October 6, 2026: Ultratech has become the first cement company in India to commission more than 2 GW of green energy capacity for captive use. The company has reached a cumulative installed green energy capacity of 2,024 MW, strengthening its focus on renewable power, waste heat recovery and energy security.

Ultratech has commissioned 116.55 MW of wind capacity as part of its Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind-solar hybrid project in Barmer, Rajasthan. It has also commissioned 10 MW of Waste Heat Recovery System (WHRS) capacity at Sarlanagar Cement Works, its integrated manufacturing unit in Karnataka.

The company’s total green energy portfolio now comprises 1,580 MW of renewable energy capacity and 444 MW of WHRS capacity. Together, these sources meet around 48% of UltraTech’s current power requirements.

(Source: Solar Quarter)