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Energy inefficiencies are difficult to detect, but they significantly impact consumption and consequently costs. We have gathered, from our experience in energy management, some of the most common inefficiencies found in manufacturing companies. Find out below if they could be affecting your company’s costs too! Heat losses Thermal losses represent a major inefficiency in companies, especially in industrial settings where energy consumption for heating and thermal energy production is high. It is estimated that between 20% and 50% of energy used is dissipated in the form of waste heat. These losses not only result in higher energy expenditure, but also increase operating costs. Let’s look at the main causes of heat loss in industries: All these factors contribute significantly to thermal inefficiencies in companies, leading to higher energy costs. But they are not the only ones. Off-shift consumption Off-shift energy consumption is another significant inefficiency in companies, which can increase operating costs without bringing any value to production. This unnecessary consumption is often due to errors in the management and control of systems: To reduce this off-shift consumption, solutions such as advanced automation, regular maintenance and optimised energy management are needed to identify and correct this waste. Low power factors The power factor is an indicator of the efficiency with which an electrical system uses energy. A low power factor implies energy inefficiencies, as a significant part of the energy is used to maintain magnetic fields in electrical components, without contributing to useful work. This phenomenon can be attributed to several causes: It is crucial to identify and correct the underlying causes of low power factor to ensure energy efficiency and longevity of electrical systems. Machinery malfunction Industrial machinery malfunctions can cause significant energy losses. Certain factors play a crucial role: How to detect inefficiencies in your site Inefficiencies in production systems can be difficult to detect: rising energy bills are not enough to identify faulty systems or machines. An Energy Management System (EMS) is crucial to identify and correct these inefficiencies. e•boost, our energy efficiency platform, can monitor machinery and processes, including electricity, gas and water meters, in real time. This enables total control of performance, even remotely, and early detection of any consumption outside parameters. An alarm system and the presentation of consumption data in real time allows the detection of anomalies for a prompt intervention. Our control and peak-load management tools make it possible to intervene primarily on defective systems and to optimise energy production and consumption according to actual needs, thus avoiding energy wastage. Want to know more? Request a personalised, no-obligation consultation with one of our experts, contact us.