- Gujarat’s Energy & Petrochemical Joint Secretary emphasises the need for swift adoption of energy-efficient technologies to help meet the Net Zero targets
- Prashant Kumar, Head-CDP & CGM, EESL, delivered the keynote address, stressing the importance of energy-efficient technology adoption across industries
- The workshop attracts over 100 participants from designated consumers, large energy-intensive industries, SMEs, technology providers and start-ups
NE BUSINESS BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, OCT 18
In line with India’s commitment to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2070, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) organised a workshop on the “Adoption & Implementation of Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries” in Ahmedabad on Friday.
Organised in collaboration with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and the International Institute for Energy Conservation (IIEC), the workshop aimed to promote the adoption of energy-efficient technologies that can play a key role in decarbonisation and reducing industrial energy costs.
The workshop was inaugurated by Bhakti Shamal, Joint Secretary in Gujarat’s Energy & Petrochemical Department, who emphasised the need for swift adoption of energy-efficient technologies to help meet the Net Zero targets. She urged the industry captains to come out with innovative and cost effective ideas in alignment AtmaNirbhar Bharat policy of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The workshop attracted over 100 participants from designated consumers, large energy-intensive industries, SMEs, technology providers and start-ups, highlighting the significant potential of advanced energy-efficient technologies in cutting operational costs and supporting environmental sustainability goals.
The workshop focused on the energy savings potential of energy-efficient technologies and explored the challenges and opportunities for adopting super-efficient technologies in energy-intensive sectors. It also shared successful case studies of energy-efficient technology implementations across various sectors, and support mechanisms from EESL, energy service companies and technology vendors to accelerate the adoption of such technologies.
In his welcome address, Girja Shankar, General Manager (Technical) at EESL, discussed EESL’s portfolio of 11 energy-efficient technologies, of which 9 have been validated. These include Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRS), IE4 motors, heat pumps, and industrial automation, all of which have been instrumental in improving energy performance across various sectors.
Sanjay Dubey, CEO & President of IIEC, set the context for the day’s discussions. Prashant Kumar, Head-CDP & CGM, EESL, delivered the keynote address, stressing the importance of energy-efficient technology adoption across industries. Biju Namboothiri, Head of FICCI Gujarat State Council, delivered the introductory address.
The day-long workshop concluded with a vote of thanks by Surender Kumar Verma, Additional Director of FICCI, who acknowledged the active participation of industry representatives and stakeholders.
