The new regulatory horizon for fans (EU Regulation 2024/1834) The European Union has raised the bar for energy efficiency with the adoption of the new Regulation (EU) 2024/1834. The fan sector is entering a new era of sustainability and performance. The new, more stringent efficiency requirements will come into effect
from July 24, 2026.
The Regulation focuses on the efficiency of the entire package: choosing the right drive components has never been more critical. This regulatory update in favor of sustainable innovation establishes stricter efficiency requirements for environmentally friendly fan design and applies to all fans with power ratings between 125 watts and 500 kilowatts.
Lafert: the concrete solution to meet new requirements Although the responsibility for final compliance lies with the OEM placing the fan on the market, the key to meeting the new and higher efficiency thresholds lies at the heart of the system: the electric motor and its integration.
For decades, we at Lafert have been a strategic partner for fan manufacturers, offering cutting-edge solutions that not only allow meeting the efficiency required by EU Regulation 2024/1834, but also provide a clear competitive advantage.
How we can support you:
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Ready for the new thresholds: Our range of motors pushes efficiency well beyond current standards, allowing your systems to exceed the limits set by the new regulations.
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Technical expertise: We are prepared and skilled to support the integration of the motor and inverter, ensuring that the entire fan-motor-inverter package is optimized for maximum efficiency.
Your efficiency solution: Lafert products To face the challenges of 2026, Lafert offers solutions designed for maximum energy savings optimization:
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HPS IE6 Motors: The maximum efficiency. These motors represent the highest efficiency available, reaching Hyper Efficiency level. They are the most powerful answer to meet the new stringent ErP requirements. The permanent magnet technology of our IE6 motors provides superior performance in terms of power, torque, reduced size, and weight compared to more traditional technologies. However, it is in the motor-drive package version that our motors offer maximum efficiency optimization.
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HP Combi: Power and efficiency in one. The HP Combi package is an innovative combination that merges the very high IE5 efficiency of our permanent magnet synchronous motors with a variable frequency drive. By leveraging brushless servo motor technology to generate high torque density, HP Combi allows for a size and weight reduction of up to 50%. This two-in-one solution sets top standards in energy efficiency, ideal for those seeking high performance with reduced footprint and operating costs.
• HP Integral: Ideal for plug fan and centrifugal fan applications. The integrated drive on the permanent magnet motor allows for a significant reduction in size, while still guaranteeing high IE5 efficiency, and provides quick and easy installation without the need to create junction boxes for inverters’ installation. This package offers complete control over system speed and optimization, allowing for greater efficiency and consequently shorter payback time.
• HP Axial: The new high-efficiency package designed for axial fans. Our innovative integrated IE5 motor-drive solution has been developed thanks to our specific expertise in axial fans. Offering an excellent combination of performance and compact size, HP Axial is at the forefront of the ventilation industry, allowing companies to optimize performance and reduce energy costs.
• Super Premium Efficiency IE4 Asynchronous Motors: The solid and reliable choice. IE4 Asynchronous Motors provide a safe foundation for a wide range of applications in the ventilation sector. While they do not reach the peak efficiency of synchronous solutions, they still offer high IE4 efficiency and full compliance with the strictest standards. They represent an optimal solution to maintain an ideal balance between required performance and compliance with stringent efficiency standards.
The Lafert experience: from compliance to solution Compliance is just the beginning. Lafert stands by your side not only to ensure conformity with EU Regulation 2024/1834, but also to optimize the entire lifecycle of your fan. From motor selection to perfect integration, we provide the technical expertise needed to maximize efficiency and reduce long-term operating costs.
Don't face the challenges of EU Regulation 2024/1834 alone. Our team of specialists is ready to turn regulatory requirements into measurable efficiency and competitive advantage.
