ABB India’s IEC low voltage (LV) motors business has helped realized 500 GWh of energy savings per year, over the past five years, a company release said.
This energy saving is comparable to the annual energy consumption of a state like Sikkim, the release noted.
With the rising awareness of energy efficiency in India, tier 2, 3 and 4 cities such as Ahmedabad, Indore, Raipur, Jamshedpur and others, are increasingly adopting high-efficiency motors across industries.
Growing adoption
In 2023, ABB India’s IEC LV motors witnessed notable progress in the adoption of energy-efficient motors, with around 50 per cent of orders being attributed to the supply of higher efficiency IE3 and IE4 motors.
ABB India’s focus on energy-efficient motors is further demonstrated by the impressive growth in the quantity of IE4 motor sales which witnessed over 100 per cent year-on-year increase. This surge in demand for IE4 motors not only contributes to substantial energy savings but also aligns with ABB’s mission to enhance performance while minimizing environmental impact.
Innovative motion solutions
“This shift towards advanced motor technologies highlights the growing preference for sustainable solutions in the Indian market. ABB India’s IEC LV Motors are not just driving industrial processes, but also revolutionizing energy savings across Indian industries. We are committed to providing innovative motion solutions that help industries achieve their sustainability goals. The significant energy savings realized through our high-efficiency motors are a testament to the value we bring to our customers and fostering environmental sustainability “, said Sanjeev Arora, President – Motion Business, ABB India.
Energy-saving potential
Since 2018, IE2 efficiency has been the minimum efficiency standard mandated (Minimum Energy Performance Standards – MEPS) for low-voltage motors in India. This regulatory change spurred the adoption of higher efficiency motors, such as IE3 and IE4, by Indian industries and MSMEs. Despite this progress, old installed base of low efficiency motors remains a significant roadblock to energy savings.
Also, replacing old or rewound motors with energy-efficient motors can save energy significantly.
IE3 motors have about 20 per cent lower losses than IE2, and IE4 motors have around 20 per cent lower losses than IE3. However, IE3 and IE4 motors make up only 18 per cent of total motor production. Transitioning to higher-efficiency motors is crucial, as replacing IE2 with IE3 as MEPS, savings from one year of production could save over 1 TWh annually, while replacing IE2 with IE4 could save up to 2.1 TWh.
Crucial for India
The widespread adoption of higher efficiency motors is crucial for India to achieve its net-zero goals as over 70 per cent of electricity consumed by industries are from motor-driven systems, the release noted.
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Featured photograph showing ABB’s newly-launched energy-efficient motors, is for representation only.
