Even small steps can prompt big energy savings when spread over a group or industry. Most factories, for example, are full of motors. Addressing the power consumption of electric motors in industries – which consume 28 percent of the global electricity produced today - would unlock savings equal to the electrical generation capacity of the entire European Union. That can be done through a new generation of motors coupled with variable speed drives (or variable frequency drives) such as ACS580 general purpose drives.
Reducing energy consumption is key for maintaining maximum process productivity in the industry. The efficient use of motors are the key to help you reduce your energy consumption and CO
2 emissions. Drives are designed to run your motors based on the current demands of your processes rather than running them at full speed and reducing output using mechanical controls like throttles, dampers or gears. The total cost of ownership and your impact on the environment is lower with the drives ensuring your processes run efficiently and reliably.
Return on investment can in many cases be quickly estimated based on energy savings and improved process performance. With the ACS580 general purpose drives optimizing your energy consumption couldn't be more effortless.