Thermax Subsidiary First Energy Commissions 45.80 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Captive Plant

Thermax Subsidiary First Energy Commissions 45.80 MW Wind-Solar Hybrid Captive Plant

First Energy Private Limited (FEPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Thermax Limited, an energy and environment solutions provider has commissioned a 45.80 MW wind-solar hybrid (WSH) captive power plant in the state of Gujarat. The state-of-the-art facility has an installed capacity of 24.3 MW of wind energy and 21.50 MW of solar energy. The plant is estimated to reduce 1,11,700 tonnes of carbon equivalent per year.

The project was completed within stipulated timelines with zero accidents.

Ashish Bhandari, Managing Director and CEO of Thermax Limited said, “We are committed to being a trusted partner in energy transition for our customers and empowering them with sustainable solutions that pave the way for a greener future. The establishment of our wind-solar hybrid captive power plant in Gujarat is a big step in this direction. Renewable energy is clearly the way forward and, within renewables, wind-solar hybrid power offers significant advantages in terms of generation and distribution efficiencies and land utilisation.”

The plant has more than 50,000 solar modules and 9 wind turbine generator (WTG) units, with each WTG having a generation capacity of 2.7 MW. The plant ensures efficient transmission and seamless integration of clean energy into the power grid, informs the firm.

FEPL delves into commercial and industrial facilities decentralise and decarbonise energy ecosystems through renewable energy. FEPL builds and operates energy assets tailored to the specific needs of its customers. Thermax’s portfolio includes clean air, clean energy, clean water and chemical solutions. Thermax operates 14 manufacturing facilities across India, Europe, and Southeast Asia and has 38 wholly owned Indian and international subsidiaries.