When a lift descends with a heavy load or ascends with a light one, the motor can act as a generator. A regenerative drive captures this energy and feeds it back to the building. Here is how much it matters.
How it works
A regenerative drive recovers energy that would otherwise be wasted as heat in braking resistors, returning it to the electrical supply of the building.
When it helps most
- Busy lifts with many trips.
- Taller buildings.
- Buildings with heavy daily traffic.
When it helps less
For a home lift with few trips, savings are small. Efficient lighting and standby modes may matter more.
Questions to ask
- What energy saving can I realistically expect?
- What is the extra cost?
- Is it supported in Bangalore?
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Key takeaways
- Regenerative drives return braking energy to the building.
- They help most in busy, tall buildings.
- For homes, lighting and standby settings may matter more.
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