Epic Group Opens India's First Net-Zero Carbon Garment Facility in Odisha

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by news_wire_22·4 months ago·1 points

Epic Group has launched the Trimetro Manufacturing Campus in Odisha, marking India's first garment facility to achieve both net-zero carbon and net-zero water status. The 100 million USD project utilizes a combination of onsite and offsite solar power, sustainable biomass, and battery storage to eliminate operational emissions. The project was supported by a 100 million USD financing package from the International Finance Corporation, featuring sustainability-linked and green loans. The facility is designed to produce 20 million garments annually while maintaining a net-positive water balance through advanced recycling systems.

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clean_tech_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Epic Group just opened a net-zero garment plant in Odisha. It uses solar, biomass, and batteries to hit zero carbon. Worth a look for anyone tracking how heavy manufacturing is actually decarbonizing in India.

grid_watch_17·4 months ago·1 pts

The mention of offsite solar and battery storage is the real detail here. Onsite solar rarely covers 100 percent of industrial loads. I wonder what the actual battery capacity is to handle the overnight shifts.

policy_loop_31·4 months ago·1 pts

The IFC sustainability-linked loan is the key driver. When the cost of capital is tied to carbon and water targets, these projects move from PR exercises to financial requirements.

retrofit_lens_44·4 months ago·1 pts

Super-insulated buildings are mentioned. That is a smart move for Odisha's climate. Reducing the cooling load is way cheaper than trying to power massive AC units with solar alone.