Waaree Energies To Set Up India’s Largest 16 GWh Battery Gigafactory In Andhra Pradesh

Waaree Energies has announced plans to set up India’s largest integrated lithium-ion battery gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh. The facility will be developed at Rambilli in the Anakapalli district and marks a major step forward for the country’s renewable energy and energy storage sector.

The project will involve a total investment of ₹8,175 crore. With this move, the company is expanding beyond solar module manufacturing and renewable energy services into battery cell production. This backward integration will help Waaree strengthen its position across the clean energy value chain and reduce dependence on imports.

The State Investment Promotion Board of Andhra Pradesh, led by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, has granted in-principle approval for the project. The state government has also allotted 300 acres of land to support the development of the large-scale facility.

The gigafactory will have a production capacity of 16 GWh, making it the largest integrated lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant in India. The plant will cover the full production cycle, including advanced cell manufacturing, battery pack assembly, and large-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The facility is expected to be commissioned and become fully operational by July 2027.

Apart from strengthening India’s clean energy manufacturing base, the project is expected to generate around 3,000 direct jobs. This will provide a significant boost to local employment and support industrial growth in the Anakapalli region.

The development also aligns with the Government of India’s “Make in India” and self-reliance goals. By building domestic battery manufacturing capacity, the country aims to support the growing demand for electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage solutions while reducing reliance on imported battery cells.