Waaree ESS Commissions 5.15 GWh BESS Container Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat

Ahmedabad: Waaree Energy Storage Solutions (Waaree ESS), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Ltd, has commissioned a battery energy storage system (BESS) container manufacturing facility with an annual capacity of 5.15 GWh.

The company said it has increased the plant’s capacity from the originally planned 3.5 GWh to 5.15 GWh by enhancing production efficiency and adopting higher energy-density battery cells.

It further stated that the BESS container facility is the first milestone in Waaree ESS’s manufacturing roadmap of 20 GWh. In the current financial year, it intends to operationalise a 5.15 GWh battery pack manufacturing facility – uprated from an originally planned 3.5 GWh, and a 3.5 GWh lithium cell manufacturing facility. “Together, these facilities will create a robust domestic energy storage ecosystem, aiding India’s clean energy ambitions while reducing dependence on imported technologies,” the press release said.

The new facility will manufacture BESS containers for utility-scale projects as well as commercial and industrial applications. It is equipped with automated assembly lines, automated guided vehicles, advanced material handling systems, and integrated testing and quality assurance infrastructure.

Commenting on the development, Waaree Director Sunil Rathi said, “Battery Energy Storage Systems are the backbone of a renewable-powered future. As India accelerates its clean energy transition, reliable and domestically manufactured energy storage will be essential for ensuring grid stability, energy security, and sustainable growth.

The commencement of our advanced BESS container manufacturing facility is an important step towards building a fully integrated energy storage ecosystem. With planned capacities of 3.5 GWh lithium cells and 5.15 GWh battery packs, Waaree ESS is committed to delivering world-class, Made-in-India energy storage solutions that empower our customers and contribute to India’s vision of becoming a global clean energy manufacturing hub.” DeshGujarat