Run with less energy and waste—make improvements visible, actionable, and sustained.
Energy and emissions goals compete with production realities. This page outlines a practical way to see where energy goes, act within process constraints, and track reductions without disrupting safety or quality. Start small, prove what works, then scale.
What you’ll get on this page
- A staged approach you can run with existing systems
- Clear KPIs
- Short Use Cases with links to OpreX™ Integrated Solutions pages

Why Yokogawa
- Constraint-aware optimization tightly integrated with plant operations
- Exception playbooks that sustain energy and emissions reductions over time
- Dashboards that track efficiency and sustainability metrics at line and unit level
Overview
- Challenge
Energy data is fragmented; actions are ad-hoc; reporting is time-consuming. - Approach
Build one experience: energy balance visibility → constraint-aware operating rules → continuous tracking of savings and emissions. - Outcomes
Lower energy intensity and cost, more reliable emissions tracking, less material and utility waste. - Primary KPIs
Specific energy per unit, utility cost per output, loss capture rate, exception closure time, tCO₂e (Scope 1/2) progress vs target.
We describe methods and typical goals. Actual outcomes vary by site conditions, data quality, and operating constraints.
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Efficient and sustainable forest management with drones
효율적인 모니터링과 질병 조기 발견을 위해 드론으로 지속 가능한 임업을 촉진하세요.
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Holistic energy management through automation
Optimize energy management across all industries. Achieve efficiency, cost savings, and stellar performance by reducing energy waste and leveraging renewable resources.
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Maintaining solar panel efficiency with drones
정기적인 드론 점검을 통해 태양광 패널의 효율을 유지하여 손상을 조기에 발견하세요.
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Enterprise Energy Management Services
별도의 복잡하고 비용이 큰 설비 변경 없이, 유틸리티와 에너지 프로세스의 에너지 사용을 스마트하게 최적화할 수 있는 클라우드 기반 서비스입니다.
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Combustion Safety & Optimization
Yokogawa는 가열로(Fired heater)에서 연소 안전성과 효율성을 개선하기 위한 통합 솔루션을 제공합니다.
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Renewable Energy Management System
태양광 및 풍력과 같은 분산형 에너지 자원의 관리는 전력망 안정성 향상과 효율적인 전력 공급에 중요한 기회를 제공합니다. 이러한 과제를 적절히 해결하면 추가적인 재생 에너지 자원의 원활한 통합을 촉진하여 청정 에너지 목표 달성을 가능하게 할 수 있습니다.
Details
Challenges
Do any of these sound familiar in your operations?
Energy consumption & cost management

- Usage and costs aren’t visible at the right granularity
- Actions are hard to prioritize
Emissions monitoring & reduction

- Data sources and boundaries vary
- Reporting takes effort, and reductions are hard to verify
Waste reduction & resource efficiency

- Losses (heat, utilities, materials) are spotted late
- Ownership for follow-up is unclear
How Yokogawa helps
Practical ways to address these challenges with your team
Make the energy balance visible

- Map meters and process signals to a simple balance by line/unit
- Set actionable thresholds tied to who acts and when
Operate with emissions in mind

- Define operating rules that include emissions limits and meters
- Log exceptions and route them to closure
Close the loop on losses

- Publish loss playbooks (pattern→action→timer→escalation) for heat/steam/air/material losses
- Review them on a fixed cadence
Use Case
[Case 1] Holistic energy management within constraints
When meters scatter and actions are ad-hoc, savings don’t stick. Map a simple balance by line/unit, set actionable thresholds that respect safety/quality, and route exceptions with owners and timers to sustain reductions.
Team achieves
- One picture of energy use and loss
- Clear “who moves when” rules
- Sustained gains instead of one-offs
![[Case1] Holistic energy management within constraints](http://web-material3.yokogawa.com/1/38679/tabs/ficiency_waste_reduction_decarbonization_uc_pic01.jpg)
[Case 2] Maintaining solar generation efficiency
Soiling and defects quietly erode output while field checks consume time. Detect loss patterns early, schedule cleaning/repairs proactively, and track recovery against targets.
Team achieves
- Earlier detection of loss modes
- Less reactive field work
- Visible recovery toward targets
![[Case2] Maintaining solar generation efficiency](http://web-material3.yokogawa.com/1/38679/tabs/ficiency_waste_reduction_decarbonization_uc_pic03.jpg)
[Case 3] Forest management supporting decarbonization
Unstructured field observations miss risks and slow intervention. Standardize aerial/ground checks, document conditions, and plan actions that measurably support decarbonization goals.
Team achieves
- Comparable observations over time
- Faster, prioritized interventions
- Evidence suitable for reporting and audits
![[Case3] Forest management supporting decarbonization](http://web-material3.yokogawa.com/1/38679/tabs/ficiency_waste_reduction_decarbonization_uc_pic05.jpg)
Solution Pick Up
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Holistic energy management through automation
Optimize energy management across all industries. Achieve efficiency, cost savings, and stellar performance by reducing energy waste and leveraging renewable resources.
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Maintaining solar panel efficiency with drones
정기적인 드론 점검을 통해 태양광 패널의 효율을 유지하여 손상을 조기에 발견하세요.
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Efficient and sustainable forest management with drones
효율적인 모니터링과 질병 조기 발견을 위해 드론으로 지속 가능한 임업을 촉진하세요.
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Combustion Safety & Optimization
Yokogawa는 가열로(Fired heater)에서 연소 안전성과 효율성을 개선하기 위한 통합 솔루션을 제공합니다.
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Enterprise Energy Management Services
별도의 복잡하고 비용이 큰 설비 변경 없이, 유틸리티와 에너지 프로세스의 에너지 사용을 스마트하게 최적화할 수 있는 클라우드 기반 서비스입니다.
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OpreX Carbon Footprint Tracer (OpreX CFT)
OpreX CFT(Carbon Footprint Tracer)는 공급망 전반에 걸쳐 OT 설비와 장치의 탄소발자국(Carbon Footprint)을 계산하는 혁신적인 서비스입니다. 공장에서 수집한 에너지 관련 데이터, 원자재 정보, 제조 특성, 배송 세부 정보 등을 활용하는 이 클라우드 기반 서비스는 규제 요건을 충족하는 제품 탄소발자국(PCF) 데이터를 정밀하게 측정하고 보고할 수 있도록 합니다.
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Renewable Energy Management System
태양광 및 풍력과 같은 분산형 에너지 자원의 관리는 전력망 안정성 향상과 효율적인 전력 공급에 중요한 기회를 제공합니다. 이러한 과제를 적절히 해결하면 추가적인 재생 에너지 자원의 원활한 통합을 촉진하여 청정 에너지 목표 달성을 가능하게 할 수 있습니다.
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