User level training: Motor Systems Optimization (MSO) 2025
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), in partnership with National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), is pleased to announce the Call for Applications to participate in its User Training Programme on Motor Systems
Optimization (MSO).
Why should you consider the MSO training?
Nearly all electrical energy consumed by industry is used by the millions of electrical motors installed worldwide. Responsible for driving both core industrial processes as well as auxiliary systems such as compressed air generation, ventilation and water pumping, motors are critical to nearly every industry on the planet. In UNIDO’s experience, motor-system optimization can significantly reduce an individual plant’s energy consumption. Most motor optimization investments show payback times within three years.
What can you expect from the MSO training?
Since 2010, UNIDO has delivered its MSO training programme to industry and energy practitioners worldwide. Using expert insights and case studies, UNIDO’s MSO training details how industries can take advantage of the vast untapped potential for energy efficiency in electric motor-driven systems including fans, pumps and compressors. Designed for energy managers, operations staff, engineers, experts and vendors, this programme takes participants beyond the classroom into industry where they implement real-life MSO projects in partner enterprises.
Who will lead the course and when will it take place?
Through a series of in-person and online interactions over a 4-month period, participants will be guided through the course by international and national Motor Systems Experts Training will be delivered according to the following tentative schedule:
- Group A: 26 and 27 May (30 participants)
- Group B: 28 and 29 May (30 participants)
How much will it cost?
The training will be delivered free of charge to industries committed to implementing energy-efficient technologies and initiatives.
Who can apply?
- Individual category: individual applicants.
- Industries category: up to 2 applicants from each organization.
Applications for Industries
If you are applying as an industry these are the eligibility criteria:
- Target industries: Metal (rolling, fabrication, metal finishing etc.); food and beverages; rubber (tyres, gloves etc.); textile and apparel; mining (tiles, porcelain, roofing tiles, cement etc.); consumer products; paper and printing; pharmaceutical and herbal; chemicals and paints; polymer (packaging, plastic goods, PVC etc.);
- Manufacturing industries using electrical energy as an energy source;
- Specifically motor systems in use (including pumps);
- Maximum 2 participants per company (engineering/ science backgrounds are highly encouraged);
- Preference will be given to industries having motors larger than 37kW and with monthly electrical energy consumption of more than 50,000kWh;
- Willingness to commit to the project.
Applications for Individuals
If you are applying as an individual these are the eligibility criteria:
- Energy efficiency practitioners, energy efficiency service providers, motor/pump equipment vendors, ESCo representatives and consultants are eligible;
- Graduate of a higher educational institution in engineering or science (NVQ level 7) (preferably electrical engineering or mechanical engineering);
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant industry and at least 2 years in energy auditing / MEP designing / motor system maintenance;
- Proficient in English;
- Computer software literacy and Microsoft Excel proficiency;
- Current and future commitment of work in motor systems.
How to apply?
- Choose the category below (industry or individual).
- Fill in the respective registration form.
- Submit the registration form by 27 April 2025.
- The short-listed candidates may be invited for an additional interview.