Energy Recovery System ERS
Take advantage of all the energy generated by the elevator during braking and save up to 64.8% on electricity.
The Energy Recovery System ERS stores the energy generated by the elevator during braking, reusing it for future trips to reduce consumption peaks.
Product details
What It Does
Harnesses the energy generated by the elevator for energy savings of up to 64.8%*
Significantly reduces consumption by capturing and storing the energy wasted when the elevator motor brakes, using supercapacitors. This stored energy is then reused in subsequent trips or during peak consumption periods.
The ERS Energy Recovery System can be easily connected to any elevator, whether new or existing, and requires no maintenance.
*Percentage based on measurements conducted by Epic Power.
- High-demand product in the market
- Guaranteed improvement in the elevator’s energy efficiency rating
- Easy installation via two cables to any drive
- Compatible with both new and existing elevators
- Significant increase in energy efficiency and reduction in electricity consumption
- Integrated storage system with ultracapacitors
- No energy feedback to the grid (avoids noise and harmonic distortion issues)
- Ability to connect multiple units in parallel
- Very low standby consumption, almost zero
- Long lifespan, even exceeding that of the drive itself
- Stores energy instead of returning it to the grid, ensuring network stability
How It Works
Energy Recovery System with Integrated Storage
- Stores the energy wasted during elevator braking and reuses it for the next trip
- No harmonic distortions and no added standby consumption
- The system can be easily connected to any new or existing drive, regardless of the brand.
| Maximum load [kg]. | 1600 |
| Total travel distance [m] | 20 |
| Nominal speed [m/s] | 1 |
| VVVF Drive | VACON |
| Maximum load [kg]. | 1000 |
| Total travel distance [m] | 20 |
| Nominal speed [m/s] | 1,6 |
| VVVF Drive | ARKEL |
| Maximum load [kg]. | 675 |
| Total travel distance [m] | 21 |
| Nominal speed [m/s] | 1,0 |
| VVVF Drive | KONE |
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The system consists of:
Energy Recovery System ERS
The simplicity of this solution means it consists only of the ERS Energy Recovery System.
| ERS 2G x 1 | ERS 2G x 2 | ERS 2G x n | |
|---|---|---|---|
| For motor power up to… | Up to 15kW | Up to 30kW | Up to 15kW x n |
| Stored energy | 60.000Ws | 120.000Ws | 60.000Ws x n |
| Nominal power | 6.300W | 12.600W | 6.300W x n |
| Efficiency | Up to 98% | ||
| Standby | <2W | ||
| Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth) (mm) | 497x265x190 | ||
| Weight (kg) | 13 | ||
| IP degree | IP2X | ||
Advice and support
We know that good technical support is key. Since our inception, we have guaranteed expert assistance in sizing, installation and after-sales, offering agile and precise answers to optimize each project.
Downloads
- Power and enable 1, 2 or 3 ERS. Circuit connection.
- AN023 – Connection to DC link of different VVVF drives
- AN022 – Energy saving estimations with ERS 2G
- AN019 – Information required for validity check – ERS 2G
- AN014 – How many ERS?
- Installation manual – Energy Recovery System for lifts ERS 2G
- Energy Recovery System – ERS 2G
- Energy Intelligence for Lifts – Epic power lifts solutions brochure
Success Stories
Integrated product
solutions
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Energy Recovery System in a cruise ship elevator. Case study.
- Solution: ERS 2G
- Cruise ship
- 600 kg.
- 7 stops
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Solar-powered elevator with energy storage. Building in Zaragoza. Case Study
- Solution: P2S (Solar option)
- Zaragoza (Spain)
- 450 kg.
- 10.20 m / 4 stops
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