Coimbatore Textile Firm Saves Rs 1.9 Cr With Solar Power
The Indian textile industry is advancing toward a greener future with significant steps in adoption of renewable energy. A leading textile manufacturer in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, has installed a solar power plant featuring LONGi’s high-efficiency Hi-MO 5 solar modules. The project, executed by EPC firm Viridis Engineering, is delivering substantial clean energy output and remarkable cost savings.
Commissioned in two phases—1 MW in May 2023 and 750 kW in February 2024—the plant boasts an impressive daily generation capacity of 6 units. This translates into annual savings of Rs 1.9 crore on electricity costs. The solar installation not only ensures a steady power supply for the plant, but also significantly reduces monthly operational expenses.
Hi-MO 5’s high power output, low degradation and durability make it an ideal energy-saving solution for enterprises, benefiting both customers and local economies. Viridis Engineering’s expertise in project design and installation ensured a seamless transition to solar energy, allowing the textile manufacturer to swiftly capitalize on renewable power.
This solar integration marks a technological and environmental milestone for the textile industry, reflecting a growing commitment to sustainability. LONGi’s mission to harness solar energy for a greener world positions the company as a key player in transforming energy-intensive industries like textile manufacturing toward a more sustainable future.
