Announcement of Indian Railways Global Ceiling Fan Competition
USAID, through its South Asia Regional Energy Partnership (SAREP) program, has been a steadfast supporter of Indian Railways’ ambitious goal of achieving Net Zero emissions by 2030.
On December 10, 2024, Indian Railways Global Ceiling Fan Competition was announced by Indian Railways and USAID’s SAREP through its Low Carbon Comfort & Cooling Collective (LC4) initiative. Indian Railways operate around one million ceiling fans across 8,000+ stations, workshops, and production units, often in harsh conditions. These fans, exposed to extreme weather, operate continuously and are vulnerable to damage from birds and rodents. Most fans use conventional technology rated at 60-70 Watts, presenting a significant energy-saving opportunity. The competition seeks innovative solutions to replace the existing ceiling fans with highly durable, energy-efficient models. The applicants are encouraged to adopt environment-friendly manufacturing processes and materials with an aim to reduce embodied carbon.
A distinguished gathering of officials and representatives from Indian Railways (IR), Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) , Indian Fan Manufacturers Association (IFMA), Havells, Atomberg, Crompton, Halonix, Usha, Bajaj and Superfans were present at the launch event.
OEMs, Innovators and start-ups companies can access the competition details from here.
Application deadline is January 10, 2025.
