Hyderabad’s Allu Cinemas pivots to solar power system with Freyr Energy

The recently-opened Allu Cinemas multiplex in Hyderabad’s Kokapet neighbourhood has announced its partnership with Freyr Energy, the rooftop solar company, for a 727kW solar power system at the facility with an investment of ₹2,27,60,000. This installation is a step towards being one of the largest solar deployments for a cinema facility in the region.

According to a statement, the newly-installed solar system is designed to meet approximately 60% of the cinema’s energy requirements. This is expected to slash electricity costs from ₹52 lakh to approximately ₹5 lakh annually, paving way for an estimated annual savings of ₹77 to 80 lakhs.

The installation is also expected to reduce an estimated 750 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. The installation is equipped with a high-pressure sprinkler system for automated solar panel cleaning.

Producer Allu Aravind stated, “We are taking a practical step towards integrating clean energy into our operations. Cinemas are high energy-consuming spaces, and this transition allows us to optimise electricity usage.”