Punjab - Swaraj Tractors and Mahindra Susten have commissioned a 42 MWp group captive solar project in Bathinda, Punjab. The project is expected to meet around 50% of the electricity requirements of Swaraj Tractors’ manufacturing facilities in Punjab.
Located at Village Teona Pujarian, Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda, the solar facility covers around 141 acres and will supply renewable electricity to Swaraj Tractors’ manufacturing, assembly and foundry operations in Mohali.
The project uses N-Type TOPCon bifacial solar modules installed on fixed-tilt structures. It is expected to generate around 61.54 million units of renewable electricity annually and offset more than 42,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year.
More than 97% of the project components have been sourced from India. The remaining project capacity is proposed to support the renewable electricity needs of other Mahindra Group companies in Punjab.
The facility also includes semi-automated robotic systems for solar module cleaning, which are expected to save around 1.92 million litres of water annually.
The Bathinda project marks Mahindra Susten’s first group captive renewable power project for commercial and industrial customers. It also supports Swaraj Tractors’ efforts to increase renewable energy use and reduce emissions across its manufacturing operations.