EU-MORE

EU-MORE is an acronym for EUropean MOtor REnovation initiative. This LIFE-Project targets an early replacement of old electric motors that remain in service in industry and in the tertiary sector. Electric motors have long lifetimes (30-40 year), which means that their replacement rate is slow. As a result of these excessive lifetimes, the actual savings of energy efficiency regulations are lower than the projections calculated by the impact assessments. By taking swift action, at least part of this lost savings potential could be recuperated, with all the associated benefits. These savings would provide a significant contribution to the climate objectives set out by the EU. #energyefficiency #project #eugreendeal #electricmotor #industry #digitalization #lifeprojects #cleanenergytransition #EU2050

Last week during the International Copper Association Europe's #MotorsAcademy, I had the chance to talk about key success factors of a financial incentive programme for electric motor systems. Key takeaways: 1. According to our evaluation, the Swiss competitive tenders have come close to reaping the savings potential available within the framework of the programme for electric motor systems to industrial end-users. Due to the design of the programme (cost-effectiveness of measures being the main criteria for programme funding) and different programme requirements concerning budget and share of expenditures/subsidy, these were more the low hanging fruits. 2. There are different key factors influencing programme success: a) Contact to programme participants. In Switzerland, this happened through different channels, e.g. technical partners (installers, manufacturers, vendors, service companies), an existing network of technical consultants, or an existing network of industrial clients. b) Awareness within target group. Programmes need time for their rollout, therefore programme duration also plays a role in success. Longer time horizons can be favourable for upfront investments, such as programme communication. c) Easy participation. Keep the administrative burden of participation as low as possible, including application and monitoring of implemented measures. Programme participants valued a simple and easy-to-understand subsidy scheme, e.g. x% of investment cost, that can be determined and communicated clearly. d) Tangible subsidy. Programme participants found a subsidy of 20% - 30% of the investment cost "high enough". This significantly improves return on investment and facilitates the willingness to accept the administrative burden of participation. e) Qualification of involved consultants. This is an absolute must to be able to spot potentials for improvement and implement these. The comprehensive analysis of the EU-MORE project of policies for motor replacement across Europe has shown, that energy audits often fail to identify motor optimisation measures. 3. Our study team recommended the following building blocks for a successful programme: #1 Subsidy programme for electric motor systems #2 Utility programme #3 Innovation programme #4 Accompanying measures (training, communication, tools). We believe that #4 is a must, no matter whether just one or all other building blocks are implemented. 4. Switzerland decided to go ahead with energy efficiency obligations for electricity suppliers from 2025. Curious to see how this unfolds! See webinar video, slides and other materials: https://lnkd.in/d2ZejD7Y Diedert Debusscher Fernando Nuño #electricmotors #motorsystems #subsidyprogramme

Last week during the International Copper Association Europe's #MotorsAcademy, I had the chance to talk about key success factors of a financial incentive programme for electric motor systems. Key takeaways: 1. According to our evaluation, the Swiss competitive tenders have come close to reaping the savings potential available within the framework of the programme for electric motor systems to industrial end-users. Due to the design of the programme (cost-effectiveness of measures being the main criteria for programme funding) and different programme requirements concerning budget and share of expenditures/subsidy, these were more the low hanging fruits. 2. There are different key factors influencing programme success: a) Contact to programme participants. In Switzerland, this happened through different channels, e.g. technical partners (installers, manufacturers, vendors, service companies), an existing network of technical consultants, or an existing network of industrial clients. b) Awareness within target group. Programmes need time for their rollout, therefore programme duration also plays a role in success. Longer time horizons can be favourable for upfront investments, such as programme communication. c) Easy participation. Keep the administrative burden of participation as low as possible, including application and monitoring of implemented measures. Programme participants valued a simple and easy-to-understand subsidy scheme, e.g. x% of investment cost, that can be determined and communicated clearly. d) Tangible subsidy. Programme participants found a subsidy of 20% - 30% of the investment cost "high enough". This significantly improves return on investment and facilitates the willingness to accept the administrative burden of participation. e) Qualification of involved consultants. This is an absolute must to be able to spot potentials for improvement and implement these. The comprehensive analysis of the EU-MORE project of policies for motor replacement across Europe has shown, that energy audits often fail to identify motor optimisation measures. 3. Our study team recommended the following building blocks for a successful programme: #1 Subsidy programme for electric motor systems #2 Utility programme #3 Innovation programme #4 Accompanying measures (training, communication, tools). We believe that #4 is a must, no matter whether just one or all other building blocks are implemented. 4. Switzerland decided to go ahead with energy efficiency obligations for electricity suppliers from 2025. Curious to see how this unfolds! See webinar video, slides and other materials: https://lnkd.in/d2ZejD7Y Diedert Debusscher Fernando Nuño #electricmotors #motorsystems #subsidyprogramme

We are eager to hear your oppinon on - space constraints for motor replacement in industry... Replacing an old electric motor by a new, high-efficient one is an investment with a high internal rate of return. But sometimes, the bigger size of the high-efficiency motor will not fit into the existing production line in which it must be integrated and exchanging the entire production line would undo the financial benefit. This can particularly be the case for smaller motors integrated into a production line. ▶️ Is this a known issue for you? Do you have many motors with space constraints on your premises? ▶️ Can a switch to other motor types, such as the copper rotor induction motor (for fixed speed applications), and the synchronous reluctance motor or the permanent magnet motor (for variable speed applications), provide a solution? ▶️If not, what is the main barrier? please register on our EU-MORE website forum to be part of this important discussion ! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8YmPXwV

