Optimizing Electrical Motor Efficiency: Get More Bang for Your Buck
First published here . Electrical motors are devices that convert electrical energy into mechanical force. They operate on the principles of electromagnetism, using the interaction between winding…
Read Full articleNew report from JRC: Enabling Positive Energy Districts across Europe: energy efficiency couples renewable energy
From an energy perspective, zero or positive energy districts (PED) provide opportunities to achieve cost-effective levels of high-energy efficiency and renewable energy systems. This newly published…
Read Full articleEfficient Steel Production in India
How technology and training can green India’s steel re-rolling industry With a booming economy, demand for construction materials has skyrocketed in India. In particular, the need for steel has grown…
Read Full articleJohn Deere - variable peak load compressor
Case Study about optimizing compressed air station to reduce idle times and increase energy efficiency better responding to variable peak loads. Helmut Rembert, Senior Facilities Engineer at the John Deere factory in Mannheim: “Once the turbo compressors are switched off, you have to wait at least twenty minutes for them to start up again. If you want flexibility, you have to run them idle from…
Read Full Business PracticeMotors: what does Super Premium Efficiency mean, comparison of MPM-IE2-IE4
What does Super Premium Efficiency mean and what are advantages of MPM motors? Merkes provides an overview of relevant aspects of economic (energy efficiency) and technical nature (motor weight, efficiency factor). And is also reflecting on topics such as the supply stability of rare earth materials or the relevance of electricity prices on motor replacement decisions.
Read Full Business PracticeEU Sustainable Energy Week 2017
Meet EEIP at the EU SEW 2017! The Policy Conference is the most important European conference dedicated to sustainable energy policy issues. Sessions organised by the European Commission and energy stakeholders debate new policy developments, best…
DetailsKey findings on digitalisation technologies to increase energy efficiency in electric motor driven systems
Worldwide, electric motor systems consume about 10,700 TWh annually worldwide and were responsible for 53% of the global electric energy consumption in 2016. This corresponds to approximately the…
Read Full articleEnergy Consumption in Food Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Insight
Understanding Energy Demand in Food Production The food sector, being heavily reliant on fossil fuels, is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions (GHGEs). The necessity to reduce energy…
Read Full articleIs an energy revolution underway in Chile?
First published here Chile’s share of renewable energy has tripled in the past five years. Maximiliano Proaño takes a look at the policy behind this massive growth, and the road ahead. In May, Chile’s…
Read Full articleTransforming Europe's Energy Grids for a Sustainable Future
1. The Vision: Connecting Europe's Energy Grids for the Future Europe is in the midst of a major energy transition, driven by the need to reduce carbon emissions and increase the use of renewable…
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