Award-winning Dubai manufacturer's innovative solution to avoid installation of hundreds Megawatt of electrical production units
Gitex Technology Week, Dubai, UAE - Micro Automation Industries, a Dubai-based manufacturer and premium member of the Dubai SME 100, is developing a smart control system and power device aiming to reduce electricity demand during peak hours.
Ranked as number one in Innovation by Dubai SME 100, Micro Automation is again on the way to bring innovation to the next level with a new range of solutions that will enable utilities to save further generation capacities. Unveiled at Gitex Technology Week, this envisaged solution will allow consumers to manage electrical appliances and conserve power usage at peak hours between 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM in Dubai.
The demand for electricity all over the world increases considerably every year, which resulted in higher consumption rates and according to Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), if every customer in the emirates turned the air-conditioning up from 20C to 24C during electrical peak will lead to saving 270 million kilowatt-hours per year worth AED81 million, which is sufficient to provide 11,000 apartments with electricity for a whole year. It will also save approximately 160 thousand tons of emissions and avoid installation of about 300 megawatts electrical production units.
Micro Automation's R&D output in the field of smart control solution will enable to turn off less-critical appliances such as electrical irons, washers and dryers, dish washers, water heaters and electrical ovens during peak hours, and operating them during off-peak times. This will lead to an efficient and reliable electrical system that can save a huge amount of power every hour.
"This innovation under development is targeting the reduction of electricity demand during peak hours. Our new range of smart control solutions will allow consumers to manage their appliances in a comfortable manner the use of delivered electrical power when certain limitations of supply imposed by utility. The smart control will give consumers the possibility to cope with eventual scheduling of electrical power," said Hazim Al-Hajjaj, Managing Director, of Micro Automation Industries.
A leader in the electronic control systems and power protection devices, Micro Automation is also the manufacturer of Powermatic, the brand name for its line of power protection products and a new concept of multiple power protection for various equipment at home, offices, and Industry. Powermatic is powered by a built-in microprocessor, designed and developed by Micro Automation, which provides comprehensive monitoring of electrical supply and connecting equipment only when the supply is within safe levels.
Powermatic provides thorough protection to a wide range of electronic appliances from different types of power disturbances. It carries out comprehensive monitoring of the electric supply and prevents deviated power quality from reaching electrical equipment.
The latest development in Powermatic power protection devices will be showcased at Micro Automation stand located in Stand H2-15, Hall 2. Gitex Technology Week is held from 14-18 October, at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC).
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About Micro Automation Industries:
Micro Automation Industries is a Dubai-based manufacturer of a wide range of cost effective, microprocessor embedded products, Power protection and electronic controllers to consumer and industrial engineering community. Having accumulated expertise over 35 years in the field of engineering design, development, prototyping and manufacturing, Micro Automation has carved a niche as the best in the field of power protection. The credit for its success is owed to its strict quality standards and the utmost care taken to exceed customer expectations. All products of Micro Automation are manufactured in the UAE using the in-house developed product technology and manufacturing process. In 2009, Micro Automation has established a setup in KU Leuven Innovation and Incubation centre in Belgium for Knowledge development and SMT assembly.
Micro Automation was ranked number one in Innovation for 2011 by the Dubai SME 100. It was also recognised as the "Technology Company of the Year" at the Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2008, for its remarkable achievements in the field of engineering design, development, prototyping and manufacturing. In 2008, the company also received the "Best Hardware Product" for its product 'Powermatic', at the Arab Golden Chip Award 2008, in Beirut, Lebanon at the MENA ICT week organised by Arabian ICT association. Micro Automation also achieved strong reviews for its product 'Powermatic' at CeBIT 2007 in Hanover, Germany; and also received Windows Editor's Choice award in 2006 and 2008.
Furthermore, upon the Invitation of the Emirates Competitiveness Council (ECC), Micro Automation took part in the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual Executive Opinion Survey. Its valuable input supported UAE to jump 3 places - from 27 in 2011-20I2 to 24 in 2012-2013 in the Global Competitiveness Report.
About Powermatic:
Powermatic is the flagship product of Micro Automation Industries and the brand name for its line of power protection products and a new concept of multiple power protection for various equipment at home and offices. It provides thorough protection to a wide range of electronic appliances from different types of power disturbances. It carries out comprehensive monitoring of the electric supply and prevents deviated power quality from reaching electrical equipment. In addition, the Powermatic only connects the equipment when the supply is within safe levels. Unlike other solutions available in the market such as surge protectors, which provide one type of protection, the Powermatic offers seven types of protection. These protections are for over voltage, under voltage, under frequency, over frequency, interruption, loose connection, and power surges. Using the Powermatic reduces power consumption, eliminates fire accidents, provides external protection, extends equipment life, reduces maintenance costs, maintains higher efficiency, and ensures quality power.
Powermatic products are recognised in the UAE market and abroad as top quality product for its performance, packaging, and low RMA. All Powermatic products follow a strict quality management system based on ISO 9001-2008 standards and the utmost care Micro Automation provides to exceed customer expectations.
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