ABB India's IEC low voltage (LV) motor division has helped the company reach a significant energy-saving milestone. The installed base of these motors has saved the Indian industry more than 500 gigawatt hours (GWh) annually over the last five years. This amount is equal to the state of Sikkim's annual energy usage in the northeast. This accomplishment demonstrates ABB's dedication to advancing energy efficiency throughout the nation, especially in tier 2, 3, and 4 cities like Jamshedpur, Ahmedabad, Indore, and Raipur.
Energy-efficient motor adoption grew significantly in 2023 for ABB India's IEC LV motors; better efficiency IE3 and IE4 motors accounted for about 50% of orders. This increase is ascribed to industries' proactive adoption of sustainable solutions and India's growing consciousness of energy efficiency. Sales of IE4 motors have notably increased, indicating a major shift toward cutting-edge motor technologies that maximize performance while reducing environmental effects.
The significance of this change was emphasized by Sanjeev Arora, President of ABB India's Motion Business: "The move towards advanced motor technologies highlights the growing preference for sustainable solutions in the Indian market." IEC LV Motors from ABB India are revolutionizing energy savings in a variety of Indian sectors in addition to powering industrial processes. We are dedicated to offering cutting-edge motion solutions that support businesses in achieving their environmental objectives."
Under the Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS), India has required IE2 efficiency as the minimum benchmark for low-voltage motors as of 2018. Higher efficiency motors, such as IE3 and IE4, are becoming more common in a variety of industries including the Micro, Small, and Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSME) sector because to this rule. Even with these advancements, there are still a lot of low-efficiency motors in use, which makes it difficult to save more energy. Significant energy savings are possible when high-efficiency replacements for old or rewound motors are used.
About 20% less loss occurs in IE3 motors than in IE2 motors, and about 20% less loss occurs in IE4 motors than in IE3 motors. IE3 and IE4 motors, however, only make up about 18% of all motors produced. Making the switch to motors with improved efficiency is essential for achieving noticeable energy savings. For example, switching from IE2 to IE3 motors might save more than 1 TWh in production in a single year, while switching to IE4 motors could save up to 2.1 TWh. Given that motor-driven systems account for more than 70% of industrial electricity use, this widespread adoption is essential if India is to fulfill its net-zero targets.
Leading the way in promoting high-efficiency motors—which are critical to the global trend toward energy efficiency—is ABB India. Offering a large selection of motors that satisfy IE3, IE4, and IE5 efficiency requirements, the company's products are intended to save companies a great deal of energy and money on operating expenses. ABB guarantees optimal energy efficiency in industrial processes by offering specialized motor solutions that are matched to particular industry requirements.
ABB's operations in India are fundamentally based on sustainability. The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has awarded the company's motor plants in Bengaluru and Faridabad green certification under the green factory building rating system. Since 2019, these facilities have reduced their scope 1 and scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 31% thanks to their adherence to strict environmental regulations. The firms also purchased solar energy from outside sources to reach the RE100 target of using only renewable energy sources for electricity. In addition, ABB India has diverted 97% of its total trash from landfills and cut its water usage by 6% when compared to the baseline for 2019.
ABB India uses its workforce, local knowledge, and experience to produce high-quality LV motors at home. With faster delivery timeframes, this "Make-in-India" strategy guarantees dependable and effective products catered to the needs of Indian consumers. In addition to boosting the regional economy, ABB India's local production increases operational effectiveness and productivity across a range of industries.
To sum up, ABB India's initiatives to promote high-efficiency motors have resulted in notable energy savings and helped the company achieve its sustainability objectives. ABB India remains a key player in promoting sustainability and energy efficiency in the industrial sector with creative solutions and a dedication to environmental care.
