Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 – AC Motor Efficiency Requirements
This guide from Brook Crompton explains the European Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2019/1781 and its impact on AC induction motor efficiency requirements. It outlines the transition from Regulation EC 640/2009, details efficiency classes IE2, IE3, and IE4, and clarifies which motor types are included or exempt. Use this document as a reference for compliance timelines, motor selection, and energy efficiency planning.
Key Points
- Explains the transition from Ecodesign Regulation EC 640/2009 to EU 2019/1781
- Defines IE2, IE3, and IE4 efficiency classes for AC induction motors
- Details Stage One (July 2021) and Stage Two (July 2023) compliance requirements
- Covers motor power ranges from 0.12 kW up to 1000 kW
- Identifies included motor types such as brake motors, hazardous area motors, and TEAO motors
- Clarifies exemptions including high-voltage, mining, and TENV motors
- Provides efficiency tables by power rating and pole count at 50 Hz