ABB India’s Energy Efficient Solutions Significantly Contribute To Tamil Nadu’s industrial Growth And Sustainability

ABB India, a leading technology company, has been actively contributing to the sustainable growth in Tamil Nadu. ABB’s energy efficient motor and drives solutions play a significant role in driving the transition towards a greener and more sustainable future. Thus, leading industries towards enabling energy efficiency, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting renewable energy integration.

“ABB’s energy-efficient solutions are contributing to Tamil Nadu’s journey towards sustainable development. Our innovative drives and motor offerings are not only transforming the Textile industries, Garment Printing Agriculture, Mining, and Construction in the state, but also paving the way for a greener and more prosperous future. By leveraging our expertise and cutting-edge technologies, we are empowering these sectors to operate more efficiently, reduce their carbon footprint, and optimize resource utilization. We firmly believe that sustainable growth is the key to unlocking Tamil Nadu’s potential, and ABB remains committed to being a reliable partner in this transformative journey,” said Sanjeev Arora, President, Motion Business, ABB India.

Textile Application: ABB has supplied over 3000 energy-efficient motors and drives to textile spinning mills in Tamil Nadu, enabling significant energy savings of 20-35% compared to conventional systems. These motors & drives with various power ratings have been deployed in applications such as Humidification plant, Pneumafil & compact suction fan and ring frame machines. Partnering with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), ABB has contributed to energy conservation and cost reduction in the textile industry.

Garment Printing: ABB drives technology has resulted in increased productivity and improved quality in garment printing. In Tiruppur, 65% of the knitwear garments printing in automatic printing machines are using this. ABB continues to lead textile automation initiatives across various applications, including material handling, spinning, and wet and dry process control.

Mining and Construction Industry: Resilient and reliable ABB’s drives & motors solutions have played a crucial role in the mining and construction industry by reducing downtime and improving productivity. Approximately 50% of stone crushers in Tamil Nadu benefit from ABB’s offerings, which provide smooth start, high starting torque, reduced maintenance costs, and prolonged crusher lifetime. These solutions, supplied through OEMs and panel builders, include over 5000 motors and 2500 drives.

Agricultural Sector: ABB’s Solar Pump Drives help reduce dependency on the grid and promote sustainable farming practices. ABB has supplied 33,000 drives throughout India of which 15,000 solar pumps are supplied from Coimbatore, through various OEMs and EPCs.  ABB has facilitated numerous installations across states like Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Tamil Nadu. This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s KUSUM Scheme, encouraging the utilization of solar power for grid export during pump motor idle periods or when excess solar power is available.

Agricultural Micro-Lift Irrigation Scheme: ABB’s energy-efficient solutions have played a vital role in supporting sustainable agriculture and ensuring optimal water utilization. Integrated Drives and soft starter solutions have been instrumental in pumping water from Micro Lift Irrigation Stations in Salem, Erode, and Coimbatore, benefiting over 1500 farmers cultivating over 2500 hectares of fertile land throughout the year.

ABB India remains committed to contributing to the region’s overall development with innovative products and solutions that address the unique challenges faced by industries in Tamil Nadu. Through its cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships, ABB continues to make a lasting impact in various sectors, fostering economic growth and environmental sustainability.

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