The IEA Technology Collaboration Programme 4E EMSA (Electric Motor Systems Platform) works on the assessment of specific developments in the field of industrial digitalisation. The target is to identify the relevant different technology fields (areas), their potential impact on energy use and efficiency, and the potential need for policy measures.
For more information, download project brief below.
Which digitalisation technologies are applied with motor systems?
EMSA published the report Classification of digitalisation technologies for electric motor driven systems analysing digitalisation technologies that are often applied with motor systems. Some of the main conclusions of the report:
- Digital technologies are mainly used for reasons other than energy efficiency, such as higher production efficiency, a more flexible system, better control and predictive maintenance.
- While digital technologies can help identify opportunities, energy savings will only be realised once this information is acted upon.
- Examples of specific applications with concrete evidence of energy savings are rare.
Digitalisation will help companies to save energy, but how?
EMSA organised an international survey on the status of digitalisation in industrial companies and especially motor driven systems. The target was to identify interesting use cases, advantages, but also potential barriers and suggestions for policy intervention.
Upcoming publications
EMSA is about to publish the following:
- Concrete examples from different countries on how digital solutions enable savings
- Technical recommendations for pumps, fans, compressors
- Analysis of the energy consumption due to the digitalisation of motor systems
- Report with policy recommendations on its research on the digitalisation of motor systems.
