Pump System Optimization Saves ₹17.38 Lakh for a Haryana Glass Manufacturer

Energy Efficient Glass Factory in Haryana

Share:

A Costly Pumping Problem

At a leading glass manufacturing plant in Haryana, Mr. Sharma and his operations team were facing a hidden energy drain.

The factory ran at full capacity, producing glass for automotive and construction industries. But beyond the tempered glass exterior, the operations team was struggling with excessive energy consumption of its inefficient water pumping system.

“The pumps weren’t delivering the pressure needed for production but their power use was very high,” says Mr. Sharma.

With repeated repairs and high energy costs, we wanted to see if replacing them with energy efficient pumps was worth it, but were struggling to understand where to begin.” 

Energeia stepped in as a trusted, unbiased partner, conducting a comprehensive Pump Audit to uncover the exact inefficiencies in the water pumping system and suggest high-ROI energy-saving solutions.

Key Stats

0.38 Lakh

Monetary Savings Annually

0,31,000 kWh

Energy Savings Annually

0 Tonnes

CO₂ Emission Reduction

Customer Overview

An NSE-listed Glass Manufacturer in Haryana

Glass manufacturer Haryana

The company is one of India’s leading manufacturers of integrated glass solutions, catering to the automotive, building & construction, and consumer segments. The company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across India. The production facility in Bawal, Haryana was their flagship factory, where a large amount of energy is currently consumed by grinding pump systems.

  • Location: Bawal, Haryana, India
  • Facility: Factory built in 1987 to produce toughened glass products for automotive windshields
  • Existing Pumping System: 10 water circulation pumps

The Challenge

Frequent, inefficient and costly repairs

This glass manufacturing plant’s water pumping system had been working tirelessly for decades—but time was catching up.

  • Frequent Repairs: Built in 1987, the plant still relied on antiquated water pumping technology that broke down often, interfering with smooth operations.
  • Low Efficiency: Mr. Sharma’s team suspected some pumps were running at less than 20% efficiency, but needed a clear operational diagnosis.
  • Sky-High Energy Bills: With pressure from the finance team to cut energy costs, they needed a solution that reduced their energy costs while improving reliability.

The Solution

Energeia’s Comprehensive Pump Audit

Energeia water pump audit

Mr. Sharma’s team needed clear, data-backed insights to fix their pump inefficiencies. Energeia’s BEE-certified energy auditors conducted a comprehensive pump system audit, covering 10 water circulation pumps across key production areas.

  1. On-Site Inspection: Our engineers visited the Bawal plant, assessed the pumping equipment, and interviewed staff to identify the key operational issues.
  2. IoT Monitoring: We installed real-time energy meters to track power usage patterns throughout the day, pinpoint the exact pressure & flow drops, and baseline each pump’s actual efficiency.
  3. Data-Driven Analysis: Using the data collected over 15 days, Energeia’s in-house energy analysts modeled the impact of potential energy-saving measures.
  4. Actionable Audit Report: We presented our findings with prioritized recommendations and ROI calculations to Mr. Sharma’s team.

Key Findings

Industrial water pumps

Energeia’s audit uncovered two major inefficiencies draining energy and increasing costs:

  1. Aging and Inefficient Pumps: Many pumps were too old to cater to the actual demand, leading to low efficiency and wasted energy.
  2. Frequent Maintenance Issues: Constant repairs weren’t just adding to the hidden operational costs, but also disrupting operations and reducing system reliability over time.

Should You Replace or Optimize Your Pumps?

For this factory, replacing 6 very old, highly inefficient pumps with energy-efficient IE-3 motor models was the most cost-effective solution. It would save Mr. Sharma’s team ₹17.38 lakh annually in power costs.

MetricBefore (Old System)After (New System)Improvement
Annual Energy Use2,88,000 kWh1,98,000 kWh🔽 31% Reduction
Annual Power Cost Savings₹17.38 Lakhs💰₹17.38 Lakh Saved
Average Pump Efficiency40%70%✅ 30% Increased Efficiency

Additionally, we suggested 3 more targeted improvements in the water pumping system for the rest of the pumps: 

  • Pressure control adjustments to improve production reliability
  • Right-sizing pumps to the plant’s actual demand patterns to cut energy waste
  • IoT energy monitoring to track the pumps’ performance in real-time and tweak operations as needed

Beyond Just Cost Savings

A More Reliable, Efficient Operation

With Energeia’s audit report in hand, Mr. Sharma’s team could now confidently present a data-backed case for upgrading their water pumping system to senior management.

“Before, we knew we had a problem but didn’t have the numbers to prove it,” says Mr. Sharma. “Now, we have a clear roadmap to reduce our pumping power costs and make our production process more stable.”

By investing in smart pump optimization, the factory not only saved energy but also improved operational reliability for years to come.

📞 Book a Free Energy Appraisal Today:+91 9319271849

✉️ Email: sales@energeia.in

Results

The implementation of Energeia’s recommendations is projected to deliver significant benefits:

  • Energy Savings: 2,31,000 kWh annually, reducing overall pumping system energy consumption by 23%.
  • Cost Savings: ₹17.38 lakh annually, based on an electricity rate of ₹7.5 per kWh.
  • Improved Operational Efficiency: Enhanced pump performance, reduced downtime, and lower maintenance costs.
  • Environmental Impact: Reduced CO₂ emissions by 200 tonnes annually, contributing to the company’s sustainability goals.

Let's Connect

Ready to reduce your energy and fuel bills?