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. Promotion of Energy Efficiency will contribute to Energy Conservation and is therefore integral part of Energy Conservation Promotional Policies.

Why Energy Conservation

Coal and other fossil fuels which have taken millions of years to form are likely to deplete soon. In the last 200 Hundred years we have consumed 60% of all non-renewable sources. Today 85% of primary energy comes from non-renewable and fossil sources. These results are continually diminishing with increasing consumption and will not exist for future generations.

Conserving energy is of prime importance in todays world. It is not only of industrial importance but also of national and global improtance. Countries across the globe are meeting regularly to undertake measures and save us from a possible catastrophy.

Benefits to the Industries

It makes a lot of business sense to the industries to adopt Solar Power and Energy Efficiency measures. Significant commercial benefits could be reaped by making small investments. These investments could be recovered in a very short time as they pay for themselves.

Following are the 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.