The Kolhapur Foundry Cluster, home to over 300 units with an annual casting capacity of nearly 1 million tonnes, has launched a major decarbonisation drive to cut energy use and emissions. A new report by Asar Social Impact Advisors, unveiled by District Collector Amol Yedge, shows that foundries can save up to 30% energy through simple conservation steps.
A pilot involving Ramkrishna Foundry, Mahalaxmi Ferro Cast, and Kohinoor Metallics found that measures such as furnace optimisation, motor upgrades, and compressor efficiency can deliver 9–45% energy savings, with many requiring little or no upfront investment and payback periods of under two years.
The push comes as nearly 30% of Kolhapur’s output is exported, with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) increasing the need for low-carbon operations. Cleaner production is expected to cut costs, safeguard export markets, and improve competitiveness.
The initiative has support from industry groups, energy experts, and government agencies, with schemes such as ADEETIE and Maharashtra’s new Energy Management Centre in Kolhapur helping MSMEs adopt green technologies.
The move positions Kolhapur as India’s first green MSME foundry cluster, ensuring long-term growth while meeting global buyer demand for sustainable manufacturing.
BigMint has recently launched two new price assessments for Plate Cutting Foundry Scrap and CR Busheling (Low Mn) from Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
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