Energy efficiency in industrial applications

How much can you save?

Motors consume the most electricity in industrial applications, particularly in the areas of pumps, fans, and compressors.

Energy efficiency. One of the biggest levers to reduce OPEX

Electric motors are among the largest energy consumers in industry

Electric motors account for a major share of industrial electricity consumption. In many applications they run continuously for years – especially in pumps, fans and compressors. Yet, there is still potential for optimization when it comes to efficiency.
Even small improvements in motor and drive performance can make a measurable difference. Reducing energy losses directly lowers operating costs and improves overall system performance.
Understanding this potential is the first step toward measurable OPEX reduction.

The scale of energy efficiency potential

Motor-driven systems offer one of the largest opportunities to reduce energy use and operating costs in industry. See the numbers for yourself.

Energy Consumption: ~70%

of industrial electricity is used by motor-driven systems. This makes motors one of the most important levers for improving energy efficiency.

Source: European Commission, Energy Efficiency Facts.

24/7 Continuous Operation

Many pumps, fans and compressors run continuously for years. Efficiency improvements have a direct impact on energy demand and OPEX.

Up to 60% Savings Potential

Optimized motor and drive systems can significantly reduce energy consumption in typical pump, fan, and compressor applications.

Untapped Potential in the Installed Base

In many existing installations, efficiency gains remain unused. system performance is the first step toward measurable savings.

Why energy efficiency starts with the right partner

Improving energy efficiency requires more than technology. It takes deep application expertise and proven system know-how. Choosing the right partner is key. With its comprehensive motor and drive portfolio, Innomotics supports you in turning efficiency gains into measurable OPEX reduction.

Decades of Industry Expertise

Innomotics combines long-standing experience in motors and large drive systems across energy-intensive industries worldwide.

Application-Focused System Solutions

We analyze your complete motor-driven systems to identify efficiency potential where it has the greatest impact.

Proven Impact with Measurable Improvements

Modernization, optimization, and technology upgrades have enabled significant energy savings and OPEX reduction in many industrial applications.

Lifecycle Support Beyond Installation

From evaluation to implementation and service: Innomotics supports efficiency improvements throughout the entire lifecycle of motor and drive systems.

Gain transparency in energy consumption, savings potential and payback.

Evaluate. Measure your efficiency potential

Calculate CO2 reductions, energy savings, and payback time

Understanding where energy is consumed is the first step toward reducing operating costs. With Innomotics Evaluate, you can analyze your motor-driven applications and identify concrete efficiency potential. The tool helps you compare technology options, calculate possible energy and CO₂ savings, and estimate the payback time for modernization measures.  Start evaluating your installed base and discover how energy efficiency can translate into measurable OPEX reduction.

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Where energy efficiency creates real impact

Energy efficiency improvements are achieved in specific applications, technologies, and transformation contexts. Explore key areas where significant savings potential can be unlocked.

Pumps, fans and compressors

Motor-driven systems in these applications account for a major share of industrial energy consumption. Optimizing performance and adapting speed to real demand can unlock substantial efficiency gains.

Synchronous reluctance drive systems

Advanced reluctance motor technology enables very high efficiency levels and maintains performance even in partial-load operation – where many industrial systems run most of the time.

Driving the energy transition

Energy-efficient motor and drive solutions support industries in reducing energy demand, lowering emissions and improving long-term sustainability and competitiveness.

Energy efficiency in practice

REPSOL, Spain: Refining and petrochemical industry

Electrification improves efficiency and reduces emissions. Replacing a steam turbine with a high-efficiency electric motor solution significantly lowered energy consumption and operating emissions in refinery operations.

~25% reduction in energy consumption
~68,000 tons of CO₂ savings per year

OY WOIKOSKI AB, Finland: Industrial gases

Modern motor technology increases efficiency in existing installations. Upgrading legacy motor systems enabled measurable efficiency improvements and reduced operating costs in continuous-duty applications.

~16% higher efficiency compared to previous motor
~€17,000 savings per year

Melkøya, Norway: LNG production

High-efficiency drive solutions optimize large-scale processes. Fully electric drive systems improve overall energy utilization and support scalable performance in demanding production environments.

Optimized energy utilization in continuous operation
High-performance electric drive technology for large plants

How much can you save?

Energy efficiency improvements can significantly reduce operating costs in motor-driven industrial applications. Start by evaluating your installed base and gain transparency on potential energy savings, CO₂ reduction, and payback time.

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