Heavy industries offer 20 GW solar open access market despite reliance on captive coal: Report

The transition to renewable energy across these sectors could reduce emissions by up to 29 million tonnes of carbon dioxide annually

New Delhi: India's steel, cement and aluminium sectors together present a 20 GW  solar open access market opportunity despite significant reliance on captive coal power,  according to a new report by Ember. The transition to renewable energy across these  sectors could reduce emissions by up to 29 million tonnes of CO₂ annually.

The steel sector accounts for the largest share of this opportunity at 9.4 GW...