Energy | Polygon’s Ultimate Toolkit for Jobsite Climate Control

Power Sources and Equipment Requirements

It is important to understand what power sources are available on your job site when they will be available, and if there is a preference for which is used, perhaps for ESG requirements. A good climate control provider will balance your energy priorities and limitations with the system's performance requirements.

Certain climate control equipment can operate through the use of propane, natural gas, diesel, and/or electricity. Desiccant dehumidifiers consume a significant amount of energy when processing air, due to the desiccant reactivation process. When reactivating, the units generate an important amount of heat through an electric heater element, which can be substituted by a direct-fired burner consuming natural gas or propane instead of electric power. The main components of these “Tri-fuel” desiccant dehumidifiers are powered by electricity, with the added flexibility of choosing an energy source for the reactivation process, based on project preferences, constraints, and availability.

Optimizing for Your Site

While the source and requirements for power vary between systems and jobsites, every team seems to want to save on power without compromising performance. Actively modulating equipment based on real-time conditions can optimize equipment onsite. Smart control can reduce consumption by as much as 20%-60% when compared to running the equipment without any sort of control in place. Not only does this have financial benefits, but it also eliminates the need for manual setpoint adjustments while still protecting the project schedule.

Dehumidification equipment runs every day for 45+ days for construction drying in US South.

Sensors positioned throughout the building record ambient conditions inform a smart control on the equipment when to turn off because the space meets spec.

The equipment continues to modulate based on real-time conditions for over 50+ days. Power consumption is reduced by 60% compared with the previous period.

Budget Considerations

When planning for climate control solutions, budget is a key factor. It’s essential to determine who will bear the cost, whether it's the project owner or another party. Advanced options like the SmartController can increase upfront expenses but offer significant long-term savings. Estimating the total energy costs and weighing them against the overall project budget and schedule will help ensure the best possible outcome.

By carefully managing power requirements, leveraging fuel flexibility, and incorporating smart control technology, you can meet your site’s unique needs.

Energy: How to Plan for Power

Power Sources and Equipment Requirements

Consider this example:

Optimizing for Your Site

Budget Considerations

Key questions to ask with your team:

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