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Kshema Power has strengthened its renewable energy project execution capabilities with the successful commissioning of two dedicated in-house batching plants in Madhya Pradesh. The facilities mark an important step in the company’s strategy to ensure an uninterrupted supply of high-quality concrete for wind turbine foundation construction, while improving execution efficiency and schedule adherence.

Wind turbine foundation construction is among the most time-sensitive activities in a wind energy project, requiring large volumes of high-quality concrete within a defined window to ensure structural integrity and timely completion. Projects in remote or geographically dispersed locations often face challenges when concrete is sourced externally, including limited supplier availability, transportation constraints, and variations in supply and quality, all of which can affect construction schedules.

To address this, Kshema Power has set up a dedicated in-house batching plant to cater specifically to the concrete requirements of its wind energy projects. By bringing concrete production closer to the project site and under its direct operational control, the company has strengthened supply reliability and reduced dependency on external suppliers.

The dedicated facility allows Kshema Power to plan and produce concrete in line with each project’s foundation construction schedule, and to better coordinate material procurement, production, transportation, manpower, and equipment deployment. This integrated approach reduces the risk of interruptions from external supply dependencies and allows the company to respond more effectively to changes in construction priorities.

Managing production in-house also gives Kshema Power greater control over material handling, mix preparation, batching, and quality monitoring, ensuring that concrete supplied for turbine foundations consistently meets project specifications. The facility is therefore not just a production unit but part of the company’s integrated project execution system, connecting material availability, quality control, logistics, and construction under one coordinated framework.

The dedicated batching capability is expected to meaningfully improve the pace of wind turbine foundation construction by ensuring uninterrupted casting operations. With this enhanced capacity, Kshema Power is targeting completion of up to 10 wind turbine foundations every month, supporting better schedule adherence as it manages large-scale renewable energy projects.

“Reliable access to quality construction materials is essential for timely renewable energy project execution. Our dedicated in-house batching plant strengthens our supply chain resilience by reducing dependency on external suppliers and giving us greater control over the availability, quality, and timely supply of concrete. With this capability, we are targeting the completion of 10 wind turbine foundations every month, supporting better schedule adherence and improved execution efficiency. This strategic investment strengthens our ability to deliver large-scale renewable energy projects with greater speed, reliability, and operational excellence,” said Mr. V. N. Kalyanasundaram, Senior Vice President – Supply Chain, Kshema Power.

The in-house batching plant is a significant addition to Kshema Power’s project execution infrastructure, reflecting the company’s focus on building capabilities that address critical project requirements internally. By investing in dedicated infrastructure, Kshema Power is strengthening its ability to manage the complete execution cycle—from material availability and concrete production to foundation construction and scheduling—with greater predictability.

As the company continues to scale its renewable energy portfolio, this integrated approach will help build greater resilience into project execution, reduce avoidable delays, and support consistent quality across projects, reinforcing Kshema Power’s position as a trusted EPC partner in India’s clean energy transition.

Kshema Power has strengthened its renewable energy project execution capabilities with the successful commissioning of two dedicated in-house batching plants in Madhya Pradesh. The facilities mark an important step in the company’s strategy to ensure an uninterrupted supply of high-quality concrete for wind turbine foundation construction, while improving execution efficiency and schedule adherence.

Wind turbine foundation construction is among the most time-sensitive activities in a wind energy project, requiring large volumes of high-quality concrete within a defined window to ensure structural integrity and timely completion. Projects in remote or geographically dispersed locations often face challenges when concrete is sourced externally, including limited supplier availability, transportation constraints, and variations in supply and quality, all of which can affect construction schedules.

To address this, Kshema Power has set up a dedicated in-house batching plant to cater specifically to the concrete requirements of its wind energy projects. By bringing concrete production closer to the project site and under its direct operational control, the company has strengthened supply reliability and reduced dependency on external suppliers.

The dedicated facility allows Kshema Power to plan and produce concrete in line with each project’s foundation construction schedule, and to better coordinate material procurement, production, transportation, manpower, and equipment deployment. This integrated approach reduces the risk of interruptions from external supply dependencies and allows the company to respond more effectively to changes in construction priorities.

Managing production in-house also gives Kshema Power greater control over material handling, mix preparation, batching, and quality monitoring, ensuring that concrete supplied for turbine foundations consistently meets project specifications. The facility is therefore not just a production unit but part of the company’s integrated project execution system, connecting material availability, quality control, logistics, and construction under one coordinated framework.

