Renewable electricity for iron and steel

Open Access Solar PPA for Steel Industry in India

GH2 Solar evaluates long-term open-access solar supply for eligible steel producers and processors with requirements from 1 MW in Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

1 MWMinimum requirement
BBB+ or better long-term credit ratingCredit eligibility
Maharashtra and RajasthanService geography

Assessment covers interval demand, drawal location, connection voltage, open-access eligibility, credit quality and the buyer’s decarbonisation objective.

Sector assessment priorities

01

Map contracted renewable power to the facility load curve.

02

Review state open-access, scheduling and connectivity requirements.

03

Document the intended use of renewable electricity in the buyer’s transition plan.

Primary references

These public sources explain the sector context. Project feasibility and commercial terms remain site and buyer specific.

  • BEE: Perform, Achieve and Trade — Primary reference for production-normalised industrial energy efficiency; checked 21 September 2026. Applicability is facility-specific.

Content updated: 21 September 2026

Project assessment

01

Eligibility

We check company, rating, location, demand and minimum capacity.

02

Feasibility

We review load, site or open-access fit, connectivity and implementation inputs.

03

Commercial proposal

A project-specific structure follows after technical, regulatory and financial review.

Build the requirement around the actual steel operation

Identify whether the drawal point serves melting, rolling, finishing or an integrated works. Share interval meter data and planned production changes. Furnace cycles and rolling schedules can create a different demand profile from the monthly average; contract sizing should reflect that profile.

Compare delivered electricity on a common basis

Ask for a dated assessment of the generation profile, applicable state charges and losses, scheduling responsibilities, settlement assumptions and residual grid purchases. Compare alternatives using the same drawal point and consumption period. Any savings estimate remains subject to current rules and a facility-specific proposal.

Separate procurement from plant performance

BEE includes iron and steel within its industrial energy-efficiency framework. Renewable procurement should be evaluated alongside process efficiency, with separate evidence for electricity consumption and production. This enquiry assesses power supply; it does not certify the steel product or promise a particular emissions classification.

Frequently asked questions

Where does GH2 evaluate steel-sector open-access requirements?

The current scope is Maharashtra and Rajasthan, starting at 1 MW, for buyers with BBB+ or better long-term credit ratings. Connection and commercial eligibility require assessment.

Does an annual solar energy match provide continuous supply?

No. Annual energy totals do not establish matching in every operating interval. Review the generation and drawal profiles and the arrangement for the remaining demand.

Is a tariff available without plant information?

A meaningful delivered-cost comparison requires the drawal location, voltage, demand profile and applicable commercial assumptions. No fixed tariff or savings percentage is promised on this page.

Qualified enquiry

Request an assessment

Complete the details below. GH2 Solar will review eligibility before issuing a commercial proposal.

For steel: identify melting, rolling or finishing loads, drawal state, connection voltage, interval demand and required capacity.