Potentials for energy saving with modern drive technology — a survey

Abstract

Electrical drives consume with ca. 60 % the largest part of electrical energy in Germany. Until 2012 the generation of green house gas, caused by electrical drives, shall be reduced by 39 million tons p. a. within the EU. The here presented energy saving potentials and the possibilities for future improvements of drive efficiency show, that the above noted aims may be reached, if the described measures are taken consequently and in time.