ChemVolt Global has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh to establish a 5 GWh lithium-ion cell manufacturing gigafactory in the state, with a planned investment of INR 2,500 crore.
The proposed facility is intended to support domestic demand for grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), clean mobility, and commercial and industrial (C&I) energy storage applications. According to the company, the project is expected to contribute to the development of a local supplier and services ecosystem around advanced battery manufacturing.
The gigafactory is expected to generate around 1,500 direct jobs across manufacturing, engineering, operations, and quality functions, along with more than 4,000 indirect jobs through component suppliers, equipment manufacturers, logistics providers, and ancillary industries.
The gigafactory will be implemented in phases, with Phase I targeting a 1 GWh advanced cell production line by Q3 2027, followed by Phase II adding 4 GWh to reach 5 GWh by Q2 2029. The plant will manufacture 314 Ah and 750 Ah prismatic lithium-ion cells designed for grid-scale storage, heavy electric vehicles and commercial & industrial applications, catering to both domestic and international markets.
“The Andhra Pradesh gigafactory is envisioned as a national-scale manufacturing initiative—driving high-value job creation, strengthening domestic battery supply chains, and positioning India as a global hub for advanced lithium-ion cell production,” said Kuldeep Gupta, founder and CEO of ChemVolt Global.
ChemVolt Global also announced expansion of its energy storage system (ESS) portfolio with the launch of four products covering utility-scale and commercial & industrial requirements. The Starlight Series includes a 5.016 MWh DC block in a 20-ft container with liquid cooling and a 9.16 MWh AC block configured for four-hour duration in a 40-ft container with liquid cooling. The Titan Series includes Titan 1 (1.6 MWh AC block) in a 12-ft cabinet and Titan 2 (2.5 MWh DC) in a 12-ft cabinet, aimed at C&I energy storage applications.
ChemVolt Global is a power, utility, and energy solutions company with operations across Asia, delivering end-to-end solutions from power generation to advanced energy storage. The company specializes in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and lithium-ion cell technologies for utility-scale and C&I applications. ChemVolt has deep technical expertise in LFP-based lithium-ion chemistry, prismatic cell formats, battery pack engineering, and large-scale BESS system design for utility, commercial, and industrial applications. Our capabilities extend across BESS-to-grid engineering, including SLD preparation, switchgear and transformer selection, PCS, EMS, and LV/HV substation interconnection.
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