Textile Unit in Haryana Goes Solar, Expects ₹4 Million Savings in Energy Costs

ARM Renewables commissioned the 400 kW rooftop solar installation

The energy-intensive textile industry contributes significantly to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology , “Collectively, textiles are responsible for 4 Gt of CO2 equivalent (CO2e) per year, or 5–10% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions—more than aviation and maritime shipping combined.”

The textile sector in India is taking various measures in its manufacturing processes to reduce emissions intensity. Some state governments have done their bit by introducing subsidies to help the textile industry adopt renewable energy to power their operations and lower their energy-related emissions.

Last September, the Maharashtra government announced a capital subsidy for textile units installing a solar power project with a maximum capacity of 4 MW. In its textile policy 2022-25, Haryana offers up to ₹5 million (~$59,602) for textile MSMEs to install rooftop solar systems.

Several textile units across the country are using such incentives to cut their energy costs while also becoming more sustainable in their operations. In a recent example from Haryana, Sirsa-based Sharda Cotton Industries has recently installed a 400 kW rooftop solar system. The projected annual savings on electricity costs is ₹4 million (~47,681) from the rooftop installation, which will generate 570,000 units of power.