COAL AVOIDED
Equivalent to tonnes of coal avoided over a period of 25 years
3,147 Tonnes
According to U.S. Energy Information Administration (2020), the average amount of coal used to generate a kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity is 1.13 pounds.
225 kW Rooftop Solar for Manufacturer in Pondicherry, India
Distributed Energy has entered into a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with our customer to fund, install, and manage a 225 kW rooftop solar project. This plant will continue to deliver reliable clean energy, enabling our customer to achieve substantial savings on electricity costs while significantly reducing their carbon footprint.
Project Impact
CO2 OFFSET
Equivalent to tonnes of CO2 offset over a period of 25 years
4,492 Tonnes
According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the CO₂ offset from solar in India is approximately 725 grams per kWh.
HEALTH IMPACT
Equivalent to tonnes of SO2 avoided over a period of 25 years
44 Tonnes
According to a study by the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, University of South Florida, USA, the average SO2 emissions avoided over 25 years is 7.07 grams/ kWh.
CUSTOMER BENEFIT
Savings over a period of 25 years
Rs. 1,21,01,582
Customer Benefit is the estimated total savings over 25 years: the discounted tariff rate we offer vs the grid rate.
Project Details
Founded in 1983, this customer established India’s first membrane cell plant for Chlor-Alkali production, setting a new benchmark for innovation in the chemical industry. Over the decades, they have built a strong legacy of sustainability, workplace diversity, and technological leadership, becoming one of the first major chemical organizations in India to adopt and successfully implement cutting-edge technologies. With continuous investment in process optimization and quality improvements, their operations have remained at the forefront of the sector since inception.
As part of their commitment to cleaner energy, the customer has partnered through a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) under which a 225 kW rooftop solar project has been commissioned and is being managed. This initiative is expected to deliver savings of more than 15% per unit of electricity generated, while further reducing their carbon footprint.
Investment Details
- Agreement Type: Purchase Power Agreement
- Project Type: Rooftop
- Plant Cost: View Plant Cost
- Expected Project IRR: >13%
- IRR with loan: >14.5%
- Depreciation Available: Yes
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