Vijayawada: In a landmark effort to revolutionize energy efficiency in India’s industrial sector, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, has partnered with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to launch the Demonstration of Energy Efficiency Projects (DEEP) initiative. This large-scale pilot project will focus on deploying cutting-edge global technologies aimed at reducing energy consumption across various industries.
BEE and EESL have selected three pilot projects in the southern states, funded entirely by the Union Government through BEE. The DEEP initiative is a pivotal part of India’s efforts to modernize its industrial energy consumption and contribute to global sustainability goals.
During a webinar to discuss the project’s impact, Dr. Ashok Kumar, Deputy Director General (DDG) of BEE, highlighted the significance of the initiative, which is poised to transform how energy is consumed in industries. The webinar featured key participants, including Milind Deora, Secretary of the Ministry of Power, and senior officials from both BEE and EESL.
Dr. Kumar emphasized that the DEEP initiative aligns with the Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) scheme, which sets Specific Energy Consumption (SEC) reduction targets for industries. By achieving these targets, the program aims to significantly contribute to India’s national energy savings. Vishal Kapoor, CEO of EESL, was recognized for his pivotal role in selecting Designated Consumers (DCs) for the project, ensuring that industries could meet global energy efficiency standards.
Focus on Cutting-Edge Technologies: The DEEP initiative will introduce market-transforming technologies across various industrial sectors. In its initial phase, nine innovative technologies will be demonstrated in 27 Designated Consumers.
These technologies include: a) Micro Turbines, b) Turbo Blowers, c) Screw Compressors with Permanent Magnet Motors, d) Low-Grade Waste Heat Recovery, e) High-Grade Waste Heat Recovery Systems , f) Industrial Automation Solutions, g) IE4 Motors with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) and f) Cooling Solutions using Waste Heat Recovery
The technologies chosen have the potential to drive significant improvements in energy efficiency while reducing emissions. Many of these innovations are yet to be commercialized on a large scale, making the DEEP project a crucial platform for their widespread adoption.
Pilot Projects in Southern India: The southern states are playing a critical role in this initiative, with key industrial units selected for the pilot phase. These include: i) NSL Textiles Limited, Inkollu, Andhra Pradesh, ii) NSL Textiles Limited, Edlapadu, Andhra Pradesh, iii) CCI Limited, Tandur, Andhra Pradesh, iv) HRG Alloys & Steel Pvt. Ltd., Karnataka, v) Orient Cement Limited, Karnataka, vi) Minera Steel and Power Pvt. Ltd., Karnataka, and vii) Seshasayee Paper and Boards, Tamil Nadu
These pilot projects will serve as models for other industries to follow, demonstrating how innovative energy solutions can be implemented at scale.
Roadmap for the Future: EESL, with its proven track record in executing large-scale energy projects, will be responsible for implementing the DEEP initiative. The company has developed a strategy to tailor energy-efficient solutions to the specific needs of industries participating in the PAT scheme. The project will also include the deployment of an IoT-based energy monitoring system to capture real-time data, ensuring precise measurement of energy savings.
Once the demonstration phase is complete, EESL plans to aggregate demand for these technologies, enabling their broader adoption across India. The DEEP initiative is expected to attract significant investment and facilitate the large-scale deployment of energy-efficient technologies, leading to long-term transformation in India’s industrial sector.
In conclusion, the DEEP project marks a major step towards a more sustainable and energy-efficient future for India’s industries. By introducing groundbreaking technologies and fostering collaboration between public sector entities, the initiative aims to set new standards in industrial energy consumption, while significantly reducing the nation’s carbon footprint.
