GACL Partners CleanMax for 75.90 MW Wind & 84.34 MWp Solar Hybrid Power
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) has partnered with CleanMax to source hybrid renewable energy. The project includes 75.90 MW wind and 84.34 MWp solar capacity, aiming to supply 100% of power to GACL's manufacturing units. This initiative is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 2,64,204 tons annually.
The partnership focuses on renewable energy adoption for captive consumption, which is a significant step towards sustainability and cost efficiency in energy-intensive operations. While not directly impacting immediate revenue or profit, it has long-term strategic and operational benefits.
The announcement details a strategic partnership focused on renewable energy adoption, which aligns with sustainability goals and is expected to reduce carbon emissions, indicating a positive development for the company.
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) has partnered with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Limited (CleanMax) to source hybrid renewable energy for its manufacturing operations in Gujarat. This project involves 75.90 MW of wind capacity and 84.34 MWp of solar capacity, which will supply 100% of the power generated to GACL's Dahej and Vadodara units under a group captive structure.
The project, being implemented across four sites in Gujarat—Kalikanagar, Aji Dahisarda, Rajula, and Ghuntu—is expected to generate approximately 36.9 crore units of clean power annually. This initiative is projected to reduce CO2 emissions by 2,64,204 tons per year, equivalent to planting nearly 15.27 million trees annually. The project will be executed in two phases, with commissioning expected according to contractual timelines.
This collaboration aims to accelerate industrial decarbonisation in India, aligning environmental responsibility with operational efficiency. GACL, a leading chlor-alkali company, recognizes the energy-intensive nature of its operations and the critical role of renewable energy in reducing emissions and improving cost competitiveness. CleanMax, with a significant operational renewable energy capacity in Gujarat, supports this transition through its expertise in renewable energy solutions.
Smt. Avantika Singh, IAS, stated that sustainability is a central pillar of GACL's long-term growth strategy, and this partnership enables the integration of hybrid renewable energy to strengthen energy reliability and reduce environmental impact. Mr. Kuldeep Jain, Founder and Managing Director of CleanMax, highlighted this as their single largest group captive deal, underscoring Gujarat's importance as a market for renewable energy solutions.
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