Executive Summary
A large textile manufacturer in Panipat, Haryana, was facing high diesel fuel costs and emissions due to frequent power cuts. To address these issues, Energeia retrofitted 6 x 500 kVA diesel generators to dual fuel generators, enabling a mix of diesel and natural gas usage. This conversion reduced fuel costs by ₹29.52 lakh annually.
Key Stats
₹0.52 Lakh
Fuel Cost Savings
0 KL
Diesel Saved Annually
0.36 Tonnes
CO₂ Emission Reduction
The Challenges
The company encountered several energy management challenges:
- Frequent Power Cuts: The facility faced power outages for around 400 hours annually, relying on expensive diesel generators to maintain operations.
- High Diesel Costs: The consistent use of diesel generators increased operational costs.
- Limited Access to Cleaner Technologies: Despite the need for sustainable energy, limited access to natural gas infrastructure and capital expenditures (CAPEX) restricted their transition to cleaner technologies.
Energeia’s Solution: Energas Dual Fuel Conversion
Energeia converted six 500 kVA diesel generators to dual fuel systems, allowing them to operate on both diesel and natural gas. The solution aimed to:
- Reduce diesel consumption
- Lower fuel costs by 20%
- Decrease carbon emissions and other pollutants, including NOx