Milky Mist Dairy Commissions 10 MW Solar Plant, Total Renewable Capacity Hits 41 MW

Milky Mist Dairy Food Limited has commissioned a new 10 MW solar power plant at Arasanoor, increasing its total renewable energy generation capacity to approximately 41 MW. This new plant, added to an existing 15 MW solar plant at the same location, brings the total solar capacity at Arasanoor to 25 MW, with an investment of ₹109.60 crore. The company's total renewable capacity now includes 5 MW at Chithode, 9 MW at Kavilipalayam, 25 MW at Arasanoor, and 2 MW of wind power at Kayathar. This expansion reinforces Milky Mist's commitment to energy self-sufficiency, efficiency, and sustainability, with renewable sources now meeting its total power requirements. The new capacity is expected to generate 2.0 million units of electricity annually and reduce carbon emissions by approximately 16,000 tonnes per year. Overall, Milky Mist has invested ₹197 crore in 41 MW of renewable energy generation capacity since 2016.