Web Exclusive | April 2018
India Yamaha Motor sets up 1,100-kW solar plant at TN unit
India Yamaha Motor, the subsidiary of Yamaha, has commissioned 1,100-kW solar power plant at its facility near here, as part of its plans to augment renewable energy. India Yamaha Motor at its Oragadam factory near Chennai has commissioned 1,100 kW roof top solar power plant taking the total solar capacity to 1,450 KW at the unit, the company said. “The installation of solar power project at our plant further reinstates our commitment towards building energy saving factory", India Yamaha Motor, Deputy Managing Director, Riuji Kawashima said. The roof top installation would reduce carbon-di-oxide emission to the extent of 1,600 tonnes per year. For setting up the solar panels, the company has partnered with Mahindra Susten, the statement said.