Food and beverage sector energy consumption to fall 18% by 2050

The food and beverage industry in the EU is expected to use 18 per cent less energy by 2050, according to a study from the European Commiss...

UK economy in its best shape for six years – let’s keep it that way

Figures released today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show that the UK economy grew at a rate of 3.2% in the second quarter of...

How load type affects variable-speed drive energy savings

There are several factors affecting the energy savings you’ll enjoy from a variable-speed drive, including the type of load being driven. H...

How much energy will the 2014 World Cup consume?

The 2014 FIFA World Cup is well under way and excitement is growing for millions of football fans around the globe, but how many of us cons...

What uses the most electricity in industry?

One third of the world’s electricity consumption is claimed by industry, but have you ever wondered what equipment consumes most of this po...

Does rewinding an electric motor reduce efficiency?

We answer the much-asked question of whether or not an electric motor rewind results in a loss of efficiency. The question of whether a...