UltraTech Cement Limited, India’s largest manufacturer of cement and ready-mix concrete, has achieved another sustainability milestone by operationalizing a 7.5 MW round-the-clock (RTC) hybrid renewable energy project at its Sewagram Cement Works in Gujarat. This initiative marks a significant step forward in India’s clean energy transition and sets a benchmark for industrial energy consumption.
A First-of-Its-Kind Hybrid Renewable Energy Solution
The project integrates solar power using bifacial modules with trackers, wind energy, and battery storage, all co-located on-site. This innovative system ensures uninterrupted clean power supply for cement manufacturing operations without depending on grid electricity.
Executed in collaboration with Gentari, a leading clean energy solutions provider, the project has been designed as a behind-the-meter system. It is the first such installation in the country for industrial power consumption, highlighting the role of advanced system integration in reducing carbon emissions and optimizing energy costs at scale.
Driving Decarbonization in Cement Manufacturing
UltraTech Cement has been actively pursuing green energy as a key driver of its decarbonization roadmap, aligned with its 2050 Net Zero target. The commissioning of this hybrid renewable energy project reflects UltraTech’s customer-led design approach and integrated system engineering expertise.
In FY25, UltraTech also became one of the first industrial companies in India to achieve 1 GW of renewable energy capacity for captive use. This underlines its leadership in embedding sustainability into core business operations.
Green Energy Goals and RE100 Commitment
Looking ahead, UltraTech aims to significantly expand the share of renewable energy in its overall power mix:
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65% by 2027
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85% by 2030
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100% renewable electricity by 2050 under its RE100 commitment
By consistently scaling up renewable adoption, UltraTech is not only reducing its environmental footprint but also contributing to India’s broader clean energy and climate action goals.
Conclusion
The operationalization of the 7.5 MW RTC hybrid renewable energy project at Sewagram Cement Works sets a new benchmark for India’s industrial sector. UltraTech Cement’s efforts highlight how large-scale industrial players can leverage innovation, partnerships, and renewable energy integration to achieve sustainable growth while advancing towards a Net Zero future.
