The Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM) forum, held in Pune, brought together global industry leaders, policymakers, technologists, and academia to discuss the importance of innovative technologies in driving sustainable manufacturing. The event, organized by Alfa Laval in collaboration with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Industry in India, highlighted the need for breakthrough process technologies and advanced materials to achieve Net Zero. Dr. Ashish Lele, Director of CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory, emphasized the role of public research institutions in partnering with industry to drive innovation.
The forum also saw the participation of Sven Östberg, Consul General of Sweden in Mumbai, who stressed the strong sustainability partnership between India and Sweden. Mike Umiker, Managing Director of the Energy Efficiency Movement, urged stakeholders to accelerate action and implement energy efficiency at scale to accelerate India’s energy transition. Abhijit Ghorpade, Director of the State Climate Action Cell, Government of Maharashtra, discussed strategies for energy efficiency and decarbonization across sectors.
Thomas Muller, Executive Vice President of Alfa Laval’s Energy Division, highlighted the critical role of thermal energy efficiency in reducing industrial emissions. He emphasized that Alfa Laval is leading the energy transition by providing heat transfer solutions that unlock the full potential of energy efficiency. Subhasis Das, Managing Director of Alfa Laval India, encouraged industries to collaborate and co-create solutions through the Energy Efficiency Movement.
The forum featured two panel discussions that explored actionable strategies to accelerate India’s Net Zero ambitions. The first panel discussed breakthroughs in electrification, thermal optimization, and emerging technologies, while the second panel focused on practical steps industries can take today to create long-term impact. The panels highlighted the importance of collaborative models, industry-academia partnerships, and policy enablers in scaling decarbonization.
The event also marked the launch of Alfa Nova GL50, an advanced gas-to-liquid heat exchanger made entirely of stainless steel. The GL50 is designed to significantly improve energy efficiency across key sectors such as green hydrogen electrolysers, fuel cells, and combined heat and power systems. The heat exchanger offers superior condensing capacity, low pressure drop, and maximum heat transfer efficiency within a compact footprint, helping industries reduce energy consumption, recover waste heat, and improve operational efficiency.
Overall, the Energy Efficiency Movement forum emphasized the need for collective action to achieve Net Zero and highlighted the importance of innovative technologies, collaboration, and policy support in driving sustainable manufacturing. The event provided a platform for industry leaders, policymakers, and academia to come together and discuss actionable strategies to accelerate India’s energy transition and achieve its Net Zero goal by 2070.