Ramco Cements Boosts Sustainability with 2MW Waste Heat Recovery Turbine
Ramco Cements, a leading player in India’s cement industry, has furthered its commitment to sustainable energy by commissioning an additional 2MW waste heat recovery turbine at its Alathiyur plant. This strategic move has effectively doubled the facility’s waste heat power generation capacity, bringing it up to a total of 4MW at the site. The company now boasts a combined waste heat power capacity of 45.15MW across its plants.
The installation is part of Ramco Cements’ broader sustainability strategy, which aims to meet approximately 45 percent of its energy requirements from renewable sources by 2030, as highlighted in its Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report 2024. This aligns with the company’s vision of reducing its carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency in energy consumption. To achieve this goal, Ramco Cements has been diversifying its energy sources and has already made notable strides by incorporating wind energy and rooftop solar panels in its operations. These initiatives have significantly reduced the company’s reliance on fossil fuels, contributing to a greener, more eco-friendly production process.
The new waste heat recovery turbine at the Alathiyur plant will play a pivotal role in further reducing Ramco Cements’ carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency. Waste heat recovery systems help capture and repurpose excess heat from industrial processes, converting it into electricity and thereby reducing the need for conventional power generation methods. Ramco Cements’ continuous focus on sustainable practices reflects the growing emphasis on environmental stewardship within India’s industrial sector. The company’s efforts to integrate renewable energy sources into its operations not only support its long-term sustainability goals but also place it at the forefront of the green energy transition in the Indian cement industry. This latest development at the Alathiyur plant underscores Ramco Cements’ commitment to maintaining its leadership position in sustainable cement manufacturing while advancing towards its renewable energy targets for 2030.
