{"id":2742,"date":"2026-04-10T11:57:35","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T09:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energia-europa.com\/?p=2742"},"modified":"2026-04-10T12:22:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T10:22:35","slug":"business-energy-efficiency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energia-europa.com\/en\/business-energy-efficiency\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Energy Efficiency: The Forgital Group Case Study and Real Energy Savings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Reading time: 7 minutes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Today, companies face an increasingly critical challenge: <strong>high energy consumption that directly impacts profitability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Many <a href=\"https:\/\/energia-europa.com\/en\/\"><strong>business energy efficiency<\/strong><\/a> initiatives focus on equipment or production, but overlook a key factor: <strong>how energy is actually managed within the company\u2019s electrical system<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This is not just theory. In the real case of Forgital Group, an industrial company with over 150 years of history and active in the aerospace, aeronautical, and industrial sectors, we identified how hidden inefficiencies in the electrical network were directly affecting both energy consumption and operational performance.<\/p>\n<p>This is exactly where we at Energia Europa step in, turning invisible inefficiencies into measurable energy savings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#what-business-energy-efficiency-really-means\">What business energy efficiency really means<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-companies-still-waste-energy\">Why companies still waste energy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#case-study-forgital-group-and-real-performance-improvement\">Case study: Forgital Group and real performance improvement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-we-work-at-energia-europa\">How we work at Energia Europa<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#real-benefits-for-companies\">Real benefits for companies<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions-about-business-energy-efficiency\">Frequently asked questions about business energy efficiency<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"what-business-energy-efficiency-really-means\">What business energy efficiency really means<\/h2>\n<p>When people talk about business energy efficiency, they often think of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>solar panels<\/li>\n<li>new machinery<\/li>\n<li>structural upgrades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In most cases, however, the real issue is not how much energy is produced or purchased. The issue is how energy is managed and distributed throughout the plant.<\/p>\n<p>At Energia Europa, this is exactly where we operate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>we optimize energy quality<\/li>\n<li>we reduce losses<\/li>\n<li>we stabilize the electrical network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Result: greater efficiency without interfering with production processes.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to explore this topic further, read our article about <a href=\"https:\/\/energia-europa.com\/en\/power-quality-energy-efficiency\/\"><strong>power quality for businesses<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to understand where your company is losing energy?<\/strong><br \/>\nCall us now at <a href=\"tel:+390445510156\"><strong>+39 0445 510 156<\/strong><\/a> or request a consultation through our <a href=\"https:\/\/energia-europa.com\/en\/business-energy-efficiency\/#footer__main\"><strong>contact form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-companies-still-waste-energy\">Why companies still waste energy<\/h2>\n<p>In our experience, the main issue is simple: inefficiencies are often invisible.<\/p>\n<p>Inside industrial electrical systems, we frequently find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>uncompensated reactive power<\/li>\n<li>harmonics disturbing the system<\/li>\n<li>load imbalance<\/li>\n<li>losses along the network<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These issues lead to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>higher energy consumption<\/li>\n<li>system instability<\/li>\n<li>greater wear on equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And above all: hidden costs that are rarely monitored properly.<\/p>\n<p>This is exactly what we found in the Forgital case as well: a highly energy-intensive industrial plant, with over <strong>8,200 kW<\/strong> distributed across <strong>16 electrical substations<\/strong>, where inefficiencies were not immediately visible but had a direct impact on energy consumption.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more here: <a href=\"https:\/\/energia-europa.com\/en\/energy-savings-in-companies\/\"><strong>energy savings in business<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"case-study-forgital-group-and-real-performance-improvement\">Case study: Forgital Group and real performance improvement<\/h2>\n<p>Watch the real case study here:<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XeMOczguifc&amp;list=PLdrkjfP-TYm98v2jJSEPM_I7uCVGJTuJh&amp;index=7\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Forgital Group case study \u2013 industrial energy efficiency<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Forgital Group is an international industrial company with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>approximately <strong>\u20ac400 million in annual revenue<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>7 production sites<\/strong> across Italy, France, and the United States<\/li>\n<li>more than <strong>100,000 sqm of facilities<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A highly energy-intensive context, where energy efficiency is a strategic lever.<\/p>\n<p>As Simone Baio, the company\u2019s Energy Manager, explains:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe plant is particularly energy-intensive, both because of the natural gas used for heat treatment processes and because of the electricity required for machining operations.