New Delhi: Aligning itself to the Government’s vision
of adopting and strengthening usage of Solar Power, car market leader Maruti Suzuki
India Limited commissioned it’s 1MW mono-crystalline photovoltaic Solar Power Plant
at its Manesar facility this month.
Built with an investment of Rs 103 million, the 1MW photovoltaic solar power plant
will help the Company offset CO2 emissions to the tune of over 1200 tonnes annually.
On the initiative, Mr Rajiv Gandhi, Executive Director, (Plant), Maruti Suzuki said,
“With the launch of 1MW photovoltaic solar power plant, Maruti Suzuki has taken the
first step to harness renewable solar energy. The initiative is in line with the
Company’s philosophy of adopting environment friendly technologies that may have
high upfront costs, but help bring down CO2 emissions. Solar energy is abundant,
versatile and efficient. Through this solar facility the Company will be able to
contribute towards environment. Going forward, the Company is committed to expand
its environment care initiatives.”
Fact sheet
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Name
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1MW Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant
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Location
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Maruti Suzuki India Limited’s Manesar manufacturing facility
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Area
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8900 square meter
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Annual output
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1 MW and help to offset 1200 tonnes of CO2 emissions per annum.
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Construction timeline
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Start : November 2013 Completion: June 2014
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Investment
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Rs 103 Million
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Maruti Suzuki’s Solar Power plant at Manesar consists of about 4,000 mono-crystalline
panels. The power generated from the solar plant is synchronized with the natural
gas based captive power plant and is used to complement the power requirement in
the facility.
Issued by:
Corporate Communications,
Maruti Suzuki India Limited,
1, Nelson Mandela Road,
Vasant Kunj, New Delhi
Ph: 91-11-4607 1000 / 4678 1000 / 4678 1113
Email: corp.comm@maruti.co.in
Website: www.marutisuzuki.com
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