UltraTech Cement Limited, the largest manufacturer of cement and ready-mix concrete in the country, today announced the successful commissioning of a hybrid renewable energy system at its Sewagram Cement Works in Gujarat.
This marks a first step into India's industrial energy arena, where an on-site system combines solar energy, a wind component, and battery storage to provide continuous clean energy for manufacturing.
The 7.5 MW hybrid system seamlessly integrates bifacial solar panels with smart tracking, wind turbines, and the appropriate storage technology, while being designed to work completely off the grid.
This project was operationalised in partnership with Gentari and fully ensures full continuous green energy supply to cement production, while significantly reducing both emissions and operational costs. Beyond the value to the cement sector, this serves to indicate to the pharma and broader energy sectors the value of hybrid renewable energy systems as a reliable and sustainable energy solution.
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UltraTech's announcement and commissioning is part of a larger vision to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050 and in FY25, it became one of the first installations in the Indian industrial sector at 1 gigawatt of renewable energy capacity for captive supply. In the future, UltraTech is planning to buy 65% of its electricity from renewables, over 70% by 2027 and 85% by 2030, before reaching its RE100 commitment with 100% by 2050.
This revolutionary implementation shows industries can use tailored renewable energy solutions to future-proof their operations, minimizing carbon footprint and addressing global sustainability considerations.
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