Jindal India Renewable Energy targets 5 GWh battery cell manufacturing capacity by 2027
Jindal India Renewable Energy, a part of the BC Jindal Group, announced its foray into the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The company plans to build 1 GWh battery pack assembly line with LFP chemistry by 2025 and will foray into battery cell manufacturing with 5 GWh capacity by 2027. To achieve this, the company plans to enter into a technology collaboration with a technology provider.
Speaking on the development, Punit Gupta, Director, Jindal India Renewable Energy said, “By investing in battery energy storage systems, we are expanding our portfolio as well as contributing to grid stability and deeper integration of renewable sources.”
This announcement comes in the backdrop of Jindal India Renewable Energy (JIRE) aiming to generate 5 GW of power from solar, wind, hybrid and FDRE modes. Along with this, going forward JIRE will also manufacture PV Cells and Modules to tap into the solar demand.
Jindal India Renewable Energy operates under the BC Jindal Group, founded in 1952 by B.C. Jindal. Originally a steel pipe and fittings manufacturer, the group has grown into one of India’s leading conglomerates with a significant presence in the power sector.