The Energy Revolution: How Kerala’s Leading Malls Turn Energy Bills To Net Zero?
Kozhikode, Kerala: The revolution in the renewable energy sector, particularly solar energy, is redefining the way how industries, factories and even malls work. Yes, even malls too. Kerala’s prominent malls are setting the national benchmark for green retail by turning previously unmanageable electricity bills into direct savings, thanks to clean solar power and smart partnership models powered by Eallisto Energies.
Large malls in India can consume from 4MW to 10MW of energy daily, enough to light up a significant residential colony. Energy bills often run into crores each month, mostly due to air conditioning, lighting, and food court operations, translating into high fixed costs for both mall owners and tenants. These bills, along with carbon emissions and complex billing structures, have historically been a deterrent to adopting sustainable change.
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With effortless benefits for the malls, there are several features and advantages that come with the system. The malls will not have any managemental headache and the mall owners face no technical or financial stress. The group captive and OPEX models mean most capex is handled by partners. In return, malls pay competitive energy rates, much lower than grid electricity, making solar transition worry-free. It also has effective support and reliability with services from partners like Eallisto Energies, which guarantee engineering, procurement, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance; malls don’t manage panels or systems.
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Environmental Impacts
HiLITE mall’s transition to solar energy will produce 48,000 units of clean electricity everyday. But this is just one side of the coin. The impact of this on the environment also should be considered. This transition to clean energy is expected to offset 31,500 tons of CO₂ emissions annually which is equivalent to planting 1.45 million trees each year. In more practical terms it will be like removing over 6,600 petrol vehicles from Kerala’s roads. In nutshell, this transition from traditional grid model to solar energy is win-win for every stakeholder.
Malls As Landmarks For Sustainability
HiLITE Mall Calicut alone spans 12.7 lakh sq. ft and hosts 270+ brands. This shopping complex also provides over 3,000 direct jobs. Across Kerala, the impact multiplies with every new mall joining the solar movement – demonstrating scalability, profitability, and direct alignment with government incentives and climate goals. Not only does this support India’s clean energy transition, but it also directly contributes to the Government of India’s ambitious goal of reaching 500 GW of non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2030, while advancing the nation’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2070.
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HiLITE Group’s flagship malls like Calicut and Thrissur are the first in India to neutralize this challenge by switching entirely to solar power.
