Today, green electricity production represents a major challenge for French plants wishing to reduce their environmental impact. In terms of energy transition, intelligent management solutions such as TEEPTRAK make it possible to monitor and optimize the energy consumption of production lines, while favoring renewable sources. Reading time: 5 minutes to understand how to take concrete action at your industrial site.

Generation and electricity in France: overview and origin of energy sources

Electricity consumption in France is based on a diverse panorama of sources: nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, solar, biogas and geothermal. Thanks to the strength of its rivers, France has historically relied on hydroelectricity, but the transition to green electricity is expanding the share of renewable energies in France. The importance of diversifying these energy sources is an integral part of national and industrial climate strategy.

Guarantee certificates and green electricity offers: the role of suppliers

Subscribing to a green electricity offer with guarantee of origin certificates from a committed supplier enables factories to prove that the energy consumed in France comes from a variety of renewable sources. Another advantage: the security and stability of the distribution network are ensured by solid governance controlled by the French Ministry of Energy Transition. Choosing the right supplier and accurately monitoring green energy consumption on each production line remain essential for industrial sites.

Energy production and conversion methods: understanding technologies

Principle of green energy: from solar to wind and hydropower

Renewable energy production technologies are diversifying and gradually being integrated into industrial sites:

• Solar: light is captured to produce electricity directly on site via photovoltaic panels installed on factory roofs, a source that is rapidly developing in industry.

• Wind turbines: the power of the wind is transformed into electrical energy using increasingly efficient technologies, sometimes installed on industrial estates.

• Hydroelectricity: water from a river drives turbines, a historical source in France that powers numerous production sites.

• Biogas: obtained by fermentation, methanization and purification of industrial or organic waste.

• Geothermal energy: heat from the earth’s subsoil is exploited as a sustainable source to power certain industrial processes.

Plant transformation and life cycle: a management issue

Each plant has a life cycle that needs to be analyzed in terms of environmental impact, profitability and influence on production processes. The choice of production methods has a direct impact on biodiversity and the reduction of the greenhouse effect. Good management of these technologies and their actual performance is essential for manufacturers.

Energy transition and energy savings: towards independence in France

Network governance and security with the right suppliers

The energy transition aims to guarantee energy independence, grid security and price stability for industrial sites. The Ministry regularly publishes reports on the share of energy sources and their evolution region by region. Choosing the right renewable energy supplier is an important part of this process, especially for energy-intensive plants.

Another advantage: cost-effectiveness, savings and industrial competitiveness

Subscribing to a green offer improves the long-term profitability and competitiveness of industrial sites, by reducing the combustion of fossil fuels that are harmful to health and nature. In terms of savings, better energy management can cut energy bills by up to 30%, while reducing the carbon footprint – a crucial issue for energy-intensive industrial processes.

Reducing the carbon footprint on the factory floor: practical examples with TEEPTRAK

Integrate green electricity and intelligent management into your CSR strategy with TEEPTRAK

Plants can reduce their carbon footprint by integrating green electricity and guarantee certificates into their CSR strategy. The importance of efficient management with monitoring solutions such as TeepTrak becomes clear:

• Choose a certified offer from a certified supplier

• Promote renewable production methods (solar, wind, hydro)

• Evaluate the energy lifecycle of each production line

• Measure savings with TEEPTRAK tracking technologies (PerfTrak, ProcessTrak)

Case in point: energy monitoring and optimization with TEEPTRAK technologies

Use case: Reducing energy consumption at Hutchinson

The Hutchinson Group, an automotive and aerospace manufacturer, has deployed TeepTrak solutions to optimize its energy consumption. Thanks to connected sensors and the PerfTrak platform, the plant was able to :

• Identify energy consumption peaks linked to machine micro-stops (3-4 seconds repeated 50 to 100 times per workstation)

• Reduce unplanned downtime by 30% by instantly detecting anomalies

• Increase production volume by 29% in parts per hour on one production line, representing over €19,000 in additional revenue per year

• Limit heat and energy losses on production lines thanks to real-time monitoring

Use case: Energy optimization at PSA Stellantis (Caen plant)

At PSA Stellantis, TeepTrak’s PerfTrak systems have freed up operator time previously devoted to manual data collection. This automation has enabled :

• Focus teams on energy optimization rather than administrative tasks

• Quickly identify energy-hungry equipment and inefficient processes

• Precise measurement of energy savings on each line

Use case: Multi-site monitoring at Eolane Group

The Eolane group (industrial electronics) has deployed TEEPTRAK on several sites to harmonize energy performance monitoring. The benefits in terms of savings :

• Substantial cost savings thanks to a consolidated view of energy consumption

• Reducing performance gaps between industrial sites

• Optimization of energy supplier contracts thanks to improved demand forecasting

Intelligent energy management with TeepTrak technologies thus becomes a lever for substantial savings while reducing the environmental impact of industrial sites.

TeepTrak solutions for optimal energy management

When it comes to industrial energy management, TEEPTRAK solutions provide real-time visibility of :

• Consumption by energy source and equipment (compatible with 100% of machines)

• Potential savings identified through optimization algorithms

• The importance of optimizing consumption peaks on production lines

• Performance of each energy supplier via consolidated dashboards

• TRS (Taux de Rendement Synthétique) indicators to measure overall energy efficiency

• ProcessTrak: monitor physical parameters (temperature, pressure) to optimize process energy consumption

Fast ROI: as with Nutriset, the return on investment is often seen in less than 6 months, thanks to the elimination of energy micro-losses and the optimization of production cycles.

Conclusion

Reducing your factory’s carbon footprint means making clear energy choices:

• Subscribing to a green electricity offer with a guarantee of origin from a responsible supplier

• The adoption of different sources such as solar, wind, hydro, biogas and geothermal power.

• Better energy governance to ensure the safety, stability and profitability of industrial sites

• The use of monitoring technologies such as TEEPTRAK (PerfTrak, ProcessTrak, PaceTrak, QualTrak) to maximize savings and optimize energy consumption.

In France, the industrial energy transition is progressing thanks to the mobilization of factories and industrial groups. The importance of energy management plays a key role in the CSR strategy and competitiveness of production sites. Every installation, every optimization, every effort contributes to preserving nature, limiting the greenhouse effect and improving industrial performance.

TEEPTRAK’s solutions help you do just that, by transforming your production data into tangible savings and a measurable reduction in your carbon footprint. Implemented in over 250 plants worldwide, our plug-and-play technologies are operational in less than an hour and compatible with 100% of your industrial equipment.