Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL) has expanded its solar power capacity by 30MWp through two new projects, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable operations. The company has commissioned a 20MWp solar power plant at its new Kharkhoda facility in Haryana and added 10MWp at its Manesar plant. With these additions, MSIL’s total solar capacity has grown from 49MWp to 79MWp over the past year.
Besides, the Company is increasing the share of green power sourced from State Electricity Boards for its consumption. These initiatives in solar power and green power will help the Company meaningfully shift its dependence towards renewable energy.
Commenting on the company’s green energy initiatives, Mr. Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director & CEO of Maruti Suzuki India Limited, said: “Guided by Suzuki Motor Corporation’s Environment Vision 2050 and aligned with the Government of India’s emphasis on renewable energy, we are steadily increasing the use of green energy across our operations. By FY2030-31, Maruti Suzuki aims to scale its solar power capacity to 319MWp, supported by an investment of over INR 925 crore. As we work towards achieving an annual production milestone of four million units, our commitment to sustainability will grow in parallel. This solar power expansion marks a significant move toward building a cleaner and more sustainable energy ecosystem.”
He further stated, “With consistent efforts, we expect renewable sources to contribute nearly 85% of our total electricity consumption by FY2030-31.”
MSIL is actively transitioning to green manufacturing practices at all its facilities. With this significant step of solar capacity expansion, the Company has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. These initiatives are aligned with United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #7.
