Maruti Suzuki commissions first green hydrogen pilot plant at Manesar
The 300 kW pilot marks a step toward cleaner manufacturing. Maruti Suzuki plans to scale the technology across Haryana and Gujarat, targeting a reduction in its manufacturing carbon footprint from 615,000 tonnes to 266,000 tonnes by FY 2030–31.
The development
Maruti Suzuki India commissioned a 300 kW green hydrogen pilot plant at Manesar. It plans to scale the technology across Haryana and Gujarat, targeting a manufacturing carbon footprint reduction from 6,15,000 tonnes to 2,66,000 tonnes in FY 2030-31.
The numbers
- 300 kW
- 6,15,000 tonnes
- 2,66,000 tonnes
- FY 2030-31
- 10-tonnes-per-day
- FY 2026-27
- 1-MWh
- 4 CBG projects
- ₹561 crore
- 10 biogas plants
Why it matters to operators and investors
Planned expansion across Haryana and Gujarat creates potential openings for green-hydrogen technology and renewable-power partnerships, with pilot results informing partner selection and rollout commitments.
What to watch next
- Disclosed hydrogen cost per kilogram, electricity sourcing and operating utilisation.
- Funded capacity additions or equipment tenders beyond the 300 kW pilot.
- Site-specific deployment announcements in Haryana and Gujarat.
- New supplier carbon-reporting or low-carbon procurement requirements.
- Verified annual manufacturing-emissions reductions toward the stated 266,000-tonne target.
- Benchmark hydrogen production cost, utilisation and verified emissions savings against existing energy sources and direct electrification.
- Identify suitable applications at other plants before committing to larger equipment orders.
- Seek renewable-power arrangements and technology partners that improve utilisation and reduce delivered hydrogen costs.
- Clarify hydrogen's contribution to the broader manufacturing-emissions target rather than attributing the entire reduction to this pilot.