ENERGY EFFICIENCY n expandable architecture can accommodate future growth with visualisation tailored to Rauschert's needs. The system – Mitsubishi Electric's Genesis platform – has transformed Rauschert's energy management from arduous manual processes, to a complete overview of consumption that delivers actionable insights immediately. Energy peak investigations that once required hours of manual data analysis, now take minutes through visual consumption mapping and the ability to drill down to individual consumption offenders. “We've eliminated the time-consuming manual processes that once dominated our energy reporting,”Völk reports. “What used to require dedicated personnel compiling data across multiple systems now provides instant analysis and useful insights for energy optimisation. Our EU compliance reporting, once requiring extensive manual work, now requires a single click.” The Rauschert installation demonstrates how established facilities can adopt modern energy monitoring technologies successfully, without disrupting their production processes. Rapid deployment results in quick ROIs through reduced engineering time and integration with existing infrastructures. “What made the difference at Rauschert was giving facility personnel clear visibility into their energy data,” explains Christian Nomine, Mitsubishi Electric Europe’s strategic product manager for visualisation and analytics. “This transparency enabled them to identify optimisation areas quickly, and find ways to maintain production efficiency, while reducing consumption across their infrastructure.” n Energy efficiency as a global lever According the International Energy Agency (IEA), industry accounts for around 39% of global energy consumption. In energy-intensive industries, energy can account for up to 30% of their total operating costs. Systematic management of energy use can result in energy savings of more than 10% within three years. Many companies achieve even bigger savings, especially if they implement energy-efficient technologies alongside the operational improvements. In some cases, reductions of up to 60% are possible. The global potential for savings is enormous. Aligning with the most energy-efficient companies in IEA member countries could save industry up to £600bn per year. According to the IEA, investments in energy management and efficiency usually pay for themselves within three years.
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