Infosys EC-53 (M & C Building), Bangalore – Making Energy Conservation a Habit
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EC-53 building of Infosys in Bangalore is the first building in India to implement a radiant panel based cooling, developed in-house, leading to sensible cooling. EC-53 building of Infosys in Bangalore boasts of achieving the target of 50% reduction in per capita electricity and 42% water consumption. For its commitment to develop a green infrastructure through various energy efficiency measures and sustainable practices, Infosys was inducted in to the ACREX Hall of Fame on February 24th, 2017 at ACREX 2017.
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Infosys EC-53 (M & C Building), Bangalore – Making Energy Conservation a Habit
- 1. Danfoss Media Relations1 | Nomination 2: Infosys EC-53 (M&C Building), Bangalore Making Energy Conservation a Habit Powered By
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- 4. Danfoss Media Relations4 | Infosys – A history of Energy Conversation Infosys has been a frontrunner in energy conservation, and creating eco-friendly green spaces. Sustainability, water efficiency and harvesting, energy & atmosphere, eco-friendly materials & resources, and indoor environment quality, are some of the key aspects in Infosys’ integrated approach to developing energy efficient buildings. EC-53 (M&C Building) at Bangalore was another such example of the company’s approach to developing and maintaining green infrastructure.
- 5. Danfoss Media Relations5 | Creating Energy Efficiency Exteriors The Building Essentials; Building area: 160,000 sq.ft; Peak cooling Requirement: 160TR Adequate Insulation from external heat • Insulated walls and roof • White paint on roof • High performance glass + shading on windows First-of-a-kind Rooftop Solar Power Generation • 5 different types of solar PV plants installed on rooftop • Generating 90 kW (18 kW x 5 no.) • Continuous monitoring to compare different technologies
- 6. Danfoss Media Relations6 | Lighting up the interiors Sourcing Natural Light Windows designed with day light and vision panels letting in more natural light Efficient LED Lighting Occupancy sensors for cabins, rest room and meeting rooms Energy Harvesting Sensors & control First-of-a-kind wireless and battery-less energy harvesting sensors and switches installed in the building to control lighting Design LPD < 0.5 W/sq.ft
- 7. Danfoss Media Relations7 | Design innovation for HVAC • First building in India to implement a radiant panel based cooling, developed in-house at Infosys • Sensible cooling through radiant panels (seen as false ceiling) • Dehumidified fresh air for ensuring comfort
- 8. Danfoss Media Relations8 | Equipping with efficient HVAC systems • Variable speed drives - All equipment - chillers, pumps, cooling towers, air system, had variable speed drives to minimize energy consumption • Dual loop units for server room - (DX + chilled water – 8 deg C and 16 deg C) for high efficiency • Magnetic chillers - For noise-free operations and longer life • Automatic tube cleaning system • STP recycled water for cooling tower makeup • Chiller plant efficiency : 0.42 kW/TR (average for 2015)
- 9. Danfoss Media Relations9 | Automating Building Operations Building automation technologies used to continuously monitor, manage, and optimize building operations and ensure efficient energy use
- 10. Danfoss Media Relations10 | Reinforcing Efficiency with Innovative Water Management • 100% wastewater recycled - A membrane bio-reactor (MBR) technology-based sewage treatment plant to treat wastewater, used for flushing, landscape, cooling towers • Waterless urinals installed • Optimum water consumption - Designed for 25 litres per person per day • Effective rooftop rainwater harvesting - 42% of water requirement in monsoon months met through rainwater • Online monitoring of water balance and STP
- 11. Danfoss Media Relations11 | Driving High Performance at High Efficiency • Total building EPI : 84 kWh/sqm per year - (includes lighting, HVAC, computers, data center, lifts) • Occupancy: 100% • Working hours: daytime 100% occupancy - Night time and weekends 50% occupancy • Total building peak electrical load: 2.85 W/sq.ft • 71 percent less water consumption than LEED standards • LEED Platinum rated
- 12. Danfoss Media Relations12 | Realizing Green Goals for Future • Infosys is working to reduce its per capita electricity consumption by 50 percent from 2007-2008 levels. • With energy-efficient HVAC, building design innovation, and water management Infosys has reduced its per capita electricity and water consumption by about 44 percent and 35 percent respectively, between 2007 and 2014. • The company now has over 3.5 million square feet of LEED Platinum rated and GRIHA five star rated buildings.
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