Green Energy Supply Boosts RSWM’s Textile Future
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AESL to supply 60 MW of green energy to RSWM Ltd’s multiple plant locations AESL (that is Adani Energy Solutions Ltd.) is part of the larger Adani Group’s energy business and already works with commercial & industrial customers for green power solutions. Manufacturing companies like RSWM often consume large amounts of electricity, so sourcing 60 MW from renewables helps them cut carbon emissions and energy costs. Green energy supply means that instead of conventional fossil-fuel power (coal, gas), electricity is coming from wind, solar or other renewable sources. This helps the plants become more environmentally friendly.
RSWM invests ₹60 crore under Group Captive Scheme with a renewable genco
A “Group Captive Scheme” means the company invests in a generation company (genco) and takes power from it directly or through group arrangements. This gives more control and often better pricing for green power. Investing ₹60 crore shows that RSWM is serious about its energy transition — not just buying green power but also funding generation capacity. Such captive / group captive schemes are becoming more popular in India as companies aim to meet renewable energy mandates and voluntary sustainability goals. Project to supply 31.53 crore green units annually, enabling RSWM to source 70% of its total energy from renewable sources
“Crore units” means millions of kilowatt-hours (units). So 31.53 crore = ~315.3 million units per year of green energy. RSWM currently sources ~33% of its energy from renewables; with this project it aims to reach ~70%. That is more than double the current share. India’s national average for renewable energy in the power mix is around 31% (according to this article) and RSWM commits to raise its share to 70% — it sets a strong benchmark for textile / manufacturing sector. Higher renewable share means lower greenhouse gas emissions, better brand image, and likely more stability in energy costs over time.
RSWM Ltd, one of India’s leading textile manufacturers and the flagship company of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, has signed an agreement with Adani Energy Solutions Ltd. (AESL), for supply of 60 MW of Renewable Energy, marking a key milestone in its sustainability journey.
RSWM Ltd is part of the LNJ Bhilwara Group. According to company info, RSWM manufactures synthetic, cotton and blended spun yarns and exports to over 70 countries. This announcement from New Delhi and Ahmedabad shows that RSWM’s operations (or announcement) are relevant across India and its headquarters / significant base is connected to Ahmedabad too (given your user location note).
Signing this agreement is a “key milestone” because moving to large-scale green power is a big shift for a traditional manufacturing company. Under the agreement, AESL will manage the entire green power value chain for the additional power requirement of RSWM Ltd. Towards this, RSWM invested ₹60 crore under the Group Captive Scheme with a renewable genco for the supply of 31.53 crore units of green power per annum to its manufacturing facilities across Rajasthan.
AESL handling the “entire green power value chain” means from generation (or contracting generation), to transmission, to supply, and possibly monitoring of green energy usage. This reduces complexity for RSWM. The manufacturing facilities are across Rajasthan (plants of RSWM) so the green power will serve multiple locations, increasing the scale of impact. By using a captive/genco route, RSWM locks in supply and avoids some uncertainties of open market green power procurement (e.g., variable costs, certificate markets). With this addition, the contribution of renewable energy in RSWM’s total energy requirement will rise from the current 33% to 70% in the near future (two thirds of its total energy mix).
The jump from 33% to 70% is a major improvement. It reflects not only the new supply, but likely also RSWM’s internal energy efficiency, water and resource optimisation as part of its sustainability agenda. 70% renewable energy means that only ~30% of the power will come from conventional (non-renewable) sources — this is significant for a heavy user like textile manufacturing. By comparing to the national average (~31%), RSWM is positioning itself ahead of many peers.
“This achievement underscores our long-term vision to align growth with sustainability and reinforce our position as a forward-looking industrial leader. By sourcing 70% of our total energy requirement from renewable sources well above the national average of India’s clean energy mix i.e. 31% – RSWM continues to set industry benchmarks in responsible energy transition,” said Mr. Riju Jhunjhunwala, Chairman, Managing Director and CEO, RSWM Ltd.
Mr. Riju Jhunjhunwala leads RSWM and under his leadership the company has been focussing on sustainable textiles, exports, and wide product range. This quote signals that RSWM is not just doing this for compliance but making sustainability part of the growth story. Setting “industry benchmarks” means they hope others will follow – which could influence the textile sector broadly.
“We are delighted to partner with RSWM on this landmark initiative that demonstrates how sustainability is becoming integral to businesses. This collaboration is a testament to the scalability and impact of renewable power in strengthening industrial growth while ensuring sustainability. As a leading energy solutions provider for the Commercial & Industrial (C&I) sector, we feel privileged to play a catalytic role in helping industries decarbonize through our innovative offerings,” said Mr. Kandarp Patel, CEO, Adani Energy Solutions Ltd.
AESL’s C&I vertical works with bulk electricity users, industrial and commercial customers, helping them switch to green energy and manage their power needs more efficiently. “Decarbonize” means reduce carbon dioxide emissions, by replacing fossil-based electricity with green power. Scalability and impact here highlight that this project is not a small pilot but sizable (60 MW).
“With an equity investment of ₹60 crores, it’s a milestone in our sustainability journey, aligning with global clean energy benchmarks and emphasizing our commitment towards the noble cause. By integrating hybrid power, RSWM is not only reducing its carbon footprint but also enhancing long-term energy security and operational efficiency,” said Mr. Rajeev Gupta, Joint Managing Director, RSWM Ltd.
“Hybrid power” likely refers to a mix of different renewable sources (solar + wind possibly) plus grid/back-up, to ensure stable supply. Long-term energy security means the company reduces risk of power interruptions, price shocks, or regulation changes. Operational efficiency may improve because newer renewable setups often come with digital monitoring, better load management, less downtime. RSWM’s sharp focus on embedding sustainability into every strand of its operations, through renewable energy, circular material flows, or responsible water use has made it a future-ready textile leader that contributes to a regenerative and resilient economy.
“Circular material flows” means the company is looking at recycling materials, reusing waste, reducing raw material waste. For example, fabric off-cuts, yarn waste, etc. “Responsible water use” is especially important in textile industry (which is water-intensive) and in Rajasthan (where water can be scarce). RSWM claims large water savings in past reports. Being “future-ready” means they anticipate regulation, consumer demands and technology changes (e.g., brands wanting green supply chain) and are positioning themselves accordingly.
AESL’s C&I vertical serves bulk electricity users with customized energy solutions. By delivering reliable, competitively priced, and increasingly green power, AESL helps businesses across sectors meet both operational and sustainability needs. The company is targeting a C&I portfolio of 7,000 MW over the next five years.
A target of 7,000 MW shows AESL aims to scale up significantly in the commercial & industrial energy market. Customized solutions means AESL might provide specific packages such as solar + wind + battery + anagement, suited to client load profiles. Competitively priced green power is important because one concern for industries is cost: renewable power must be economically feasible, not just green.
