Amara Raja Batteries Ltd has announced that its inaugural giga factory is slated to commence operations by the conclusion of the year 2025. The company underscored the imperative for an integrated approach that harmonizes cutting-edge technology, substantial capital expenditure, and the establishment of large-scale factories within a comprehensive ecosystem.
Amara Raja Batteries Ltd is one of the leading players in the energy storage segment, specializing in manufacturing and marketing of industrial and automotive batteries. The company has a diverse product portfolio catering to various industries, including automotive, power, and telecom.
In May of the preceding year, the company marked a milestone by laying the foundation stone for its inaugural giga factory located in the Mahbubnagar district of Telangana. This facility is dedicated to the production of Lithium Cells and Battery Packs, boasting an ultimate capacity of up to 16 GWh and 5 GWh, respectively.
Vijayanand Samudrala, President of Amara Raja, provided insights during his address at the third annual India Battery Manufacturing and Supply Chain Summit organized by the India Energy Storage Alliance (IESA) in Hyderabad.
Samudrala highlighted the multifaceted nature of the giga factory, stating, “We will have 3-4 individual factory buildings, accommodating two distinct chemistries, namely NMC and LFP, and encompassing two formats, cylindrical as well as prismatic.”
The company aims to achieve 16 GWh of lithium-ion battery cell capacity and up to 5 GWh of battery capacity. These capacities are anticipated to meet the diverse needs of both mobility and energy storage applications.
Samudrala further affirmed that the initial phase of the giga factory’s construction is anticipated to conclude in less than 24 months, signifying the operational commencement before the culmination of the next calendar year in 2025.
The President of Amara Raja highlighted the holistic approach required for giga factories, going beyond the establishment of a large standalone factory.
He stressed the importance of trunk infrastructure, encompassing aspects such as road connectivity, water availability, power facilities, training resources, and the involvement of various players across the upstream and downstream segments of the value chain.
