Maruti Suzuki Commissions 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System at Kharkhoda Manufacturing Facility

New Delhi, 08 July, 2026: Maruti Suzuki India Limited has announced the commissioning of a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility, in a move aimed at further strengthening its green energy ecosystem.

The initiative builds on the company's 20 MWp solar power project installed at the Kharkhoda facility in 2025. During facility holidays, the solar plant continues to generate electricity, but the power cannot be fully utilised due to the absence of demand. The newly commissioned BESS is expected to address this challenge by storing excess electricity generated during low-demand periods or facility holidays and making it available for use when required. Additionally, the system will help improve grid stability. As a pilot initiative, the BESS has been integrated into the Kharkhoda facility's internal electricity distribution network.

Announcing the initiative, 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 further 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."

The commissioning of the BESS at Kharkhoda reflects Maruti Suzuki's broader push to integrate renewable energy solutions across its manufacturing operations, while contributing to national goals around clean energy adoption and emission reduction in the automobile sector.