Energy efficiency in the manufacturing industry — A tertiary review and a conceptual knowledge-based framework

Batouta, Kawtar Ibn; Aouhassi, Sarah; Mansouri, Khalifa

doi:10.1016/j.egyr.2023.03.107

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Section: Energy Efficiency Conceptmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…EE is not unequivocally defined in the literature [3,4,[8][9][10]. EE is most commonly understood as energy intensity, i.e., the amount of energy consumed or required to produce or deliver a product [4,11], or the amount of energy needed to meet the necessary subsistence needs of households [9], or the costs incurred to meet current or basic consumer needs [9]. In the first case, EE is analyzed in manufacturing industry research, where EE is understood as the process through which a tangible product is produced through physical energy consumption.…”

Section: Energy Efficiency Conceptmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the first case, EE is analyzed in manufacturing industry research, where EE is understood as the process through which a tangible product is produced through physical energy consumption. In this context, it is investigated how to improve the production process from a procedural, managerial, or technological point of view to reduce energy consumption or its physical flow [4,12]. In this understanding of EE, multi-criteria indicators are also used, such as the energy efficiency index (EEI), which consists of 12 different indicators and includes economic, technical, and environmental dimensions [13].…”

Section: Energy Efficiency Conceptmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The Energy Efficiency Directive (EED), introduced in 2012 and revised in 2018, is a key European policy to achieve energy savings targets for 2020 and 2030 [2]. At the time, the literature provided a broad overview of the definition from economic, social, and technical perspectives provided by Sorrell [3] and Batouta [4] in relation to the manufacturing industry. An analysis of the current literature (Figure 1) on EE indicated that interest in this topic is growing, which means that it is a topical issue that is becoming increasingly important from both the scientific side and practical application.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…An analysis of the issues addressed so far in the literature (Figure 2) shows that the issues addressed by the authors are new. Secondly, the literature [4] has already reviewed the EE concept framework. In this manuscript, the authors have undertaken an analysis of papers published since 2022.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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The global energy crisis, which began in 2021 due to the extraordinary economic recovery after the pandemic and intensified after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, has changed the conditions of energy management, paying more attention to energy efficiency. Natural gas prices have reached record levels and, consequently, so have electricity prices in some markets. Oil prices have reached their highest level since 2008. Higher energy prices have contributed to sharply increased inflation. Households are again becoming interested in buying coal as a source of heat. High energy and gas prices have pushed many families into poverty and forced some factories to cut production or even close. They have also slowed economic growth to the point where some countries are heading for a serious recession. Paradoxically, the negative effects of the energy crisis may accelerate the introduction of cleaner, sustainable, renewable energy such as wind and solar energy. The energy crisis is comparable to the oil crisis of the 1970s, when it contributed to significant advances in energy efficiency. The current crisis has highlighted the importance of investments in renewable energy resources and initiated the process of integrating regional markets, developing energy efficiency and promoting renewable energies. The aim of this article is to comprehensively explore the complex relationship between energy awareness, consumption patterns, and energy efficiency, with a focus on both individual consumers and industries, during the global energy crisis. This paper is based on a literature review, overarching policy documents, energy reports, and other secondary documents. The primary research method was the systematic literature review method, based on which the impact of the global energy crisis on energy efficiency was evaluated. This study emphasizes the diverse influences on energy awareness, ranging from economic factors to consumer preferences and environmental consciousness. The findings of the paper underscore the significant responsibility of industries in contributing to energy-saving efforts and the active role of consumers in the energy market. The responsibility of industries in contributing to energy efficiency is highlighted, with a call for a comprehensive approach that integrates energy-saving criteria into product development and corporate social responsibility.

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