Maruti Suzuki India Ltd has announced the commissioning of a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility.
In 2025, the company had installed a 20 MWp solar power project at this facility. During facility holidays, the solar power plant continued to generate electricity; but it could not be utilized due to the absence of demand.
The BESS will now help in storing excess electricity generated during low-demand periods or facility holidays and making it available for use when required.
In addition, BESS will help improve grid stability. As a pilot initiative, BESS has been integrated into the Kharkhoda facility’s internal electricity distribution network.
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, said, “With a lifecycle of about 15 years, BESS will help to reduce nearly 54 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.”
“Going forward, our production volumes will increase from current levels. Despite this, we remain committed to lower Scope 1 & 2 emissions not only in terms of CO2 intensity but also in absolute CO2 emission in manufacturing,” he said.
“Our approach is in line with our parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation’s environmental vision, which has set an intermediate target to reduce Scope 1 & 2 CO2 emissions by 42% by FY 2030-31 compared to FY 2022-23,” he added.
Published - July 08, 2026 10:17 pm IST