India: Oyster Renewable Energy and Dalmia Cement (Bharat) have announced a plan to set up a 31.6MW hybrid renewable energy project in Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh. Costing around US$28m, the project integrates 21.6MW of wind and 10MW of solar capacity, according to a statement. Dalmia Cement said that the project will ensure a more stable and balanced renewable energy profile for the company, with commissioning expected in 2027.
“This 31.6 MW hybrid power project will reduce CO2 emissions by nearly 70,000t/yr, directly strengthening our plant-level carbon efficiency and sustainability metrics,” said Dharmender Tuteja, Chief Financial Officer of Dalmia Cement (Bharat)’s parent company Dalmia Bharat.
The company added that the project will incorporate local workforce participation and regional supply chain engagement, to ensure that its investment in clean energy infrastructure will also generate lasting economic value for rural communities.
