EESL to Launch India's Largest Geothermal Pilot in Andhra

• EESL greenlights India’s largest Geothermal Energy Technology project in Andhra Pradesh’s tourism sector
• Geothermal systems reduce energy use by 50%, lower emissions, and enhance tourist comfort
• The pilot aims to promote sustainable growth, reduce operational costs, and create a scalable model for other regions

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has green-lit a plan to implement the nation’s largest Geothermal Energy Technology (GET) project in the tourism sector, specifically in the state of Andhra Pradesh, as a pilot.

According to the official statement, “EESL will set up two installations in Araku Valley and Visakhapatnam as a part of it”.

EESL is pioneering a geothermal energy project in Andhra Pradesh, promoting renewable and clean energy technologies, supporting sustainability, and driving the green transition in India’s power sector.

This initiative falls under the ambit of the Indian government’s efforts to encourage sustainable economic development through clean, advanced technologies.

The decision came after comprehensive discussions facilitated by EESL’s CEO, Akhilesh Kumar Dixit, with the Special Chief Secretary for Housing & Tourism for Andhra Pradesh, Ajay Jain, and Managing Director for the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, K. Amrapali.

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Geothermal energy utilizes the constant temperatures of the earth to give cooling and heating that are not harmful to the environment. The temperature of the ground at eight meters depth remains constant throughout the year which makes geothermal systems both efficient and dependable.

Ground source heat pumps and earth air tunnel systems are some of the technologies that are used to create comfortable environmental indoor while cutting the energy consumption significantly.

The systems have been found to reduce power consumption by almost 50%, perform low maintenance, and also reduce carbon dioxide by a large amount, while at the same time increasing the comfort of the visitors.

The GET project will not only pave the way for better tourist facilities, but it will also be a living example of how an infrastructure based on clean energy can lead to sustainable economic growth. It will raise the living standards in the areas frequented by tourists, lower the costs incurred by the tourism industry, and provide a model that can be easily adopted by the other regions in India.

An EESL spokesperson stated, “It shows how environmental leadership and tourism excellence can go hand in hand, driving clean growth, creating new economic opportunities, and playing a vital role in India’s fight against climate change”.