Kumaraswamy Inaugurates 5 MW Solar Plant, 30T EAF, and Turbo Generator at BHEL Haridwar
Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy has inaugurated a 5 MW solar plant, which is developed by AMPIN Energy Transition, a 30-ton Electric Arc Furnace, and flagged off a large turbo generator at BHEL Haridwar, advancing India’s clean energy goals and domestic heavy electrical manufacturing capabilities.
March 13, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
In a post on social media following the event, Kumaraswamy said, “Privileged to dedicate the 5 MW ground-mounted solar power plant to the nation. With over 11,000 solar modules and an annual generation of around 90 lakh kWh, the project will contribute to clean energy generation while reducing carbon emissions. This initiative strengthens BHEL Haridwar’s clean-energy journey and advances Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Net Zero vision of 2070.”
The Union Minister also inaugurated a 30-ton Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) at BHEL’s Central Foundry and Forge Plant, which will enhance the company’s metallurgical and manufacturing capabilities.
Highlighting the importance of the facility, Kumaraswamy noted that the furnace would strengthen India’s domestic manufacturing capacity for critical components used in the power, heavy engineering and strategic sectors. He said, “Inaugurated the 30T Electric Arc Furnace at the Central Foundry & Forge Plant of BHEL in Haridwar, strengthening India’s critical foundry and forging capabilities. This facility represents a major step forward in enhancing indigenous manufacturing capacity for advanced industrial applications.”
During the visit, the Minister also flagged off the dispatch of a large turbo generator from the facility, underscoring the scale and sophistication of India’s heavy electrical manufacturing capabilities. The generator, built for a large power project, reflects BHEL’s expertise in manufacturing high-capacity power equipment essential for India’s energy infrastructure. Kumaraswamy said that the achievement demonstrates India’s ability to manufacture advanced power equipment domestically.
The Union Minister noted that BHEL Haridwar represents a vital pillar in India’s industrial ecosystem, housing both the Heavy Electrical Equipment Plant, which produces turbines and generators for thermal power stations, and the Central Foundry and Forge Plant, which supplies large castings and forgings. “When these capabilities are built and retained within India, the nation gains resilience. It reduces import dependence, strengthens domestic supply chains, protects strategic know-how and creates a durable industrial base for the future,” Kumaraswamy said.
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