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| Energy Conservation |
| At Dr. Reddy's we are constantly looking for new and effective ways to lower our energy consumption. We appreciate that escalating energy prices hinder us in achieving our goal of providing affordable medicine. Emissions related to power generation accelerate climate change and impede us in realising our goal of safeguarding wellness. However, even as we accelerate our drive to conserve energy we are committed to constant vigilance, so that drug efficacy and drug safety are never compromised. |
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In order to achieve this goal various initiatives such as energy audits, voluntary energy reduction programmes and increased use of renewal energy are underway across locations. |
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| This initiative is being planned at our new SEZ project at Pydibheemavaram, near Vishakapatnam. In this process, all heat transfer is done via a single fluid system where the medium is 50% MEG and rest water. The temperature range is -25 deg C to +130 deg C; in 4 slots of -25, +8, +40 & +130. The advantages are that MEG is neutral and inflammable and no brine is mixed while changeover with cooling water. Moreover, COD load to ETP is also reduced. |
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| Energy saved due to conservation and
efficiency improvements during 2009-10 |
| In-house Energy Projects |
3.35 |
| TERI Audit Implementation |
1.82 |
| Total (in GJ: 18,622) |
5.71 |
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| Progress report on various short, medium and long-term energy saving initiatives: |
| Status |
No. of
Projects |
Sum of annual
energy saving potential
Thousand kWh |
Sum of annual
cost savings
Thousand Rs. |
| Projects implemented |
26 |
1,822 |
8,439 |
| Ongoing projects |
1 |
24 |
90 |
| Ongoing projects |
3 |
248 |
919 |
| Project proposals in progress |
3 |
277 |
1,057 |
| Total |
33 |
2,371 |
10,503 |
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71 energy conservation measures were initiated this year resulting
in
an annual savings
of
5 million kwh. |
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