Actions to Promote Energy Efficient Electric Motors

This study aimed at describing the electricity use in the industrial and tertiary sectors and the electricity consumption associated with the different types of electric motors systems in the Member States of the European Union, as well as estimated future evolution until 2010. Therefore it was evaluated the electricity savings potential from the application of Energy Efficient Motors and VSDs, by the year 2010. Due to their relative importance, the study analysed only AC polyphase induction motors above 0.75 kW, used either in industry or in the tertiary sector. The market for motors and drives in the EU countries was also characterised. This study also identified the main barriers to the penetration of energy-efficient motor technologies as well as the strategies which can be used to overcome those barriers and contribute to make cost effective purchase decisions.