MEPS regulations for electric motors now mandatory
South Africa's Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) came into effect from June 2025. The new standards, in line with international trends, will see the phasing out of IE1 and IE2 electric motors for more energy-efficient IE3 motors. WEG Africa, which is one of the few companies that assembles electric motors for industry in South Africa, recently hosted a roundtable gathering to share the context, implications and opportunities of the new MEPS.