Stainless steel manufacturer, Jindal Stainless, and clean energy solution provider, AB Energia Solutions Pvt. Ltd., have announced the successful installation and commissioning of a pioneering solar energy project at Jindal Stainless’ manufacturing unit in Jajpur, Odisha. This ground-breaking initiative boasts a cumulative capacity of over 30 MWp, making it the major captive solar energy plant within a single industrial campus in Odisha.
The solar energy plant installed by Jindal Stainless at its Jajpur unit in partnership with AB Energia comprises a 7.324 MWp floating solar plant and a 23.02 MWp rooftop solar system. The state-of-the-art plant is capable of generating approximately 44.3 million units (MU) of green energy annually, significantly reducing the Jajpur unit’s dependence on conventional grid electricity.
Key highlights are largest captive solar plant in Odisha; innovative installation; and environmental Impact.
This milestone marks a significant step towards a greener future, reinforcing Jindal Stainless’ commitment to sustainable growth. The company plans to achieve its Net Zero target by 2050 through various sustainability efforts. It has also committed to investing INR 700 crore in multiple decarbonisation projects over the next five years.