Top 10,000 Programme on Industrial Energy Efficiency in China: Key Initiatives and Achievements
The Top 10,000 Programme is a Chinese government initiative aimed at saving energy by promoting industrial energy efficiency in the country. Improving energy efficiency is a critical component of energy conservation. As the largest energy consumer in the world, responsible for 22 percent of global energy consumption as of 2018, efforts to focus on energy…
Enhancing Efficiency and Reliability: The Importance of Energy-Efficient Motor Repair and the India Motor Rewinder Certification System
In India, the industrial sector heavily relies on electric motors, with millions of units installed across various industries and more than 2 million motors produced domestically each year. However, motor rewinding, a common practice in case of motor failure, can lead to significant efficiency losses. Recognizing the need for standardized rewinding processes and improved motor…
India’s National Motor Replacement Program: Accelerating Energy Efficiency
India’s National Motor Replacement Program (NMRP) is an initiative aimed at promoting energy efficiency and reducing energy consumption in the industrial sector. The program, led by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture company of four public sector enterprises of the Indian Ministry of Power, United for Efficiency and the International Copper Association (ICA)…
European Motor Renovation Initiative (EU-MORE): Embracing Energy-Efficient Motors for a Sustainable Future
The European Motor Renovation (EU-MORE) initiative aims to accelerate the replacement of old, inefficient electric motors used in industry and the service sector. In the EU, these two sectors accounted for approximately 900TWh of energy use per year, as of 2020. The EU’s Ecodesign Directive sets minimum efficiency levels for sales of new motors and…