Hot water heat pump - full site electrification

SRG completed extensive steam optimization and de-steaming work, which showed that one unit could be electrified using only a hot water heat pump. This presents a first-of-its-kind project that can serve as an example for other facilities.

This project supports the installation of a 752 kW Thermax water-source electric heat pump to provide hot water for yarn and fabric dyeing processes. The technology is still in a research and development phase and not yet commercially viable at scale, making this a first-of-a-kind deployment in a textile manufacturing environment. The project aims to replace coal-based thermal energy with electrified heat, significantly reducing carbon emissions.

While the technology has strong decarbonization potential, scaling is currently constrained by high capex, process limitations (temperature requirements), and renewable energy availability. This pilot is intended to de-risk these barriers and enable broader replication.