Sunsure Commences Solar Power Supply To APL Apollo In UP

Sunsure Energy, the C&I focused renewable power producers  has announced the commencement of solar power supply to Apollo Pipes Limited and Apollo Metalex Pvt. Ltd., part of the APL Apollo Group , India’s largest producer of Structural Steel Tubes and Pipes. Sunsure will be supplying 10.5 million units of renewable energy annually to both the companies from Sunsure’s plant in Mahoba, a 7 MW allocation (3.5 MW each to the two firms)  in U.P, that will enable the two companies to meet over 50% of their power requirement with renewable energy.

With a capacity to produce 3.6 million tonnes per annum, APL Apollo Tubes Limited is the largest producer of Structural Steel Tubes and Pipes in India. APL Apollo has set a target of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. They have also signed with Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) with an aim to reduce 25% of scope 1 & 2 emissions per metric ton on steel produced by 2030 and to make renewable energy available to all of their manufacturing plants by 2025.

Commenting on the partnership, Harsh Agrawal, of APL Apollo said, “As India’s leading branded structural steel tube manufacturer, APL Apollo is delighted to partner with Sunsure Energy as part of ongoing efforts to transition to green energy and enhance operational efficiency. We are focussed on green technologies that help us achieve our target of achieving a 47% renewable energy consumption rate by FY 2024-25 up from 37% in FY2022-23. This partnership with Sunsure Energy underscores our commitment to make the move to renewable energy sources as a core aspect of our business goals.”

Vinod Sharma, S.V.P. Business Development of Sunsure Energy commented: “We are delighted to partner with APL Apollo in their journey to transition to renewable energy as part of their ESG roadmap. For Sunsure Energy, this partnership expands our market share in Uttar Pradesh. We are supplying clean energy to some of the leading businesses in the state. This project aligns with our dedication to delivering customised suite of renewable energy solutions that drive both economic growth and environmental responsibility.”

 

Sunsure Energy currently provides renewable energy solutions to 70+ Indian industrial companies across over 16 states, including multinationals like Sandoz, KSB Pumps, Emcure, Olon API, and more. The company has a 120 MW operational capacity in Uttar Pradesh and its customers in the state include some of the largest businesses across diverse sectors like Dabur, Inox Air Products, Kajaria, APL Apollo, Merino Industries, Orient Bell, amongst others.