Maruti Suzuki Strengthens Green Energy Push with Battery Energy Storage System at Kharkhoda Plant

Kharkhoda / New Delhi: Continuing its focus on strengthening the green energy ecosystem, Maruti Suzuki India Limited (“Maruti Suzuki”) today announced the commissioning of a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility.

In 2025, Maruti Suzuki installed a 20 MWp solar power project at the Kharkhoda facility. During facility holidays, the solar power plant continues to generate electricity; however, it cannot be utilized due to the absence of demand. A Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) addresses this challenge by 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.

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Announcing the initiative, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Maruti Suzuki is strongly aligned with India’s focus on building self-reliant 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 to reduce nearly 54 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.^{^}”

He added, “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. 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^#.”

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*Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are categories used to classify greenhouse gas emissions. Scope 1 emissions are direct emissions produced in a company’s operations. Scope 2 emissions are indirect, derived from an organization’s purchase of electricity, steam, heat, or cooling.

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^These figures are calculated using internal methodologies and are subject to standard assumptions and reporting frameworks.

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