India, June 25 -- Hindustan Zinc has deployed India's first 250-metric-tonne electric crane at its Zinc Smelter Debari in Rajasthan, marking a significant step in its decarbonisation and clean technology roadmap.
The hybrid crane, capable of operating on both diesel and electric power, is expected to reduce on-site emissions by avoiding around 250.8 tonnes of CO2 annually through lower diesel consumption. The company said the deployment demonstrates the scalability of hybrid technologies in heavy industrial operations.
The initiative is part of Hindustan Zinc's broader sustainability strategy, which includes underground battery electric vehicles, electric bulkers, LNG-powered logistics, electric buses, and electric loaders. The company ai...