energy-saving component
nounUK /ˈenədʒi ˈseɪvɪŋ kəmˈpəʊnənt/
US /ˈenərdʒi ˈseɪvɪŋ kəmˈpoʊnənt/
A part that helps a machine use less power.
The new fridge has an energy-saving component that keeps the food cold without wasting electricity.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A piece of hardware designed to reduce electricity use in a device.
Engineers replaced the old motor with an energy-saving component to cut the factory's power bill.
3. A software module that lowers a computer's energy use.
The laptop's energy-saving component dims the screen when the battery is low.
4. A building material or fitting that reduces energy loss.
Double-glazed windows act as an energy-saving component in cold climates.