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A snacks manufacturer in Haryana has demonstrated how installing a rooftop solar system can yield savings on electricity bills. The company is so impressed with the experience that it has gone for the fourth phase of its rooftop solar project.
Hisar-headquartered Shyam Snacks Food (Shyam-G Snacks) has expanded the capacity of its rooftop solar system to 2.2 MW over four phases with the help of ARM Green Energy.
The company, which makes roasted and fried potato chips in various flavors, has an annual energy requirement of 6 million units (MU). Its rooftop solar system now provides approximately 3 MU, meeting 50% of its total energy needs.
Shyam Snacks has halved its electricity expenses from ₹40 million (~$485,822) annually before going solar to ₹20 million (~$229,411) annually after the rooftop system was installed.
“By harnessing the power of the sun, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable energy ecosystem,” says the snacks manufacturer.
ARM Green Energy handheld Shyam Snacks throughout the installation process. Khushboo Aggarwal, Managing Director, said, “We have worked closely with Shyam Snacks to optimize their rooftop solar installations for maximum energy generation. Our approach focuses on timely execution and high-performance maintenance without tying clients into annual maintenance contracts.”
The solar system expansion has been carried out in multiple stages over the last four years. The system utilizes advanced solar panel technology to enhance efficiency. It initially used monocrystalline panels, but its later phases incorporated tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology to improve energy output.
“We ensure our clients receive the best technology suited to their requirements. With each expansion, we have helped Shyam Snacks improve its energy efficiency and reduce operational costs,” Aggarwal added.
In August 2024, ARM Renewables commissioned a 400 kW rooftop solar system for a textile unit in Sirsa, Haryana. The company’s managing partner, Raghav Aggarwal said the capital subsidy provided by the Haryana government to MSMEs to install rooftop solar is a big incentive.
Rooftop solar adoption by businesses, big and small, has increased over the years, given its economic and sustainability benefits. Rooftop solar can significantly lower energy costs, one of the major expense factors for industries, for at least 25 years and add to the profitability and competitiveness of these industries.
India installed 3.2 GW of rooftop solar capacity in 2024, an 86% increase from 2023, according to Mercom India Research’s Q4 & Annual 2024 India Rooftop Solar Market Report.
Recently, Maharashtra-based SG Heavy Engineering installed a 400-kW rooftop solar system from Ohms Energy at its 200,000 sq ft facility in Wada for ₹15 million.
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