Renault Nissan the automotive manufacturer located in Oragadam, Chennai, has announced that it has predominantly used green power for its operations during the second half of 2023. The plant utilized more than 85% green energy between July and December 2023, with 100% green energy utilization in September 2023. RNAIPL uses a combination of in-house and externally sourced green energy to produce cars. Keerthi Prakash, the Managing Director of RNAIPL said, “The company has achieved an average use of 85% green energy in the second half of 2023, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and enhancing environmental stewardship.
The company uses a three-pillar approach to achieve carbon neutrality, increasing the share of green energy in the overall mix, improving efficiencies in energy usage, and continuously adopting energy-efficient technology at its Oragadam plant.
RNAIPL’s energy portfolio includes a mix of conventional power supplied by the government and various green power sources such as solar power, wind power, and bagasse/cogen power. The company plans to transition to 100% consistent renewable energy usage by 2045. The plant has also implemented other sustainability initiatives, such as water management through rainwater harvesting, effective recycling and reuse of wastewater, and rejuvenation of water bodies in the community.
