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Assessments Reveal Significant Energy Savings and CO2 Reduction
The energy assessments conducted by ABB on over 2,000 motor systems revealed an average potential energy savings of 31% per motor. These savings, equivalent to the annual usage of 1.25 million households, highlight the significant impact that optimizing industrial electric motors can have on energy consumption and CO2 emissions. The total energy savings over the lifetime of these systems is estimated at over 2.1 terawatt-hours (TWh).
The Impact of Upgrading Electric Motors
From June to September 2023, ABB extensively analyzed industrial electric motors, identifying significant energy-saving potential. Upgrading old motors, many over 20 years old, with high-efficiency technologies like variable speed drives (VSDs) can lead to considerable reductions in electricity consumption. This transformation not only benefits the environment through lower CO2 emissions but also offers an attractive return on investment (ROI), ranging from three to six months, depending on the regional energy mix and energy costs.
Energy Efficiency: A Path to Emission Reductions
Energy efficiency is key to achieving significant reductions in CO2 emissions. ABB highlights that by applying its recommendations across all audited motors, it would be possible to achieve savings equivalent to reducing emissions from a coal-fired power plant for several months. This not only contributes to a more sustainable future but also offers economic advantages for companies, aligning with global discussions on climate change, such as those at COP28.
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ABB: Innovation and Sustainability in Industry
ABB, a leader in electrification and automation technologies, is at the forefront of developing sustainable and efficient solutions. Its innovations and over 130 years of experience are driving industrial transformation and contributing to a low-carbon future. The ABB Motion division is an example of this innovation, offering digitally enabled drives, motors, and services that allow customers and partners to achieve better performance, safety, and reliability while promoting energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions.
The Future of Industrial Energy Efficiency
The results obtained by ABB highlight the immense potential for energy savings and CO2 emission reductions across various industrial sectors. With over 300 million industrial electric motors operating globally, applying modern and efficient technologies at scale can have a significant environmental impact. ABB is committed to leading this change by offering solutions that combine engineering knowledge and software to optimize industrial production and operations. This commitment to innovation and sustainability is a vital step in addressing today’s climate and energy challenges.
Source: Tamer Comunicação Empresarial – Ana Carolina Saito.
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