Powertrac Group, a renewable energy solutions provider based in Ahmedabad, India, has announced a significant investment to expand domestic energy storage manufacturing capabilities. The company is setting up a 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) containerised battery energy storage system (BESS) facility with an estimated capital expenditure of around ₹6 billion.
A Big Step in India’s Energy Storage Industry
The new facility, expected to have a 1,000 megawatt-hour per annum capacity, marks a key move by Powertrac into large-scale energy storage manufacturing. It will focus on producing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack assemblies and developing battery management systems in-house. These systems are essential for grid-scale energy storage applications and for integrating renewable power reliably.
Unlike consumer-grade batteries, these BESS units are often designed as modular, containerised systems ranging from 1 MWh to 5 MWh. Such configurations enable flexible deployment at solar farms, wind power sites, microgrids and hybrid renewable projects, where stored energy can be released when generation is low or demand peaks.
Supporting Solar and Hybrid Solutions
In addition to standalone storage, the new facility will support solar-plus-BESS hybrid solutions, which combine photovoltaic power generation with battery storage. These hybrid systems enhance grid stability and improve electricity reliability by ensuring power supply continuity even when sunlight is unavailable.
Battery storage is increasingly recognised as a critical component of renewable energy infrastructure. As solar and wind capacity expands across India, storage systems help balance variability and maintain uninterrupted power supply — a priority for utilities and developers alike.
Aligning with National Clean Energy Goals
Powertrac’s investment aligns with its broader ambition to develop 1,000 MW of operational independent power producer (IPP) projects by 2030. By building local manufacturing capacity, the company hopes to reduce reliance on imports and support domestic production of high-performance energy storage systems.
This initiative comes at a time when India’s renewable sector is focusing more on storage technologies. While reported data shows that storage capacity additions have fluctuated recently, solar-plus-storage projects continue to account for a large share of cumulative installations, underscoring the importance of reliable storage infrastructure to meet ambitious clean energy targets.
Additionally, recent fiscal measures — such as capital goods duty exemptions for battery manufacturing — are expected to ease manufacturing costs and boost local production of critical components, further enabling growth in this sector.
Implications for the Indian Energy Landscape
The establishment of a containerised BESS manufacturing facility represents a strategic step for Powertrac and for India’s broader clean energy transition. By boosting local manufacturing of energy storage systems, the company is contributing to improved energy security, better renewable integration and enhanced grid flexibility. These advancements are essential to meeting the increasing demands of a rapidly evolving electricity market.
With continued investment and innovation in battery technology, energy storage facilities like this are poised to play a central role in India’s energy future — helping to deliver reliable, cost-effective and sustainable power across sectors.
