Optimizing Energy Efficiency and Environmental Sustainability in Industrial Processes: Case Studies and Best Practices

Abstract

Energy measurement is generally acknowledged as a low-cost strategy to increase
efficiency, which in turn reduces environmental impact and promotes energy
sustainability. An emphasis on renewable energy generation would also prioritize
cleaner energy carriers, particularly electricity, and potentially hydrogen, which
would yield advantages for urban air quality. Methods for evaluating industrial
processes' energy efficiency and sustainability have not yet been extensively
documented in the literature. Energy management and energy efficiency in
industrial facilities are the foci of this article. The current state of energy
management and energy management systems in industrial facilities, as well as the
correlation between energy conversion and consumption processes and energy
efficiency, are explored in detail. Additionally, several aspects of energy efficiency
are also discussed. The substantial potential of industries to improve energy
efficiency, thereby directly contributing to climate change mitigation and
sustainable development, is emphasized.