IMFA forms joint venture with JSW Green Energy

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Indian Metals & Ferro Alloys Ltd (IMFA), a fully integrated producer of ferro chrome, has announced a joint venture with JSW Green Energy to source renewable energy for its smelting operations.

IMFA has signed a binding term sheet with JSW Green Energy One Ltd and JSW Green Energy Seven Ltd, and will invest INR 83.26 crore in a hybrid project that combines 50 MW AC solar and 100 MW wind for a total contracted capacity of 70 MW. The company will subsequently sign a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 25 years.

Binoy Agarwalla, vice president & head – Power Business Unit, IMFA, said: “As a pioneer in the ferro alloys industry with backward integration into captive power, renewable energy is a key aspect of reducing our carbon footprint. By combining solar and wind power, we are taking a proactive step towards a green future and aligning with the global trend of sustainability.”

IMFA is putting up a 100,000 tonnes per annum greenfield facility at Kalinganagar, Odisha, to augment its ferro chrome production in line with increasing demand.

 

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