SAEL Commissions 14.9 MW Agri Waste-to-Energy Plant in Rajasthan, Expands Operational Capacity to 164.9 MW

Rajasthan-based renewable energy company SAEL Industries Ltd. (SIL) has commissioned a 14.9 MW agri waste-to-energy plant in Bhadra, Rajasthan, through its subsidiary VCA Power Pvt. Ltd. With the latest addition, the company's total operational agri waste-to-energy (AgWtE) capacity has increased to 164.9 MW across India.

The newly commissioned facility is backed by a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and will utilise agricultural residues such as paddy straw, mustard stubble, and cotton stalks as fuel for power generation. The project is aimed at addressing the challenge of crop residue management while producing renewable electricity and generating employment opportunities in rural Rajasthan.

According to the company, the Bhadra plant strengthens the role of biomass-based power generation in Rajasthan's renewable energy portfolio by providing environmental benefits alongside reliable baseload power. The project is expected to contribute to reducing harmful emissions associated with the open burning of agricultural waste.

Commenting on the development, Laxit Awla, CEO and Executive Director of SAEL Industries Ltd., said that Rajasthan offers a favorable environment for scaling agri waste-to-energy projects due to supportive policies, abundant agricultural residue availability, and growing demand for clean energy. He added that the company's model focuses on converting surplus agricultural waste into dependable green power while creating economic value for farmers and rural communities.

The newly operational Bhadra facility is SAEL's 11th agri waste-to-energy plant in India. It joins the company's existing biomass power facilities located in Bhadra, Chhatargarh, Chirawa, Churu, and Sardarshahar in Rajasthan. SAEL said its Rajasthan AgWtE plants achieved boiler operational efficiency, measured by Plant Load Factor (PLF), of up to 90.99 percent during FY25.

As of September 30, 2025, the company had a contracted and awarded portfolio of 8,299 MWp (DC) across solar independent power producer (IPP) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects, along with 3,625 MW of TOPCon solar module assembly capacity and 164.9 MW of operational agri waste-to-energy capacity. The company is also developing integrated facilities in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, comprising 5 GW of solar cell manufacturing and 5 GW of solar module manufacturing capacity.