Sun Photonics Pvt Ltd has commissioned a 2.8 MW ground-mounted solar power project for Jindal Rolling Mills under the Green Energy Open Access model, marking a strategic shift in how mid-sized industrial units in Haryana are securing long-term energy cost stability.

The system is expected to generate approximately 42 lakh units annually, enabling the steel manufacturer to reduce grid dependency and achieve an estimated 28–32% reduction in effective power procurement costs. The project will offset nearly 3,360 tons of CO₂ emissions each year — equivalent to removing over 700 passenger vehicles from the road annually.

Unlike captive rooftop installations, this off-site solar deployment allows the industrial facility to access renewable power without land acquisition or capital-heavy infrastructure commitments. The transition was executed with zero operational downtime, ensuring uninterrupted manufacturing output.

“This project was not just about installing panels,” said Mr. Satish Bhaker, Co-Founder of Sun Photonics. “For energy-intensive industries like rolling mills, volatility in grid tariffs directly impacts margins. Our role was to structure a solution that improves predictability, not just sustainability.”

The project was completed through an end-to-end EPC model covering feasibility analysis, open access regulatory approvals, engineering, commissioning, and grid synchronization. The company reports that execution timelines were optimized to align with peak industrial demand cycles.

As India advances toward its 500 GW renewable energy target by 2030, open access solar models are emerging as a critical lever for decarbonizing manufacturing clusters — particularly in power-intensive sectors such as steel, textiles, and chemicals.

A representative from Jindal Rolling Mills stated, “The shift to open access solar gives us long-term tariff clarity and strengthens our sustainability roadmap without diverting capital from core operations.”

Sun Photonics continues to expand its commercial and industrial solar portfolio across northern India, focusing on performance-backed infrastructure and regulatory-driven energy optimization strategies.