Develop an Innovation Program or Grants to replace old motor systems, for instance in the form of subsidies.
The following feedback was collected by the stakeholders:
"The Federal Funding for Energy and Resource Efficiency in the Economy (EEW) already provides subsidies for individual motors and motor systems. However, knowledge and market acceptance remain limited, requiring further information dissemination.
Electric motors are already subsidized under Module 1 of EEW, but large companies are excluded from this support.
Profitability and climate protection are key factors for companies when considering motor replacement. Measures must either deliver quick financial returns or be mandated by regulations to encourage adoption.
Companies focus on entire processes rather than individual components, making it difficult to separate motor replacement from broader system considerations. Standalone motor replacement may not align with industry thinking unless incentives are structured accordingly.
Variable Speed Drive (VSD) solutions are not directly comparable to standalone motor replacements, as companies evaluate systems as a whole rather than isolated components.
Companies often cannot afford to shut down plants or processes for motor replacement, even if efficiency improvements are financially beneficial in the long run.
Many companies state outright that they will not invest in motor replacement without subsidies, highlighting the need for stronger financial support mechanisms."