Energy Efficiency Standards

Motors MEPS & Labelling Standards – Rwanda

Energy Efficiency | Standards & Market Transformation

Project Overview

The project consists in conducting a market survey on standard labelling and minimum performance energy standards for electric motors, proposing MEPS and labels for electrical motors.

Impact

Established foundation for motor efficiency standards in Rwanda
Created evidence base for policy and regulatory development
Identified market transformation pathways for energy-efficient motors
Supported industrial energy efficiency improvements

Project Details

Duration

2023

Location

Countrywide, Rwanda

Client

Ministry of Infrastructure

Challenges Addressed

Limited baseline data on motor efficiency in Rwanda market

Diverse motor applications across industrial sectors

Balancing efficiency requirements with affordability

Ensuring compliance and enforcement mechanisms

Our Services

Market survey and analysis of the electrical motors currently used

Preparation of a detailed and specific plan of action for choice of standards (MEPS) and motor labelling

Review of the current international standards for electrical Motors

Review of the compliance with workplace safety, installation and maintenance standards

Providing the technical and financial information for the new generation of electrical motors

Development of potential barriers and their solutions