CEAT Partners With CleanMax for ~59 MW Hybrid Wind-Solar Projects Across India

CEAT Ltd, one of India’s leading tyre manufacturers, has taken a major step toward decarbonising its operations by partnering with CleanMax Enviro Energy Solutions Limited to source renewable power from a ~59 MW hybrid wind–solar project across Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.

The partnership will supply clean energy to CEAT’s Halol manufacturing facility in Gujarat and Kanchipuram facility in Tamil Nadu under a group captive model, strengthening the company’s long-term sustainability and energy security strategy.

Hybrid Wind-Solar Model for Reliable Clean Energy

The multi-state project combines wind and solar generation, leveraging their complementary production profiles to deliver more consistent power output and higher plant load factors (PLF). This hybrid structure also improves grid stability—an essential factor for energy-intensive manufacturing operations such as tyre production.

The projects are expected to generate approximately 13.58 crore units of renewable electricity annually, significantly reducing CEAT’s reliance on conventional energy sources. Once operational, CEAT’s clean power usage is projected to rise to around 60% of its total energy consumption.

Significant Carbon Reduction Impact

Beyond energy security, the environmental benefits are substantial. The renewable power generated through the CleanMax partnership is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 1,00,000 tonnes per year. This reduction is equivalent to planting approximately 4.5 million trees annually, reinforcing CEAT’s commitment to climate-positive manufacturing.

Commenting on the collaboration, Kuldeep Jain, Managing Director of CleanMax, said the partnership highlights how structured collaborations can accelerate renewable adoption in large-scale manufacturing. He added that supporting CEAT’s decarbonisation across key hubs aligns with CleanMax’s role as a leading net-zero solutions provider for India’s commercial and industrial sector.

From CEAT’s side, Roopesh R., Senior Vice President – Procurement, described the agreement as a strategic milestone. He noted that sustainability is deeply embedded in CEAT’s long-term planning, with ongoing initiatives spanning green sourcing, sustainable transportation, biodegradable packaging, and reduced distribution emissions. Integrating hybrid renewable energy, he said, is a natural extension of this journey—bringing both cost efficiencies and progress toward low-carbon tyre manufacturing.

Strengthening CEAT’s Path to Net Zero

This collaboration enables CEAT to benefit from CleanMax’s extensive experience in delivering renewable solutions across industries including manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, data centres, and technology. CleanMax currently manages 2.54 GW of operational renewable capacity across India and international markets, making it the largest C&I renewable energy provider in the country as of July 2025.

With this partnership, CEAT enhances operational efficiency, improves long-term energy resilience, and takes a decisive step toward its net-zero ambitions, positioning itself as a sustainability benchmark in the global tyre industry.