Grid power costs escalate 7-9% annually. Zero long-term certainty.
Solar PPA alternative: Fixed tariff for 20 years. Zero capex. Grid backup maintained.
What direct PPA means
Not replacing grid. Adding cheaper dedicated supply.
Traditional Power:
- Utility grid
- Variable pricing + annual escalation
- Open access fees
- Backup separate
Direct Solar PPA:
- Dedicated solar + battery plant
- Fixed ₹/kWh (minor escalation if contracted)
- Minimum delivery commitment
- Grid connection maintained
Result: Lower blended cost. Budget certainty. Operations unchanged.
Three options
Option 1: Parallel Supply
- Keep utility connection
- Add solar for daytime
- Use both simultaneously
- Grid = backup + night
- Blended cost drops 15-25%
Option 2: Capacity Optimization
- Reduce grid capacity
- Replace with solar + battery
- Minimum grid for backup
- Reduce demand charges
Option 3: Full Replacement
- Solar + battery primary
- Grid emergencies only
- Maximum savings
- Detailed feasibility required
Most facilities choose Option 1: Add solar. Keep grid. Start saving.
Why industrial works
High Consumption:
- 10-100 MW typical load
- 80-200 GWh annual
- ₹7-20 crore annual spend
- Small rate cuts = large savings
Predictable Load:
- 24/7 operations
- Consistent patterns
- High utilization
- Ideal for fixed commitments
Cost Sensitivity:
- Power = 20-40% of production cost
- Energy impacts pricing
- Margin pressure from escalation
- Need long-term certainty
Land Available:
- Space for panels
- Rooftop + ground options
- Behind-the-meter install
- No land acquisition
Example scenarios
50 MW Steel Mill — Jharsuguda
- Current: 175 GWh annual, costs escalating
- With Solar PPA: 70% solar, 30% grid
- Blended cost reduction: 18-22% year one
- 20-year tariff lock
35 MW Chemical Plant — Angul
- Current: ₹3.2 crore monthly, escalating 8%
- With Solar+Battery: 65% solar, 25% grid
- Projected: ₹2.6 crore monthly blended
- Fixed rate 20 years
28 MW Textile Mill — Sambalpur
- 20 MW solar + 8 MWh battery
- Grid maintained for backup
- Cost reduction: 21% year one
- 99.5%+ uptime target
Contract terms
Pricing:
- ₹5.5-6.5/kWh typical
- 0-3% annual escalation if contracted
- 20-25 year term
- Predictable monthly bills
Delivery:
- 80-90% minimum annual commitment
- Pay-as-you-use above minimum
- 99.5% uptime guarantee
- Under-delivery penalties protect you
Operational:
- We build, own, operate
- You buy power only
- 6-12 month delivery
- We maintain 24/7
Financial:
- Zero capex
- Off-balance sheet
- Operating expense
- Simple P&L impact
Grid vs PPA costs
40 MW Facility Example
Grid Only:
- Year 1: ₹11.5 crore (₹8.2/kWh)
- Year 5: ₹16.1 crore (8% growth)
- Year 10: ₹23.6 crore
- Year 20: ₹53.5 crore
- Uncertainty: High
Solar PPA (70/30 blend):
- Year 1: ₹9.3 crore
- Year 5: ₹10.4 crore
- Year 10: ₹12.2 crore
- Year 20: ₹18.6 crore
- 20-year savings: ₹134 crore
- Uncertainty: Low
Captive Solar (You Own):
- Capex: ₹80 crore upfront
- Year 1: ₹5.1 crore total
- Lowest total cost
- Highest capital need
Each model works differently. We help you choose.
CFO benefits
Budget Planning:
- Power budget set 20 years
- Board presentations stay valid
- Multi-year planning possible
- No surprise escalations
Margin Protection:
- Fixed energy cost = predictable COGS
- Pricing confidence
- Energy inflation protection
- Bottom line stability
Balance Sheet:
- Zero capex
- Off-balance sheet
- Preserves debt capacity
- Working capital unchanged
Strategic Flexibility:
- Capital for core business
- Growth investments prioritized
- Risk reduced
- Financial ratios maintained
Grid relationship
Important: We work with utilities, not against them.
How it works:
- Utility connection maintained
- Connection charges paid
- Grid provides backup
- Complementary supply
- Full regulatory compliance
Benefits for grid:
- Reduced peak demand
- Distributed generation support
- Grid stability help
- Load balancing
You benefit:
- Grid backup always available
- No single-source risk
- Best of both
- Maximum reliability
6-12 month delivery
Month 1-2: Load analysis, site assessment, PPA finalized Month 3-4: Utility coordination, approvals, financing Month 5-10: Solar install, battery integration, grid connection Month 11-12: Testing, validation, go-live
Timeline varies by size and approvals.
Who this works for
Ideal Industries:
- Steel & sponge iron
- Cement
- Chemical processing
- Textiles
- Food processing
- Data centers
- Automotive
Ideal Facilities:
- 10+ MW load
- ₹5+ crore annual power spend
- Consistent production
- Land available
- Long-term operations
Ideal CFOs:
- Need cost certainty
- Want off-balance sheet
- Tired of surprises
- Seeking advantage
What makes us different
AI-Optimized Delivery:
- Real-time dispatch
- 99.5% delivery compliance
- Penalty avoidance built in
- Your power guaranteed
Transparent Operations:
- Live dashboard
- Hourly tracking
- Metrics visible
- No surprises
Bankable Structure:
- Institutional backing
- Credit-worthy
- 20-25 year stability
- Standard documentation
Local Expertise:
- Industrial experience
- Regulatory knowledge
- Fast support
- Proven execution
The reality
Your industry needs reliable power. Predictable costs. Zero surprises.
Grid delivers reliability. But costs escalate. Planning = guesswork.
Solar PPA delivers both: Reliability by design. Certainty by contract.
You don't abandon grid. You supplement with cheaper, predictable solar.
For 10+ MW facilities with ₹5+ crore annual power bills.
For CFOs needing 20-year certainty.
For operations teams who can't tolerate interruptions.
We build dedicated solar + battery plants for your facility. Zero capex. Fixed rates. Grid backup maintained. Start saving in 6-12 months.
Request a feasibility analysis—we'll model your load, show costs vs current spend, and structure a PPA that works with your existing agreements.
Disclaimer: Scenarios and metrics are design targets. Results vary by size, location, load, contracts, weather, and specifics. Not financial advice or binding offer. Contact us for site-specific terms.