Energy efficiency in industrial environments: an updated review and a new research agenda

Abstract

Nowadays, discussions about the use of energy efficiency in industries have intensified due to the need to optimize the resources used, especially the high cost in the production process. In this context, a literature review and a research agenda on energy efficiency in industrial environments can assist in the search for solutions and challenges to reduce energy consumption in manufacturing, as well as identify future trends for the topic. Therefore, this article proposes to update the energy efficiency research agenda in industrial environments, through a systematic review of the literature, between the years 2015 and 2020, in search of articles published in journals with current practices and the new strategies used in energy management. For the review of the research agenda, one hundred and eighty-five articles were selected, which were read and used in the bibliometric analysis, which was compared to the results obtained and observed in the base article for this update, thus helping in directing the creation of an agenda for studies and practices in energy efficiency in manufacturing environments.

Analisis Dampak Penggunaan Energi Terbarukan, Efisiensi Energi, dan Teknologi Hijau pada Pengurangan Emisi Karbon di Industri Manufaktur Kota Tangerang

“…Penelitian di bidang ini mengeksplorasi berbagai strategi, termasuk penggunaan mesin hemat energi, optimalisasi proses, dan penerapan teknologi pintar (Indraprakoso & Haripin, 2023). Berinvestasi dalam efisiensi energi tidak hanya membantu mengurangi emisi karbon, tetapi juga meningkatkan efektivitas biaya, sehingga menjadi solusi yang saling menguntungkan bagi pelestarian lingkungan dan keberlanjutan ekonomi (Vallarta-Serrano, Santoyo-Castelazo, Santoyo, García-Mandujano, & Vázquez-Sánchez, 2023), (Zhou, Han, & Shen, 2023), (Fenerich, Guedes, Cordeiro, Lima, & De Oliveira, 2023).…”

The Influence of Technology, Policy, and Environmental Awareness on Energy Efficiency and Conservation in Industrial Estates in Tangerang City

“…Noteworthy contributions emphasize the adoption of innovative technologies, process optimization, and resource management strategies as key pillars for enhancing energy efficiency in diverse industrial sectors [11]. Advanced manufacturing technologies, such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and artificial intelligence, have revolutionized energy-intensive processes by enhancing operational efficiency and offering avenues for real-time monitoring and adaptive control, thereby optimizing energy utilization [12].…”

Comparative Assessment of Renewable Sources for Critical Facilities of Decentralized Supply

“…This increases the possibilities of decentralized energy supply and the security of operations in a crisis [6]. However, bear in mind that later studies have found that improving energy efficiency is a mandatory requirement for sustainable buildings by adopting measurements such as utilizing renewable energy sources, purchasing energy efficiency systems, using the materials & equipment for CO2 emission reduction, and software for designing the buildings to reach a higher energy efficiency [7][8][9][10][11].…”