Maruti Suzuki Commissions First Green Hydrogen Plant at Manesar
Maruti Suzuki India Limited has commissioned its first 300 kW green hydrogen electrolyzer plant at its Manesar manufacturing facility in Haryana, marking a new step in the company’s efforts to reduce emissions from its manufacturing operations.
The pilot plant produces green hydrogen using solar power generated at the Manesar facility. The hydrogen is stored and subsequently blended with natural gas for use as process fuel in manufacturing operations.
Maruti Suzuki Expands Clean Energy Initiatives
The green hydrogen plant is designed to make greater use of solar power that may otherwise remain unutilised, particularly during holidays when manufacturing operations are lower.
Maruti Suzuki said it plans to use the experience gained from the pilot to evaluate scaling up green hydrogen technology across its manufacturing facilities in Haryana and Gujarat.
The initiative is part of the company’s broader approach to using multiple renewable and low-carbon energy sources rather than relying on a single technology.
₹561 Crore Budget for CBG Projects
Alongside green hydrogen, Maruti Suzuki is expanding its use of compressed biogas (CBG) as a manufacturing process fuel.
The company’s board has approved four CBG projects with a budget of ₹561 crore. The company is also in the advanced stage of setting up a 10 tonnes-per-day biogas plant at its Kharkhoda facility, which is expected to be commissioned during FY2026-27.
Maruti Suzuki has also commissioned a 1 MWh battery energy storage system at Kharkhoda and continues to expand solar and other renewable energy sources for its manufacturing operations.
Maruti Suzuki’s Emission Reduction Target
The company said its clean-energy initiatives are aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of its manufacturing operations.
According to the company, its manufacturing-related carbon emissions currently stand at around 615,000 tonnes, with an internal target to reduce this to 266,000 tonnes by FY2030-31.
The company expects green hydrogen, solar power, biogas, CBG and battery storage to collectively contribute to this transition.
What It Means for Investors
The Manesar green hydrogen plant is currently a pilot project, so its immediate financial impact on Maruti Suzuki is likely to be limited compared with its core automotive business.
The more important developments to track are whether the company successfully scales green hydrogen, executes the four CBG projects within the planned budget and expands renewable energy across its manufacturing network.
These initiatives could also help Maruti Suzuki address the growing importance of manufacturing emissions and energy efficiency in India’s automotive sector.
Source: Maruti Suzuki India Limited press release dated September 24, 2026.
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