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How efficient electric motor and pump control is reducing energy use and creating renewable energy

The ‘drive’ is on to cut energy use, increase efficiencies, and reduce carbon emissions globally. National governments, the United Nations, the European Union and others are all pressing ahead with ever more stringent goals and policies.

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In turn, businesses and industry are having to adapt and change, seeking ways of addressing such requirements. In many cases, new technology is being sought to help achieve this.

When it comes to electric motors, one of the world’s most power-hungry devices, there is already a solution: variable frequency drives (VFD). Globally, it’s estimated 80 percent of all electric motors in use are not being controlled by a VFD, making them highly inefficient.

Set this against current energy costs, as well as harmful emissions, and businesses are paying a much higher cost for their processes than they need to.

Read the full article in DPA's March issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.