Would you leave your car running when you got home if it couldn’t be stolen?
Of course not. It wastes fuel, racks up costs, and puts unnecessary strain on the engine.
Yet across industries, idle plant energy waste is common – plant and equipment are left running when they’re not needed. Why? Because visibility is limited, inefficiencies are hidden, and the data to make smarter decisions isn’t always at hand.
So why does it happen, and how can it be stopped?
The Hidden Cost of Idle Plant Energy Waste
Many organisations struggle with visibility. Without clear, real-time data, inefficiencies remain hidden, and idle plant energy waste often goes unnoticed across complex operations. Multiple sites and legacy systems make it difficult to spot when equipment is running without purpose.
Leaving plant running when there is no demand creates a ripple effect across operations:
- Energy waste: Idle equipment consumes power without delivering value.
- Increased costs: Every unnecessary hour of runtime adds to operating expenses.
- Reduced lifespan: Continuous use accelerates wear, leading to more frequent maintenance and replacements.
- Environmental impact: An idle plant contributes to carbon emissions, undermining sustainability goals.
How Tyrrell Analytics Solves Idle Plant Energy Waste
Preventive maintenance can extend equipment lifespan by 20-30% while leading maintenance costs to drop by up to 25% when the plant is only run as needed.
At Tyrrell Analytics, we help organisations take control of plant performance with analytics designed to eliminate waste and optimise operations.
Actionable Insights: We identify inefficiencies and provide actionable insights to reduce wasted energy and costs.
Smart optimisation: We identify inefficiencies and provide actionable insights to reduce wasted energy and costs.
Custom Dashboards: Tailored reporting gives managers and operators the visibility they need to make smarter decisions.
Compliance & Sustainability: Reducing unnecessary runtime helps organisations meet environmental targets and regulatory requirements while lowering costs.
Scalable Solutions: Whether you are managing a single site or a national portfolio, our tools adapt to your needs.
Just like you wouldn’t leave your car idling in the driveway, you shouldn’t let plant run when it isn’t needed. With Tyrrell Analytics, you gain the clarity, control, and confidence to stop the waste and start optimising.
It’s one of the simplest, most effective steps toward operational excellence.
Ready to see where your plant is idling, and how much you could save?
Contact us today to learn more.
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