Possibilities for energy consumption through microelectronics

Application of microelectronic sensors, integrated circuits, and actuators in order to control energy consuming processes and reduce energy losses was studied. The energy saving potential of microelectronics was investigated in various sectors of secondary energy consumption, i.e., heating, electrical household equipment, road traffic, business, hot water and steam generation, and use of electrical motors. Findings are based on secondary energy consumption in the Federal Republic of Germany. Results show that potential energy savings can reduce demand for primary energy by 265 to 290 billion kilowatt hours. (8% to 9% of the total demand of the Federal Republic of Germany).