Interlaboratory Comparison 2023 (IC 2023) for Temporal Light Modulation (TLM) measurement
The SSL Annex has launched its 2023 Interlaboratory Comparison (IC 2023) of temporal light modulation (TLM) measurements. IC 2023 is open to all photometric labs that have capability for measuring TLM quantities, in particular, short-term flicker indicator (PstLM), and stroboscopic effect visibility measure (SVM), of LED lighting products.
Key findings of the international round robin testing programme for Variable Speed Drives
The summary of key findings is now available in a new Policy Brief.
New PECTA paper available
A new PECTA paper has been published. This paper focuses on the effects of incorporating GaN components for energy conversion on the product design and the resulting environmental impacts along the life cycle, in particular for the case of consumer chargers for electronic devices such as notebooks and mobile phones.
Workshop on digitalisation in motor systems
EMSA will host a workshop on ‘digitalisation in industrial electric motor driven systems’ on 19 September 2023.
IE4 motors are required in the EU
From 1 July 2023, electric induction motors with a rated output between 75 kW and 200 kW must meet the requirements of efficiency class IE4 (or better) in the European Union.
PECTA participation at EPE conference 2023 in Aalborg
PECTA is the official institutional partner of the EPE conference 2023. There will be several PECTA sessions from September 5th – 7th, 2023, presenting all PECTA’s research and policy making work.
Electric motors and digitalisation: quo vadis?
EMSA expert Konstantin Kulterer shares his views in a recent interview about the digitalisation of motor systems. What is the status and what are the main opportunities?
EMSA as a catalyst in international standardisation
Led by EMSA and ACEE, discussion within the international standardisation community resulted in the establishment of the ISO & IEC Joint Advisory Group JAG 22.
Need support with the Motor Systems Tool?
Do you have questions or need assistance with the EMSA Motor Systems Tool? We set up a new mail address where our experts reply to questions by users! Contact us at [email protected]!
Save the date of next EEMODS: 3–5 September 2024
The next International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems (EEMODS) will be held on 3 – 5 September 2024 in Lucerne, Switzerland. More information: www.eemods24.org
International Lighting Seminar: Perspectives on Sustainability, Performance, Health & Smart Lighting
On 27 March 2023, the IEA 4E SSL Annex organised an international lighting seminar in cooperation with the Swedish Energy Agency. This seminar was held in Stockholm and offered lighting experts and stakeholders a unique opportunity
4E Annual Report 2022 online version now live
The 2022 Annual Report of the 4E TCP has been released in an online version now live on the website. The Annual Report provides an overview of the activities and outputs of the TCP and its Annexes during 2022.
4E Evaluation Guidebook now available for policymakers
4E is pleased to announce the publication of an Evaluation Guidebook intended to assist impact evaluations of equipment energy efficiency standards and labelling (EES&L) programmes. It explains the methodologies that are proven to deliver robust and credible evaluations within five key steps.
Policy guidelines for pumps, fans, compressors – in Chinese
The two reports Policy Guidelines for Motor Driven Units investigate policy options for harmonising standards and regulations for pumps, fans, compressors and are now available in Chinese. The first report (Part 1) describes existing standards and
Almost all variable speed drives on the market easily reach IE2
The IEA 4E EMSA organised an international round robin testing programme for converters in cooperation with IEC SC22G/WG, to support the revision of IEC 61800-9-2 with science-based evidence. The Report on Round Robin of Converter Losses
IEA 4E’s Solid State Lighting Annex Publishes Major Update Report on Smart Lighting Products
Today, the IEA 4E Solid State Lighting Annex is publishing a major report on Smart Lighting. This report focuses on the smart lighting features that impact energy consumption, and provides a comprehensive overview on various features,
Webinar – Interoperability: connecting the dots in a fragmented digital energy landscape
29 Nov 2022 14:00—15:00 Paris Time EDNA and the IEA’s Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks (3DEN) Initiative are co-organising this webinar on the topic of interoperability of household appliances and equipment. The webinar will draw on the
Updated LED product requirements on quality and performance for global use
Today, the IEA 4E SSL Annex published its new and updated “quality and performance requirements” for the most popular LED lamps and luminaires. These specifications, elaborated by experts in the Annex’s six member governments, are not tied
Key findings on digitalisation technologies for motor systems
In Europe, sensors and data-analytics for optimising motor driven systems can bring an additional 50-100 TWh electricity savings per year by 2030, together with additional benefits such as lower maintenance and production costs. These savings equal
Save 9% of Global Energy through Systems Policies
Systems are described as the next frontier for energy efficiency policy, offering the potential to unlock huge energy savings in equipment-based energy-using systems.
In this summary we highlight some of the key findings from 4E’s investigations over several years.
