Source: Gary Bocock, Director of Engineering, XP Power

Controlling the power consumed by external power supplies, whether when they are supplying power or when disconnected from the load, is important for continuity of the energy supply and reduction of environmental impacts. Legislation and targets are set for external power supplies because of proliferation, lack of on/off control and because they are commonly left plugged in to the mains supply when not in use.

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