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Simone Baio, Energy Manager, Forgital Italy<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For this reason, Forgital decided to work with Energia Europa to improve energy efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>The project started with a pilot installation on a <strong>2,000 Ampere substation<\/strong>, powering:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>industrial furnaces<\/li>\n<li>machine tools<\/li>\n<li>office areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Measurable results<\/h3>\n<p>The data collected was clear and measurable:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>+4% certified energy efficiency improvement<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>around <strong>130,000 kWh saved per year<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>around <strong>60 tons of CO\u2082 avoided<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These results were achieved without modifying production processes.<\/p>\n<h3>Power quality improvement<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most significant aspects involved <a href=\"https:\/\/energia-europa.com\/en\/power-quality\/\"><strong>power quality<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe plant was heavily affected by drives and inverters. After the intervention, we saw a clear improvement in the output waveform.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>Simone Baio, Energy Manager, Forgital Italy<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>fewer disturbances<\/li>\n<li>greater stability<\/li>\n<li>higher overall efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>A scalable investment<\/h3>\n<p>The positive experience led Forgital to plan:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>a <strong>second 1,000 Ampere installation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>further extensions across other group facilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is concrete proof that the intervention generated real value.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-we-work-at-energia-europa\">How we work at Energia Europa<\/h2>\n<p>This is exactly the approach we applied in the Forgital case: starting with an in-depth analysis of the electrical network to identify inefficiencies and define targeted solutions.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve real results, monitoring alone is not enough. You need to intervene directly and strategically on energy quality.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about our approach to <a href=\"https:\/\/energia-europa.com\/en\/power-quality\/\"><strong>power quality<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>EP-X: inductive filter for energy quality<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/energia-europa.com\/en\/product\/ep-x\/\"><strong>EP-X<\/strong><\/a> is designed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reduce harmonics<\/li>\n<li>reduce energy losses<\/li>\n<li>improve overall efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>PQ-LINE: advanced electrical network management<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/energia-europa.com\/en\/pq-line\/\"><strong>PQ-LINE<\/strong><\/a> range is designed to solve the most common issues in modern electrical systems, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>capacitive reactive power<\/li>\n<li>current imbalance<\/li>\n<li>harmonics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are exactly the kinds of issues we identified in the Forgital case.<\/p>\n<p>Within the line, we offer specific solutions for different needs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>PQ-VAR<\/strong>, ideal for traditional industrial settings with variable loads<\/li>\n<li><strong>PQ-PRO<\/strong>, for systems with a significant harmonic contribution<\/li>\n<li><strong>PQ-MAX<\/strong>, for critical environments such as advanced automation and data centers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Aladin: advanced diagnostics<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/energia-europa.com\/en\/product\/aladin\/\"><strong>Aladin<\/strong><\/a> allows us to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>identify inefficiencies<\/li>\n<li>analyze the network<\/li>\n<li>guide targeted interventions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"real-benefits-for-companies\">Real benefits for companies<\/h2>\n<p>Working on energy quality means achieving tangible results:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Immediate reduction in energy costs<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Greater system stability<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduced equipment failures<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Higher productivity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In the Forgital case, these interventions led to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>130,000 kWh saved every year<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>reduced emissions<\/li>\n<li>better network performance<\/li>\n<li>no changes to production processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A concrete example of real business energy efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do you want to reduce your company\u2019s energy costs?<\/strong><br \/>\nCall <a href=\"tel:+390445510156\"><strong>+39 0445 510 156<\/strong><\/a> or request a consultation through our <a href=\"https:\/\/energia-europa.com\/en\/business-energy-efficiency\/#footer__main\"><strong>contact form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions-about-business-energy-efficiency\">Frequently asked questions about business energy efficiency<\/h2>\n<h3>What is business energy efficiency?<\/h3>\n<p>It is a set of actions aimed at improving efficiency and reducing energy consumption.<\/p>\n<h3>How much can a company save?<\/h3>\n<p>It depends on the system, but in many cases the results are visible immediately.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need to replace existing machinery?<\/h3>\n<p>No. There is no need to replace existing machines: we intervene by installing specific devices on the company\u2019s electrical network, designed to improve energy quality and reduce inefficiencies.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion: true energy efficiency starts with energy quality<\/h2>\n<p>Many companies invest without getting real results because they intervene in the wrong area.<\/p>\n<p>True business energy efficiency starts with energy quality.<\/p>\n<p>At Energia Europa, we help companies turn hidden inefficiencies into measurable and lasting results.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Energia Europa today<\/strong><br \/>\nCall <a href=\"tel:+390445510156\"><strong>+39 0445 510 156<\/strong><\/a> or request a consultation through our <a href=\"https:\/\/energia-europa.com\/en\/business-energy-efficiency\/#footer__main\"><strong>contact form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover how to improve business energy efficiency through a real case study: Forgital Group. 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