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Long-Term Price Protection for Industrial Open Access

Dec 30, 2025
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Direct solar offtake for steel, cement, chemical plants. 10–25 year price protection. Indicative ₹5.0–₹5.5/kWh daytime solar. No capex. Grid backup maintained.

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Grid power costs escalate 7-9% annually. Zero long-term certainty.

Solar offtake alternative: 10–25 year price protection. Zero capex. Grid backup maintained.

Pricing note: 15-year preferred PPA, extendable up to 25 years. ₹5.0–₹5.5/kWh indicative daytime solar. Plant-side BESS (park) and on-site BESS (facility) are optional, scoped separately.

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 — BESS-ready; plant-side storage optional on request
  • Indicative ₹/kWh band (escalation only if contracted)
  • Minimum delivery commitment
  • Grid connection maintained
  • Add Reliability tier for on-site BESS at your facility

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
  • 15-year preferred PPA, extendable up to 25 years

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
  • Long-term price protection per contract

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:

  • Indicative ₹5.0–₹5.5/kWh daytime solar (landed cost in proposal)
  • Escalation only if explicitly contracted
  • 15-year preferred PPA, extendable up to 25 years
  • Predictable monthly bills on contracted volume

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

Dedicated Plant (You Own):

  • Capex: varies (solar; BESS optional when scoped)
  • Year 1: illustrative savings vs grid
  • Plant-side BESS optional for evening delivery or firm supply
  • Lowest total cost, highest capital need
  • Add Reliability tier for on-site backup

Each model works differently. We help you choose.

CFO benefits

Budget Planning:

  • Power budget modeled over contract term
  • 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 develop solar for industrial offtake — solar-first; plant-side and on-site BESS optional. Zero capex Direct PPA where structured. 10–25 year price protection with indicative daytime solar band. Grid backup maintained. Add Reliability tier for on-site backup. Request an indicative proposal.

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.

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