Parabolic Trough Solar Steam
for Paper & Pulp Industry

Cut fuel costs up to 60% Dryer sections, evaporation, chemical recovery 120–250°C solar steam

KVB Parabolic Trough for Paper Industry

Massive steam demand, massive energy cost

Paper and pulp manufacturing is one of the most energy-intensive industrial sectors. From pulping to drying, your plant depends on continuous, high-volume steam supply.

Most paper mills operate with:

  • Large-capacity boilers (LPG / Coal / Furnace Oil / Biomass)
  • High-pressure steam systems
  • Continuous 24x7 production

Business Impact

  • Fuel cost = one of the largest operational expenses
  • High steam demand leads to massive fuel consumption
  • Exposure to volatile fuel prices
  • Significant carbon emissions and compliance pressure
  • Increasing cost pressure in competitive markets

You are not just producing paper — you are consuming fuel at scale every hour.

What if you could reduce a major portion of your boiler fuel costs?

KVB Green Energies offers Parabolic Trough Solar Thermal Systems (PTC)
engineered for high-demand paper and pulp operations.

What This System Does:

Generates high-temp
steam using solar energy
Reduces boiler fuel
consumption significantly
Integrates seamlessly
with existing steam systems
Operates in
hybrid mode for uninterrupted production
Immediate
Impact:
Up to 40%reduction in
fuel consumption
Lower costper ton of paper produced
Stable long-termenergy pricing
This is not just energy saving — this is large-scale cost optimization.

Designed for continuous operations

System Process

  • Solar mirrors capture & concentrate sunlight
  • Heat is focused onto absorber tubes
  • Heat transfer fluid absorbs high-grade thermal energy
  • Energy is converted into industrial steam
  • Steam supplied to paper and pulp processes
  • 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

Guaranteed heat supply 24/7 with seamless boiler integration.

Across paper & pulp processes

Ideal for multiple stages of paper manufacturing

Pulp Digestion

High-temperature cooking

Evaporation & Concentration

120–160°C energy efficient

Paper Drying Cylinders

120–180°C continuous drying

Chemical Recovery

Recausticizing & black liquor

Bleaching & Washing

Hot water & steam stages

Boiler Feedwater Heating

Improves overall efficiency

High steam demand = high solar savings potential

What paper mills gain

  • Financial Advantage – Reduce fuel consumption by 20–60%, significant savings in energy cost, lower cost per ton of production
  • Operational Advantage – Seamless integration with existing boilers, reduced load on boiler systems, reliable hybrid operation with no downtime
  • Strategic Advantage – Reduced carbon emissions, easier compliance with environmental norms, improved sustainability profile

Lower production cost + higher efficiency = stronger competitiveness

Energy cost comparison paper

Strong returns for large-scale plants

Typical returns for India paper industry

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 at scale — creating a strong cost advantage in a competitive market. One of the most impactful investments for energy-intensive industries.