Consumption Insights

The Foundry industry in Maharashtra represents one of the most energy-intensive manufacturing categories, concentrated primarily in the Kolhapur–Sangli–Satara belt. With over 1,250 registered units and 50 under active energy monitoring through MahaClimaKosh, this category consumes approximately 8.4 Billion Units of electricity annually. Maharashtra accounts for nearly 30% of India's total foundry production, making it a critical priority for industrial decarbonization. Opportunities include furnace efficiency upgrades, variable frequency drives, solar rooftop integration and waste heat recovery systems.