How Regenerative Drive Systems Can Cut Lift Energy Costs by 70%
Energy efficiency and sustainability are becoming business priorities; even the smallest systems in your building can make a big difference. One of the most effective and often overlooked ways to save energy is through your lift system.
At RJ Lifts Group Ltd, we help businesses achieve major savings through RegenMaster, an advanced regenerative drive system that recovers energy during lift operation and reuses it. This smart upgrade can cut energy consumption by up to 70%, reducing running costs and supporting your journey towards Net Zero.
What Is a Regenerative Drive System?
Every lift consumes electricity when it operates but what many people don’t realise is that lifts also generate energy during certain movements.
When a lift lowers a loaded car or brakes, the motor works as a generator. In most traditional systems, this energy is wasted as heat through brake resistors. A regenerative drive system like RegenMaster captures that energy instead, converting it into usable power for the lift’s next journey.
This technology not only reduces energy use but also lowers the heat load on your machine room, helping improve building efficiency overall.
How RegenMaster Works
Traditional regenerative drives return captured energy to the building’s grid. That sounds efficient but in reality, it often isn’t. In lifts with moderate or low traffic, sending energy back to the grid can lead to energy losses or even higher consumption than before.
RegenMaster works differently. It stores the recovered energy in supercapacitors and returns it directly to the lift itself, powering future trips or supplying standby energy for the VF drive.
The result:
- Up to 70% reduction in electricity use
- 98% energy storage efficiency
- Lower carbon emissions and operating costs
- Consistent performance even in low-traffic lifts
This makes RegenMaster ideal for new installations and retrofits, offering quick integration and long-term savings.
Simple Installation, Impressive Results
One of RegenMaster’s biggest advantages is its simplicity. It connects to any VF (Variable Frequency) drive with a two-wire connection, independent of manufacturer and without interfering with existing electronics.
Additional benefits:
- Compact design fits almost any machine room or MRL (machine-room-less) setup
- Works seamlessly with existing lift systems
- No need for costly downtime or complex modifications
In short, RegenMaster upgrades your lift without disrupting your building.
Supporting Your Net Zero Goals
As UK businesses work towards Net Zero carbon targets, improving building efficiency is a key step. Regenerative lift technology helps by:
- Reducing ongoing energy consumption
- Minimising waste heat emissions
- Supporting BREEAM and EPC improvements
- Demonstrating sustainability commitment to clients and tenants
RegenMaster gives you a measurable, data-backed way to make your lifts part of your sustainability strategy.
Partner with RJ Lifts Group Ltd
With over 30 years of experience, R J Lifts Group Ltd is a trusted partner for energy-saving lift refurbishments and regenerative technology integration. We work with commercial, industrial, and residential clients across the UK to make their lifts more efficient, reliable, and sustainable.
Call us on 0800 999 1177 or contact us online to learn how RegenMaster can reduce your lift’s energy use by up to 70%.
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