Sunsure Energy, one of India’s fastest-growing renewable energy providers, has commissioned an 82.5 MWp open access solar power plant in Erach, Jhansi. This marks the company’s 10th solar project in Uttar Pradesh, cementing its position as the state’s largest clean energy developer.
With this commissioning, Sunsure now operates 260 MWp of open access solar plants across Agra, Banda, Mahoba, Jhansi and Chitrakoot. Together, these facilities supply green power to industries in sectors such as FMCG, ceramics, metals, and chemicals.
The Jhansi project alone is expected to generate 128 million units of electricity annually, offsetting more than 2.2 million tonnes of CO₂e over its lifetime. Power from the plant will be supplied to major industrial players, including Haldiram’s, APL Apollo, and a leading national data centre.
Sunsure began its solar journey in the state in 2021 with a 15 MW facility in Pailani. In just four years, its operational capacity has grown nearly 20-fold, nearing 300 MW.
“Ensuring the availability of clean energy to fuel Uttar Pradesh’s industrial resurgence is imperative,” said Shashank Sharma, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Sunsure Energy. “As a net importer of energy, UP relies heavily on external sources. We are proud to generate cost-competitive green power within the state to support its industries.”
The company credits Uttar Pradesh’s Solar Energy Policy 2022 for creating a favourable environment for independent power producers. The policy includes progressive banking provisions, duty waivers, and reduced transmission and wheeling charges, which have made large-scale open access and storage-backed solar projects financially viable.
“We supply power to a vibrant consumer base across sectors like steel, cement, FMCG, and data centres,” Sharma said. “With innovation at the core, we are moving from plain solar to integrated solar + battery storage solutions to deliver round-the-clock clean power.”
Sunsure has also won a major NTPC bid to set up a 125 MW / 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Uttar Pradesh, aiming to enhance reliability during peak demand. The company targets 500 MW capacity in the state by FY26 under its UP Shakti initiative, which seeks to power UP’s growth with sustainable, reliable energy.
Nationwide, Sunsure currently operates 600 MW of renewable assets and has 7.5 GW in development across Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. It aims to build a 10 GW clean energy portfolio by 2030.
