Hindustan Zinc Raises Renewable Power Share to 22% of Total Consumption

NEW DELHI — Hindustan Zinc, India’s largest integrated zinc producer, has announced an increase in the share of renewable power in its overall power consumption to 22 percent, up from approximately 18 percent in FY26. The company is scaling clean energy adoption across its mining and smelting operations as part of its broader sustainability and operational goals.

During FY26, the company generated 892 million units of green power, showing an increase compared to the 632 million units recorded in FY25. This growth in internal generation, alongside active renewable power procurement, has contributed to the steady expansion of renewable energy within the company’s total power mix.

Operating across business units in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, Hindustan Zinc has continuously strengthened its renewable energy generation capabilities. As part of its infrastructure scaling, the company expanded its round-the-clock renewable energy power delivery agreement with Serentica Renewables, increasing capacity from 450 MW to 530 MW.

Furthermore, Hindustan Zinc is advancing its energy transition through infrastructure upgrades. The firm is transitioning its power connectivity from the state transmission network to the central transmission utility, alongside implementing innovative in-house projects designed to support a cleaner, more resilient, and energy-efficient operational future.

Amarendu Prakash, CEO of Hindustan Zinc, stated that with renewable power accounting for 22 percent of total consumption and an ambition to reach 70 percent, the company has demonstrated that clean energy serves as both a decarbonisation lever and a fundamental element in building a competitive and responsible business.

Looking ahead, Hindustan Zinc maintains a target to achieve 70 percent of its overall power requirements through renewable energy sources by FY28, continuing its phased integration of green power across its extensive industrial footprint.

"Hindustan Zinc's steady increase in renewable power consumption highlights how heavy industries are systematically integrating clean energy into their core operations. By scaling green power generation and expanding long-term delivery agreements with providers like Serentica Renewables, the company is addressing long-term operational resilience and regulatory transitions. Setting a clear target of 70 percent renewable energy by FY28 provides a practical roadmap for heavy manufacturing sectors aiming to balance large-scale industrial output with sustainable energy practices." — Dr. Shishir Gupta, Founder & CEO, StartupLanes