Is it possible to modernize an industrial site that is more than 50 years old in line with the latest sustainability requirements? "Yes", says Siemens Real Estate and delivers impressive proof in India. With steps like an elaborate waste system that includes its own recycling section, a location-wide compression-air system, a central drinking water purification unit and Siemens’ largest solar power system on the roof, Kalwa near Mumbai has become a green showcase for Siemens.

What makes Kalwa stand out?  

•   green site with 1,542 catalogued trees   
•  drinking water treatment avoids 2,000,000 plastic bottles annually   
•  Monsoon shelters avoid annual disposal of temporary shelters   
•  central compressed air supply saves 200,000 kWh of electricity and 1,000,000 liters of water annually   
• efficient "north light" windows allow 60% better use of daylight   
• recycling yard separates waste into 45 types for recycling 
• solar plant with 6820 panels and capacity of 2.18MWp. From Feb'18 to Feb'22 we have generated 90285 MW electricity & CO2 reduction 71325 tons
• Wastewater treatment plant makes 97% of wastewater reusable  

Green, greener, Kalwa!