ŠKODA AUTO Plugs-in Solar PV Power Project in India

ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd makes operational the largest rooftop Solar PV power project in the Auto Industry world-wide and one of India’s largest rooftop installation at its manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The additional capacity with a capacity of 8.5 MWp will offset between 15 to 20 per cent of the plant’s annual power requirement. The Solar PV plant has been installed under a develop own operate agreement with Amp Energy India under a power purchase agreement for 25 years. 

By sourcing energy from a renewable source, the Pune plant will reduce over 9000 tons of CO2  emission from its existing production process. The captive solar PV plant spread across a single roof area measuring 63,000 square meters of the body shop consists of 25770 highly efficient polycrystalline modules, will also reduce direct heat radiation in the shop.

Gurpratap Boparai, Managing Director, ŠKODA AUTO Volkswagen India Pvt Ltd. said “The installation of the Solar Power Generation Project at our production facility in Pune reinforces our commitment towards building a ‘SUSTAINABLE FUTURE’. We have taken a small but significant step towards contributing to India’s commitment to the world in reducing carbon footprint. With a vision of reducing the negative impact of our manufacturing operations towards the environment, we will endeavor to implement more environmentally sustainable projects in the future.”

Commenting on the launch, Pinaki Bhattacharyya, CEO AMP Energy India said “Automobile sector is on a tectonic shift globally to use renewable energy for production in their plants. The Volkswagen group has been leading the way in innovation and efficiency. It was a pleasure working with the collaborative and knowledgeable SKODA AUTO Volkswagen India team on this project. We are excited that this partnership resulted in a world class rooftop project that is amongst the largest solar rooftop project in India and would help the company minimize their carbon footprint and energy costs.”