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GHG REDUCTION: Ricron Panels- Construction Panels Using
Waste Multilayer Plastics
Developed by: Deeya Panel Products Private Limited

INNOVATION
Current rate of consumption of wood/timber is unsustainable and strict measures are needed
in both controlling consumption as well the introduction of alternatives. Similarly, the scale of
plastic waste generation is an ongoing challenge and it is essential to curb its negative impacts
on the environment. On an average, plastic can take up to a thousand years to decompose,
choking drains and river systems, contaminating soil and water, while damaging human and
animal health, as well as the environment. Plastic packaging accounts for nearly half of all
plastic waste globally, much of which is thrown away within just a few minutes of its first use. In
India, the major challenge is effective & safe disposal of waste. The present methods for diposal
are inefficient and the awareness among public on its hazards to the environment is low.

Deeya Panel Products has found a solution to tackle the plastic waste menace. With their
unique technology, they convert multi-layer plastics, that cannot be conventionally recycled
into low-cost and high quality building materials called Ricron Panels. The waste is sourced
from multilayer film manufacturers, packaging and waste management companies, as well as
scrap dealers. The collected waste is then carefully sorted, washed and ground to flakes based
on their polymer compositions. Using the proprietary multi-stage manufacturing process, the
plastic waste is then formulated into different mixtures keeping the quality of end product in
mind, with applications for various industrial and commercial purposes. Ricron Panels are
Ricron Panels used Greenpro certified as a green product building material by the Confederation of Indian Industry
for making (left to (CII), and the manufacturing facility is certified as a zero waste discharge unit.
right): counters
and cabinets, as
walls and roofting
sheets in low-
cost housing,
manufacturing
of bricks, and
furniture.
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About the Company Benefits

• Ricron Panels can substitute plywood (12 mm
Deeya Panel Products Pvt.
thick), MDF, PVC sheets, as well as other soft
Ltd. based out of Ankleshwar
woods, for use in applications such as furnitures,
Gujarat, imbibes the idea of
paver pallets,shuttering panels, etc.
‘circular economy’ and recycles
multi-layer plastics and converts them to panels • The panels are fire-proof, water-proof, corrosion-
or sheets, to be used as low-cost and high-strength free and termite resistant. They are stronger and
building materials. Deeya Panel manufactures high- non-brittle with respect to cement sheets (6 mm
quality brick pallets, paver block pallets, recycled thick) used for roofing, and can also replace GI
plastic sheets and other similar products. The panels sheets.
are manufactured by their proprietary technology • The estimated GHG reduction by global adoption
(patent filed) and sold under the brand name ‘Ricron’. of this technology is likely to be 9 million tonnes by
2028.
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GHG REDUCTION: Surface Water Velocity Driven Hydrokinetic Turbine
Developed by: Maclec Technical Project Laboratory Private Limited

INNOVATION
Renewable energy is one of the most effective tools we have in
Conical turbine
the fight against climate change, and is the cleanest pathway to
achieve sustainable development. Renewable energy contributes Generator
to about 25% of total electricity generated in the world from
numerous sources, such as hydro, solar, wind and geothermal.
Decentralized renewable energy sources present a substantial
untapped potential, especially in the form of micro and small
hydro power projects. One such example is generating power
by applying the principles of hydrokinetic energy. Based on
this fundamental, Maclec Technical Project Laboratory has Floating Case
developed a simple, sustainable and indigenous hydropower
innovation called VARUN III.
VARUN III: Hydrokinetic Turbine
VARUN III is a reliable, sustainable and environment friendly
technology that caters to the 24x7 electricity demand. The deployment of this technology can be beneficial for
rural electrification and development of remote areas situated close to perennial water bodies, such as rivers,
canals and streams.

VARUN III has various innovative features. One such feature being debris-free turbine technology- where-
in the turbine is fit between a floating case, which provides buoyancy to the turbine module to remain half
submerged and other important parts, such as generator to stay above the water surface. The buoyant floating
case also provides sufficient space for debris, silt and floating material to pass through without reacting on the
turbine surface. This unique feature helps avoid the installation of any additional structure such as trash rack.
The installation and running cost of VARUN III is similar to an off-grid solar power plant, but unlike solar PV,
it can generate power continuously till there is adequate flow of water. VARUN III has modules ranging from
1kW-100kW. There is also a natural calamity warning and control system installed 10 km upstream, which
constantly shares data with the power station in real time. The revenue generation model is similar to other
renewable energy projects in which power is sold to consumers through power purchase agreements (PPA).

