Executive Summary
A leading automotive components manufacturer in India, specializing in shock absorbers, faced high power and fuel costs, along with significant energy expenses and a high carbon footprint. To mitigate these issues, Energeia converted a 1500 KVA diesel generator to dual fuel, allowing the use of natural gas to reduce costs and emissions.
Key Stats
₹0.75 Lakh
Fuel Cost Savings
0 KL
Diesel Saved Annually
0.7 Tonnes
CO₂ Emission Reduction
The Challenges
The company faced several significant challenges related to energy management:
- High Energy Costs: The company reported an annual expenditure on power and fuel costs, placing a considerable burden on their operational budget.
- High Generator Fuel Costs: The reliance on diesel generators contributed to the high energy costs.
- High Carbon Footprint: The use of diesel generators also resulted in a significant carbon footprint, which the company was keen to reduce as part of its sustainability efforts.
Energeia’s Solution: Energas Dual Fuel Conversion
To address these challenges, Energeia converted one of the company’s 1500 KVA diesel generators to dual fuel operation, enabling the generator to run on a mix of diesel and natural gas. This conversion was designed to:
- Reduce diesel consumption
- Lower fuel costs
- Decrease the company’s carbon footprint
- Decrease SOx, NOx and PM emissions from onsite power generation
