Maruti Suzuki India has commissioned a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its manufacturing facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana, as part of its efforts to increase renewable energy utilisation and improve energy efficiency. The pilot project has been integrated with the plant’s internal electricity distribution network and works alongside the facility’s existing 20 MWp solar power plant installed in 2025.

The battery storage system is designed to store excess solar power generated during periods of low electricity demand, such as factory holidays or reduced production hours. The stored energy can then be supplied back to the plant when electricity requirements increase, helping the facility manage renewable energy more effectively and reduce wastage.

Maruti Suzuki said the BESS will support better energy management and contribute to grid stability within the manufacturing facility. As production activity at Kharkhoda increases, the system is expected to help balance electricity supply and consumption by ensuring that surplus renewable energy is available when required.

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According to the company, the battery storage system has an expected operational life of around 15 years and could help reduce approximately 54 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually. The initiative forms part of Maruti Suzuki’s broader strategy to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions while continuing to expand manufacturing operations.

Maruti Suzuki Managing Director and CEO Hisashi Takeuchi said the company is aligned with India’s focus on developing self-reliant energy systems. He stated that the introduction of BESS at the Kharkhoda facility reflects the company’s continued efforts toward cleaner manufacturing and reducing environmental impact.

The initiative is also aligned with the sustainability targets of Suzuki Motor Corporation, Maruti Suzuki’s parent company. Suzuki has set an interim goal of reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon dioxide emissions by 42% by financial year 2030-31 compared with FY2022-23 levels. The Kharkhoda battery storage project marks another step in Maruti Suzuki’s transition towards greener and more efficient manufacturing practices.

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