Developing sustainable solutions for energy efficiency in man facturing

Energy efficiency is crucial for sustainability and competitiveness in the manufacturing sector. This brief highlights methodologies and best practices from EU projects E2COMATION and DENiM aimed at optimising energy use across manufacturing processes. By employing techniques such as digitalisation, lifecycle assessment, and energy monitoring, these projects achieved notable reductions in energy consumption, ranging from 10% to 40% across pilot cases. The focus is on implementing advanced energy data measurement, digital twin technologies for process simulation, and efficient transportation to minimise CO2 emissions. The ultimate goal is to support manufacturers in adopting sustainable, energy-efficient practices that yield both environmental and economic benefits.