Nash Energy commissions 2 GWh automated battery pack line near Bengaluru

Nash Energy has commissioned a fully automated battery pack manufacturing line with an initial capacity of 2 GWh at its facility near Bengaluru. This marks the first phase of the company’s plan to build 10 GWh of battery pack manufacturing capacity over the next five years.

The new prismatic battery pack line at Dobbaspet, Bengaluru, supports multiple form factors and can produce packs ranging from 100 ampere hours (Ah) to 314 Ah. The automated line is designed to serve demand from battery energy storage systems (BESS), electric vehicles (EV), material handling equipment, and electric bus and truck segments.

Nash Energy said the expansion builds on its position as one of the early companies to mass manufacture lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells in India. To strengthen its research and development (R&D) capabilities, which already include a centre in Japan, the company is setting up a dedicated India Engineering Centre.

Chairman Sanjay Wadhwa said the investment reflects a long-term commitment to building domestic energy storage capabilities and supporting India’s energy self-sufficiency. He noted that the need for a strong local storage ecosystem will increase as renewable energy penetration in the national grid continues to rise.

India has set a target of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil power capacity by 2030 and aims for energy storage to meet around 4% of electricity demand, translating to an estimated 200 to 250 GWh of grid-scale storage. Several companies have announced large expansions, including Waaree Energy Storage Solutions, Exide Industries, Amara Raja Advanced Cell Technologies, Cygni Energy, JSW Group, Ola Electric, and Reliance.  

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