Cutting Energy Does Not Mean Cutting Quality
Performance and energy are two of the biggest concerns when it comes to digital billboards. You want a board that will stand out and be seen without breaking the bank in operating costs, however it seems like if you cut energy, you lose out on performance ability. That is not the case.
At Formetco we have tested different components to find the perfect recipe to save money on energy costs without forfeiting high-quality performance. There are certain technical concerns, like power supply, cooling methods, and LEDs, that directly impact an assets energy consumption. All of which can be managed by high-quality features, designed to improve long-term performance across real-world deployments. While others are just now promoting efficiency as a new innovation, we’ve spent years refining it in the field.
A true fanless design means a board that is built 100% on environmental cooling. This is advantageous because traditional heat management systems often become clogged resulting in the fans having to work harder, increasing electrical costs by 20%. By integrating advanced heat sinking across critical components, including power supplies, allows the system to dissipate heat naturally and operate at lower internal stress levels.
But we didn’t stop there. When selecting components, some will focus on marginal wattage differences on paper, we focus on how the entire system performs over time. We work with a high-efficiency diodes that show direct effect of energy efficiency. These specific LEDs produce more light but utilize less power, meaning that your board will be brighter and longer lasting.
Small differences in wattage per square foot may look meaningful on a spec sheet, but across a standard billboard face, the real-world impact becomes minimal. That’s why we don’t chase efficiency metrics, because real efficiency isn’t measured in a lab—it’s measured over years in the field. We have seen the difference that integrating these factors into digital billboard design produces. Compared to traditional digital billboards, reduced power consumption uses up to 50% less energy. This translates to saving between $500-$1,000 per face per month due to reduced operating costs. When energy efficiency is not prioritized costs can add up to $120,000, money you can save by investing in assets that look out for you from the beginning.
At Formetco this has been a priority from the start, always looking for ways to innovate. As a complete turnkey billboard service provider energy efficiency starts at the manufacturing level. The deep understanding of the production of our digital billboards is how we are able to prioritize efficiency, even before it became an industry trend. Other companies are just starting to invest in these opportunities, but Formetco started the movement.
Let’s talk about how Formetco can support your next project—and build something that performs for years to come.
Contact Formetco Digital at digitalsales@formetco.com
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