ATMs, just like any IT equipment, need a dust free environment running at optimal room temperature. ATM centers in India are often over- lit with conventional lights plus have high-capacity ACs running 24x7. In places with power problems, ATMs are run on generators adding to pollution. Sure, someone needs to do something about it.
| What sets this project apart from any other in its class? What's the unique selling proposition? The USP of the project is the use of low energy consuming technology. The growth in the number of ATMs during the last year viz., more than 10,000 ATMs is unparalleled in the history of ATM expansion in the country and is among the largest roll-outs in the world. What has been the overall impact of this project? The total energy savings per annum on account of these initiatives will be around 48508500 KWH. Assuming an average rate of Rs5 per unit (for commercial use the rate varies from Rs5 to `8 in various states), the total energy savings per annum will be of about Rs24.25 crores. Besides this, the ATM and site preparation specifications adopted and implemented by State Bank have become an industry standard and are being gradually adopted by a number of banks resulting in considerable energy savings for the entire nation. |
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| Ravinder Jain, CIO Aircel |
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SBI’s Green IT project is doing just that -- apart from savings of recurring costs to the bank, the project helps in reducing the carbon footprints impacting the quality of life of the society at large. Further it supports the cause of the central bank’s objective of spreading retail electronic payment culture and reduced dependence on paper based transactions in the country, through rapid expansion of ATMs and debit cards.
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| By using LCDs in lieu of CRTs, LED lighting instead of CFLs, and energy efficient ACs, SBI has dramatically reduced the energy consumption across its 10,000 ATMs. |
SBI undertook a massive rollout of ATMs during 2009-10. With more than 10,000 ATMs installed, SBI was conscious about the total carbon footprint. In all of these ATMs, LCD monitors were deployed in lieu of CRTs. LEDs were used instead of tube lights or CFL (even in signages). 5 star EER 3.1 rated ACs were installed instead of conventional high energy consuming ACs. Aluminum composite panels were put to use instead of wood based materials in the preparation of sites. Apart from these modifications, specially designed ATMs were developed and installed that consumed low energy and require no air conditioning environment. Even solar powered ATMs were developed for rural areas.
The key challenges faced in deployment of these energy efficient ATMs include ensuring compliance with regard to the agreed contractual terms not only with the main vendors but also the outsourced agencies. The SBI IT team worked closely with vendors involved in setting up conventional ATMs. Appropriate measures were required to safeguard against fire hazards in extensive use of composite aluminum materials.
The resulting total energy savings per annum will be around 48508500 KWH. Assuming conservatively an average rate of
Rs 5 per unit (for commercial use the rate varies from Rs 5 to Rs 8 in various States), the total energy savings per annum will be of about Rs 24.25 Crore.
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