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.
Commercial and Industrial Energy Storage
Energy storage systems are used in commercial or industrial facilities, being the complete solution for storage and management of electrical energy. They can be configured to perform various functions in smart systems for generation, transmission and distribution of electric energy. The system is composed of an energy control and management solution, and it is mainly recommended for applications in systems installed behind the meter in industries, stores, shopping malls, residential condominiums and electric mobility infrastructure.
Transformers for Renewable Energy
The reliability of the transformers developed for solar plants aims at guaranteeing the supply of energy, allowing access to electricity through renewable energy generation sources. In the line of transformers for wind farms, WEG developed an extremely compact electrical and mechanical transformer design. Additionally, due to the installation layout, in which the source and the transforming unit are very close to each other, the system produces smaller losses and greater energy efficiency.
Electrical Mobility
Integrated solutions for electric vehicles
WEG continually develops innovative technologies to create electric traction systems, as well as all the electrical infrastructure necessary for the operation of electric vehicles. WEG electric traction systems can drive various road, rail and navigation vehicles, such as urban trucks and buses, vans, forklifts, trains, monorails, support vessels and tugboats.
Digital Solutions
Smart and sustainable systems
Smart systems are able to integrate different devices and machines, as well as installations and processes, promoting efficiency in decision-making and increasing operational efficiency. Smarter solutions and systems also promote more efficient use of energy resources helping reduce the carbon footprint of operations at all levels.
Automation Systems
WEG supplies completely integrated control systems that guarantee high performance of industrial processes, easy operation and productivity gains by means of state-of-the-art technology. The success of the integration of this system is in the synergy of WEG products, where motors, drives, generators, electric panels and software applications are integrated, providing the ideal solution for each requirement. The control of industrial processes requires automation systems with high reliability and uptime levels, in addition to easy asset management by the maintenance teams, extending the equipment service life and streamlining the use of resources.
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
Tenologia Ultra Low Bake (ULB) para Tintas
A tecnologia Ultra Low Bake (ULB) consiste em reduzir o tempo de cura ou a temperatura de cura das tintas em pó. Atrelado a essa redução de tempo ou temperatura (que pode chegar até 35% de redução), reduzindo a quantidade de gás que é utilizado nas estufas de cura dos seus clientes e parceiros e reduzindo as emissões de GEE.
Os parceiros da WEG que possuem essa tecnologia na sua linha de produção, além da redução do impacto ambiental, têm aumento significativo de produtividade e em sua competitividade. A WEG possui quarenta produtos desenvolvidos com essa finalidade.
Eficiência material e avaliação ambiental do produto
A WEG adota, em sua cadeia de valor, iniciativas que estão alinhadas aos princípios da economia circular, através de práticas como reinserção de resíduos dos processos como matérias-primas, como por exemplo sucatas de aço da estamparia para fabricação de peças fundidas, adoção de programas de recuperação de materiais no fim do ciclo de vida de produtos através da logística reversa e planos de troca.
A aplicação desses conceitos e práticas permitiram à WEG atingir um índice de eficiência material próximo de 85%. A WEG também está em constante melhoria e evolução da eficiência energética de seus produtos e de soluções de retrofit para a extensão da vida útil de algumas linhas de produtos. Equipes qualificadas atuam tanto nos processos de desenvolvimento de novos produtos e na concepção de novas linhas quanto na implantação de processos industriais mais eficientes.
A WEG aplica a ACV (Análise de Ciclo de Vida), gerando os EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) conforme as demandas dos clientes, pretendendo, nos próximos anos, ampliar a aplicação dessas ferramentas.
