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Energy efficiency of industrial motor driven systems

Panel: Panel 5. Evaluation and monitoring

Authors:
Annegret-Cl. Agricola, German Energy-Agency
Jörg Köhl, German Energy-Agency

Abstract

Numerous studies demonstrate that measures to improve energy efficiency of industrial motor driven systems are insufficiently implemented by industrial enterprises - in spite of their huge technical and economic saving potential. In the framework of the SAVE programme, the European Commission has developed a broad range of tools targeted on overcoming barriers to implement efficiency measures. While these tools have demonstrated their value individually, they have not gained their existing potential yet.

In Germany, a nationwide initiative, borne by public authorities, private institutions and manufacturers, was set up in order to decisively open up the market for energy efficient techniques, by integrating information and existing assistance tools. The advisory campaign comprises:

  • Development of easy adjustable applications, which simplify the design and implementation of innovative solutions in various facilities.
  • Executive consultancy addressing technical and commercial staff, as well as upper management in industrial enterprises, in order to motivate decision makers not only to consider the reduction of energy consumption but also to start realizing measures. Advice on concomitant opportunities of financing measures is given too.

Thus industrial system users are guided to optimize the energy efficiency of motor driven pump-, ventilation- and compressed air systems.

Experience gained in a previous campaign, concentrating on the same target group in Germany, shows that the end-user orientated advisory service has the desired effect on market growth. The latest concerted initiative, which concentrates on decision makers, aims at addressing a majority of small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany. Current customer feedback is consistently positive.

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