Bruno De Wachter
Analyst and Copywriter International Copper Association
Bruno De Wachter has 25 years of experience as a freelance engineer-copywriter in B2B and EU advocacy communication. He combines his technical background with a passion for employing precise forms of expression and a wide-ranging knowledge of the energy transition and policy-making. Since 2011 he has been an in-house consultant and copywriter for the European Copper Institute on topics related to renewable energy systems, transformers, motors and electrical safety.
2024 Agenda Sessions
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?
Panel Discussion: How to Comply with a Potential Upgrade of the Ecodesign Regulation for Stationary
The current Ecodesign regulation for electric motors (EU 2019/1781) will be reviewed in 2024. Energy performance and circular economy angles will be analysed. University of Coimbra and the European Copper Institute have carried out an exploratory study covering possible design strategies and technology choices, as well as their impact in terms of material use and life cycle assessment.
- Strategies for induction motors to comply with an increased efficiency level
- Opportunities for alternative motor technologies to enter into play
- What are the environmental impacts at product and at system level?
Wednesday 15 May 15:25 - 16:00 Central Stage
Material Innovation & Advancements- Magnets & Technology Applications
The current Ecodesign regulation for electric motors (EU 2019/1781) will be reviewed in 2024. Energy performance and circular economy angles will be analysed. University of Coimbra and the European Copper Institute have carried out an exploratory study covering possible design strategies and technology choices, as well as their impact in terms of material use and life cycle assessment.
- Strategies for induction motors to comply with an increased efficiency level
- Opportunities for alternative motor technologies to enter into play
- What are the environmental impacts at product and at system level?
