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SOMANY Ceramics Strengthens Green Manufacturing with New Solar Power Investments Across Production Facilities

SOMANY Ceramics has expanded its renewable energy portfolio by commissioning new solar power projects and increasing captive renewable energy procurement across its manufacturing facilities. The latest initiatives are expected to generate nearly 2.54 crore units (25.4 million kWh) of clean electricity annually, supporting the company's long-term decarbonisation strategy while reducing dependence on conventional grid power and lowering carbon emissions from its manufacturing operations.

As part of this expansion, the company has started sourcing renewable electricity from the recently commissioned 103 MWp Sirsa Solar Project in Haryana through a captive power model. SOMANY has secured 9.9 MW of generation capacity via a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), enabling its Kassar manufacturing facility to receive clean and competitively priced solar power over the next 25 years. The captive allocation is expected to produce approximately 1.56 crore units of renewable electricity every year, meeting a significant share of the plant's energy requirements while improving long-term energy cost stability.

Further enhancing its renewable energy footprint, SOMANY has commissioned a 2.5 MW rooftop solar power plant at its Sudha Somany Ceramics manufacturing facility in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, under the OPEX (Operating Expenditure) model. The project will operate under a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and is expected to generate around 30 lakh units of clean electricity annually, allowing the company to access solar power without significant upfront capital investment.

The new installations complement SOMANY's existing renewable energy infrastructure, which already includes a 2.5 MWp rooftop solar plant at its Kassar facility, a 1 MWp rooftop solar system at its Kadi manufacturing unit, and 1 MW of open-access renewable power procurement each for its Kadi and Somany Piastrelle facilities. Collectively, these investments demonstrate the company's phased approach to integrating renewable energy across multiple manufacturing locations.

Beyond renewable electricity procurement, SOMANY is implementing broader sustainability measures to improve operational efficiency and reduce its environmental footprint. The company has deployed Waste Heat Recovery Systems (WHRS) across its production lines to recover and reuse thermal energy generated during manufacturing, thereby lowering overall fuel consumption and improving energy efficiency. Such systems are increasingly being adopted by energy-intensive industries, including ceramics and cement, to reduce emissions and operational costs.

SOMANY has also strengthened its water conservation efforts through Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) practices at its manufacturing facilities. Advanced closed-loop filtration systems enable the treatment and recycling of 100 percent of process water, significantly reducing freshwater consumption while preventing industrial wastewater discharge. Additionally, the company continues to increase the use of recycled ceramic scrap in place of virgin raw materials, supporting circular economy principles and reducing the environmental impact associated with mining and material extraction.

Commenting on the company's sustainability initiatives, Abhishek Somany, Managing Director and CEO of SOMANY Ceramics, said that renewable energy remains a cornerstone of the company's decarbonisation roadmap. He noted that expanding solar power consumption, adopting waste heat recovery technologies, improving water recycling, and increasing the use of recycled raw materials collectively contribute to building a cleaner and more resource-efficient manufacturing ecosystem.

India's ceramic manufacturing industry is among the country's energy-intensive industrial sectors, with electricity and thermal energy accounting for a significant portion of production costs. As businesses increasingly transition toward renewable power, captive solar projects, rooftop installations, and open-access procurement are emerging as key strategies for reducing operating expenses, enhancing energy security, and supporting India's broader renewable energy and net-zero ambitions.

With its latest investments in captive and rooftop solar infrastructure, SOMANY Ceramics continues to reinforce its commitment to sustainable manufacturing, positioning renewable energy and resource efficiency at the centre of its long-term business growth while contributing to the country's clean energy transition.