Selecting Energy Efficient Distribution Transformers A Guide for Achieving Least-Cost Solutions Prepared for Intelligent Energy Europe Programme Strategies for Development and Diffusion of Energy Efficient Distribution Transformers

The aim of SEEDT was to promote the use of energy-efficient distribution transformers (DTs). Potential annual electricity savings in Europe from DTs are estimated to be around 22 TWh as far as utilities are concerned (which is the equivalent if 9 million tons of CO2) and 5 TWh in industry and the tertiary sector. Together this is equivalent to the output of the EU's three largest coal-fired electricity plants, or the consumption of 5.1 million homes. Strategies for achieving these savings will include labelling, standards, and voluntary agreements. Manufacturers, utility companies, industries, and buildings managers will be targeted with information campaigns.