Prostarm Info Systems new 1.2GWh battery plant in Jhajjar will serve utility & C&I segments, boosting India’s 442MWh+ storage capacity. Commissioning by March 2026.
Key Project Highlights
✅ 1.2 GWh annual production capacity
✅ ₹250 million (~$2.9M) investment
✅ Location: Reliance MET City, Jhajjar (Haryana)
✅ Lease terms: 9-year land lease (3,912.15 sq m + 34,000 sq ft shed)
✅ Commissioning target: FY26 (March 2026)
Strategic Expansion in India’s Energy Storage Sector
Facility Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Land Area | 3,912.15 sq m |
| Covered Area | 34,000 sq ft |
| Applications | C&I + Utility-scale BESS |
| Infrastructure | HVAC, anti-static flooring, power upgrades |
| Product Focus | Li-ion battery packs, hybrid inverters |
Market Context
- India’s BESS installations (2024): 341 MWh (6.7X growth YoY)
- Total installed capacity (Dec 2024): 442 MWh
- Sectoral Breakdown:
- Solar+BESS: 60%
- RE+RTC: 36%
- Standalone BESS: 4%
Business Implications
1. Vertical Integration
- Expands Prostarm’s portfolio beyond UPS/inverters to grid-scale storage
- Follows recent 120 MWh BESS win in Bihar
2. Industry Positioning
- Enters utility-scale storage manufacturing
- Complements existing rooftop solar EPC business
3. Growth Drivers
✔ RE+Storage tenders (500 MWh+ auctioned in 2024)
✔ C&I demand for power backup solutions
✔ FAME-III expected incentives
Management Commentary
“This facility will position Prostarm as an integrated energy solutions provider, from manufacturing to EPC. Our Bihar BESS project demonstrated our execution capabilities, and now we’re building the manufacturing muscle to match.”
India’s BESS Landscape (2024)
Key Players
| Company | Recent Activity |
|---|---|
| Prostarm | 1.2GWh plant + 120MWh Bihar project |
| Reliance | 5GWh gigafactory under construction |
| Amara Raja | 16GWh Li-ion plant in Telangana |
Policy Support
- SECI’s 500MWh tender (2024)
- State-level storage mandates (e.g., Karnataka’s 2-hour rule)
- PLI scheme for advanced chemistry cells
Challenges & Innovations
Technical Hurdles
- Thermal management in high-capacity Li-ion systems
- Grid synchronization for utility-scale projects
Prostarm’s Differentiators
✔ Existing power electronics expertise (UPS/inverters)
✔ EPC experience in solar+storage projects
✔ Anti-static/controlled environment manufacturing
Conclusion & Next Steps
This investment:
✔ Diversifies Prostarm’s revenue streams
✔ Addresses India’s 50GW/200GWh storage target by 2030
✔ Creates 150+ skilled jobs in Haryana
Implementation Timeline:
- 2025: Factory fit-out & equipment installation
- Q4 2025: Trial production
- Q1 2026: Commercial operations
Sources: Mercom India Research, Company Filings, MNRE Reports
Data accurate as of July 2024