Arvind Limited was awarded the National Energy Conservation Award 2014 of the Ministry of Power, Government of India in the textile sector on the occasion of Ministry of Power’s National Energy Conservation Day celebrations. Out of 70 textile players contesting for this award, Arvind bagged the First Prize due to major energy savings achieved on account of 22 per cent reduction in specific consumption in thermal energy and 18 per cent reduction in power usage from last financial year as per a statement released by the company. These power savings were driven by company’s adoption of energy efficient air compressors, unity power factor, magnetic amplifiers, energy efficient boilers, LEDs and reduction in specific consumption in humidification plant. Further, modifications were also made to pumps and motors for high efficiency and optimum utilization of day light in the plant.
