The newly launched BESS container manufacturing facility of Waaree ESS has an annual capacity of 5.15 GWh
Waaree ESS plans to add battery pack and lithium cell manufacturing facilities during the current financial year
It says the aim is to build an integrated domestic energy storage manufacturing ecosystem to support India's expanding renewable energy sector
Waaree Energy Storage Solutions (Waaree ESS), a subsidiary of Waaree Energies Limited, has commenced operations at its battery energy storage system (BESS) container manufacturing facility in India. The company says this 5.15 GWh facility is the ‘first milestone’ in its planned 20 GWh energy storage manufacturing roadmap.
According to the company, the plant has an annual manufacturing capacity of 5.15 GWh, revised upward from the originally planned 3.5 GWh following production improvements and higher battery cell energy density.
The facility is equipped with 4.0 advanced industry technologies, including automated guided vehicles (AGVs), intelligent material handling systems, automated assembly lines, and quality testing infrastructure.
It will manufacture BESS containers for utility-scale and commercial & industrial (C&I) energy storage projects. While the company statement does not specify the factory's location, Waaree had earlier said it was in discussions with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and other state governments regarding the proposed greenfield manufacturing facility.
Waaree ESS says it plans to commission a 5.15 GWh battery pack manufacturing facility and a 3.5 GWh lithium cell manufacturing facility during the current financial year, with a view toward creating an integrated domestic energy storage manufacturing chain.
It says expanding local manufacturing of lithium cells, battery packs, and BESS containers will support India's growing renewable energy sector by improving grid reliability and reducing dependence on imported technologies.
Commenting on the development, Sunil Rathi, Director at Waaree, 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.”
Earlier this year in January 2026, Waaree ESS completed a funding round, raising INR 1,003 crore from a cluster of strategic investors to support its 20 GWh advanced lithium-ion cell and battery pack manufacturing plant. The project requires an estimated CapEx of INR 10,000 crore.
