Author: Ali Hasanbeigi, Ph.D.
According to International Energy Agency, around half of the electricity used globally is consumed in electric motor systems. Industrial motor systems account for over 70% of manufacturing electricity consumption in different countries. In the global textile and apparel industry, the electric motor systems account for even higher, around 90%, of electricity used in this sector. The inforgraphic below is prepared by Global Efficiency Intelligence, LLC to summarize some key information on energy use in motor systems worldwide.