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EMSA Newsletter - January 2026
Dear Maarten,
Welcome to the latest edition of the Electric Motor Systems Platform (EMSA) newsletter.
What have we learned in the last 15 years?
EMSA is currently in its 5th program period that runs until 2029. We looked back at the last 15 years of EMSA’s operation and asked ourselves, what we have learned about electric motor systems’ efficiency and how EMSA has contributed to that? |
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Events
EEMODS’26 on 19 – 21 May 2026 in Berlin, Germany
The 14th International Conference on Energy Efficiency in Motor Driven Systems (EEMODS'26) takes place on 19 – 21 May 2026, in parallel to the world’s largest coil winding and electrical manufacturing exhibition at Messe Berlin in Germany, hosted by CWIEME Berlin.
Abstracts can be submitted until 31 January 2026.
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eceee Zero Carbon Industry 2026 - Efficiency, resources, competitiveness
The event takes place on 3 – 5 February 2026 in Rome, Italy, and will discuss how to increase European Industry’s competitiveness while ensuring it becomes decarbonised, energy secure and resource efficient. There will be four thematic panels:
- Panel 1: Processes & technologies for challenges of the future
- Panel 2: Sustainable industrial production systems
- Panel 3: Energy efficiency and corporate culture
- Panel 4: Drivers to action – Policies and market mechanisms.
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News
Canada joined EMSA
EMSA is happy to welcome its newest member country Canada, represented by Natural Resources Canada!
The 4E Electric Motor Systems Platform (EMSA) provides a platform for an in-depth technical and policy exchange between members and is a vehicle for collaborative projects. Most of its research results are made publicly available.
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European Union regulatory update
- Electric motors & Variable Speed Drives (EC 2019/1781): A review of the regulation has started and runs until spring 2027. The feedback period for the call for evidence was closed on 22 September 2025. The revision will be done within the framework of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation 2024/1781, whereby aspects like durability, circularity and the overall reduction of the environmental and climate footprint of products will be considered.
- Circulators (EC 641/2009): Revision ongoing. A call for evidence was running until 11 April 2025, the draft regulation is upcoming.
- Water pumps (EC 547/2012): Revised regulation expected to be adopted in 2027, prior to which stakeholders and WTO will have an opportunity to provide feedback.
- Industrial fans (EC 2024/1834): the revision was adopted in July 2024 with Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1834. An amendment was published in December 2025, clarifying and correcting some technical aspects.
- Air Compressors: no new requirements are foreseen in near future.
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China regulatory update
- Permanent magnet motors (GB 30253-2024): the Minimum Energy Performance Standard (MEPS) was raised to the IE4 level, from 1 October 2025.
- High voltage motors (GB 30254-2024): the Minimum Energy Performance Standard was raised to the IE3 level, from 1 September 2025.
- Centrifugal pump units: the MEPS development is launched, the MEPS will cover the pump unit consisting of Variable Speed Drive, motor and water pump.
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United States regulations
See current status of regulations for electric motor related equipment below. |
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Electric motor systems workshop in Vienna, Austria, 23 February 2026
At this EMSA event, participants will learn about the latest trends in electric motor systems. The programme includes a global overview of efficiency standards, practical examples of digitalisation and demand flexibility, and opportunities for using Variable Speed Drives, including those based on new technologies. The workshop will be held in German and is organised by the Austrian Energy Agency and the Austrian association of the electric and electronic industry.
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Publications
Electric motor systems – a key element on the way to global net zero
EMSA released a Policy Brief, assessing the importance of electric motor systems in the global energy system. In 2023, electric motor systems were responsible for 53% of global electricity consumption. Their share in electricity consumption varies widely across sectors. |
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EMSA guidance to air compressor energy efficiency testing
EMSA has published a comprehensive report and practical guide on measuring energy performance and calculation of the isentropic efficiency of small, packaged air compressors, addressing gaps in the current ISO 1217 standard. The study draws on an international round robin test programme involving three laboratories and includes test results, measurement insights, and a guide for consistent efficiency calculation worldwide. The Excel-based EMSA CompressorCalc tool assists in the calculation of isentropic efficiency based on test results as specified in ISO 1217. |
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Test series of industrial Silicon Carbide Variable Speed Drives
EMSA released a report with the results of a test series of industrial Silicon Carbide Variable Speed Drives, revealing clear efficiency advantages, but also the need for further research into the robustness and industrial suitability of wide-bandgap semiconductors. A comprehensive research roadmap is presented, as a crucial step toward resolving open questions surrounding the adoption and optimisation of wide-bandgap technologies in industrial drives. |
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Where is EMSA heading?
A new Policy Brief is coming up describing the focus of EMSA’s work until 2029:
- Wide Bandgap Industrial Variable Speed Drives
- Demand flexibility and motor systems
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EMSA is the Electric Motor Systems Platform of the International Energy Agency's Technology Collaboration Programme on Energy Efficient End-use Equipment 4E. Currently Austria, Canada, Denmark, European Commission, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, USA and Switzerland participate in EMSA. Australia, China, France, Japan, Korea and the United Kingdom participate in 4E and other 4E Platforms.
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