ENA Sectors 2025-06-05 16:23:37 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jun 5 (KNN)</strong> Maruti Suzuki India has announced plans to invest over Rs 925 crore to expand its solar power capacity to 319 megawatt peak (MWp) by the financial year 2030 31.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This move is part of the companys broader strategy to integrate renewable energy into its operations as it scales up production.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Recently, the automaker added 30MWp of solar capacity through two new installations: a 20MWp unit at its upcoming Kharkhoda facility and a 10MWp unit at the Manesar plant.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This has boosted the companys total solar power capacity from 49MWp to 79MWp within a year.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As we scale up production to four million units, we are committed to matching that growth with sustainable energy practices, said Hisashi Takeuchi, Managing Director and CEO of Maruti Suzuki India.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">By FY31, the company expects nearly 85 per cent of its total electricity consumption to come from renewable sources.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Besides expanding captive solar power, Maruti Suzuki is also increasing its share of green energy from state electricity boards.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Maruti Suzukis existing manufacturing operations are located in Gurgaon, Manesar, and Gujarat, with a combined annual production capacity of 2.35 million units. With the addition of the Kharkhoda plant, capacity will rise to 2.6 million units annually.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This green energy initiative aligns with Suzuki Motor Corporations Environment Vision 2050 and supports the Indian governments clean energy targets.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">India is aiming for 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based power capacity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2070.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The company emphasized its long-term commitment: We are systematically enhancing the use of renewable energy in our operations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Maruti Suzukis latest move underscores the increasing role of private sector investment in Indias clean energy transition.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 42339 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/maruti-suzuki-to-invest-rs-925-crore-to-expand-solar-power-capacity-to-319-mwp-by-2030-31 2025-06-05 16:23:37 knnindia.co.in