption, helping to meet national decarbonisation and cost saving targets.
- Can be added as an upgrade to other manufacturers’ PHCCs.
Environmental Benefits
Inductive Points Heating reduces environmental impact by significantly lowering power consumption and CO2 emissions, supporting decarbonisation efforts and contributes to a greener rail infrastructure.
EV Charging Cabinets
Designed to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, our EV charging cabinets offer reliable, fast, and efficient power delivery, supporting various EV models. Engineered for easy installation and robust performance, our cabinets ensure optimal functionality in both urban and rural settings, providing seamless integration with existing power grids and renewable energy sources.
Benefits
- Energy usage monitoring solutions available.
- Surge protection systems included within all cabinets.
- Up to 20 outgoing ways depending on power availability.
- All electrical protection ratings available.
- Housed in GRP, Type 2, IP54 enclosure. Full internal domestic supplies included.
- Various sizes and designs available depending on location.
- Compatible with any vehicle charging solution.
- Factory and Site Acceptance testing available.
Environmental Benefits
By facilitating the adoption of electric vehicles, our solution significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, the cabinet’s energy-efficient design and compatibility with renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power further enhance its environmental benefits, contributing to a cleaner, greener future for all.
Eco Insight
Eco Insight is an invaluable asset in helping companies reach their sustainability goals while reducing costs. The Eco Insight software provides real-time energy and carbon data across multiple utilities and energy inputs in a single dashboard. This makes it easy to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement. Operational data from different sources can be integrated, providing new insights into where energy savings can be made.
How It Works
Sensors are added to the areas of measurement, e.g water, electricity, gas. Each sensor then feeds operational data to Eco Insight. Baseline targets are set and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) goals are uploaded.
The dashboard highlights areas of interest and creates custom reports. Alerts are received for over-consumption and when nearing a set target. Eco Insight’s algorithms produce visualisations and reports.
Action can then be taken based on the information received.
Environmental Benefits
Eco Insight allows for the accurate calculation of a business’ carbon footprint, based on actual energy consumption and emissions. This helps to identify opportunities to reduce carbon emissions across the business operation.
Latest Updates
Unipart launches new sustainable energy monitoring system
We are delighted to announce the launch of Unipart’s new system, Eco Insight. This innovative system will help businesses reduce costs and monitor carbon and energy consumption.
3 May 2023