Project: "Implementation of an Energy-Efficient Laser Cutting System at UAB Karbonas"

Project Issues Addressed. The continuously increasing energy consumption and significantly rising electricity prices drive the company to evaluate energy use and savings, improve energy efficiency, and implement various measures and technologies that contribute to environmental and natural resource conservation.

UAB "Karbonas" is a small industrial company specializing in metal processing, offering all types of metal cutting services along with a wide range of other metalworking solutions. Currently, the company not only provides cutting services for aluminum, titanium, carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, non-ferrous metals, ceramics, marble, granite, rubber, plastic, glass, and other materials but also performs bending, mechanical processing, welding, and full product manufacturing.

The company operates two laser cutting machines purchased in 2011 and 2014, which consume electricity and natural gas in the production process but no longer meet energy efficiency requirements.

To enhance energy efficiency, UAB "Karbonas" plans to replace the two technologically outdated laser cutting machines with a new, energy-efficient laser cutting system. This project will contribute to reducing primary energy consumption and lowering greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. It will also support Lithuania’s broader efforts in combating climate change, promoting clean and fair energy, advancing the circular economy, and improving resource efficiency.

Project Objective: To implement energy-efficient production equipment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the technological process by at least 30%.

Project Duration: 08/2024 – 08/2026

Project Value: 470,200 EUR

Allocated Funding: EU funds – 305,630 EUR