Suzuki Installs 1 MWh Battery Storage at Kharkhoda Plant to Stabilize Grid and Cut CO2
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has launched a 1 MWh battery energy storage system at its Kharkhoda plant to store surplus solar energy and cut CO2 emissions by 54 tons annually.
- 20 MW
- 1 MWh
- 54 tons/year
What Happened
Maruti Suzuki India Limited, the Indian subsidiary of Suzuki Motor Corporation, has introduced a battery energy storage system at its Kharkhoda plant in India and begun operation. The system uses a 1 MWh storage battery and a power control system to store electricity generated by on-site solar panels (20 MW) and other renewables. It stores energy during surplus periods and facility holidays, then supplies it when solar output drops, helping stabilize the grid. Suzuki expects this to reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 54 tons annually.
20MW
Solar panels at the Kharkhoda plant generate electricity for production.
1MWh
The battery stores surplus renewable energy.
54tons
Expected from the battery energy storage system.
Previously from Suzuki Motor Corporation
Suzuki inaugurated its new Kharkhoda plant just days earlier, on July 2, 2026, during a joint forum attended by the Prime Ministers of Japan and India. The new battery storage system is part of efforts to power this facility with renewable energy.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of Suzuki Motor Corporation's official releases.
Why this matters
This system helps stabilize the power grid by storing excess solar power for use when generation is low, making renewable energy more reliable. It supports India's carbon-neutral goals and shows how auto plants can reduce their environmental footprint.
Terms in This Story
- Megawatt (MW)
- A unit of power equal to one million watts, commonly used to measure electricity generation capacity.
- Megawatt-hour (MWh)
- A unit of energy equal to one megawatt of power used for one hour.
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