Policy Brief – Upstream Consequences from Connected Devices
Connecting devices to the internet has profound implications for energy use, in three areas: Digitalisation, Wasted Energy and Upstream Consequences. This policy brief covers the third topic – Upstream Consequences. This policy brief is based on two EDNA reports: Total Energy Model for Connected Devices and Intelligent Efficiency for Data Centres & Wide Area Networks
Huge energy-savings by WBG semiconductors
This is one of the latest articles published by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE) related to wide bandgap technology, and its potential promising applications for SiC and GaN Semiconductors.
Global Forecast of Energy Use for Wireless Charging
In this report, we have built on the modeling methodology published in a recent white paper by Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and Suzanne Foster Porter of Kannah Consulting
Total Energy Model for Connected Devices
The objective of this study is to develop a quantitative model of the “total energy use” of connected devices, globally. This report (and model) aims to quantify the total additional energy that results from devices becoming connected to a communications network
Intelligent Efficiency for Data Centres and Wide Area Networks
This report discusses the energy consumption of data centres (DC) and the wide area network (WAN) which connects computers and other devices together on the internet. These are complex
PECTA Pre-scoping study – New power electronic materials and devices and its impact on the energy efficiency – Assessment Study for 4E Annex preparation
In the beginning of 2017, a new Annex to the IEA 4E TCP (Technology Collaboration Program of Energy Efficient End-Use Equipment) has been planned. The Power Electronic Conversion Technology Annex (PECTA) is designed as a platform to assess the efficiency benefit of using the emerging WBG technology. This report is part of the PECTA preparation […]
Policy Brief – Intelligent Efficiency: Smart Homes
This briefing summarises the key findings of the EDNA report Intelligent Efficiency – A Case Study of Barriers and Solutions – Smart Homes. Energy efficiency policy makers need to better understand
Policy Brief – Networked Audio Products
This briefing summarises the key findings of the EDNA report Network Connected Audio Products – Measurements and Analysis of Network Standby Consumption, which focuses on larger audio products that use WiFi to communicate. The report uses
Effectiveness of Energy Efficiency Voluntary Agreements
The 4E Technology Collaboration Program wants to gain more insight into the effectiveness of voluntary agreements (VAs) in improving the energy efficiency of appliances and equipment
Policy Brief – Voluntary Agreements
Voluntary Agreements (VAs) are one type of policy measure used by governments to stimulate the development and uptake of energy efficiency appliances and equipment. This Policy Brief focuses mainly on VAs made between a government and industry actors, where industry has taken the initiative
Lessons Learned Bringing LEDs to Market – Programmes and Policies Report
EESL Achievements_Presentation_updated 2016
This report provides an authoritative summary of past achievements of national energy efficiency standards and labelling (EESL) programs for appliances & equipment
Smart Lighting – New Features Impacting Energy Consumption
A comprehensive report examining the energy cost of smart lamps.
Network Connected Audio Products – Measurements and Analysis of Network Standby Consumption
To evaluate functions and designs of Network Connected Audio Products, five products from three well known manufacturers
Achievements of Appliance Energy Efficiency Standards and Labelling Programs: A GLOBAL ASSESSMENT IN 2016
This report is an update of the first 4E report published in 2015 that recorded achievements of government energy efficiency standards and labelling (EESL) programs, which are amongst the longest running and most widely adopted type of national energy efficiency program
Own Energy Consumption of Smart Metering Infrastructure and Energy Monitoring Systems – Technical Report
The investigations presented in this report suggest further work would be needed in the fields of communication technologies and
Policy Brief – Energy Efficiency of the Internet of Things, Technology & Energy Assessment
This briefing summarises the key findings of the EDNA IoT Devices report: Energy Efficiency of the Internet of things: Technology and Energy Assessment Report, which provides an overview of the market for key Internet of Things (IoT) products and their impact on worldwide energy consumption
Energy Efficiency of the Internet of Things – Technology and Energy Assessment Report
This report investigates the standby power of novel mains connected IoT devices and their estimated impact on the worldwide standby energy consumption. Traditional network enabled devices
Policy Brief – Motor Systems Tool for efficient system design
This briefing describes the Motor Systems Tool, a software tool developed by EMSA to optimise the energy performance of electric motor systems. It is an easy to use, manufacturer-independent
Achievements of appliance energy efficiency standards and labelling programs – a global assessment
This report summarises the recorded achievements of government energy efficiency standards and labelling (EESL) programs, which
