Maruti Suzuki commissions battery energy storage system at Kharkhoda plant
The 1MWh Battery Energy Storage System will store surplus solar power generated during non-operational hours, helping improve renewable energy utilisation and reduce carbon emissions.
Maruti Suzuki India has commissioned a 1MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana, marking another step in the company's efforts to strengthen its green energy ecosystem and reduce manufacturing-related carbon emissions.
The battery storage system has been integrated into the plant's internal electricity distribution network as a pilot project. It will store surplus electricity generated by the facility's 20MWp solar power plant during periods of low demand, such as facility holidays, and make it available for use when required.
Maruti Suzuki had commissioned the 20MWp solar power project at the Kharkhoda facility in 2025. While the solar plant continues to generate electricity even when the factory is not operational, the absence of demand meant a portion of the renewable energy could not be utilised. The newly installed BESS is designed to address this challenge by storing excess power for later consumption. The company also said the system will contribute to improved grid stability.
Announcing the initiative, Maruti Suzuki Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said the company remains aligned with India's push towards building self-reliant and sustainable energy ecosystems.
"The introduction of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at our Kharkhoda facility is part of these continued efforts. With a lifecycle of about 15 years, BESS will help reduce nearly 54 tonnes of CO emissions annually," he said.
Takeuchi added that while Maruti Suzuki's production volumes are expected to rise in the coming years, the company remains committed to reducing both the carbon intensity and absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from its manufacturing operations.
The initiative is aligned with parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation's environmental roadmap, which targets a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO emissions by FY2030-31 compared with FY2022-23.
The commissioning of the battery energy storage system is part of Maruti Suzuki's broader strategy to increase renewable energy adoption across its manufacturing facilities while supporting India's transition towards cleaner and more resilient industrial operations.
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Maruti Suzuki India has commissioned a 1MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana, marking another step in the company's efforts to strengthen its green energy ecosystem and reduce manufacturing-related carbon emissions.
The battery storage system has been integrated into the plant's internal electricity distribution network as a pilot project. It will store surplus electricity generated by the facility's 20MWp solar power plant during periods of low demand, such as facility holidays, and make it available for use when required.
Maruti Suzuki had commissioned the 20MWp solar power project at the Kharkhoda facility in 2025. While the solar plant continues to generate electricity even when the factory is not operational, the absence of demand meant a portion of the renewable energy could not be utilised. The newly installed BESS is designed to address this challenge by storing excess power for later consumption. The company also said the system will contribute to improved grid stability.
Announcing the initiative, Maruti Suzuki Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said the company remains aligned with India's push towards building self-reliant and sustainable energy ecosystems.
"The introduction of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at our Kharkhoda facility is part of these continued efforts. With a lifecycle of about 15 years, BESS will help reduce nearly 54 tonnes of CO emissions annually," he said.
Takeuchi added that while Maruti Suzuki's production volumes are expected to rise in the coming years, the company remains committed to reducing both the carbon intensity and absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from its manufacturing operations.
The initiative is aligned with parent company Suzuki Motor Corporation's environmental roadmap, which targets a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 CO emissions by FY2030-31 compared with FY2022-23.
The commissioning of the battery energy storage system is part of Maruti Suzuki's broader strategy to increase renewable energy adoption across its manufacturing facilities while supporting India's transition towards cleaner and more resilient industrial operations.
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