Comprehensive Energy Audit and Conservation Strategies for Commercial Buildings: A Case Study of C21 Business Park, Indore
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Energy audit, HVAC optimization, solar integration, commercial building, energy conservationAbstract
This study presents a detailed energy audit of C21 Business Park, an 11-floor commercial building in Indore, India. The audit identified HVAC systems (58%), lighting (18%), and motor-driven systems (14%) as primary energy consumers. Recommendations include LED retrofitting, VFD installation, and solar integration, projecting 25-30% annual cost savings (₹1.2-1.5 crore) and 142 tonnes CO₂ reduction.
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