Reducing its dependence on non-renewable resources by leveraging hybrid energy systems (wind & solar), Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) inaugurated its second wind turbine system in Bhanvad (Dwarka district, Gujarat), around 350 kms from the company’s Vithalapur plant.
Built with an investment of INR 176 million, Honda will now produce 4.7MW of wind energy, including its first wind turbine system (2MW capacity) installed in Radhanpur (Patan district, Gujarat) last year.
HMSI will now meet over 50% of the total energy requirements of its four manufacturing plants in Manesar (Haryana), Tapukara (Rajasthan), Narsapura (Karnataka) & Vithalapur (Gujarat) from renewable energy resources.
Atsushi Ogata, Managing Director, President & CEO, HMSI, said, “As a company aware of its responsibility towards the society, now and in the future, energy security is a key focus area for us at Honda. By reducing our thermal power consumption, HMSI is moving closer towards Honda’s long-term environmental vision to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The inauguration of our second wind turbine in Gujarat is yet another step towards reducing environmental impact of our products and business activities. We continue to remain committed in our efforts towards protecting the natural environment.”
For FY21, HMSI generated more than 77 million kWh units of electricity from renewable resources while offsetting over 55,000 metric tonne of carbon dioxide emissions in the environment.