Analysis and Loss Measurements of WBG-Based Devices
Commercial power supplies with wide-bandgap (WBG) Technology promise enhanced efficiency. PECTA analyzes WBG-based devices, supported by Swiss research, focusing on measurement concepts, loss assessments, and a deep understanding of the WBG device benefits.
Application Readiness Map for Wide Bandgap (WBG) Semiconductors
The Power Electronic Conversion Technology Annex (PECTA) Application Readiness Map for Wide Bandgap (WBG) Semiconductors describes their expected market position through 2035. It is based on interviews with many experts and various roadmaps and could be used as a basis for deciding which power semiconductor technology to choose. This report presents an updated version and the underlying assumptions.
Energy saving potential of WBG commercial power converters in different applications
This report explores the potential of wide bandgap (WBG) power semiconductor devices, such as SiC or GaN, in enhancing energy efficiency compared to traditional silicon-based systems.
New policy brief – Energy Management Protocols
This new policy brief summarises the EDNA Guide to Energy Management Protocols, which is a resource for policy makers. Energy management protocols provide the signals to end-use devices and appliances for optimising energy consumption and providing
Policy Brief – Energy Management Protocols
Summarises the EDNA Guide to Energy Management Protocols, which is a resource for policy makers. Gives an overview, description and categorisation of protocols, their relevance to energy management, and details of market uptake.
13th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems
The 13th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems will take place on 3 – 5 September 2024 in Lucerne, Switzerland. More information: https://eemods24.org/
IEC ACEE has published the IEC Guide 118:2024 Preparation of basic and group energy efficiency publications including energy efficiency aspects
The IEC Guide 118:2024 intends to support the work of all Technical Committees (TCs) on their work on energy efficiency publications within their specific scope.
Wide Band Gap Technology: Energy and environmental related Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
This report reflects the results of the work: Energy and environmental related Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of PECTA, during the period 2020 to 2023. It explores the energy and material aspects and environmental impacts of selected applications incorporating WBG technology.
Webinar: policy development on energy efficiency of data centres
Webinar: 15 Feb 2024 at 10:00 European Central Time This webinar aims to provide policymakers with information and evidence-based recommendations for policy measures to improve the energy efficiency of data centres. Register here Report: Policy development
Policy development on energy efficiency of data centres
For data centre energy efficiency, this report provides: overview of data collection/registration projects, overview of current/planned government measures, quantitative estimates of savings from possible measures, and issues for policy makers to consider.
IEC JAG22 provides input to the update of EMSA’s Motor Systems Tool
Armin Hauer, the Convenor of JAG 22, talks in an interview about the goals and current activities of JAG 22. These include providing input and critique for the update of EMSA’s Motor Systems Tool.
Webinar and report: policy development on energy efficiency of data centres
Webinar: 15 Feb 2024 This webinar provided policymakers with information and evidence-based recommendations for policy measures to improve the energy efficiency of data centres. Slides available here. Report: Policy development on energy efficiency of data
New strategy for 2024-2029 approved by IEA
In January 2024, the IEA endorsed the work of 4E by extending its mandate for a further five-year period, as requested by the 15 Members.
IEA 4E SSL Annex wins Global Award from International Solid State Lighting Alliance
The SSL Annex has been given the “Global SSL Award for Outstanding Achievement” from the International Solid State Lighting Alliance on 27 November in Xiamen, China. This award recognises the thirteen years of research, reports and other information that the SSL Annex has shared with the global lighting community.
Improving the Mp metric for evaluation of Flicker
TLM (temporal light modulation) related measurements and calculations have become a focus with new regulations by European Commission and other regulatory authorities setting limits for TLA (temporal light artefacts) for LED lighting products. Generally, the regulations
Energy Efficient Electric Motor Systems webinar: potentials, tools, WBG technology
Join us for the Energy Efficient Electric Motor Systems webinar on 14 November NZDT (13 November CET), exploring the efficiency potential of electric motor systems, new and existing tools for assessing motor system efficiency, and breakthrough Wide Band Gap (WBG) semiconductor technology.
IEA 4E SSL Annex finds LED retrofit lamps cut environmental impact by 44 to 61% compared to T5 and T8 fluorescent lamps
Preliminary findings from the IEA 4E SSL Annex show that environmental impact for T5 lamps can be reduced by 44% and for T8 lamps by 61% if they are replaced by LED retrofit tubes. These are
Understanding LED performance: Evidence-based approaches to supporting stakeholders of energy-efficient lighting programmes
The SSL Annex takes an evidence-based approach to evaluating LED product performance. Using comprehensive market data from product registries and other sources, the Annex developed recommendations on product performance and research into test methods that reduce
The new EDNA: Efficient, Demand Flexible Networked Appliances
Over the past decade, EDNA has provided policy guidance aimed at improving the efficiency of smart devices and associated systems. In recent years EDNA has done a lot of work in the area of ‘demand flexible’
What has EDNA learned in the past decade?
Since 2014 EDNA – the Electronic Devices and Networks Annex of 4E – has helped its 14 member countries to better understand digital technologies. Our extensive research into how policies can both encourage ‘energy smart digital
