Digital control power — The key to intelligent energy efficiency

The rising demand for energy in all forms and the recent series of dramatic increases in energy prices have made it evident that energy must be used more efficiently. Today we are in a position where technologies for realizing substantial energy savings already exist. Unfortunately, these technologies have not yet been used up to their full potential, although a number of voluntary standards and labels in the field of energy efficiency have been suggested and introduced. To reach these goals new highly efficient power electronic technologies are needed as enabling factor to reduce todaypsilas massive waste of energy while keeping the conveniences of technical progress. The significant potential for saving energy through the use of power electronics will be highlighted in this paper.