ABB IE5 synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors combine the performance of permanent magnet motors with the simplicity and service-friendliness of induction motors. ABB has expanded its SynRM to cover additional frame sizes, opening up new possibilities and applications for IE5 ultra-premium energy efficiency.
Aurubis is implementing a major upgrade at its copper plant in Bulgaria, with 460 older, inefficient motors replaced by IE4 & IE5 motors. Many of these will be paired with matching ABB drives. The upgrade will save so much energy that the project will pay for itself in only 3.5 years. Other benefits include reduced carbon emissions, increased process flexibility and improved performance.
GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals (GSK), one of the world’s largest healthcare companies, has taken a bold step toward its net-zero goals by partnering with ABB to upgrade legacy motors at its vaccine manufacturing facility in Tuas South, Singapore. Through this strategic move, GSK is projected to save up to 615 MWh of electricity annually, reduce CO₂ emissions by 246 tons, and lower energy costs by up to USD 130,000, exceeding the factory’s decarbonization target by 25 percent. pharmaceutical innovation.
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Yara is upgrading its major production site in Porsgrunn, Norway with ABB’s high-efficiency motors and drives. The project will save up to 40 GWh of energy and cut CO₂ emissions by 19,000 tonnes annually – equal to removing nearly 14,000 cars from the road. With over 3,500 motors being replaced in total, the upgrade boosts efficiency, lowers maintenance costs, and supports a more sustainable, future-ready operation.
Evides Waterbedrijf, the Dutch water supplier for 2.5 million people, has pioneered the first use of ABB’s energy-saving SynRM motors and drives in the Netherlands. At its new Nieuwdorp pumping station, the upgrade is delivering around 20% energy savings, lower CO₂ emissions, and quieter, more reliable operation — ensuring sustainable, uninterrupted water supply for decades to come.
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The Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre has undergone a major sustainability upgrade, cutting energy use by 18%, saving Hobart City Council $36,000 annually, and reducing carbon emissions by 77 tonnes. Powered by ABB motors, drives, and smart sensors, the Centre now operates with a digitally connected, efficient system built for long-term community benefit..
