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Why is energy important
Energy savings in compressed air systems have a significant impact on costs and on the environment.
While compressed air systems in general account for about 10% of total industrial electricity consumption, this can amount to as much as 40% of the electricity bill for certain plants.
Yearly energy consumption by compressed air systems*
| Country | Compressed Air Systems consumption TWh | % of industrial electricity consumption |
|---|---|---|
| France | 12 | 11 |
| Germany | 14 | 7 |
| Italy | 12 | 11 |
| United Kingdom | 10 | 10 |
| Rest of the EU | 32 | 11 |
When looking at the typical carbon footprint of an air compressor, from the design phase right through to the equipment’s recycling, the energy consumed in its use accounts for 99% of CO2 emissions.
As energy consumption also typically represents over 80% of a compressor’s lifecycle cost,
energy savings in compressed air systems
will have a significant impact towards preserving not only the environment but also your bottom line.
Innovation
is one of Atlas Copco’s key values. Throughout the years, the company has been at the forefront of compressor technology with a number of important innovations.
- Read more about Atlas Copco Compressor Technique innovations
