What is MEPS compliance?
MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) are regulations implemented by governments worldwide to set minimum energy efficiency requirements for various types of equipment, including electric motors.
The goal of MEPS is to remove inefficient products from the market and encourage the adoption of higher efficiency technologies, ultimately reducing energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.
In South Africa, the specific MEPS for electric motors is defined by the VC 9113 regulation, which requires compliance with IE3 or higher efficiency levels, starting June 2025.
Is August 2025 on your radar? It should be, if you depend on electric motors to support operational delivery, productivity, and profitability.
Why become MEPS compliant?
Top reasons for implementing MEPS
MEPS reduces energy consumption
MEPS mitigates environmental impact
MEPS aligns with international best practices
MEPS reduces energy consumption
MEPS supports sustainable development
How to comply with MEPS - easily and cost-effectively
Right now, we’re offering a limited-time 10% discount on all MEPS-compliant motors, including the W22 Severe Duty Motor and the W20 General Purpose Motor, to help you comply.
W22 Severe Duty Motor
IE3 or IE4-compliant motor with top-tier efficiency for mission-critical applications. Built for heavy industrial environments such as mining, oil and gas and cement. Designed to operate applications such as slurry pumps, conveyor belts, crushers, and mills.
W20 General Purpose Motor
Budget-friendly, MEPS-compliant solution for light industrial use in agriculture, food and beverage or water and waste water. Designed to operate applications such as irrigation pumps, agitators, and fans.
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*IE4 on ≥11kW, 2P and 4P.
840 GWh
10,000 GWh
1.1 Billion liters
1 year or less
MEPS
What is at stake?
Any suppliers without MEPS-compliant motors could face hefty penalties, restrictions on product sales, or loss of market access.
The good news is that WEG is ready to help you get ahead of the deadline. We’ll power your business with MEPS-compliant, high-efficiency motors that cut costs, reduce downtime, and equip you to crush your sustainability goals.
Trade in your old motors and claim your 10% discount when you upgrade. Get the motor that powers your operations and compliance.
Download our free MEPS Guide for everything you need to know about:
✓What the new MEPS (VC 9113) regulation means for you
✓Which motors doesn't need to be updated
✓How compliance affects you
✓Which motors make the cut – and which don’t
Why choose WEG
