Improving global industrial energy efficiency: examples and policies
introduction
In recent years, with the increasing awareness of environmental protection and the demand for green and low-carbon development, improving industrial energy efficiency has become a hot topic of global concern. This article will analyze several latest industry trends to explore the measures taken by industrial enterprises to improve energy efficiency and the driving role of policies.
Successful implementation of industrial and commercial energy storage projects
CNTE’s success stories in Belgium
According to Moomoo reports, Chinese technology company CNTE successfully put into operation a 1.725MW/4.07MWh industrial and commercial energy storage project in Belgium on May 20, 2026. This project not only helps stabilize the power grid, but also reduces power consumption during peak hours by optimizing energy use, thereby effectively reducing the company's operating costs while reducing its impact on the environment.
Trends in industrial electricity price approval in Europe
According to information provided by Taylor Wessing, the European Commission approved a new policy on industrial electricity prices on April 24, 2026. The policy aims to provide industrial enterprises with more reasonable and stable electricity prices to encourage them to invest in more efficient energy technologies, reduce energy waste, and promote sustainable industrial production models. This is an important step forward in Europe's drive to improve industrial energy efficiency.
Business efforts towards greater energy efficiency
Forvia: The pursuit of transcendence
The internationally renowned company Forvia, in cooperation with the well-known engineering and electronics company Siemens, is actively moving towards the goal of higher energy efficiency. The technical support and services provided by Siemens have helped Forvia improve production efficiency, reduce energy consumption, save the company a lot of costs, and also make positive contributions to environmental protection. Forvia’s experience shows that by cooperating with technology-leading companies, improvements in industrial energy efficiency can be effectively promoted.
China’s TCL: ESG-led value chain transformation
TCL, a well-known Chinese electronics manufacturing company, was listed as one of the "ESG+20 Sustainability Leaders" by Yicai Global on March 20, 2026. The reason is that TCL uses environmental protection, social responsibility and governance (ESG) standards to promote the transformation of its global value chain. Especially in terms of energy management and carbon emission reduction, TCL has taken a series of measures, such as optimizing production processes, using renewable energy, etc., which have greatly improved the company's energy efficiency level, reduced carbon emissions, and demonstrated the leadership of Chinese companies in this field.
Interaction between national policies and corporate practices
A document on "Energy Saving and Emission Reduction Work" released by Earth Day pointed out that energy saving and emission reduction not only require the self-efforts of enterprises, but also require the support of national policies. The document reflects the role played by the Chinese government in promoting industrial energy conservation, emission reduction, and energy efficiency improvement, as well as the incentives implemented for relevant enterprises. It can be seen from CNTE's projects in Belgium and TCL's practice in China that better results can often be achieved when national policies are combined with corporate strategies.
in conclusion
Improving industrial energy efficiency is critical to achieving global sustainable development goals. Whether it is through technological innovation, such as the industrial and commercial energy storage project implemented by CNTE in Belgium, or policy support, such as the industrial electricity price policy approved by the European Commission, or the company's own ESG practices, such as TCL's value chain transformation, it is an important step towards this goal. In the future, as more companies and countries join the ranks of improving industrial energy efficiency, we have reason to believe that energy efficiency in the industrial sector will be significantly improved.
📰 Reference source
- CNTE successfully commissioned a 1.725MW/4.07MWh industrial and commercial energy storage project in Belgium- Moomoo (May 20, 2026)
- Forvia: Towards greater energy efficiency- Siemens (February 13, 2026)
- Earth Day document on "Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction Work"- Sinocism | Bill Bishop (April 22, 2026)
- Industrial electricity price: Approval by the European Commission (as of April 2026)-Taylor Wessing (April 24, 2026)
- [ESG+20 Sustainability Leaders] China's TCL Leverages ESG to Drive Global Value Chain Transformation- Yicai Global (March 20, 2026)
❓ FAQ
What is industrial energy efficiency improvement?
Industrial energy efficiency improvement refers to improving energy efficiency and reducing energy waste by adopting new technologies, optimizing production processes, and using renewable energy, thereby reducing production costs and reducing environmental impact.
What are the characteristics of the industrial and commercial energy storage projects implemented by CNTE in Belgium?
The industrial and commercial energy storage project successfully put into operation by CNTE in Belgium has a power of 1.725 MW and an energy storage capacity of 4.07 MWh. This project stabilizes the power grid and helps companies reduce operating costs while reducing environmental impact by optimizing energy use and reducing power consumption during peak hours.
What are the main contents of the European Commission’s new policy on industrial electricity prices?
The new policy aims to provide industrial enterprises with more reasonable and stable electricity prices, encourage enterprises to invest in efficient energy technology, reduce energy waste, and promote a sustainable industrial production model. This is an important measure in Europe to promote industrial energy efficiency improvement.
How does Forvia work with Siemens to improve energy efficiency?
By cooperating with Siemens, Forvia uses Siemens' technical support and services to improve its own production efficiency and reduce energy consumption, thus significantly reducing costs and making a positive contribution to the environment. This shows that industrial energy efficiency can be effectively improved by partnering with technologically advanced companies.
What measures has TCL taken to improve energy efficiency?
TCL has taken a series of measures to improve energy efficiency, including optimizing production processes and using renewable energy. These measures not only improve energy efficiency but also reduce carbon emissions, reflecting TCL's leadership in the transformation of the global value chain.