Punjab’s largest solar group captive project planned-OxBig News Network

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In a bid to introduce the use of green energy extensively in tractor manufacturing, Swaraj Tractors, a division of the Mahindra Group, has announced its collaboration with Mahindra Susten, the group’s clean-tech arm, to establish Punjab’s largest solar group captive project, a 26 megawatt (MW) solar energy installation in Bathinda district.

The solar energy project will supply clean energy to four Swaraj Tractors’ manufacturing facilities located in Mohali and Dera Bassi in Punjab. The project is expected to generate approximately 60 million kWh of renewable energy annually, contributing to the abatement of around 54,600 tonnes of CO2 emissions, the company said in a statement on Wednesday (April 2, 2025).

“With this groundbreaking solar project, we are taking a pioneering step in introducing green energy at such a large scale in tractor manufacturing for the first time in India. The initiative aligns perfectly with our vision of transforming farming and enriching lives, while advancing toward a sustainable future,” Hemant Sikka, president, farm equipment division, Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, said.

“We are proud to partner with Swaraj Tractors in their sustainability journey and to bring our renewable energy expertise to Punjab. Together, we aim to drive the adoption of green energy and contribute to India’s transition toward a renewable future,” Deepak Thakur, managing director and CEO, Mahindra Susten Private Limited, said.

Swaraj Tractors was established in 1974 and is based in Punjab.