Textile Factory Solar Power Optimization
The Challenge
A major textile spinning unit in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, faced escalating electricity bills due to round-the-clock operations and high daytime electricity tariffs. As an HT (High Tension) consumer, power costs accounted for over 35% of their total production overheads, severely squeezing operational margins in a highly competitive textile market. High daytime heat loads and continuous machinery operations demanded a stable and cost-effective power alternative.
The Solution
SOLEV designed and installed a custom 800 kWp rooftop solar plant using high-efficiency bifacial mono-PERC modules across their massive production shed rooftops. The system was integrated with the existing grid via advanced net metering, allowing the client to utilize solar energy directly during peak production hours. We also optimized the HT connection settings to leverage maximum tariff benefits and power factor incentives.
The Results & ROI
The factory successfully reduced grid energy dependency during daytime peak hours by 65%, translating to an annual savings of ₹62 Lakhs in electricity expenses. The capital investment is on track for a full payback within 3.2 years, after which the unit will generate free, clean electricity for another 20+ years. Additionally, the unit avoided 940 tons of CO2 emissions annually, reinforcing their sustainability posture.
"Transitioning this site to solar was not just about instant utility cost savings, but securing stable operational overheads against tariff inflation for the next two decades."
— SOLEV Project Operations Team
