Industrial Innovations

Energy Efficient Ceiling Fans (Gorilla fans)

Gorilla fans consume only 28W at full speed, achieved by brushless DC motor design and a driving algorithm called 'atomsense', which precisely senses various motor parameters in real time and controls the motor in a closed loop, avoiding all possible power losses.

Area: Energy Sciences

Innovator: Mr. Arindam Paul, Founding Member & Head, Marketing & Strategy, Atomberg Technologies Private Limited., arindam@atomberg.com

Funding agency: Ministry of Micro, Small Medium Enterprises (MSME), Govt of India

Benefits: Gorilla ceiling fans are remote-controlled that consumes 28W at full speed, which is 65% less compared to existing fans – offering a saving of INR 1000 - 1500/fan/year.

Implementing institute: Atomberg Technologies Private Limited, Mumbai

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