We are eager to hear your oppinon on - repair vs replace an old standard motor... Through some interviews in the context of EU-MORE, we heard the rule-of-thumb that, for standard frame size motors above 45 kW that are failing, a motor rewind / repair is only considered when the cost does not exceed 60%-70% of the price for a new motor (with a higher energy efficiency, usually). Otherwise replace is the better option. ▶️ Do you agree with this rule-of-thumb? ▶️ If not, why? ▶️ Regarding the decision to repair/refurbish a failing motor, or to rather buy a new one, which advise are you giving to motor end-users? please register on our EU-MORE website forum to be part of this important discussion ! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8YmPXwV

EU-MORE will be part of this important event - meet our experts at #Enlit ⚡ Don't miss the #SmartEnergyCluster session and stand at the Enlit Europe event! 💡 Come visit us, learn from experts and discover how the innovative projects InEExS LIFE, DEDALUS EU, EU-MORE, FORTESIE EU_Project, RESONANCE Project , DigiBUILD Project, and Reschool Project are shaping the future of energy. 👉 Visit our stand for the three days of Enlit Europe and attend our workshop on October 24th, register now: https://lnkd.in/gjeDaZHK #EnLitEurope #EnergyInnovation #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

⏰ Join us next week for the 12th ICA Europe Motors Academy webinar. series continues on the 8th of October @ 15:00 CEST 🗓️ 8 October @ 15:00 CEST. Title: ‘𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗸𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀?’ 🗣️ Rita Werle (CEO and Owner of Impact Energy Inc.) will discuss: - Evaluation of Swiss competitive tenders - Building blocks of financial incentive programmes - Exploring possible financial incentive modalities - Insights into Swiss energy efficiency obligations ℹ️ For information and to register please visit: https://lnkd.in/eufgywJ5 ⚡️ #MotorsAcademy webinar series aims to provide valuable insights and updates on the policy, market, and technological aspects of industrial motors and e-mobility drivetrains. It is an initiative of the International Copper Association Europe. Induction Motors Platform Fernando Nuño Diedert Debusscher CWIEME Events (Coil Winding, Insulation, & Electrical Manufacturing Exhibition) Ignacio Gentiluomo EU-MORE Tomas Jezdinsky Bruno De Wachter #electricmotors #motorsystems #webinar

In variable speed applications, synchronous motors tend to be the preferred technology. They are inherently free of rotor losses, which facilitated the development of models reaching the Ultra-Premium Efficiency level (IE5).  This motor category is expected to see major technology changes soon. Innovative low-cost Synchronous Reluctance motors (SynRMs) offer IE5 efficiency at reduced cost, for use in variable speed applications such as pumps, fans or compressors. For applications requiring high torque or a highly dynamic performance, permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) offer the best torque-to-weight ratio and are available at IE5 efficiency. These motors can be used in a direct drive set-up, avoiding the losses of a gearbox. Applications include the motion control of cranes and cooling tower fans, among others. Such are the findings of the report D 4.1. MOTOR SYSTEM EFFICIENCY TRENDS of our EU-MORE project (https://lnkd.in/eD_ghVzB) #electricmotor #synrel #reluctancemotor International Copper Association Europe Austrian Energy Agency Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI INSTITUTO DE SISTEMAS E ROBÓTICA - ISR University of Coimbra (Universidade de Coimbra) Institute for European Energy and Climate Policy Foundation (IEECP) Nikos. Ntaras Ivan Sangiorgio

Η γνώμη σας είναι ιδιαίτερα σημαντική! Το έργο EU-MORE προωθεί την αντικατάσταση παλαιών και ενεργοβόρων ηλεκτροκινητήρων στη βιομηχανία με νέους, ενεργειακά αποδοτικούς. Παρόλη όμως την αναμενόμενη εξοικονόμηση ενέργειας, τους εξαιρετικά καλούς δείκτες κόστους / οφέλους αλλά και την δημιουργία επιχειρηματικών ευκαιριών, στη πράξη προκύπτουν σημαντικά ερωτήματα, όπως: • Για έναν πολύ παλαιό ηλεκτροκινητήρα, είναι προτιμότερη η αντικατάσταση του με ένα νέο και αποδοτικό ή η επισκευή του υπάρχοντος κινητήρα? • Ποιες είναι οι βασικές αιτίες που οι ESCOs διστάζουν να προσφέρουν υπηρεσίες αντικατάστασης παλαιών ηλεκτροκινητήρων στην βιομηχανία? • Διαθέτει η ευρωπαϊκή βιομηχανία παραγωγής ηλεκτροκινητήρων την απαιτούμενη δυναμικότητα για να καλύψει την επιπλέον ζήτηση? Αν θέλετε να συμμετέχετε στις σχετικές συζητήσεις και να δείτε τις γνώμες των ειδικών για τα παραπάνω, εγγραφείτε εδώ:  https://lnkd.in/e8YmPXwV

We are eager to hear your opinion on - System optimization is key... Replacing old, inefficient electric motors (IE0 or IE1 efficiency classes) by state-of-the-art highly efficient new motors (IE4 or IE5) can bring immediate energy savings of around 10% or more. If the entire motor system is analysed and a holistic approach to motor replacement and optimization is taken, the energy savings can be even higher and the pay-back period very short, making the investment highly attractive: ▶️ Should every motor replacement be coupled to an analysis and optimisation of the entire motor system? ▶️ How frequently should a motor system be analysed for optimization? Every ____ year? ▶️ What is the main knowledge gap regarding the benefit of motor system optimisation? Please register on our EU-MORE website on the forum to be part of this important discussion! 👉 https://lnkd.in/e8YmPXwV #EED #EnergyEfficiency #LIFEProgramme #CINEA #electricmotors