Mahindra Susten Achieves ‘Water Positive Certification’ for 100 percent Operating Portfolio

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“Mahindra Group aims to be Planet Positive by 2040. Mahindra Susten is making steady progress in steering the Group towards this shared goal. While the solar sector is critical for meeting the world's renewable energy needs, it has traditionally been water-intensive, which goes against sustainability norms. This is primarily attributed to the constant need for cleaning solar modules to minimize soiling loss and mitigate module performance-related impacts. We have taken a major step towards establishing sustainable operations by having a 100 percent water-positive portfolio.” - Deepak Thakur, MD & CEO, Mahindra Susten

Jan 2024 : Mahindra Susten, a leading renewable Independent Power Producer with in-house expertise in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), has achieved the ‘Water Positive Verification’ certificate for its 100 percent operating portfolio for the assessment year FY23.

The accreditation, granted by TUV recognizes Susten’s commitment towards planet-positive initiatives and water resource conservation. This recognition comes after a thorough audit of all its project locations across five states- Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.

As per TUV India’s evaluation, Susten’s +1.5 GWp of renewable energy portfolio commands a score of 15 (Positive) on the Water Footprint Index implying that water recharged is 15 times over what was consumed. The ‘Water Positive Verification’ certificate signifies Susten’s holistic approach to environmental stewardship and the preservation of this vital resource.

The company adopted a three-step approach to improve its standing on the Water Footprint Index:

i) Reduction of water consumption by using high-quality water spray pumps, water piping systems, and innovative module cleaning brushes.
ii) Elimination of water for module cleaning by investing in advanced technology, such as dry-cleaning robots that has resulted in conserving almost 67 million litres of water annually—equivalent to fulfilling the basic water needs of 50,000 people throughout the year.
iii) Implementing sustainable water conservation practices, including groundwater recharge systems with artificial recharge ponds and rainwater harvesting recharge pits.

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