Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), following the success of its pilot programme, has launched 5-star rated ceiling fans with BLDC technology in India under the UJALA programme.
Under the pilot project, EESL had procured 1 lakh BLDC fans. As a result, 16 million kwh MU of energy savings per annum were achieved as well as 6 crore monetary savings yearly.
The BLDC (brushless direct current) fans have a sweep size of 1,200mm with a power input varying from 28Wto 32W as compared to the 70W to 75W of power consumed by conventional ceiling fans. The programme will leapfrog the current energy efficiency levels and minimize the cooling related electricity demand and associated climate threats.
EESL further plans to come up with a tender for additional procurement of 1 lakh BLDC fans soon.
EESL so far distributed over 23.5 lakh energy efficient fans under the National Energy Efficient Fan Programme across India. This programme involves energy-efficient fans equipped with induction motors, but not BLDC motors.
Given India’s nascence in the clean energy sector, energy efficient fans are the most optimum and cost-effective solution for reducing electricity consumption, EESL said. A typical BLDC fan by EESL consumes about less than half of the power used by induction motor-based fans.
Speaking about the launch, Arun Kumar Mishra, Chief Executive Officer, EESL said, “Sustainability and affordability lies at the core of all EESL’s initiatives as well as programmes. We should always begin with the end goal in mind and with the launch of BLDC Fans we can trigger its large-scale adoption in the energy efficiency market as it is the right thing to do.”
Market assessment report
In a related development, EESL with the support of the United Nation Environment Program (UNEP) undertook a study “Market Assessment Report for 5-star rated ceiling fans” in India. The report provides a comprehensive overview of trends of the Indian ceiling fan market, the gist of barriers and enablers for accelerated adoption.
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Workshop on cooling strategy
EESL also organized a workshop on “An Evidence-Based Cooling Strategy for India,” with dignitaries from BEE, EESL, IIT Bombay, PWC, CEEW, UNEP, Tata Power and University of California sharing insights on the policy and implementation aspects for expanding the reach of energy efficient cooling in peri-urban and rural parts of India. The workshop also presented a first-of-its kind analysis of real-world performance of and demand potential of BLDC fans in low-income rural market setting, a study conducted by University of California, USA, and IIT Bombay, India. The discussion held during the workshop introduced some scalable solutions for the mass adoption of sustainable cooling while creating socio-economic impact for hard-to-access markets.
