Pune-based battery manufacturer Replus has announced plans to expand its production capacity to 6 GWh by the financial year 2025-26, up from the current 1 GWh. This expansion is set to cater to the growing demand in India’s electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage system (ESS) sectors.
The upgraded facility will incorporate next-generation battery technologies and advanced manufacturing processes, including high-speed automation and the adoption of cutting-edge cell chemistry. Replus, a part of the LNJ Bhilwara Group, emphasized that the expansion will help meet the rapidly increasing demand in the Indian market.
Riju Jhunjhunwala, Vice Chairman of LNJ Bhilwara Group, stated, “The expansion of the Replus plant to 6 GWh marks a significant milestone in our commitment to driving India’s sustainable growth and energy transition.”
The expanded plant will produce batteries for a wide range of EV applications, including passenger vehicles, buses, electric trucks, and grid-scale renewable plants. It will feature advanced battery packs and Liquid-Cooled Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) container solutions.
Hiren Pravin Shah, Managing Director and CEO of Replus, highlighted the role of the expansion in the global energy storage landscape, saying, “By integrating high-speed automation and next-generation battery technologies, we are committed to delivering industry-leading products for EVs and ESS applications.”
The new facility will leverage automation, AI, and data-driven manufacturing technologies, including real-time monitoring, machine vision, robotic systems, automated material handling, and laser welding, aimed at enhancing efficiency and minimizing the carbon footprint. The plant will also adopt a cell chemistry-agnostic approach, capable of handling high energy density cells, blade cells, and future cell chemistry technologies to meet evolving market needs.
