Electric Motors Used 53% of Global Power in 2023, IEA Data Shows
Edited by Steinar Vigdel Kolnes, Editor, Oslo
Electric motors consumed 13,462 TWh in 2023, while researchers estimate demand-based speed controls could reduce their electricity use by up to 25%.
Electric motors accounted for 53% of worldwide electricity consumption in 2023, using 13,462 terawatt-hours, according to International Energy Agency data reported by Bitcoin.com News.
Motor-driven equipment represented 72% of industrial electricity demand and 87% of agricultural power consumption, highlighting its substantial role in both sectors.
Many motors operate at a fixed speed despite changes in demand. Researchers estimate that adjusting speeds to match actual needs could lower motor electricity consumption by as much as 25%.
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