UltraTech Cement Surpasses 2 GW Captive Green Power Capacity with New Projects
UltraTech Cement has become the first Indian company to surpass 2 GW of captive green power capacity by commissioning a 116.55-MW wind project in Barmer, Rajasthan, and adding 10 MW of Waste Heat Recovery System capacity in Karnataka. Its total green energy capacity of 2,024 MW, comprising 1,580 MW renewable energy and 444 MW WHRS, meets about 48% of its power needs. Nearly one-third of its 76 Indian units use over 50% green energy, with plans to reach 85% by 2030 and 100% renewable electricity by 2050.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 39/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, businessstandard, freepressjournal. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (74–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 5 Oct, 05:25 am. Other outlets followed.