Business that specializes in manufacturing a patented energy‑saving retrofit, a PLC‑based controller embedded with AI and temperature‑lock technology designed to optimize compressor run‑time across ACs, freezers, VRV/VRF systems and cold storage units.
- This controller claims to deliver up to ~50% energy savings, enable precise temperature control, and typically pay for itself in 2–6 months.
- We have a strong base of corporate customers, and our sales and exports delivering gross profits of 450% due to low working capital and operational costs.
- The company has been commercially active for the past 7 years and is well-accepted in both domestic and international markets.
- We have served over 5,000 satisfied corporate clients across India and overseas, with 55% of our sales coming from exports.
- Our groundbreaking patented solution is the first of its kind globally, an intelligent, programmable retrofit controller designed to reduce electricity consumption in air conditioners, freezers, and cold storage systems. With built-in AI and a distinctive temperature-lock function, it can cut energy use by up to 50%, offering full cost recovery within 5 to 7 months.
- This is a highly profitable and fast-growing business, offering the only patented PLC retrofit in the world that maintains a fixed temperature and delivers high energy savings and fast ROI across all types of air conditioning and refrigeration systems, including VRVs/VRFs, inverter and non-inverter ACs, freezers, and cold storage units.
Government and industry bodies have validated its performance:
- Certified by national and international agencies such as CII-GBC and EESL, reporting verified energy savings between 33%–44%.
- An additional 30% savings is achieved through its patented temperature lock feature, with many clients reporting total savings of 50%–60% and a payback as fast as 2–3 months.
Market potential:
- Globally, there are over 3 billion air conditioners and refrigeration units, and over 60 million in India alone. With rising energy prices and increasing pressure on corporations to reduce their carbon footprint, this product addresses a large and growing market.
Financial highlights:
- Gross margin of 450% with minimal fixed costs.
- Zero working capital requirement and strong positive cash flows from day one.
- A monthly sale of just 3,000 units generates ₹1.5 crore (~USD 1.8 million) in gross profit.
- The business has a very low operational footprint (less than 1,500 sq ft needed) and can be relocated to any city or country with ease.
Unique selling proposition:
- The only patented power-saving PLC retrofit in the world for ACs and refrigeration systems.
- Uses 8 intelligent algorithms and dual sensors to maintain precise temperatures across changing thermal loads, seasons, and geographies delivering 35%+ energy savings with a 3–6 month ROI.
- A patented "temperature lock" offers additional 30% savings by preventing misuse of temperature settings.
- User-friendly interface enables one-time programming optimized for any climate zone.
- Real-time display and control of room and coil temperatures.
- Built-in measurement of savings within just 2 hours for payback calculation.
- Compatible with all major AC brands and models up to 20 Ton, as well as freezers and cold rooms.
- Particularly beneficial for non-inverter systems, which dominate the global AC market.
Awards and certifications:
- Winner of the National Award for Innovation in Energy Saving (CII-GBC).
Certified by:
- CII-GBC: 35% savings on conventional ACs, 25% on inverters.
- EESL (Ministry of Power, Govt of India): 33% and 44% savings in two separate tests.
- LG Ltd: 25% energy savings on inverter ACs.
International recognition, shortlisted for:
- United Nations Cleantech Award.
- TiE50 Silicon Valley.
- HVAC UK.
- RAC UK – for energy innovation and sustainable solutions.
This business presents a rare opportunity to take over a pioneering product with a proven track record, excellent profitability, global relevance, and scalability.
The founder, aged 73 and in declining health, is retiring from active business operations.
- The patent is not part of the transaction and would require an extra payment if the investor wishes to acquire it.
