Amara Raja inaugurates battery pack plant in Telangana

By Staff Report August 12, 2024 12:41 pm

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility has also initiated the construction of a Customer Qualification Plant (CQP) at the Gigacorridor in Divitipalli, Mahbubnagar district, Telangana.

Amara Raja Energy & Mobility crossed a milestone in India’s battery manufacturing sector with the inauguration of Phase 1 of its battery pack plant and the foundation stone laying for a Customer Qualification Plant (CQP) at the Gigacorridor in Divitipalli, Mahbubnagar district, Telangana. The Gigacorridor spans over 260 acres and is poised to become a major hub for battery pack and cell manufacturing, with an ambitious target capacity of 5 GWh for battery packs and 16 GWh for cell production by 2031.

The newly launched Phase 1 battery pack plant has an initial capacity of 1.5 GWh and is tailored to produce lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery packs designed specifically for Indian conditions. These packs will serve the growing needs of electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and stationary energy storage solutions. The forthcoming CQP, anticipated to be operational by the first quarter of the next financial year, will focus on producing various cell types for customer testing and validation, further solidifying Amara Raja’s role in advancing battery technology in India.

Amara Raja’s recent strategic moves include signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Piaggio Vehicles Private Limited to develop and supply Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) cells and chargers for Piaggio’s EV 3-Wheelers, along with cells and battery packs for their upcoming 2-Wheeler models. A similar collaboration was also established with Ather Energy.

The Gigacorridor project represents a substantial investment of ₹9,500 crore, with plans to develop an advanced cell manufacturing Gigafactory and a cutting-edge research and innovation centre in Hyderabad, dubbed ePositive Energy Labs. This initiative is a critical component of Amara Raja’s broader strategy to lead India’s energy transition and drive sustainable growth in the region, while also reinforcing its position as a key player in the global battery manufacturing landscape.