Profitability criteria of a CAE datasheet
The profitability of a CAE datasheet depends on several factors: the energy saving per action (MWh/year), the cost of the action on the market, the ease of obtaining justifying documentation, and the accessibility of the client type. Below we analyse the datasheets with the greatest potential in 2025.
Datasheet ranking by MWh potential
1. IND240 - Variable speed drives
Installing variable speed drives on industrial motors generates savings of between 30 and 200 MWh/year per action, depending on the motor's power. These are frequent actions in industries with pumps, compressors and fans. The documentation is straightforward and installers are very familiar with the process.
Typical saving: 50 to 150 MWh per action
2. TER040 - Heat pump in tertiary air conditioning
Replacing gas boilers or electric resistances with heat pumps in tertiary buildings generates very high savings. Office buildings, hotels and large retail outlets are the ideal target. The market is broad and manufacturers offer good technical documentation.
Typical saving: 40 to 200 MWh per action
3. IND040 - Heat pump in an industrial process
Replacing conventional heat generators with heat pumps in low-temperature industrial processes (below 80 degrees) generates significant savings with a COP of 3 to 5. The technical complexity is higher, but so is the savings potential.
Typical saving: 80 to 500 MWh per action
4. IND050 - Industrial LED
The IND050 datasheet is the most popular in the catalogue thanks to its simplicity and the large number of industrial buildings with obsolete lighting. The calculation is direct and the documentation easy to obtain. However, the saving per action is moderate (10 to 80 MWh) compared with other datasheets.
Typical saving: 15 to 80 MWh per action
5. TER030 - Tertiary LED
Similar to IND050 but in the tertiary sector. The savings are somewhat lower since operating hours are usually lower than in industry. However, the volume of potential projects is enormous (offices, shops, hotels).
Typical saving: 10 to 50 MWh per action
Optimal portfolio strategy
The most efficient delegated subjects combine high-volume datasheets (IND240, TER040) with high-frequency datasheets (IND050, TER030). The key is to standardise management processes in order to reduce the time spent per file and increase the volume of manageable portfolio.