Maruti Suzuki has announced the commissioning of a 1 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Kharkhoda factory in Haryana, as part of its efforts to improve renewable energy utilization and reduce emissions. The system complements the 20 MWp solar plant installed at the facility in 2025 and was introduced as a pilot project connected to the plant’s internal electricity distribution network.The battery storage system is designed to capture excess solar energy generated during factory holidays or periods of low electricity demand and return it when needed. Apart from reducing renewable energy expenditure, Maruti Suzuki says the BESS will also support grid stability at the facility. In simple terms, the system works like a large rechargeable battery. Instead of allowing excess electricity from the solar plant to go unused when manufacturing activity is stopped, it stores that energy and releases it during periods of higher demand.
According to the company, the BESS has an expected operational life of about 15 years. It is planned to reduce almost 54 tons of COâ‚‚ emissions per year by increasing the use of solar energy generated at the Kharkhoda plant. The automaker also said it remains committed to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions even as production volumes increase. The focus will remain on reducing carbon intensity and overall emissions from manufacturing operations. Maruti Suzuki’s environmental roadmap is aligned with that of its parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporationwhich set an interim target of reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 COâ‚‚ emissions by 42 percent for FY2030-31, compared to FY2022-23. Although the battery storage system does not directly affect the vehicles produced at the plant, it is expected to improve the efficiency of the use of renewable energy as production increases in Kharkhoda. The project marks another step in Maruti Suzuki’s efforts to make its manufacturing operations more sustainable.Announcing the initiative, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO, Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said, “Maruti Suzuki is strongly aligned with India’s focus on creating self-sufficient energy ecosystems. The introduction of the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at our Kharkhoda facility is part of these continued efforts. With a life cycle of around 15 years, BESS will help reduce almost 54 tonnes of COâ‚‚ emissions per year. He added: “Going forward, our production volumes will increase from current levels. Despite this, we are committed to lowering Scope 1 & 2 emissions not only in terms of CO2 intensity, but also in absolute CO2 emissions in manufacturing. Our approach is in line with our parent company, the environmental vision of Suzuki Motor Corporation, which has set an intermediate goal to reduce Scope% e 2 CO2 1 & 2 F4% CO2. 2030-31 compared to FY 2022-23
