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IE1→IE3 Efficiency Upgrade Savings

Annual energy and USD savings from replacing an IE1 standard motor with an IE3 premium-efficiency motor.

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

ΔE=PratedLF(1ηold1ηnew)h\Delta E = P_\text{rated} \cdot LF \cdot \left(\frac{1}{\eta_\text{old}} - \frac{1}{\eta_\text{new}}\right) \cdot h
SymbolMeaningUnit
PratedP_\text{rated}Motor rated shaft powerkW
LFLFAverage load factor
ηold, new\eta_\text{old, new}Old / new efficiencies
hhOperating hoursh/yr

Source: IEC 60034-30-1 - IE efficiency classes

In short

Annual energy and USD savings from replacing an IE1 standard motor with an IE3 premium-efficiency motor.

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