Maruti Suzuki expands solar capacity to 30MWp

Newly commissioned solar project at Maruti Suzuki’s Kharkhoda facility
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Country’s largest passenger vehicles maker Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) on Wednesday announced expansion of its solar capacity by 30MWp with two new projects and it targets to reach 319MWp of solar capacity, backed by an investment of over ₹925 crore by financial year 2030-31.

The company commissioned a 20MWp solar power project at its new facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana, and added another 10MWp solar capacity to its Manesar facility, it said in a statement.

With these additions, MSIL’s total solar capacity across its locations has enhanced from 49MWp to 79MWp in the last one year. Besides, the company is also increasing the share of green power sourced from State Electricity Boards for its consumption, it said.

“Aligned with our parent company, Suzuki Motor Corporation’s Environment Vision 2050i and the government of India’s focus on renewable energy, we are systematically enhancing the use of renewable energy in our operations. By FY2030-31, Maruti Suzuki plans to reach 319MWp of solar capacity, backed by an investment of over ₹925 crore,” Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, MSIL, said.

These initiatives in solar power and green power will help the company meaningfully shift its dependence towards renewable energy, he said.

“As we scale up production to four million units, we are committed to matching that growth with equally ambitious sustainable energy practices. This solar power expansion is a crucial step towards creating a cleaner, more sustainable energy ecosystem and contributes positively to the environment,” Takeuchi said.

Through sustained efforts, the share of renewable source of energy in total electricity consumption by the company is expected to reach nearly 85 per cent by FY2030-31, he said adding that MSIL is actively transitioning to green manufacturing practices at all its facilities.

Published on June 4, 2025