The dedicated batching capability is expected to meaningfully improve the pace of wind turbine foundation construction by ensuring uninterrupted casting operations. With this enhanced capacity, Kshema Power is targeting completion of up to 10 wind turbine foundations every month, supporting better schedule adherence as it manages large-scale renewable energy projects.

“Reliable access to quality construction materials is essential for timely renewable energy project execution. Our dedicated in-house batching plant strengthens our supply chain resilience by reducing dependency on external suppliers and giving us greater control over the availability, quality, and timely supply of concrete. With this capability, we are targeting the completion of 10 wind turbine foundations every month, supporting better schedule adherence and improved execution efficiency. This strategic investment strengthens our ability to deliver large-scale renewable energy projects with greater speed, reliability, and operational excellence,” said Mr. V. N. Kalyanasundaram, Senior Vice President – Supply Chain, Kshema Power.

The in-house batching plant is a significant addition to Kshema Power’s project execution infrastructure, reflecting the company’s focus on building capabilities that address critical project requirements internally. By investing in dedicated infrastructure, Kshema Power is strengthening its ability to manage the complete execution cycle—from material availability and concrete production to foundation construction and scheduling—with greater predictability.

As the company continues to scale its renewable energy portfolio, this integrated approach will help build greater resilience into project execution, reduce avoidable delays, and support consistent quality across projects, reinforcing Kshema Power’s position as a trusted EPC partner in India’s clean energy transition.

ACME Solar Holdings has commissioned Phase-I of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Rajasthan, marking a significant step in the development of its renewable energy infrastructure.

The commissioned BESS has a capacity of 53.63 MW/300 MWh and forms part of the larger 300 MW/1,581 MWh Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project located in Village Kelan, Bikaner district, Rajasthan.

The commissioning was executed by ACME Greentech Seventh Private Limited on September 14, 2026. The Commercial Operation Date (COD) for the commissioned BESS capacity has been set for September 16, 2026.

According to the company, only the BESS component of the project has been commissioned at this stage, while the associated renewable energy generation component remains under development.

The phased commissioning enables ACME Solar to operationalise part of the project while work continues on the broader renewable energy infrastructure.

The overall FDRE project has a planned capacity of 300 MW of renewable energy generation integrated with 1,581 MWh of energy storage. The project is being developed to support reliable and dispatchable renewable power.

The company disclosed the development under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, to the BSE and NSE.

ACME Solar Holdings has commissioned Phase-I of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Rajasthan, marking a significant step in the development of its renewable energy infrastructure.

The commissioned BESS has a capacity of 53.63 MW/300 MWh and forms part of the larger 300 MW/1,581 MWh Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project located in Village Kelan, Bikaner district, Rajasthan.

The commissioning was executed by ACME Greentech Seventh Private Limited on September 14, 2026. The Commercial Operation Date (COD) for the commissioned BESS capacity has been set for September 16, 2026.

According to the company, only the BESS component of the project has been commissioned at this stage, while the associated renewable energy generation component remains under development.

The phased commissioning enables ACME Solar to operationalise part of the project while work continues on the broader renewable energy infrastructure.

The overall FDRE project has a planned capacity of 300 MW of renewable energy generation integrated with 1,581 MWh of energy storage. The project is being developed to support reliable and dispatchable renewable power.

The company disclosed the development under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, to the BSE and NSE.

ACME Solar Holdings has commissioned Phase-I of its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Rajasthan, marking a significant step in the development of its renewable energy infrastructure.

The commissioned BESS has a capacity of 53.63 MW/300 MWh and forms part of the larger 300 MW/1,581 MWh Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) project located in Village Kelan, Bikaner district, Rajasthan.

The commissioning was executed by ACME Greentech Seventh Private Limited on September 14, 2026. The Commercial Operation Date (COD) for the commissioned BESS capacity has been set for September 16, 2026.

According to the company, only the BESS component of the project has been commissioned at this stage, while the associated renewable energy generation component remains under development.

The phased commissioning enables ACME Solar to operationalise part of the project while work continues on the broader renewable energy infrastructure.

The overall FDRE project has a planned capacity of 300 MW of renewable energy generation integrated with 1,581 MWh of energy storage. The project is being developed to support reliable and dispatchable renewable power.

The company disclosed the development under Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015, to the BSE and NSE.

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India, organized the “Commercial Induction Cooking Showcase & Chef Challenge” in New Delhi, under the theme “Accelerating India’s Electric Cooking Ambition: From Technology Demonstration to Real-World Adoption.” The event brought together policymakers, public sector enterprises, manufacturers, technology providers, chefs, hoteliers, and commercial kitchen operators on a common platform to advance the adoption of energy-efficient electric cooking in India’s commercial and institutional kitchens.

Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power, was the Chief Guest. He inaugurated an exhibition featuring commercial e-cooking appliances and technologies from seven leading manufacturers. Shri Krushna Chandra Panigrahy, Director General, BEE, delivered the keynote address, and Ms. Neha Dhingra, Director, CLASP, delivered the welcome address.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Pankaj Agarwal noted that energy security is the real driver behind India’s shift to electric cooking. Due to the ongoing global conflict and rising price of LPG, transitioning to e-cooking is not only a strategic shift but also an operational choice. He stated that the enabling base for this transition already exists, citing schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which provide a strong foundation for promoting e-cooking appliances in the residential sector. At the same time, he acknowledged that the barriers to wider adoption have been behavioural and infrastructural, ranging from chef and consumer comfort with the taste of food cooked on induction to gaps in local distribution capacity. Looking ahead, he identified awareness creation as the fastest lever to drive demand and accelerate the mainstreaming of electric cooking across the country.

In his keynote address, Shri Krushna Chandra Panigrahy, Director General, BEE, welcomed representatives from the Ministry of Power, CLASP, industry, hospitality, PSUs, manufacturers, and chefs, and thanked them for their role in advancing India’s e-cooking ecosystem. He said India’s energy transition isn’t just about cleaner energy sources; it is also about using energy more efficiently, and electric cooking brings together efficiency, energy security, convenience, and sustainability in one shift. He announced that BEE is inviting manufacturers, distributors, system integrators, and solution providers to register for the Go Electric Commercial Electric Cooking Vendor Directory, a public platform that will help hotels, restaurants, canteens, hospitals, and institutions find credible providers. He also shared that BEE is working with the Bureau of Indian Standards to develop a Standards & Labeling framework for commercial induction hobs. Shri. Panigrahy informed that BEE’s objective is to move beyond individual demonstration projects towards a mature commercial e-cooking ecosystem, “where users have confidence in the technology, manufacturers understand market requirements, and policymakers have the evidence needed to support its scale-up.”

The inaugural session was followed by a Commercial Induction Chef Challenge, where three chefs prepared dishes using induction cooktops. The demonstration enabled participants to observe the cooking performance, ease of use, heat control, and cooking time of induction technology.

The event concluded with closing remarks from BEE, reiterating the Bureau’s commitment to working with the Ministry of Power, CLASP, manufacturers, industry associations, public sector enterprises and commercial kitchen operators to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient electric cooking across India.

The event reaffirmed the shared responsibility of the Government, industry and hospitality sector to move India’s commercial kitchens from technology demonstration to real-world adoption, in line with the vision of a Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India, organized the “Commercial Induction Cooking Showcase & Chef Challenge” in New Delhi, under the theme “Accelerating India’s Electric Cooking Ambition: From Technology Demonstration to Real-World Adoption.” The event brought together policymakers, public sector enterprises, manufacturers, technology providers, chefs, hoteliers, and commercial kitchen operators on a common platform to advance the adoption of energy-efficient electric cooking in India’s commercial and institutional kitchens.

Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power, was the Chief Guest. He inaugurated an exhibition featuring commercial e-cooking appliances and technologies from seven leading manufacturers. Shri Krushna Chandra Panigrahy, Director General, BEE, delivered the keynote address, and Ms. Neha Dhingra, Director, CLASP, delivered the welcome address.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Pankaj Agarwal noted that energy security is the real driver behind India’s shift to electric cooking. Due to the ongoing global conflict and rising price of LPG, transitioning to e-cooking is not only a strategic shift but also an operational choice. He stated that the enabling base for this transition already exists, citing schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which provide a strong foundation for promoting e-cooking appliances in the residential sector. At the same time, he acknowledged that the barriers to wider adoption have been behavioural and infrastructural, ranging from chef and consumer comfort with the taste of food cooked on induction to gaps in local distribution capacity. Looking ahead, he identified awareness creation as the fastest lever to drive demand and accelerate the mainstreaming of electric cooking across the country.

