Some power loom units in the district want to install
solar energy systems; almost a dozen textile mills have gone in for
solar energy plants; and foundries have opted for solar power at least
for lighting.R. Chellappan, Managing Director of
Swelect Energy Systems, said here recently that the company has
installed over 15 rooftop solar energy systems in Coimbatore for
industries. The capacity of each system was about 100 kw.
Though
several industries are reluctant to invest in solar energy systems
because of the high cost involved, it looks like some have started
tapping solar energy.
According to Southern India
Mills’ Association, larger textile mills have started installing one MW
or two MW solar energy plants as they get depreciation benefits and will
be able to meet the State Government’s Solar Purchase Obligation when
it will be implemented. However, not many smaller textile mills have
gone in for solar yet. They have already invested in wind energy and are
facing evacuation problems, says K. Thirunavukarasu, president of South
India Spinners’ Association. In the case of rooftop systems, the mills
will find it difficult to maintain these. Hence, not many have evinced
interest in solar projects, he says.
President of
Indian Institute of Foundrymen, Coimbatore, Jayakumar Ramdass, says that
several foundries have solar lighting in their units. Though many are
considering the solar energy option they have not gone in for it as it
will take a longer time to get returns from the plants, unlike wind
energy and the initial investment is high, he says.
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