Maruti Suzuki commissions 1 MWh BESS at Kharkhoda plant to cut CO2
Synopsis
Maruti Suzuki has quietly turned its Kharkhoda plant into a green energy pilot — commissioning a 1 MWh battery storage system to capture surplus solar power that was previously going to waste. With a 15-year lifecycle and a 54-tonne annual CO2 reduction target, it is the company's clearest signal yet that its Haryana mega-facility is being built as a benchmark for sustainable manufacturing.
Key Takeaways
Maruti Suzuki India commissioned a 1 MWh BESS at its Kharkhoda, Haryana facility on 8 July .
The system stores surplus electricity from the plant's existing 20 MWp solar project , commissioned in 2025 , during low-demand periods.
The BESS has a lifecycle of approximately 15 years and is projected to cut nearly 54 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
Parent Suzuki Motor Corporation targets a 42% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by FY31 versus FY23 levels.
The 800-acre Kharkhoda complex was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi via video conferencing earlier in July.
Maruti Suzuki India on Wednesday, 8 July commissioned a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana, marking a significant step in the automaker's push to maximise renewable energy utilisation and reduce carbon emissions from its production operations. The system has been integrated into the plant's internal electricity distribution network on a pilot basis.
Why the BESS Was Needed
Maruti Suzuki had commissioned a 20 MWp solar power project at the Kharkhoda facility in 2025. However, surplus electricity generated during plant holidays and other low-demand periods could not be fully consumed due to the absence of sufficient demand at those times. The newly commissioned BESS addresses this gap by storing that surplus and making it available when the plant requires power, improving overall solar utilisation efficiency. The system is also expected to enhance grid stability at the facility.
Environmental Impact and Lifecycle
Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India, said the BESS has a lifecycle of approximately 15 years and is projected to reduce nearly 54 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually. '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,' Takeuchi said.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 Emissions Commitment
Takeuchi noted that even as the company's production volumes are expected to grow in the coming years, Maruti Suzuki remains committed to reducing both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions — in terms of carbon intensity as well as absolute emissions from manufacturing operations. This approach is aligned with parent Suzuki Motor Corporation's environmental vision, which targets a 42 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by FY31 compared with FY23 levels.
Kharkhoda Plant: A World-Scale Facility
The BESS commissioning comes weeks after Maruti Suzuki inaugurated its most advanced vehicle manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda in Haryana. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi jointly dedicated the plant via video conferencing during the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum in New Delhi. Spread across 800 acres with an adjoining supplier park, the integrated complex is designed to become one of the world's largest vehicle manufacturing facilities when fully operational. The BESS pilot positions Kharkhoda as a test bed for green energy storage solutions that could be scaled across Maruti's wider manufacturing network.
Point of View
Where the emissions footprint is far larger. Notably, the 54-tonne annual CO2 reduction figure is small relative to the output of an 800-acre mega-facility, which means the Kharkhoda BESS is better read as a proof-of-concept than a material climate intervention. The alignment with Suzuki Motor Corporation's FY31 targets gives the initiative a credible parent-company mandate — but execution across India's grid-constrained manufacturing zones will be the real test.
NationPress
8 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the BESS commissioned by Maruti Suzuki at Kharkhoda?
It is a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System installed at Maruti Suzuki's Kharkhoda manufacturing facility in Haryana, commissioned on 8 July. The system stores surplus solar electricity generated during low-demand periods and releases it when the plant requires power.
How much CO2 will the Kharkhoda BESS save annually?
According to Maruti Suzuki, the BESS is expected to reduce nearly 54 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually over its approximately 15-year lifecycle.
Why did Maruti Suzuki need a battery storage system at Kharkhoda?
The plant already has a 20 MWp solar project commissioned in 2025, but surplus electricity generated during plant holidays and low-demand periods could not be fully utilised. The BESS stores that surplus for later use, improving solar utilisation and grid stability.
What are Suzuki Motor Corporation's broader carbon reduction targets?
Suzuki Motor Corporation targets a 42 per cent reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon emissions by FY31 compared with FY23 levels. Maruti Suzuki's BESS initiative is aligned with this parent-company environmental vision.
What is the Kharkhoda plant and how significant is it?
The IMT Kharkhoda facility in Haryana is Maruti Suzuki's most advanced vehicle manufacturing complex, spread across 800 acres with an adjoining supplier park. It was jointly inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi via video conferencing during the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum, and is designed to be among the world's largest vehicle manufacturing facilities when fully operational.
