India’s Battery Manufacturing Capacity Nears 60 GWh, Set To Hit 100 GWh By Next Year, Says Experts At Renewable Energy India Expo 2025

India’s battery manufacturing sector is witnessing rapid growth, with the country’s installed capacity currently standing at nearly 60 GWh and projected to reach 100 GWh by next year, according to Mr. Nikhil Arora, Director of Encore Systems. Speaking at the 18th Renewable Energy India Expo in Greater Noida, Arora highlighted how automation and advanced technologies are driving large-scale localization and efficiency within the energy storage ecosystem.

He explained that automation efficiencies have now surpassed 95%, with advanced six-axis robotics capable of handling 625Ah, 12kg cells—demonstrating India’s growing technical capabilities in large-scale battery production. Arora also emphasized the progress made in developing sodium-based cell technologies, which are safer, highly recyclable, and ideal for grid-scale storage applications. These innovations, he noted, represent India’s increasing self-reliance in clean energy manufacturing.

Arora further shared that Encore Systems’ collaborations with premier institutions such as IIT Roorkee and NIT Hamirpur, along with partnerships with local automation firms, are helping accelerate research, innovation, and technology transfer. He added that with storage costs expected to decline from ₹1.77 per unit to ₹1.2 per unit over the next five years, India is on track to achieve cost parity between solar power and energy storage — a milestone that would significantly boost the nation’s path toward energy independence.

The 18th Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo, held alongside the 3rd edition of The Battery Show India (TBSI), was organized by Informa Markets in India. The co-located events served as key platforms for fostering collaboration, innovation, and investment across the renewable energy and battery manufacturing industries. The shows brought together global stakeholders, including technology developers, investors, manufacturers, and policymakers, to discuss the future of sustainable energy solutions.

During the event, Mr. Ankit Dalmia, Partner at Boston Consulting Group, shared his insights on the evolving landscape of India’s clean energy sector. He stated that the next five years will be crucial, driven by advancements in battery storage, digitalization, and green hydrogen. Emerging battery chemistries such as lithium iron phosphate (LFP), sodium-ion, and solid-state batteries could reduce storage costs by as much as 40% by 2030, enabling 24×7 renewable energy availability. Dalmia also highlighted how AI-based grid management systems and smart manufacturing practices are improving reliability and cutting system costs by nearly 20%.

He added that the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which targets an annual production capacity of 5 million tonnes by 2030, positions India to capture around 10% of the global green hydrogen market. With the right combination of policy support, large-scale manufacturing, and international partnerships, India has the potential to become a global hub for affordable and innovative clean energy solutions.

Dalmia noted that India’s clean energy ecosystem represents an investment opportunity of US$200–250 billion this decade, with targets of 500 GW of renewable energy and 200 GWh of energy storage by 2030. Investors, he said, are increasingly focusing on hybrid renewable-plus-storage projects, grid-scale batteries, and pumped hydro storage, while companies are leveraging digital twins and AI for smarter grid integration.

Sharing his perspective on the success of the co-located expos, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director of Informa Markets in India, said that India’s clean energy transition is gaining momentum faster than ever before. He mentioned that the country’s renewable energy capacity is expected to surpass 250 GW in 2025, with a strong pipeline aimed at reaching 500 GW by 2030. Mudras also highlighted that the Ministry of Power has approved a ₹5,400 crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme for 30 GWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), in addition to 13.2 GWh of projects already underway.

This initiative is expected to attract approximately ₹33,000 crore in investments by 2028, reinforcing India’s position as one of the fastest-growing clean energy markets in the world. Overall, the REI Expo and The Battery Show India underscored the strong momentum driving India’s clean energy ecosystem, as the country accelerates towards achieving large-scale renewable integration, lower energy costs, and long-term energy security.