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Benchmarking of Electric Motor Efficiency Levels in Five Asian Countries, 9 September 2005

Synopsis
Under contract to the Australian Greenhouse Office, Danish Energy Management A/S (DEM) has carried out this study to benchmark the efficiency of three phase electric motors in five Asian countries: Thailand, Malaysia, China, India, and Australia.

The results of our data collection and analyses are provided in this report, and will be posted on the web site of the APEC Energy Standards Information System (APEC-ESIS, www.apec-esis.org). The results will also be presented at an international conference in Heidelberg, Germany 5-8 September 2005. The primary objectives of this consultancy are, for three phase electric motors, to: 1) Assess and analyze trade flows between Australia and Thailand, Malaysia, China & India; and 2) Benchmark efficiencies in these five markets against each other.

Abstract

Executive Summary

Overview of the Project
Project Objective. Under contract to the Australian Greenhouse Office, Danish Energy Management A/S (DEM) carried out this study to benchmark the efficiency of three phase electric motors in five Asian countries: Thailand, Malaysia, China, India, and Australia. The data for India are not included in this draft report, but will be included in the final report.
The Study Team. DEM assembled a team of local consultants in the five countries. The country consultants were responsible for collecting and gathering available data in their country and supplying it to DEM. DEM carried out the data analyses presented in this report and integrated the data and conclusions across the five countries.
Data Collection. The DEM team carried out market surveys and characterized the market for three-phase electric motors in each of the countries. Teams also reviewed manufacturers’ catalogues of models available on the market; collected available laboratory test data on motor performance; and collected data on trade between the countries. The data collection and analysis focused on motors with up to 100 kW rated power. A large amount of data was collected – ranging from 11 to 35 brands per country; and from 210 up to 2995 models per country.

Main Findings
Price Comparisons. On average electric motors sold in Australia are twice as expensive or more, compared to electric motors of the same size sold in China. The prices of electric motors sold in Malaysia and Thailand are comparable, and lie approximately halfway between the prices for Australia and China.
Trade Flow Analysis. Overall, China and India are net exporters of electric motors; and Australia, Malaysia, and Thailand are net importers. The report displays charts and table showing the net direction and magnitude of imports and exports.
Efficiency Comparison. Australia has the best average motor efficiency over the range of motor sizes analyzed. Thailand and Malaysia have comparable efficiency ranges, at a lower level than Australia. China has the lowest average efficiency levels of the countries studied.
Take-Home Message for Australian Industry. Based on this benchmarking study, it appears that Australia’s electric motors are, on average, the most efficient of the countries studied. Australian is also leading the way in MEPS for electric motors in the region. Nearly half of electric motors sold in Australia meet the 2006 MEPS