ArcelorMittal plans a USD900 million investment in India, developing hybrid renewable clusters in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Gujarat to double its renewables capacity and support steel decarbonisation efforts.
ArcelorMittal has announced a USD900 million investment to develop three renewable energy projects in India that together will add about 1 GW of capacity to its portfolio, the company said in a statement. According to the report by Powerline, the assets will be located in Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Gujarat and the electricity will be supplied to AMNS India, the joint venture between ArcelorMittal and Nippon Steel.
The proposed portfolio comprises a 36 MW solar plant in Amaravati, Maharashtra; a 400 MW solar installation in Bikaner, Rajasthan paired with a 500 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS); and an integrated renewable cluster in Bachau, Gujarat combining 250 MW of wind, 300 MW of solar and battery storage. ArcelorMittal’s corporate release states the capital expenditure for the three projects is expected to total about $0.9 billion and that the build will double its renewables capacity in India to around 2 GW and lift its global renewables capacity to roughly 3.3 GW.
Timelines reported by Financial Express and other trade outlets indicate phased commissioning, with the Amaravati solar plant targeted for delivery in the first half of 2027 and the larger Bikaner and Bachau complexes scheduled for completion by the first half of 2028. Industry reporting also describes the Bachau site as a hybrid “cluster”, reflecting a trend among industrial offtakers to pair wind, solar and storage within a single integrated project to improve firming and grid services.
The projects will feed power directly into AMNS India’s operations, supporting the steelmaker’s decarbonisation objectives. Financial Express and Business Today note the investment is framed as reducing the carbon intensity of AMNS India’s supply, while previous arrangements , such as a separate partnership between ArcelorMittal and Greenko to develop renewable capacity and storage in Andhra Pradesh , show the company is pursuing multiple routes to secure long‑term, low‑carbon supply for its Indian steel operations.
Analysts and developers cite several commercial drivers for the move: stabilising long‑term power costs for energy‑intensive steel production, meeting corporate and investor ESG expectations, and hedging against the volatility of grid emissions factors. Industry data shows that pairing large‑scale renewables with multi‑hour storage is becoming standard for heavy industrial offtakers seeking higher renewable penetration without relying solely on merchant markets.
ArcelorMittal describes the announcement as part of a broader strategy to expand captive and long‑term contracted renewables. The company said in its release the new projects will be dedicated to AMNS India, although project structuring, procurement partners and offtake contracting details were not disclosed in full in the initial public statements. Journalistic reporting indicates the projects will be developed under a mix of direct ownership and third‑party partnerships, mirroring recent sector practice where developers combine balance‑sheet investment with specialist renewable operators to manage construction and operational risk.
For industrial decarbonisation professionals, the package underscores two practical trends: growing use of hybrid renewable clusters to deliver more predictable renewable energy to heavy industry, and the scale of capital being committed by global steelmakers to secure long‑term green power. How these projects are financed, the allocation of grid connection and curtailment risk, and the precise contract structures with AMNS India will determine the projects’ effectiveness in reducing Scope 2 emissions and the lessons they offer other energy‑intensive sectors.
- https://powerline.net.in/2025/12/23/arcelormittal-to-invest-usd900-million-in-1-gw-renewable-energy-projects-in-india/ – Please view link – unable to able to access data
- https://corporate.arcelormittal.com/media/press-releases/arcelormittal-expands-its-portfolio-of-renewable-energy-projects/ – ArcelorMittal has announced three new renewable energy projects in India, totalling 1 GW of solar and wind capacity. These projects, located in Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, will double the company’s renewable energy capacity in India to 2 GW and increase its global capacity to 3.3 GW. The power generated will be supplied to AMNS India, a joint venture with Nippon Steel. The projects include a 36 MW solar plant in Amaravati, Maharashtra; a 400 MW solar plant with a 500 MWh battery storage in Bikaner, Rajasthan; and an integrated renewable project comprising 250 MW of wind and 300 MW of solar capacity with battery storage in Bachau, Gujarat. The total capital expenditure for these projects is anticipated to be $0.9 billion.
