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Reducing energy consumption, minimize carbon footprint - the biggest challenges of Green AV technologies
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Reducing power consumption and keeping the carbon footprint to a minimum is one of the biggest challenges of Green AV media technology and infrastructure.
Realise Green AV with these products
Thanks to modern AV media technology, it is possible to save not only electricity but also a great deal of money. Equipment that is not in use can be switched off to avoid unnecessary standby power consumption.
This applies not only to businesses that power their conference, meeting or office spaces on a daily basis, but also to lecture theatres and classrooms, digital signage, home cinema and cinema operations, as well as AV technology on yachts or in the broadcast sector. In all these areas, optimised AV media technology can prevent 24/7 operation and save energy.
High-quality switchable PDUs (Power Distribution Units) from GUDE Systems monitor power consumption and can proactively switch off when devices are no longer needed. This makes a direct contribution to Green AV. GUDE itself contributes to regionality, ‘Made in Germany’ and sustainable production through its Cologne-based location and short supply chains.
Devices in standby mode consume electricity even when they are not actively in use. However, this passive state is designed to await user input – which is only possible because the device continues to consume power. In AV installations, for example, this might be a remote control for a display or a projector. For instance, with many LED walls, standby mode means that the screen’s pixels are not switched off, but merely set to black. The result: energy is consumed continuously whilst in standby.
To counteract this, the power supply must be actively switched off. Only by switching off the AV system does power consumption drop to zero, saving not only energy but also money on your electricity bill.
With GUDE IP power distribution units, AV installations can be switched on and off remotely when not in use. Furthermore, users can create a customisable schedule and safely switch off AV equipment that is in standby mode.
According to a 2022 study by the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research (RWI), the electricity consumption of LED walls and displays in public spaces (DooH media, Digital out of Home) is estimated at 113 million kilowatt-hours per year – equivalent to the electricity consumption of around 40,000 two-person households. To power these, around 28 wind turbines would be required.
Energy monitoring for these AV environments provides a detailed insight into the scope and timing of the screens’ round-the-clock operation. In deserted pedestrian zones, for example, it makes little sense to leave AV equipment running at night. Green AV with energy monitoring also helps to avoid unnecessary electricity consumption and detect irregularities in the power supply. By identifying energy-guzzling devices, costs can be effectively reduced.
Products from GUDE, such as the Expert Power Control 8035, are perfectly suited to increasing energy efficiency. As an outlet-metered PDU, the power distribution unit measures all consumption individually for each socket. Through continuous energy monitoring, power distribution can be optimised and electricity costs can be reduced in the long term.
Green AV means planning in a resource- and energy-efficient manner and taking a careful approach when selecting equipment. Our product range supports energy-efficient AV operation and helps to reduce electricity consumption.
This begins right from the manufacturing stage of our smart PDUs, LAN thermometers and remote monitoring systems, which takes place in our production halls in Cologne. In addition to premium quality, we place particular emphasis on ‘Made in Germany’, because by purchasing GUDE products, you are making a direct contribution to regionality. This not only enables short supply chains for the necessary materials from the regional supply chain, but also direct transport routes to end customers in Europe and beyond.
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