About the Company Benefits

Maclec Technical Project Laboratory (MTPL) • VARUN III (5 kW) generates 120-240
Pvt. Ltd., incorporated in December 2014, units/day and can be installed in any
based out of Delhi is working in partnership waterbody having velocity more than
with Department of Hydro and Renewable 0.7m/sec.
Energy, IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam (UJVN) and • High plant load factor of more than
Government of Uttarakhand for the development and commercialization 90% when installed in perennial water
of Surface Water Hydrokinetic Turbine (VARUN III). bodies, such as canals or rivers.
MTPL is the technology provider/industry partner, while IIT Roorkee • Present installation of VARUN III
is the R&D Partner, and Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (Size: 9m x 6m x 3m) is designed to
(UJVT), Govt. of Uttarakhand is the sponsor/facilitator. generate power of 5kW, with peak
power output at 1.5m/s stream
Maclec Technical Project Laboratory has received the Budding velocity.
Innovator Award by National Research Development Corporation, • The estimated GHG reduction by
Government of India in 2017, and has also received the ICT Top global adoption of this technology is
Startup 2018 Award from Ministry of Information and Communication likely to be 2 million tonnes by 2028.
Technology, Government of India.
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GHG REDUCTION: HyPixi- Hybrid Retrofit System for Vehicles
Developed by: Altigreen Propulsion Labs Private Limited

INNOVATION
A leading source of GHG
emissions and urban air pollution
are on-road vehicles. The
problem gets worse in developing
economies like India that struggle
with congested cities. Traffic
snarls, poor infrastructure, and
disorderly driving slow down
vehicles - reducing fuel efficiency
and increasing pollution levels.
Hybrid and electric vehicles are
the hope for a low- carbon future. HyPixi kit and its components
Altigreen Propulsion Labs has created a low-cost retrofit system– HyPixi – that transforms fossil
fuel-based vehicles into hybrid electrics, leading to reduction in fuel consumption and emissions
by over 20%. HyPixi is a fit and forget torque-assist, regenerative electric system. This powertrain
generates electricity through regenerative braking, a concept used in full hybrid vehicles. In a normal
vehicle, on application of brakes, the kinetic energy of the vehicle is lost in the form of friction at
the brake pads. This loss of energy is prevented by the regenerative braking and energy harnessed is
then used by Altigreen’s powerful motor generator system to assist the engine, thereby reducing fuel
consumption and exhaust emissions. Altigreen’s HyPixi is a retrofit product that can be installed in
petrol/diesel cars, as well as Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs). The technology works by augmenting
the standard (fuel-based) engine’s power through an electric motor, with no change required in the
standard engine.

HyPixi technology is type approved by ARAI, Pune and iCAT, Manesar. Altigreen has filed 9 patents
in 60+ countries, 19 patents of which have already been granted, including 6 in the US. Altigreen has
undertaken more than 50 installations till date, mostly in small commercial vehicles (<2 tonnes).

About the Company Benefits

• HyPixi transforms fossil fuel-based vehicles into hy-
Altigreen Propulsion brid electrics, leading to reduction in fuel consump-
Labs Pvt. Ltd. based tion and emissions by over 20%.
out of Bangalore,
• HyPixi is a fit and forget torque-assist, regenerative
designs and
electric system.
manufactures low-cost & rugged electric vehicle
• The fleet telematics and vehicle management system
powertrains, suited for driving conditions in
connected with the HyPixi kit provides proactive
India and other emerging economies. Altigreen
alerts, drive summaries, route information, and fuel
Propulsion Labs has received the award for the
efficiency information on mobile and web apps.
“Most Significant Innovation” at the IDTechEx
Show 2016 in Berlin and has also secured the • The estimated GHG reduction by global adoption
2nd prize for innovation in Startup Awards in of this technology is likely to be 8 million tonnes by
Elecrama 2018. 2028.