WEG
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  • Products
    • SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS
    • Technologies and Innovation for Energy Transition and Decarbonization
    • Responsible supply chain
  • Operations
    • CIRCULAR AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
    • Eco-efficiency and Waste and Emission Management
    • Carbon Neutral in Operations
  • People
    • ENGAGED EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITIES
    • Sustainable Growth of the Communities
    • Comprehensive Well-being, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Governance
    • GOVERNANCE AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
    • Engagement and Transparent Communication
    • Compliance and Integrity
WEG - Driving efficiency and sustainability
 

Technologies and Innovations for Energy Transition and Decarbonization

Through the company's strategic direction for its business model, WEG has, in all its business units, more efficient solutions and products with less environmental impact, such as renewable energy (solar and wind power), electric mobility and energy efficiency. WEG develops products considering strict risk criteria related to health and safety. In the development phase, analyzes such as Quality Function Deployment (QFD) and Risk Assessment are applied.

Below are some highlights, considering the variety of products and solutions that the company provides to the market through its different business units.

Energy and Industrial Efficiency

W51 HD Motor (High Density)

Efficient and compact solution thar delivers high performance with reduced size and weight in comparison to the previous line (up to 25% higher power density – kW/kg) and its competitors. Therefore, it makes rational use of raw materials in the manufacture of motors and reduces the potential effects of their transformation, cutting down GHG emissions by about 15% in comparison to the previous line.

VSD for Motors

High-tech VSD for driving and controlling three-phase induction and permanent magnet motors. Thanks to its technology, this VSD model provides energy savings, safety, increased productivity and quality in the process network in which it is implemented. The CFW900, together with permanent magnet motors, offers the highest energy efficiency solution on the market. The new HMI with Bluetooth® connectivity is ideal for panel builders and repair shops, enabling programming, monitoring, parameter backup and other functionalities via tablets or smartphones.

BLDC Motor Line (Brushless DC)

For application in front load washing machines, it delivers a 60% improvement in the performance of the operating cycle and, consequently, a reduction of GHG emissions during the operation phase. This line currently represents 20% of the volume sold by WEG for front load washing machines.

Renewable Energy

Wind Power

In July 2022, WEG announced the release of a new wind turbine platform with 7 MW power and 172 meters of blade rotor diameter. This wind turbine will become the largest machine in operation in the Brazilian market. More powerful and efficient, the new model brings greater generation to wind projects.

Solar Power

WEG established itself as one of the main suppliers of products and solutions for solar plants in Brazil, bringing efficiency that drives sustainability in cities, industries, agribusiness and homes across the country. WEG has a vast portfolio of products for all the stages of photovoltaic solar generation projects, with solutions for the energy conversion and internal distribution system, from the plant to the point of connection to the electrical system through high voltage substations.

Hydroelectric Generation

WEG was selected to supply the generators for São Roque Hydroelectric Power Plant, located in the city of Vargem-SC. The generators are one of the most important parts of the enterprise for São Roque Hydroelectric Power Plant. With 285 tons each and approximately eight meters in diameter, this equipment is among the largest electric hydrogenerators ever produced by WEG.

São Roque Hydroelectric Power Plant has an installed capacity of 142 MW, which, on average, is enough to supply a city with approximately 170,000 inhabitants. The generators started commercial operation in July 2022.

Armazenamento de Energia Comercial e Industrial

Os sistemas de armazenamento de energia são utilizados em instalações comerciais ou industriais, sendo a solução completa para armazenamento e gerenciamento de energia elétrica armazenada, podendo ser configurados para desempenhar várias funções em sistemas inteligentes de geração, transmissão e distribuição de energia elétrica. O sistema é composto por uma solução de controle e gestão energética, sendo indicado principalmente para aplicações em sistemas instalados atrás do medidor em indústrias, comércios, shopping centers, condomínios residenciais e infraestrutura de mobilidade elétrica.

Transformadores para Energias Renováveis

A confiabilidade dos transformadores desenvolvidos para usinas solares tem como objetivo a garantia do fornecimento de energia, permitindo acesso à eletricidade por meio de fontes de geração de energia renovável. Na linha de transformadores para usinas eólicas, a WEG desenvolveu projeto elétrico e mecânico do transformador extremamente compacto. Adicionalmente, pela configuração da instalação, na qual a fonte e a unidade transformadora encontram-se muito próximas entre si, o sistema possibilita menos perdas e mais eficiência energética.

Mobilidade Elétrica

Soluções integradas para veículos elétricos

A WEG desenvolve continuamente tecnologias inovadoras para criar sistemas de tração elétrica, bem como toda a infraestrutura elétrica necessária para operação de veículos elétricos. Os sistemas de tração elétrica WEG podem ser aplicados em diversos veículos rodoviários, ferroviários e de navegação, tais como caminhões e ônibus urbanos, furgões, empilhadeiras elétricas, trens, monotrilhos, navios de suporte e rebocadores.

