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Ecodesign: The next steps towards raising electric motor efficiency

Reducing CO2 emissions and planning a more sustainable future are global priorities. Not only do we need to decarbonise generation, but we also need to make the most efficient use of the energy we produce right now.

28/04/2023 12:54:52

The EU has established regulations to increase industrial energy efficiency by gradually raising minimum energy performance standards. The first Ecodesign Directive framework was passed in 2009. Its goal was to “improve EU products’ circularity, energy performance and other environmental sustainability aspects”.

In the EU, industry is one of the top consumers of electricity – over 26 percent of it goes to industrial applications. One key technology that is subject to Ecodesign rules is electric motors, which consume a significant amount of energy.

The advantages associated with more advanced motor technologies offer a compelling case for upgrading early and going beyond the Ecodesign Regulation’s minimum requirements.

Read the full article in DPA's May 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.