Maruti Suzuki India has commissioned a 1 MW/h battery energy storage system (BESS) at its Kharkhoda manufacturing facility to capture excess electricity from an existing 20 MWp solar installation during low-demand periods and facility holidays. The system is integrated into Kharkhoda’s internal electricity distribution network as a pilot initiative.

The BESS carries a projected 15-year operational life and is expected to reduce approximately 54 tonnes of CO2 annually while improving on-site grid stability.

In a statement, Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and Chief Executive of 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.”

Takeuchi 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.”

Source: Maruti Suzuki