Soluções Digitais

Sistemas inteligentes e sustentáveis

Sistemas inteligentes são capazes de integrar os mais variados dispositivos e máquinas, bem como instalações e processos, promovendo eficiência na tomada de decisão e aumento da eficiência operacional. Soluções e sistemas mais inteligentes também promovem a utilização mais eficiente de recursos energéticos ajudando a reduzir pegada de carbono das operações em todos os níveis.

Sistemas de Automação

A WEG fornece sistemas de controle completamente integrados, garantindo ainda alto desempenho dos processos industriais, facilidade de operação e ganho de produtividade por meio de tecnologia de ponta. O sucesso da integração desse sistema está na sinergia dos produtos WEG, na qual motores, drives, geradores, painéis elétricos e softwares são integrados, fornecendo a solução ideal para cada necessidade. O controle de processos industriais exige sistemas de automação com elevado grau de confiabilidade e disponibilidade, além de facilidade para equipes de manutenção no gerenciamento de ativos, estendendo a vida dos equipamentos e racionalizando o uso de recursos.

WEG Transformer Fleet Management and WEG Power Transformer Specialist

O WEG Transformer Fleet Management é a solução ideal para monitorar on-line e gerir a frota de transformadores a óleo ou do tipo seco, possibilitando que os clientes maximizem a eficiência das suas operações, em apoio à gestão otimizada de plantas industriais, de geração de energias renováveis e de infraestrutura. Já a solução WEG Power Transformer Specialist é uma solução digital aplicada no monitoramento e na gestão de transformadores de potência que, integrada à plataforma WEG Transformer Fleet Management, centraliza os sinais de uma série de sensores instalados no equipamento.

WEG Motion Fleet Management

Desenvolvido para levar mais praticidade e agilidade na operação, na manutenção e na gestão de plantas industriais, o WEG Motion Fleet Management é a solução ideal para monitorar e elevar a disponibilidade da frota de acionamento industrial. Baseado em tecnologia “cloud computing”, o monitoramento dos ativos pode ser acompanhado a qualquer momento e de qualquer parte do mundo. Com o Motion Fleet Management, é possível conhecer o estado operacional de motores e drives (inversores e soft-starters) de baixa e média tensão, redutores, motorredutores, compressores entre outros ativos, que estejam aplicados em qualquer tipo de indústria ou instalação

Tecnología Ultra Low Bake (ULB) para Pinturas

La tecnología Ultra Low Bake (ULB) consiste en reducir el tiempo de cura o la temperatura de cura de las pinturas en polvo. Asociado a esa reducción de tiempo o temperatura (que puede llegar a 35% de reducción), reduciendo la cantidad de gas que es utilizada en los hornos de cura de sus clientes y aliados, así como reduciendo las emisiones de GEE.

Los aliados de WEG que poseen esa tecnología en su línea de producción, además de la reducción del impacto ambiental, tienen aumento significativo de productividad y en su competitividad. WEG cuanta con cuarenta productos desarrollados con esa finalidad.

Material efficiency and environmental assessment of the product

In its value chain, WEG adopts initiatives in line with the principles of the circular economy, using practices that include the reuse of process residues as raw material, like stamping steel scrap used to make castings, and the adoption of programs to recover materials at the end of the product life cycle through reverse logistics and replacement plans.

The application of these concepts and practices allowed WEG to achieve a material efficiency rate close to 85%. WEG is also constantly improving and evolving the energy efficiency of its products and retrofit solutions to extend the service life of some product lines. Qualified teams work on the processes to develop new products, on the design of new lines and in the implementation of more efficient industrial processes.

WEG applies the LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) to generate the EPD (Environmental Product Declarations) according to the customers’ demands, intending, in the coming years, to expand the application of these tools.

Learn more about WEG’s actions in Sustainability

Seaside Hotel & SPA in Northeastern Brazil to Be Powered by WEG Encapsulated Dry-Type Transformer

Seaside Hotel & SPA in Northeastern Brazil to Be Powered by WEG Encapsulated Dry-Type Transformer

Renowned for its energy efficiency and reliability, the dry-type transformer is the ideal choice for infrastructure applications

WEG releases Integrated Annual Report, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability

WEG releases Integrated Annual Report, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability

Company reports significant progress across multiple areas

WEG supplies hydrogenerators for project in Portugal

WEG supplies hydrogenerators for project in Portugal

The hydrogenerators will strengthen renewable energy production at the hydroelectric power plant

WEG Drives the Sucuriú Project, Arauco's First Bleached Pulp Mill in Brazil

WEG Drives the Sucuriú Project, Arauco's First Bleached Pulp Mill in Brazil

WEG's technological solutions enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in the pulp sector

WEG reaches two thousand generators supplied to Vestas in Brazil

WEG reaches two thousand generators supplied to Vestas in Brazil

A milestone that reinforces a strong partnership and commitment to renewable energy

WEG Group
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WEG - Driving Efficiency and Sustainability