Driven by the goals of reducing high electricity expenses from its energy-intensive operations and accelerating its sustainability initiatives, plastic recycler Ganesha Ecosphere has installed a 5 MW rooftop solar power system at its facility in Telangana.

Executed by Solluz Energy, the project employs Trina 595 Wp solar modules, Sungrow inverters, and aluminum mounting structures to ensure durability and long-term performance. By offsetting a significant portion of its energy needs, Ganesha Ecosphere expects to achieve annual electricity savings of ₹51.5 million (~$590,179), with a short payback period of 3.5 years.

This system is expected to deliver significant cost savings while cutting the company’s carbon footprint and reinforcing its commitment to renewable energy. It will also substantially lower dependence on grid electricity, which previously averaged around 60,000 kWh of daily consumption.

Ganesha Ecosphere specializes in recycling discarded polyethylene terephthalate plastic bottle waste into products such as polyester staple fibers and spun yarn, serving markets in textiles, non-wovens, and filling materials.

The installation faced several challenges, including low load availability and the absence of net metering, which were addressed through the deployment of a programmable logic controller (PLC)-based zero export device to prevent grid export. Adverse weather conditions posed workflow disruptions, which Solluz overcame through phased execution and adaptive scheduling, ensuring the project was completed on time without compromising quality.

“Despite challenges such as low site load, absence of net metering, and adverse weather conditions, our team showcased resilience and innovation by deploying a PLC-based zero export device and adopting phased execution with adaptive scheduling. This approach not only ensured compliance but also enabled us to complete the project on time,” said Karan Kalra, CEO of Solluz Energy.

Mercom India hosts a multicity ‘C&I Clean Energy Meet’ series designed to provide commercial and industrial energy buyers with the knowledge and tools they need to adopt clean energy solutions and lower their power costs.

The next Clean Energy Meet event will be held in Hyderabad on August 22, 2025.