In his keynote address, Shri Krushna Chandra Panigrahy, Director General, BEE, welcomed representatives from the Ministry of Power, CLASP, industry, hospitality, PSUs, manufacturers, and chefs, and thanked them for their role in advancing India’s e-cooking ecosystem. He said India’s energy transition isn’t just about cleaner energy sources; it is also about using energy more efficiently, and electric cooking brings together efficiency, energy security, convenience, and sustainability in one shift. He announced that BEE is inviting manufacturers, distributors, system integrators, and solution providers to register for the Go Electric Commercial Electric Cooking Vendor Directory, a public platform that will help hotels, restaurants, canteens, hospitals, and institutions find credible providers. He also shared that BEE is working with the Bureau of Indian Standards to develop a Standards & Labeling framework for commercial induction hobs. Shri. Panigrahy informed that BEE’s objective is to move beyond individual demonstration projects towards a mature commercial e-cooking ecosystem, “where users have confidence in the technology, manufacturers understand market requirements, and policymakers have the evidence needed to support its scale-up.”

The inaugural session was followed by a Commercial Induction Chef Challenge, where three chefs prepared dishes using induction cooktops. The demonstration enabled participants to observe the cooking performance, ease of use, heat control, and cooking time of induction technology.

The event concluded with closing remarks from BEE, reiterating the Bureau’s commitment to working with the Ministry of Power, CLASP, manufacturers, industry associations, public sector enterprises and commercial kitchen operators to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient electric cooking across India.

The event reaffirmed the shared responsibility of the Government, industry and hospitality sector to move India’s commercial kitchens from technology demonstration to real-world adoption, in line with the vision of a Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India, organized the “Commercial Induction Cooking Showcase & Chef Challenge” in New Delhi, under the theme “Accelerating India’s Electric Cooking Ambition: From Technology Demonstration to Real-World Adoption.” The event brought together policymakers, public sector enterprises, manufacturers, technology providers, chefs, hoteliers, and commercial kitchen operators on a common platform to advance the adoption of energy-efficient electric cooking in India’s commercial and institutional kitchens.

Shri Pankaj Agarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Power, was the Chief Guest. He inaugurated an exhibition featuring commercial e-cooking appliances and technologies from seven leading manufacturers. Shri Krushna Chandra Panigrahy, Director General, BEE, delivered the keynote address, and Ms. Neha Dhingra, Director, CLASP, delivered the welcome address.

Addressing the gathering, Shri Pankaj Agarwal noted that energy security is the real driver behind India’s shift to electric cooking. Due to the ongoing global conflict and rising price of LPG, transitioning to e-cooking is not only a strategic shift but also an operational choice. He stated that the enabling base for this transition already exists, citing schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (SAUBHAGYA) and PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, which provide a strong foundation for promoting e-cooking appliances in the residential sector. At the same time, he acknowledged that the barriers to wider adoption have been behavioural and infrastructural, ranging from chef and consumer comfort with the taste of food cooked on induction to gaps in local distribution capacity. Looking ahead, he identified awareness creation as the fastest lever to drive demand and accelerate the mainstreaming of electric cooking across the country.

In his keynote address, Shri Krushna Chandra Panigrahy, Director General, BEE, welcomed representatives from the Ministry of Power, CLASP, industry, hospitality, PSUs, manufacturers, and chefs, and thanked them for their role in advancing India’s e-cooking ecosystem. He said India’s energy transition isn’t just about cleaner energy sources; it is also about using energy more efficiently, and electric cooking brings together efficiency, energy security, convenience, and sustainability in one shift. He announced that BEE is inviting manufacturers, distributors, system integrators, and solution providers to register for the Go Electric Commercial Electric Cooking Vendor Directory, a public platform that will help hotels, restaurants, canteens, hospitals, and institutions find credible providers. He also shared that BEE is working with the Bureau of Indian Standards to develop a Standards & Labeling framework for commercial induction hobs. Shri. Panigrahy informed that BEE’s objective is to move beyond individual demonstration projects towards a mature commercial e-cooking ecosystem, “where users have confidence in the technology, manufacturers understand market requirements, and policymakers have the evidence needed to support its scale-up.”

The inaugural session was followed by a Commercial Induction Chef Challenge, where three chefs prepared dishes using induction cooktops. The demonstration enabled participants to observe the cooking performance, ease of use, heat control, and cooking time of induction technology.

The event concluded with closing remarks from BEE, reiterating the Bureau’s commitment to working with the Ministry of Power, CLASP, manufacturers, industry associations, public sector enterprises and commercial kitchen operators to accelerate the adoption of energy-efficient electric cooking across India.

The event reaffirmed the shared responsibility of the Government, industry and hospitality sector to move India’s commercial kitchens from technology demonstration to real-world adoption, in line with the vision of a Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat.