Union Minister Unveils Solar, Defence, and Foundry Projects at BHEL Haridwar

Key facts

• Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy dedicated a 5-MW ground-mounted solar power plant at the Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) facility in Haridwar.
• The solar installation comprises over 11,000 solar modules and is expected to generate approximately 90 lakh kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually to support India’s Net Zero target by 2070.
• A 30-ton Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) was inaugurated at the Central Foundry and Forge Plant of BHEL to enhance domestic manufacturing capacity for critical components in power and strategic industries.
• The Minister flagged off the Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) for the Indian Navy, an indigenous weapon system capable of firing 120 rounds per minute with a range of 35 kilometres.
• A large turbo generator manufactured at the Haridwar facility was dispatched for a major power project, highlighting BHEL’s expertise in high-capacity electricity infrastructure.
• The projects were launched under the national visions of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India to strengthen industrial resilience and reduce import dependence.