The increasing demand for Power has led to considerable consumption of fossil fuels which has had an adverse impact on environment. In this context use of Renewable Energy such as Solar / Wind etc.,  Efficient use of Energy and its Conservation is of paramount importance. 

It is established that by use of such measures global warming could be reduced to a permissible limit and also benefit all the stakeholders especially the Industrial Units.

To overcome the power deficit problem a 2-pronged approach is needed -

• Green Power Generation (especially PV Solar)
  
• Optimized Use of Energy at Consumer End (Demand Side Management)

It is no surprise that being a Solar-rich Country India will look at Solar Energy very seriously and very well supported by Government Subsidy and Incentive Programme under Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM). Among all renewable technologies - PV Solar will prove to be the most useful due to its simplicity, modularity and maintenance-free nature. More about PV Solar and its reason for success can be found in our Solar Video Gallery.

Ever increasing price of energy is a good enough reason for Industries to opt for Green Energy and carry out Energy Optimization Exercise (aka Energy Audit) for Energy Conservation as well as improving Energy Efficiency. More popularly known as Energy Audit - we believe that Energy Optimization exercise should not just end at Report Submission. Of course Report Submission is an integral part of Energy Audit but should be the first step towards Energy Optimization.

As India moves forward in the growth path., it faces a unique challenge that of Sustainable Development at the Growth Stage. To continue on the growth path we all need to adopt Green Energy and Energy Efficiency measures. The potential electricity saving in the Indian economy is large enough to wipe out the power deficit (around 10% peak deficit). It is estimated that nearly 25000 MW can be saved by implementing end-use energy efficiency and demand side management measures throughout the Country (Facts & Figures).

Solar Energy

Solar Energy simply means Energy received from The Sun. The incident Solar Energy on our planet for ONE HOUR is enough to provide all the Energy needs of the plant for ONE YEAR !

1 HOUR OF SOLAR ENERGY INCIDENT  = 1 YEAR OF EARTH'S ENERGY

ON EARTH                                         NEEDS

The 2 types of Energy received from The Sun are Light Energy and Heat Energy - both of which can be effectively utilized as an answer to the Energy Problems.

There are primarily 2 technologies -

Solar Photo Voltaic - Using this technology Light energy of The Sun is directly converted to Electricity by means of using specialized Photo Voltaic Cells.

Solar Thermal - Using this technology Heat energy of The Sun is used to super-heat water which is converted to steam. This steam is then used to run turbines. Alternatively water can also be heated for human use or Industrial Processes.

In general Solar Photo Voltaic Scores much above other renewable technologies including Solar Thermal - for Power Generation. Please visit our Section on Solar Energy to know more.

Energy Optimization

Energy Optimization is a collective term for Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency.

Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency are separate but related concepts. Energy Conservation is achieved when wasteful energy consumption is reduced, measured in physical terms. Energy Conservation can, therefore, be the result of several processes or developments, such as productivity increase or technological progress.

On the other hand Energy Efficiency is achieved when energy intensity in a specific product, process or area of production or consumption is reduced without affecting output, consumption or comfort levels.

Industries should actively consider Energy Optimization Projects (including Periodic Energy Audits and Frequent Walk-through Audits) - as an ongoing activity as it brings in tremendous benefits :

• Reduction in operational costs.
• Improved Revenue and Plant Availability due to lesser shutdowns.
• Competitive Edge.
• Better Operations.
• Enhanced Equipment Life.
• Lesser maintenance by use of green solutions.
  

Please visit our Section on Energy Audit to know more.