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Energy-efficient pumps

Despite advances in recent years, pumps still consume a significant amount of the world’s electricity. As a result, most buildings use more energy than necessary—even when we factor in new or renovated structures.

The upside is that there’s potential in optimising pumps and tackling this excessive energy use, and the more we manage to optimise, the bigger the difference we can make in addressing climate change. At the same time, we’ll be able to offer increased comfort while saving time, money and manual work.

How smart pumps work

Our intelligent e-pumps combine energy-efficient pumps, motors, drives, and controls into a single solution that can reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions while enhancing system performance and comfort. 

These smart pumps are specifically designed for applications like heating, cooling, and water supply, tailored to provide high-efficiency performance in commercial buildings.

Explained in 60 Seconds: Why smart pumps need dedicated motors

Most HVAC and water systems rely on pumps with standard motors that aren’t specifically designed to pump water as efficiently as possible. To truly optimise your setup, you need a motor that caters to your system’s exact requirements. Watch the film to see how this approach brings you a solution that always delivers the most efficient performance.

IE5 motors offer ultra-premium efficiency

As much as half of the world’s electricity is consumed by motors, but we can change that with the right solutions. Our MGE/MLE e-motors, which power our smart pumps, actually exceed the guiding IE5 requirements, meaning they offer ultra-premium efficiency.

On top of this, the integrated application control and digital capabilities reduce not just the energy consumption of the pump itself but also optimise the performance and efficiency of the entire system. 

The motor also has a built-in frequency converter that enables variable-speed operation. Some of the benefits include: energy savings, process control, built-in motor protection, higher performance and more compact pumps. 

Smart pumps enable optimal HVAC performance and sustainable buildings

Ultimately, intelligent e-pumps combine high-quality components, advanced controls and digital intelligence and connectivity to provide an all-in-one solution that enhances your HVAC or water system.

By leveraging decades of application knowledge and industry best practices, we’re proud to offer smart pumps that do more than simply optimise—they help commercial buildings reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions for more sustainable operations.

Want to know more about IE5 motors with integrated VFDs?

We’ve put together an article that showcases all the benefits of smart pumps, our IE5-rated MGE/MLE e-motors, and the integrated VFD. You can also discover what the future of energy-efficient HVAC systems looks like.

Related products: Get a closer look at our smart pumps

Explore the full details, documentation and specifications of Grundfos smart pumps.

Grundfos E-pumps combine energy-efficient pumps, motors, drives and controls into an all-in-one solution.

Discover in detail how they bring you more value and efficiency while reducing your energy consumption and carbon footprint, supported by cases from around the world.