Sustainable Transformation at V. O. Chidambaranar Port: Leading India Towards a Greener Future
Key Ideas
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin is implementing ambitious green initiatives, including solar and wind power plants, rooftop solar systems, and green hydrogen production.
  • In the fiscal year 2024-2025, the port's renewable energy assets generated 12.65 million units of green power, reducing around 10.37 million kilograms of CO2 emissions.
  • The port is a pioneer in green mobility with EV charging stations and electric vehicles, and it is leading in green shipping by offering concessions to environmentally friendly vessels.
  • With a vision towards carbon neutrality, the port is investing in green hydrogen manufacturing and storage facilities on a vast land, emphasizing a holistic decarbonisation approach.
V. O. Chidambaranar Port in Tuticorin, India, is making significant strides in sustainability to pave the way for a cleaner and greener future. The port has established itself as a leader in renewable energy adoption with a 5 MW ground-based solar power plant, a 2 MW wind power plant, a 1.04 MW rooftop solar system, and an ongoing construction of a 1 MW ground-based solar facility. These renewable energy assets collectively produced 12.65 million units of green power in the fiscal year 2024-2025, contributing to a reduction of approximately 10.37 million kilograms of carbon dioxide emissions. Notably, the port has surpassed the 1 MW milestone in rooftop solar capacity, setting a benchmark in India. In a groundbreaking move, the port has initiated the production of green hydrogen as part of a pilot project, marking a significant shift towards cleaner energy sources. Furthermore, the port is promoting green mobility by installing EV charging stations and deploying electric vehicles within its premises. It has also allocated 501 acres for the development of green hydrogen manufacturing and storage facilities, attracting substantial investments. Additionally, the port incentivizes green shipping by providing concessions on port dues for vessels with high Environmental Ship Index scores. Susanta Kumara Purohit, the Chairperson of V. O. Chidambaranar Port, reaffirmed the port's commitment to align with the 'Harit Sagar' green port guidelines and achieve carbon neutrality through a comprehensive decarbonisation strategy.
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