CleanMax receives Cisco Environmental Sustainability Award for 92 MW renewable energy plant; commissioned in Karnataka

MUMBAI, India, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CleanMax, a Brookfield-backed company and one of the leading Indian renewable energy and net-zero solution providers for the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) sector, has been recognised with the Excellence in Sustainability Award at Cisco's Global Supplier Day in San Jose, California, for its contributions in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, including a recent 92.1 MW renewable energy partnership with Cisco. A significant stride in this partnership is the commissioning of 92.1 MW hybrid wind-solar project in Jagluru, Karnataka, which now powers Cisco's India campus.

Today, CleanMax powers the campus with approximately 120 MW of renewable energy, including 92.1 MW recently commissioned and 28.7 MWp in operation since March 2018. This hybrid energy solution is projected to generate approximately 181.4 million kWh annually, helping avoid about 0.129 million metric tonnes CO2e of greenhouse gas emissions each year. The renewable energy installation empowers Cisco to address over 90% of its electricity needs in Karnataka.

Mr. Kuldeep Jain, MD of CleanMax, shares, "This award from Cisco reflects our shared commitment to the environment and the journey we have taken together over the past several years. As a net-zero partner, CleanMax is focused on empowering corporations to meet their renewable energy requirements, and we are excited to be part of that journey with a tech giant like Cisco. Our partnership with Cisco underscores a shared commitment to high standards and sustainable practices."

Mary de Wysocki, Chief Sustainability Officer, Cisco, said, "As a trusted technology partner to businesses across the country, we are committed to powering an inclusive future for all. Recognizing partners who have helped customers achieve substantial business outcomes, the Excellence in Sustainability Award celebrates CleanMax's dedication to accelerating the availability of clean energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions."

About Clean Max Enviro Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (CleanMax)

CleanMax is one of the leading Indian renewable energy companies in the C&I sector, with 2 GW of operating renewable assets spread across India, Middle East, and South-East Asia. CleanMax is a Brookfield backed company. Focused on being the sustainability & net-zero partner of choice for corporates, CleanMax provides diverse solutions, like rooftop solar, wind-solar hybrid farms to its customers. We serve over 550+ distinct corporates across industries such as Data Centres & manufacturing.