- https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry/arcelormittal-lines-up-900-million-for-1-gw-renewable-push-in-india-4085497/ – ArcelorMittal plans to invest approximately $900 million in three renewable energy projects in India, with a combined capacity of 1 GW. These projects aim to support the growth of AMNS India, a joint venture with Nippon Steel, while reducing the carbon footprint of its Indian operations. The proposed investments include a 36 MW solar power plant in Amaravati, Maharashtra, scheduled for completion in the first half of 2027; a 400 MW solar project paired with a 500 MWh battery energy storage system in Bikaner, Rajasthan, targeted for completion by the first half of 2028; and an integrated renewable energy facility in Bachau, Gujarat, comprising 250 MW of wind capacity, 300 MW of solar capacity, and 300 MWh of battery storage, also expected to be completed by the first half of 2028.
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/arcelormittal-ties-with-greenko-group-to-develop-a-975mw-re-project/articleshow/90374878.cms – ArcelorMittal has partnered with Greenko Group, India’s leading energy transition company, to develop a 975 MW renewable energy project in Andhra Pradesh. The $600 million project will combine solar and wind power, supported by Greenko’s hydro pumped storage project, to provide 250 MW of uninterrupted renewable power to AMNS India under a 25-year off-take agreement. This will result in over 20% of the electricity requirement at AMNS India’s Hazira plant coming from renewable sources, reducing carbon emissions by approximately 1.5 million tonnes per year.
- https://www.businesstoday.in/latest/corporate/story/arcelormittal-to-invest-09-billion-in-new-clean-energy-projects-double-india-renewables-to-2-gw-507718-2025-12-22// – ArcelorMittal is investing $900 million in three renewable energy projects in India, adding a combined 1 GW of solar and wind capacity. These projects will double the company’s renewable energy capacity in India to 2 GW and increase its global capacity to 3.3 GW. The power generated will be supplied to AMNS India, a joint venture with Nippon Steel. The projects include a 36 MW solar plant in Amaravati, Maharashtra; a 400 MW solar plant with a 500 MWh battery energy storage system in Bikaner, Rajasthan; and an integrated renewable energy facility comprising 250 MW of wind and 300 MW of solar capacity with battery storage in Bachau, Gujarat. The total capital expenditure for these projects is anticipated to be $0.9 billion.
- https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ap-moller-in-clean-energy-race-arcelormittal-to-add-capacity/articleshow/126128576.cms – ArcelorMittal plans to invest $900 million to add another 1 GW of solar, wind, and battery storage capacity in India, taking its total renewable portfolio in the country to 2 GW. The electricity generated from these projects will feed directly into AMNS India, ArcelorMittal’s joint venture with Nippon Steel, helping power its steelmaking operations with greener energy. The new projects will be in three states: a 36 MW solar plant in Amaravati, Maharashtra; a 400 MW solar project paired with 500 MWh of battery storage in Bikaner, Rajasthan; and a mix of 250 MW of wind, 300 MW of solar, and 300 MWh of integrated battery storage in Bachau, Gujarat.
- https://www.domain-b.com/industry/industry-general/arcelormittal-unveils-900-million-green-energy-blitz-in-india-targets-2gw-capacity-by-2028 – ArcelorMittal has unveiled plans to invest $900 million in three renewable energy projects in India, aiming to add 1 GW of solar and wind capacity. These projects are strategically distributed across Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, with phased commissioning planned between 2027 and 2028. The projects include a 36 MW solar facility in Amaravati, Maharashtra; a 400 MW solar facility integrated with a 500 MWh battery energy storage system in Bikaner, Rajasthan; and an integrated ‘hybrid cluster’ combining 250 MW of wind, 300 MW of solar, and a 300 MWh battery system in Bachau, Gujarat. Once fully operational, these assets will supply electricity exclusively to AMNS India, the 60:40 joint venture with Nippon Steel.
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