en.Wedoany.com Reported - Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals (GACL) has partnered with CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions to supply hybrid renewable energy to GACL's production facilities in Gujarat. The project has a total installed capacity of 160.24 MW, comprising 75.90 MW of wind power and 84.34 MW of solar power. These hybrid power facilities will adopt a group captive structure, exclusively supplying GACL's plants in Dahej and Vadodara, with all output covered by power purchase agreements. This initiative is seen as a practical case of chemical companies driving industrial decarbonization and ensuring operational reliability.
The project is located at four renewable energy sites in Gujarat: Kalikanagar, Aji Dahisarda, Rajula, and Ghuntu. According to the developer's estimates, the project can generate 369 million units of clean electricity annually, reducing carbon emissions by 264,204 tons, with environmental benefits equivalent to planting approximately 15.27 million trees per year. These figures are based on the project's feasibility study phase.
The project will be implemented in two phases: Phase I includes 16.50 MW of wind power and 21.701 MW peak solar power, while Phase II includes 59.40 MW of wind power and 62.64 MW peak solar power. All facilities will be commissioned gradually according to the contract schedule agreed upon by both parties. Once operational, the hybrid renewable energy will be allocated to GACL's various production units to support continuous manufacturing and emission reduction targets. The developer describes this as a significant group captive project for the renewable energy industry.
GACL is a major chlor-alkali producer in India, with multiple integrated production bases in Vadodara and Dahej, offering over 35 product categories across various industries. The company's annual production capacity has increased from an initial 37,425 tons to 852,400 tons, reflecting long-term capacity expansion and manufacturing vertical integration. GACL states that integrating renewable energy into its power supply system is a core measure to reduce energy intensity and enhance cost competitiveness, with key benefits including transparent electricity pricing and long-term cost savings.
CleanMax revealed that its operational installed capacity in Gujarat stands at 844 MW, with a total contract portfolio of 5.7 GW, serving 588 clients across various industries. The developer considers this collaboration as part of its net-zero services business.
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