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Energy efficient industrial pump systems: market potential, success factors and financing options
Market: The market for energy efficient pump systems in industry is expected to reach $16.3 billion by 2025. The market is highly competitive, with a number of companies offering a wide range of products and services. Some of the key players in the market include Grundfos, KSB Group, Xylem Inc., Sulzer, and ITT Inc. Success factors: To take advantage of energy efficiency pump systems, companies should consider investing in new technologies and advanced control systems, as well as implementing regular maintenance and upkeep programs to ensure optimal performance and energy efficiency. Financing: One popular financing option is energy performance contracting (EPC). With EPC, a company contracts with an energy services company (ESCO) to implement energy efficiency measures, such as installing new pump systems. EPC guarantees energy savings, and the company pays for upgrades through the savings generated by the project.
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