For India, the renewable energy drive is gathering pace, and some projects stand out as an example not only for their scale but also for what they signal about the future of clean manufacturing.
One such achievement was the 18.5 MWp rooftop solar plant that AMPIN Energy Transition developed for Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. at its ultra-modern manufacturing facility in MIDC Chakan, Pune.
Now that commissioning has taken place, the project is indeed more than another solar installation; it is the largest solar energy project in India’s automotive industry. It reflects how global manufacturers are partnering with renewable energy players like AMPIN Energy Transition to power production with clean, reliable, and cost-efficient energy.
A Two-Stage Solar Expedition that Redefined Scale
AMPIN Energy Transition executed the project in two phases, each of them very well planned in relation to the extension and energy optimization strategy of the plant:
Phase 1: 8.5 MWp
Phase 2: 10 MWp
Put together, they bring the total capacity to 18.5 MWp-arguably one of the most ambitious rooftop solar engineering efforts undertaken on a single industrial campus.
This kind of capacity installation requires such advanced design, detailed safety planning, and flawless execution that AMPIN Energy Transition has mastered through years of experience as one of the top solar companies in India, considering the size and complexity of the manufacturing unit.
Powering almost half of the major unit automotive.
Among the most important positive outcomes of this installation is that it impacts energy consumption. The rooftop solar plant now meets 45% of the total electricity requirement for the manufacturing facility of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India.
This is an unprecedented achievement for such a facility size and a clear demonstration that heavy industry can be reliably powered with renewable energy. For the company, this move does not only improve energy security, but it also leads to direct reduction in operating costs.
Energy Savings of 58% — Yet Another step to Sustainable Manufacturing
Electricity is one of the largest operation expenses of manufacturing plants. In moving to solar with AMPIN Energy Transition, Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited saves nearly 58% on the cost of electricity compared with the conventional grid tariff.
All this is of even greater importance today, since the competitive landscape is putting pressure on companies to make sure the cost of production is optimized in conjunction with meeting global commitments on sustainability.
Long-term savings also complement why more manufacturers are choosing captive and rooftop solar partnerships, since clean energy is not an environmental choice anymore, but a smart business strategy.
EMISSIONS REDUCTION: A CLEANER ROAD AHEAD
It’s much more than cost savings; the environmental impact of this project is enormous. As many as 308,000 MWh of clean electricity are expected to be produced by the rooftop solar plant in its lifetime of 25 years.
The entire clean power generation offsets approximately 2,20,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, feeding into both the company-level goals on sustainability and the broader decarbonization mission in India.
To put it into perspective, that is like taking the carbon absorbed by more than 10 million trees in a year-an environmental win for the long term and perfectly aligned with the net-zero ambitions of global automotive brands.
The Complex Rooftop Engineering Excellence
These include everything from structural load consideration to ensuring that the rooftop solar plant does not interfere with continuous plant operations in a large rooftop solar project executed at an automotive manufacturing unit.
AMPIN Energy Transition was able to address those with the following:
- Advanced Optimization of Layout in Solar Modules
- High-efficient inverter technology with advanced monitoring systems
- Rigorous safety protocols in order to prevent disruptions in the manufacturing process.
- Precise installation over wide roof spans and diversified structure.
The result is a perfectly integrated solar system that works in harmony with the plant’s energy ecosystem.
A Partnership to Set Benchmarks for India’s Automotive Sector
This surpasses a renewable energy milestone and becomes a yardstick on how the automotive companies in India can upscale the sustainability across their production lines with solar energy companies in India.
This contract signals Škoda Auto Volkswagen India’s commitment to clean energy and AMPIN Energy Transition’s technical acumen, showing what the future of manufacturing will look like: leaner, greener, and future-ready.
Looking Ahead to the Future of Industrial Solar
While more global and Indian manufacturers strive for net-zero operations, large rooftop solar solutions will continue to lead the way. The fact that AMPIN Energy Transition has successfully installed and commissioned the largest rooftop solar plant in the automotive industry is proof enough that even such heavy industries can run on purely renewable energy. With AMPIN Energy Transition, this model of customized, high-performance solar installations acts as the tremendous blueprint for businesses looking to shave down energy costs, carbon footprint reduction, and an eventual shift towards clean power sans reliability compromise.
