Chandigarh, March 27
Trident Group, a leading diversified conglomerate with interests spanning textiles, paper, chemicals and energy, has commissioned successfully an additional new 5.40 MWp rooftop solar power project at its Budhni manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh, taking the total installed solar capacity at the location to 57.32 MWp. reinforcing its commitment to sustainable growth while ensuring operational efficiency at scale. With this addition, the Budhni facility further strengthens its position as a key hub for Trident’s renewable energy initiatives in central India.
The Budhni plant facility was previously operating with an installed solar capacity of 51.92 MWp, with 100 per cent utilization. The latest capacity addition has been completed as scheduled on March 27, 2026, the company said in a statement. The project entails an estimated investment of around ₹10 crore. The move is in line with the group’s strategy to scale up renewable energy adoption across its manufacturing operations and lower its overall carbon footprint. The rooftop installation is expected to enhance energy efficiency while reducing dependence on conventional power sources.
Trident’s continued investment in renewable energy reflects its unwavering focus on operational excellence, energy efficiency and responsible growth. The expansion underscores the Group’s decade-long efforts to embed clean, green, and affordable energy solutions across its manufacturing ecosystem. The Group has embraced solar energy as a renewable power source and actively reuses water, significantly reducing its carbon footprint, while reinforcing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) vision.
Industry observers note that incremental renewable capacity additions by large industrial players are gaining pace, supported by favourable policy environment and rising focus on sustainability metrics.
