Panel Discussion: The Impact of a Potential Tighter Energy Performance Regulation for Transformers
The current Ecodesign regulation for transformers (EU 2019/1783) is under review. Two important items being analysed are the pertinence of higher energy performance standards, as well as the introduction of circular economy requirements. The European Copper Institute has conducted a quantitative comparison between various scenarios and design strategies, determining the total cost of ownership and the impact in terms of material use and life cycle assessment.
- Can alternative design strategies uncouple energy efficiency from material use?
- How far do lower energy losses reduce the material use in power generation?
- Will the saving in energy losses compensate for the higher unit cost?
Wednesday 15 May 10:30 - 11:15 Central Stage
Transformers Market Trends & Innovations
The current Ecodesign regulation for transformers (EU 2019/1783) is under review. Two important items being analysed are the pertinence of higher energy performance standards, as well as the introduction of circular economy requirements. The European Copper Institute has conducted a quantitative comparison between various scenarios and design strategies, determining the total cost of ownership and the impact in terms of material use and life cycle assessment.
- Can alternative design strategies uncouple energy efficiency from material use?
- How far do lower energy losses reduce the material use in power generation?
- Will the saving in energy losses compensate for the higher unit cost?
Speakers
Chairman, CENELEC Technical Committee 14 Power Transformers, Professor, University of Bergamo
Analyst and Copywriter, International Copper Association
Clean Energy Transition Portfolio Manager, International Copper Association
