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Water-free Robotic Solar Panel Cleaning

Technology

dani Green Energy Limited annual water requirement of 2.7 objectives, with plans to achieve
(AGEL) has introduced million households. AGEL plans to over 45 GW capacity by 2030. He
water-free robotic cleaning expand this technology to its entire mentioned that AGEL is committed to
Atechnology for solar module operational solar capacity, aiming to playing a significant role in addressing
maintenance across its operations. conserve around 880 million litres of climate change and building a
This initiative is part of AGEL’s water each year. sustainable future. The company’s
strategy to enhance the efficiency of AGEL’s CEO, Amit Singh, stated investment in innovative technologies
solar panel maintenance, particularly that the company is focused on in the renewable energy sector is part
in arid regions like Rajasthan and contributing to India’s decarbonization of its broader strategy to support the
Kutch in Gujarat, where water growth of green energy in India.
resources are limited.
The company has already
implemented this technology in 30%
of its operational solar and hybrid
plants, totaling 2,070 MW of its
7,043 MW capacity. This adoption
has led to a significant reduction in
water usage, saving approximately
283 million litres of water annually.
This amount is equivalent to the

Blueprint for India’s Net Zero

Ambitions Unveiled

ohnson Controls, a global leader urgency of technological innovation in
in smart, healthy, and sustainable transforming buildings and urban spaces
buildings, has launched its in response to the climate crisis. As the
Jwhitepaper titled “Tech for Green third-largest energy consumer globally,
India – Mission Net Zero” at the 21st India aims to achieve net zero emissions
edition of India Green Building Congress by 2070. The document outlines several
2023. This document emphasises the key strategies: increasing awareness and
significant role of green buildings and adoption of green practices, enhancing
technology in India’s path towards standardisation in green building
decarbonization, highlighting current certifications, and optimising data and
challenges and opportunities in the technology use for green buildings.
industry. Arun Awasthy, President & Managing
Anu Rathninde, President of Asia Director at Johnson Controls India,
Pacific at Johnson Controls, stressed noted the potential for significant
the importance of sustainable and advancements in India’s Green Building
energy-efficient building solutions. With sector, advocating for immediate action
buildings contributing to nearly 40% and collaboration among stakeholders.
of global emissions, the company is Johnson Controls, with a history of nearly
dedicated to creating more sustainable 140 years in the industry, has significantly
buildings, believing that a holistic contributed to India’s green future through
approach will effectively assist the nation integrated building technologies, aiding
in reaching its full sustainability potential. in energy cost reduction and carbon

The whitepaper addresses the emission cuts across various sectors.

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