Pace Digitek’s new 2.5 GWh/year battery storage plant in Bidadi supports India’s renewable goals. Karnataka mandates 2-hour storage for solar projects.
Key Highlights
✅ New Manufacturing Facility: Pace Digitek’s subsidiary Lineage Power opens BESS plant in Bidadi, Karnataka
✅ Production Capacity: 2.5 GWh/year, scalable to 5 GWh
✅ Supports India’s Renewable Goals: Stores solar/wind energy for peak demand management
✅ Government Backing: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi & Karnataka Energy Minister KL George endorse project
✅ Regulatory Push: Karnataka mandates 2-hour battery storage for all solar plants
Pace Digitek Powers India’s Renewable Future with New Battery Storage Facility
Bidadi, Karnataka – Pace Digitek Limited, a leader in telecom and energy infrastructure, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art battery energy storage system (BESS) manufacturing plant in Karnataka through its subsidiary Lineage Power Private Limited. The facility strengthens India’s renewable energy ecosystem by addressing critical storage needs.
Plant Specifications & Capabilities
- Annual Capacity: 2.5 GWh (expandable to 5 GWh)
- Technology: Advanced lithium-ion battery systems
- Applications:
✔ Residential & commercial solar storage
✔ Utility-scale renewable integration
✔ Grid stability solutions
Leadership Insights
Maddisetty Venugopal Rao, CMD, Pace Digitek:
“This facility accelerates India’s renewable energy transition. Our BESS solutions will optimize solar/wind power utilization, reducing reliance on fossil fuels.”
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi:
*”Battery storage is the next frontier in India’s energy revolution, enabling 24/7 clean power availability.”*
Karnataka Energy Minister KL George:
*”With 65% renewable power generation, storage is non-negotiable. We’re mandating 2-hour storage for all solar plants.”*
Strategic Importance
For India’s Energy Transition
- Bridges intermittency gap in solar/wind power
- Supports 450 GW renewable target by 2030
- Reduces grid instability during peak demand
For Karnataka’s Economy
- Creates high-tech manufacturing jobs
- Attracts clean energy investments
- Positions state as renewable storage hub
Market Potential
- Global BESS market to hit $120B+ by 2030 (CAGR 32%)
- India’s storage demand: 200 GWh+ by 2030
Company Profile: Pace Digitek
- Core Sectors: Telecom infrastructure, IT, energy solutions
- Expertise: Electronic components, automation, digital transformation
- R&D Focus: Sustainable tech innovation
Conclusion
The Bidadi facility establishes Pace Digitek as a key player in India’s energy storage revolution, aligning with:
- Government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat in clean tech
- Karnataka’s renewable leadership
- Global decarbonization trends
Next Steps:
- Capacity expansion to 5 GWh
- Partnerships with solar/wind developers
- R&D in next-gen storage tech