Policies for Data Centre Energy Efficiency: Scope, Trends and Availability of Data
This report proposes a definition and characterisation of data centres, presents trends in their energy use, and analyses the availability of data which might be used as inputs to energy efficiency metrics.
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Emerging Battery Technologies
This research study examines new battery technologies suited to powering small devices such as IoT, actuators and sensors, and portable devices such as mobile phones and laptops.
Round Robin of Converter Losses
This report summarises the results of the IEA 4E EMSA international Round Robin testing programme for converter losses, implemented in cooperation with IEC SC22G/WG18.
Almost all variable speed drives on the market easily reach IE2
The IEA 4E EMSA organised an international round robin testing programme for converters in cooperation with IEC SC22G/WG, to support the revision of IEC 61800-9-2 with science-based evidence. The Report on Round Robin of Converter Losses
Standby of Smart Lamps – Second Report
Report Overview Smart lamps and luminaires are common in today’s lighting market. Smart lighting provides an opportunity for the consumer to benefit from wireless control of lighting products, e.g. by dimming, colour tuning and scheduling. These
Standby of Smart Lamps – First Report
Report Overview Smart lamps are an exciting new family of products which provide an opportunity for the consumer to benefit from smart services, better product quality and energy savings. Combining wireless communication, intelligent controls and light
Smart Lighting – New Features Impacting Energy Consumption
Smart lamps and luminaires are common in today’s lighting market. Smart lighting provides an opportunity for the consumer to benefit from wireless control of lighting products, e.g. by dimming, colour tuning and scheduling. These functions can provide energy saving but they also require energy consumption to supply standby power and gateways.
IEA 4E’s Solid State Lighting Annex Publishes Major Update Report on Smart Lighting Products
Today, the IEA 4E Solid State Lighting Annex is publishing a major report on Smart Lighting. This report focuses on the smart lighting features that impact energy consumption, and provides a comprehensive overview on various features,
Webinar – Interoperability: connecting the dots in a fragmented digital energy landscape
29 Nov 2022 14:00—15:00 Paris Time EDNA and the IEA’s Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks (3DEN) Initiative are co-organising this webinar on the topic of interoperability of household appliances and equipment. The webinar will draw on the
Webinar – Interoperability: connecting the dots in a fragmented digital energy landscape
29 Nov 2022 14:00—15:00 Paris Time EDNA and the IEA’s Digital Demand-Driven Electricity Networks (3DEN) Initiative are co-organising this webinar on the topic of interoperability of household appliances and equipment. The webinar will draw on the
Guide to Energy Management Protocols
This report is a guide to ‘application layer’ communications protocols used for energy management, such as those used to facilitate intelligent efficiency and demand flexibility.
Mobile Device Efficiency
This report analyses the energy use of mobile devices, compares policies and identifies policy gaps.
Standardisation for Smart Devices
This report highlights the most relevant standards in areas such as measurement of energy consumption of smart devices, and communication protocols for smart devices.
Interoperability
The objective of this study is to gain a better understanding on the issue of (a lack of) device interoperability and the resultant impact of this on Intelligent Efficiency and Demand Flexibility
Energy Efficiency Metrics for Data Centres
This study explores the existing metrics for data centre efficiency, and identifies which metric(s) might be suited for use by policy makers.
SSL Quality and Performance Requirements
The 4E SSL Annex has published its new and updated “quality and performance requirements” for the most popular LED lamps and luminaires.
Updated LED product requirements on quality and performance for global use
Today, the IEA 4E SSL Annex published its new and updated “quality and performance requirements” for the most popular LED lamps and luminaires. These specifications, elaborated by experts in the Annex’s six member governments, are not tied
Key findings on digitalisation technologies for motor systems
In Europe, sensors and data-analytics for optimising motor driven systems can bring an additional 50-100 TWh electricity savings per year by 2030, together with additional benefits such as lower maintenance and production costs. These savings equal
