ENERGY SAVING STRATEGY AT INDUSTRIAL ENTERPRISES

Abstract

The implementation of an energy saving strategy at industrial enterprises is a key component of energy efficiency management, taking into account the specific operational characteristics of the enterprise's energy systems.This work provides a detailed analysis of the processes involved in developing and implementing such strategies aimed at the long-term rational use of energy resources.An analysis of expenditures in the production, distribution, and consumption of electricity reveals that the majority of losses (up to 90%) occur at the consumption stage, while transmission losses account for only 9–10%. This underscores the necessity of focusing primary efforts on improving the efficiency of end-use energy consumption.A primary direction in this context should be the development and comprehensive implementation of organizational, technological, and techno-economic measures, unified into a single energy saving strategy.Special attention is devoted to identifying key energy saving measures based on the adoption of advanced energy consumption technologies that influence the formation of the chosen strategy.The stages of strategy implementation are outlined, including the development of a performance indicator system and an algorithm for assessing the effectiveness of implemented measures. It is demonstrated that the fundamental principle in justifying energy saving initiatives is the optimization of implementation costs.An effective energy saving regime is particularly important for equipment with variable load levels, such as conveyors, pumps, and fans. Capacitor units and frequency-controlled drives are widely used to reduce energy losses.A balance-based approach is proposed to optimize energy saving processes. A mechanism for constructing this balance is defined, based on iterative coordination of energy inflows and consumption within the enterprise. This approach takes into account internal technological needs, production plan execution, and potential production expansion–while simultaneously ensuring energy supply stability.