Energy efficiency.
A solution.
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Using ABB’s variable speed drives to
intelligently control motors increases energy
efficiency. This has enormous positive financial,
operational and environmental implications.
The world’s demand for energy will not go away
Motors consume about 28% of
the world’s electricity.
World electricity consumption
Rise in electricity demand by 2035
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An intelligent motor control method can help in solving the energy challenges we all face
Variable speed drives regulate the speed of a motor
and can reduce energy consumption by as much
as 30% to 50% in various applications.
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For example, pumps annually
consume about 10% of the world’s
electricity. With an average saving
potential of 40%, total savings
could be 740 billion kWh.
Energy saved with ABB’s variable speed drives
During 40 years, when ABB has delivered millions
of drives to all industries, a huge amount of energy
has been saved. The installed base of ABB drives
saved 445 million MWh in 2014 alone.
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Improving energy efficiency worldwide is the
fastest, the most sustainable and the cheapest
way to reduce energy consumption and lower
carbon dioxide emissions.
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