Wonder Cement Secures 30 MW Solar Power from Sunsure Energy
⚡ Quick Read
- What happened: Wonder Cement has signed power purchase agreements (PPAs) to procure 30 MW of solar energy from Sunsure Energy’s projects in Solapur, Maharashtra, and Augasi, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why it matters: This deal highlights the growing trend of C&I consumers in the cement sector utilizing open access solar to meet significant portions of their electricity demand, specifically 67% in Dhule and 52% in Aligarh.
- Watch: Sunsure Energy’s progress toward its 10 GW installation target by 2030 and further adoption of renewable energy by hard-to-abate industries.
Background and Context
Wonder Cement has taken a significant step toward decarbonizing its manufacturing operations by entering into a strategic partnership with Sunsure Energy. The company, which maintains a total cement manufacturing capacity of 21.5 MTPA, is increasingly turning to renewable energy to mitigate its carbon footprint. This procurement move is part of a broader industry shift where cement manufacturers are aggressively integrating solar and wind power into their energy mix to reduce reliance on conventional grid power.
Key Details
Under the newly signed power purchase agreements (PPAs), Wonder Cement will source 30 MW of solar power from Sunsure’s 150 MW project located in Solapur, Maharashtra, and its 49 MW project in Augasi, Uttar Pradesh. These projects are designed to supply electricity directly to Wonder Cement’s grinding units in Dhule, Maharashtra, and Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. According to company projections, this procurement will satisfy 67% of the electricity requirements at the Dhule facility and 52% at the Aligarh facility. Sunsure Energy, which currently has 700 MW of operational renewable projects and 7.1 GW under development, continues to expand its footprint across key states including Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Karnataka, with a long-term goal of reaching 10 GW of installations by 2030.
What This Means for EPCs and Developers
For EPC contractors and solar developers, this deal underscores the robust demand within the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) segment. With India’s cumulative installed solar open access capacity exceeding 30 GW as of December 2025, developers are finding lucrative opportunities in partnering with heavy industries. The cement sector, categorized as a hard-to-abate industry, represents a stable, long-term offtake partner for developers. EPC firms should note the increasing complexity of these projects, which now frequently involve integrated battery energy storage systems (BESS) to ensure consistent power supply, as seen in other recent agreements between Sunsure and major cement players like UltraTech.
What Happens Next
The renewable energy transition in India’s industrial sector is expected to accelerate as companies face stricter ESG mandates and rising grid tariffs. As Maharashtra remains a top state for solar open access installations—accounting for over 85% of the total in 2025—developers can expect continued project activity in the region. The broader India renewable energy sector is set to benefit from these corporate PPAs, which provide the necessary financial viability to scale large-scale solar and hybrid projects, moving the nation closer to its ambitious net-zero targets.
