Jodhpur Cement Factory Solar
π Jodhpur, Rajasthan | Completed 2023
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350 kW β Jodhpur Cement Factory Solar
This 350 kW industrial rooftop solar system was installed on the RCC flat-roof production and storage blocks of a cement manufacturing facility on Jodhpur's industrial periphery. The factory was consuming 35β40 lakh units per year at JdVVNL's industrial tariff of βΉ8.75/unit, making it one of FGPS Solar's larger rooftop industrial projects.
Given the RCC roof structure, FGPS Solar used a ballasted aluminium mounting system with rubber isolation pads β no roof penetration or drilling, preserving the waterproofing membrane. PVSyst shadow simulation was carried out to optimise row spacing for Jodhpur's latitude (26.3Β°N), minimising inter-row losses while maintaining a compact layout.
Five 70 kW three-phase string inverters feed into a common 415V AC bus, which is integrated at the factory's main distribution board via a breaker panel. The system was connected to JdVVNL net metering within 55 days of application and generates power reliably even on hazy days due to the high-transmission AR-coated panel glass.
Installation Highlights
Measured Outcomes
- 5,25,000 units/yr generated; factory's purchased grid electricity reduced by 40% during daytime shifts.
- βΉ42L annual savings at blended βΉ8/unit avoided cost; payback in 3.0 years.
- No structural roof damage β ballasted mounting confirmed by independent structural engineer.
- 378T COβ offset per year; plant compliant with Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) star rating benchmarks.
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