Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) for Central América
摘要
Central America is a region with great potential for energy efficiency, which, however, has not been fully exploited. Lack of knowledge, policies, and incentives represent the main challenges and barriers for the implementation of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) in induction motors (IMs). This chapter analyzes the current scenario of electric motors, comparing it with international experiences, as well as giving recommendations for the implementation of MEPS in the region. Considerations to be taken into account for substitution by end users are also made considering the voltage differences due to the importation of electric motors and the countries nominal voltages and finally an economical comparison of the payback variation with different voltage variation conditions.