India, Oct. 5 -- UltraTech Cement has crossed the 2 GW mark in installed green energy capacity for captive use, becoming the first cement company in India to achieve the milestone.
The company recently commissioned 116.55 MW of wind capacity as part of its ISTS-connected wind-solar hybrid project in Barmer, Rajasthan, along with 10 MW of Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) capacity at Sarlanagar Cement Works in Karnataka.
With these additions, UltraTech's total installed green energy capacity has reached 2,024 MW, comprising 1,580 MW of renewable energy capacity and 444 MW of WHRS capacity. The portfolio currently meets around 48% of the company's power requirements.
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