Parabolic Trough Solar Heat
for Automobile Manufacturing

Cut fuel costs up to 60% • Paint shop drying, curing, pre‑treatment • 120–250°C solar heat

KVB Parabolic Trough for Automotive

Rising energy cost in manufacturing

Automobile manufacturing is not just about assembly — it is a heat-intensive industrial process. From paint shops to component cleaning and drying, your plant depends on consistent thermal energy.

Most automobile plants rely on:

  • LPG / Natural Gas / Furnace Oil systems
  • Electric heating (high operational cost)
  • Continuous production cycles

Business Impact

  • High energy cost across multiple process lines
  • Fuel price volatility impacting production cost
  • Increasing pressure from global OEMs for sustainability
  • Carbon emission targets and compliance requirements
  • Need for cost-efficient, future-ready manufacturing

You are not just manufacturing vehicles — you are managing rising energy costs at every stage.

What if you could reduce a significant portion of your heat cost?

KVB Green Energies provides Parabolic Trough Solar Thermal Systems (PTC)
tailored for automobile manufacturing processes.

What This System Does:

Generates high-temp
water/steam using solar energy
Supports degreasing,
washing, and paint baking processes
Integrates with
existing heating systems
Ensures uninterrupted
operation with hybrid control
Immediate
Impact:
Up to 40%reduction in
fuel consumption
Lower costof production
Long-termenergy price stability
This is not just energy saving — it is margin improvement for your factory.

Built for industrial reliability

System Process

  • Parabolic mirrors capture & concentrate sunlight
  • Heat is focused onto absorber tubes
  • Heat transfer fluid absorbs high-temperature energy
  • Thermal energy is converted into steam
  • Steam supplied to automotive process lines
  • Boiler automatically supports when required

Integration Options

  • Boiler Feedwater Preheating
  • Direct Steam Generation
  • Hybrid Solar + Boiler Mode
  • Thermal Storage (optional)

Industrial Performance

  • Temperature Range: 120°C – 250°C
  • Efficiency: 50–70%
  • Solar Contribution: 20–60%
  • System Life: 20–30 years

Designed for continuous, high-load automotive manufacturing.

Across automobile processes

Suitable for multiple heat-dependent operations

Paint Shop Drying & Curing

120–180°C consistent heat

Surface Treatment & Cleaning

Hot water & steam stages

Component Drying

Energy-efficient drying

Hot Water Wash Systems

80–100°C pre-treatment

Sterilization & Sanitation

High-temp cleaning

Boiler Feedwater Heating

Improves overall efficiency

If your plant uses heat in production — solar thermal can reduce your cost.

What automobile plants gain

  • Financial Advantage – Reduce fuel consumption by 20–60%, lower cost per vehicle produced, protection from fuel price fluctuations
  • Operational Advantage – Seamless integration with existing systems, no disruption to production, fully automated hybrid operation
  • Strategic Advantage – Reduced carbon emissions, meets global OEM sustainability requirements, strengthens brand and compliance position

Lower cost + sustainable manufacturing = global competitiveness

Energy cost comparison automotive

Smart investment for manufacturers

Typical returns for India automobile sector

2–5 yrs
Payback period
30–40%
Annual fuel savings
25+ yrs
System life
~3T CO₂
Saved per ton of oil replaced

After Payback: Your plant benefits from low-cost thermal energy — reducing long-term production cost significantly. A strategic investment aligned with future manufacturing trends.