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The IoT energy consumption technology market is difficult to define because the discovery of energy optimisation is ongoing, and most of the producers do not define it as the main priority. 
The competitiveness of European technologies could strengthen the European position in the global market for energy efficient solutions.  
The EU is making rapid progress towards establishing Europe-wide energy consumption standards;
however, most European countries have developed and follow their own set of regulations. 
Although IoT energy consumption effective solutions are currently not available, none represent a complete solution with low cost-performance parameters. 
Energy efficiency consists of reducing energy consumption, keeping the same energy services but using sustainable methods that protect the environment. 
Those come from renewable resources.

The energy and environment benefits of the energy efficiency implementation are the CO2 reductions in the atmosphere. 
It is essential to be conscious of the use of resources and to contribute to sustainability. Boost renewable energy and the importance of making use of it.

The socio-economic factors that are related to the energy efficiency are the saving on the energy bill, reducing climate change impact and also the reduction of the external energy dependency.  

The IEA (International Energy Agency) promotes energy efficiency policy and technology in buildings, transport, appliances and industry and at lighting applications. 
They developed the document “25 energy efficiency policy recommendations” which identify best-practice, for energy efficiency improvements and implements the full potential of it in each sector. 
IEA is an autonomous organisation founded in 1974 which works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 29 member countries and beyond. It has four main areas of focus:  

  * **energy security**: promoting diversity, efficiency and flexibility within all energy sectors, 
  * **environmental awareness**: analysing policy options to offset the impact of energy production and use on the environment, especially for tackling climate change, 
  * **economic development**: supporting free markets to foster economic growth and eliminate energy poverty,  
  * **engagement worldwide**: working closely with partner countries, especially major economies, to find solutions to share energy and environmental concerns.  


  * "8.1. [[en:iot-open:Power efficiency in IOT:Power requirements in IoT]]";

  * "8.2. [[en:iot-open:Power efficiency in IOT:Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS)]]";

  * "8.3. [[en:iot-open:Power efficiency in IOT:Electronic components and their power requirements motors, sensors, microcontrollers]]";

  * "8.4. [[en:iot-open:Power efficiency in IOT:IoT software platform]]";

  * "8.5. [[en:iot-open:Power efficiency in IOT:IoT baterry management systems]]".