GACL partners with CleanMax for hybrid renewable energy supply
Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL) has partnered with Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Limited (CleanMax) to procure hybrid renewable energy for its manufacturing facilities at Dahej and Vadodara in Gujarat.
According to a press release issued by CleanMax, the project comprises 75.90 MW of wind capacity and 84.34 MWp of solar capacity under a group captive arrangement. The entire power generated from the project will be consumed by GACL.
The renewable energy project is being implemented across four CleanMax sites in Gujarat — Kalikanagar, Aji Dahisarda, Rajula, and Ghuntu.
Project structure
The project will be executed in two phases.
Phase 1 includes 16.50 MW of wind capacity and 21.701 MWp of solar capacity, while Phase 2 comprises 59.40 MW of wind capacity and 62.64 MWp of solar capacity.
Both phases are scheduled for commissioning in line with contractual timelines agreed between GACL and CleanMax.
According to the company, the project is expected to generate around 36.9 crore units of clean electricity annually. The companies estimate that the project could reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 2,64,204 tonnes per year.
Industrial renewable energy demand
The project reflects increasing adoption of captive and group captive renewable energy models by energy-intensive industrial sectors.
Chlor-alkali manufacturing is a power-intensive process, making renewable energy integration an important pathway for reducing operating emissions and managing long-term power costs.
Company commentary
Avantika Singh, IAS, stated that the partnership would support integration of hybrid renewable energy into GACL’s power mix while improving energy reliability and reducing environmental impact.
Kuldeep Jain, Founder and Managing Director of CleanMax, stated that the agreement represents the company’s largest group captive transaction to date.
As of March 31, 2026, CleanMax had 844 MW of operational renewable energy capacity in Gujarat. The company stated that its total contracted renewable energy portfolio reached 5.7 GW during FY2025-26, serving 588 customers across industrial, manufacturing, and technology sectors.
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