Industrial electric motors are used to power a wide range of applications on a global scale. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that the global energy consumption by the automotive industry is up to 70% of all industrial energy, 35% of energy used in the commercial and service sectors, and 45% of all electricity generated.

The most environmentally friendly, economical, and rapid way to get consistent electricity is to increase energy efficiency. Over 46% of all electricity used and 69% of all energy used in the industrial sector is consumed by motors.