UltraTech Cement becomes first Indian company to exceed 2 GW green energy capacity.
UltraTech Cement has become India's first cement company to achieve over 2 GW of green energy capacity. This includes 116.55 MW wind and 10 MW WHRS capacity, bringing the total to 2,024 MW. Green energy now meets 48% of power needs. The company aims for 85% green energy by 2030.
Surpassing 2 GW of green energy capacity is a major operational and strategic achievement that significantly reduces reliance on fossil fuels, enhances energy security, and positions the company favorably for future environmental regulations and market demands.
The announcement highlights a significant achievement in green energy capacity, positioning the company as a leader in sustainability and energy transition within the Indian cement industry.
UltraTech Cement Limited has announced a significant milestone, becoming the first cement company in India to surpass 2 gigawatts (GW) of green energy capacity for captive use.
This achievement was bolstered by the commissioning of 116.55 MW of wind capacity at its ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid project in Barmer, Rajasthan, and an additional 10 MW of Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) capacity at its Sarlanagar Cement Works in Karnataka.
UltraTech's current green energy portfolio totals 2,024 MW, comprising 1,580 MW of renewable energy and 444 MW of WHRS capacity. These sources now meet approximately 48% of the company's total power requirements. The company has strategically focused on energy transition, with nearly a third of its 76 manufacturing units in India utilizing over 50% green energy, and five units exceeding 95% utilization.
Mr. K. C. Jhanwar, Managing Director of UltraTech Cement Limited, highlighted that this accomplishment is the result of a decade-long strategy, demonstrating that reliability and growth can coexist with a rapid shift to green energy. He noted that meeting almost half of their power needs through green energy reduces exposure to fossil fuel supply constraints and power price volatility.
The company continues to expand its renewable energy and WHRS projects, integrating Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to improve renewable energy utilization and supply reliability. Notably, UltraTech operationalized India's first on-site hybrid round-the-clock renewable energy project in 2025. The company has not invested in new captive thermal power capacity for over ten years, aligning with its decarbonisation strategy.
This expansion of green energy capacity strengthens UltraTech's energy security, reduces dependence on conventional power sources and fossil fuels, and lowers exposure to price volatility. The company aims to increase the share of green energy in its total power mix to 85% by 2030 and, as a member of RE100, is committed to sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2050.
UltraTech Cement Limited, an Aditya Birla Group company, is the world's largest cement company by sales volume outside of China, with a grey cement capacity of 210.1 MTPA and a white cement/putty capacity of 3.5 MTPA.
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