AP Chambers, UNIDO Promote Solar Thermal Technology Among MSMEs
AP Chambers and UNIDO organised a workshop in Vijayawada to encourage MSMEs to adopt solar thermal technology and reduce energy costs.
AP Chambers, in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), organised an awareness workshop on Concentrated Solar Thermal (CST) technology in Vijayawada on Wednesday to encourage micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to adopt renewable energy solutions and reduce production costs.
The programme was conducted under a UNIDO initiative in partnership with the ministry of MSME, Government of India, and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). Around 50 industrialists, particularly from the food processing, chilli processing and dairy sectors, participated.
UNIDO technical expert Pranab Nath explained the technology, its industrial applications and its potential to reduce dependence on conventional fuels, lower energy costs and improve operational efficiency. He highlighted how CST technology could help industries meet their thermal energy requirements through solar power.
The workshop also covered investment requirements, expected returns, payback periods and available subsidy support. Participants were informed that financial assistance of up to `2 crore could be available, subject to eligibility criteria and scheme guidelines.
AP Chambers president Potluri Bhaskara Rao stressed the importance of adopting renewable energy solutions to reduce production costs and improve the competitiveness of MSMEs.
