Vikram Solar to Manufacture Solid-State Cell and Battery
Vikram Solar is embarking on an ambitious project to establish a manufacturing facility for solid-state cells and batteries, aiming for an initial capacity of 1 GWh with the potential to scale up to 5 GWh. This initiative is designed to meet the increasing global energy demands and will utilize proprietary technology that incorporates predominantly Indian-made components.
The company announced this plan on Thursday, highlighting its commitment to India’s goals of Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) and renewable energy. Gyanesh Chaudhary, the Chairman and Managing Director of Vikram Solar, stated, “Our solid-state batteries, developed and manufactured with the majority of components sourced from India, support Atmanirbharta and align with India’s renewable energy and climate goals.”
To enhance its capabilities, Vikram Solar is leveraging technology from its partner, Entity2 Energy Storage Pvt Ltd., which holds numerous patents for non-lithium solid-state battery technologies. This collaboration will enable the production of batteries that can be adjusted to meet the growing energy needs.
According to a report by Crisil, India currently fulfills only 15-20% of its power needs through renewable energy, with a revised target set at 50% by 2030. Achieving this ambitious target will require significant investment in battery storage systems to accommodate the increased proportion of variable generation in the energy mix.
As the demand for continuous clean energy grows, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) are emerging as a critical solution for effective energy storage.
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