#MotorTalkMonday – how to calculate annual savings from motor upgrades
We’ve probably all heard about how upgrading your motors can save both energy and money, but how exactly is this calculated? Follow the steps below to see just how much you could be saving!
Step 1: Calculate Current Motor Energy UsekWh/year = (Average Load HP × 0.746 × Operating Hours) / Efficiency
Step 2: Calculate New Motor Energy UseUse the same formula with the upgraded motor’s efficiency.
Step 3: Find Annual SavingsSavings ($) = (kWh(old) − kWh(new)) × Cost per kWh
Example:
Replace a 50 HP motor (88% efficiency) with a premium motor (95% efficiency), running 6,000 hours/year at $0.10/kWh:
➡ Annual savings = $1,800+
➡ Payback often occurs in under 2 years.
Too much math for you? We’ve got a savings calculator that will calculate everything for you so you don’t have to work too hard! Simply plug in your motor information at the link below, and your savings will be instantly calculated.
https://new.abb.com/service/service/motion/energy-efficiency-and-circularity/energy-savings-calculator
Motors run thousands of hours annually, so even small efficiency gains add up fast. Upgrading to a premium efficiency motor isn’t just good for sustainability, it can save serious money!
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