In today’s manufacturing world, energy efficiency is no longer optional—it’s a strategic priority. With rising electricity tariffs, ESG pressure, and carbon neutrality goals, plant heads and facility managers are actively looking for ways to cut energy costs without compromising production.
This case study highlights how Siota’s IoT-based energy monitoring and automation platform helped a real-world manufacturing plant in India reduce its energy bills by 20%, within just three months of deployment.
Client Overview
- Industry: Plastic Molding
- Location: Noida, India
- Plant Size: 60,000 sq ft
- Operations: 24/7 manufacturing, 3 production shifts
- Key Equipment: Injection molding machines, air compressors, HVAC systems, and a DG set for backup
The Challenge
The plant had a high monthly energy bill and faced frequent power factor penalties. Despite continuous operations, the management lacked:
- Equipment-wise energy consumption visibility
- Real-time alerts for inefficiencies or faults
- Shift-level benchmarking of energy use
- Fuel monitoring for DG performance
- Data to support corrective actions or ROI-focused decisions
Most energy-related decisions were based on manual meter readings, billing summaries, and assumptions.
The Solution: Siota’s IoT Platform
Siota deployed a non-invasive, plug-and-play IoT energy monitoring system, customized for the plant’s operations. The solution included:
- Smart energy meters on major equipment (machines, HVAC, compressors)
- DG set monitoring for fuel consumption and run hours
- Power factor tracking and alerts
- Shift-wise consumption dashboards
- Cloud-based access for management and operations teams
- Automated reports and exception alerts
Installation Time: Less than 72 hours, with no production disruption
Key Results After 3 Months
1. Energy Bill Reduced by 20%
Real-time dashboards revealed that machines were running during idle hours and lunch breaks. A new start-stop schedule was implemented, reducing wasted runtime and cutting consumption.
2. Avoided Power Factor Penalties
By monitoring power factor 24/7 and using Siota alerts, the team maintained PF above 0.95 consistently, avoiding recurring monthly penalties.
3. Reduced DG Diesel Consumption by 12%
Siota’s DG monitoring detected frequent low-load running at night. Load balancing and optimized usage reduced diesel consumption and improved generator efficiency.
4. 100% Elimination of Manual Errors
Manual meter readings were replaced with accurate, timestamped, equipment-level data, saving time and improving accountability.
5. Identified Equipment Anomalies Early
One compressor showed a sudden spike in power draw, triggering a real-time alert. Immediate maintenance prevented major downtime and energy loss.
Environmental Impact
In addition to cost savings, the plant also reported a reduction of approximately 6.5 tons of CO₂ emissions per month, contributing toward its ESG and sustainability go
Lessons Learned
- What you can’t see, you can’t save.
Real-time visibility is the first step to meaningful energy savings. - Small operational changes lead to big results.
Simple scheduling and behavior changes made possible by data insights drove most of the savings. - IoT is not just for large factories.
Even mid-sized plants can deploy IoT solutions quickly and cost-effectively—and see immediate ROI.
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Conclusion
This case study highlights how IoT-driven monitoring and automation can lead to significant energy savings. By leveraging real-time data and smart analytics, the plant optimized operations, reduced waste, and achieved a 20% cut in energy costs, proving IoT’s value in driving efficiency and sustainability in industrial environments.
