Auto components major Motherson has commissioned a 15 MWp captive solar power project in Uttar Pradesh, marking a significant step in the company’s renewable energy journey and strengthening its commitment to sustainable manufacturing operations.
The ground-mounted solar facility, located in Mahoba district, has been developed through Onega Solar Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Motherson New Energy Ltd. The project will supply clean electricity to multiple Motherson manufacturing facilities across the state, supporting the company’s efforts to improve energy security while reducing its carbon footprint.
Operating under the group captive model, the solar plant enables Motherson to directly source renewable energy for its industrial operations. The facility is expected to generate approximately 23.4 GWh of clean electricity annually and help avoid nearly 17,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions each year.
Commenting on the development, Laksh Vaaman Sehgal, Vice Chairman of Motherson Group, said, “The commissioning of our first captive solar project in Uttar Pradesh is an important milestone in strengthening our energy resilience while reducing our environmental footprint.”
The project was developed in collaboration with renewable energy company IB Vogt, which was responsible for the development, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the facility.
Parish Gupta, CEO and Managing Director of IB Vogt Solar India, said the project demonstrates a shared commitment to accelerating industrial decarbonisation through reliable and commercially viable renewable energy solutions.
The commissioning of the solar plant reflects Motherson’s broader sustainability strategy, leveraging renewable energy to support its manufacturing operations while contributing to India’s clean energy and carbon reduction goals.
