German VDI 4707-1:2024 "Energy Efficiency of Lifts - Part 1: Measurement and Evaluation" Standard Update Published
The new version adds energy consumption correction factors for different usage scenarios (residential, office, shopping mall, hospital), considering the impact of elevator usage frequency, travel height and load on energy consumption. The standard also introduces the concept of "actual operating energy efficiency ratio", requiring elevator manufacturers to provide energy efficiency assessment reports based on actual operating data.