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Energy efficient motors

An estimated 100 000 motors keep South African industry turning. In the process they consume up to 10.0 GW of electricity. It is the use of this electricity which, if substantially reduced, could play a pivotal role in reducing national electricity constrains that led to Eskom introducing its Energy Efficient Motors (EEM) Programme offering users "instant subsidies" for trading in their old motors.

The motors, performing a multitude of tasks, are the "hearts" of most mechanical systems. Their electrical consumption approximates the energy consumed by more than 1.6 million households and accounts for 60% of the total industrial energy usage and about 57% of peak demand generation.

Replacing just 5 000 standard motors with energy efficient motors would result in a saving of 2 482 megawatts.

Eskom offers rebates on efficient motors

The Energy Efficient Motors Programme is designed to create awareness regarding the vital contribution these motors can make to increasing the national electricity saving.

To encourage the purchase of new energy efficient motors, Eskom is offering subsidies on motors ranging from 1.1kW through to 90 kW. The 1.1kW units will qualify for a subsidy of R400 and, at the top of the range, the 90kW unit subsidy is R 3 500.