India manufacturing: GoodEnough Energy starts 7 GWh gigafactory, ChemVolt Global announces 5 GWh battery plant

GoodEnough Energy has commissioned a 7 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) gigafactory in Noida in India, in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh. It marks the largest battery plant for storage in India. Established with an investment exceeding $49.2 million, the factory is now fully operational. The company has aggressive plans to expand the facility’s capacity from 7 GWh to over 25 GWh over the next three years.

Founded in 2023 by Adit Agarwal, Akash Kaushik, and Gaurav Aggarwal, GoodEnough Energy aims to develop next-generation energy storage solutions for the global market. The company has already begun deploying its BESS installations across India and is witnessing strong demand and an encouraging response from leading companies across multiple sectors.

“With the Government of India aiming for 500 GW of non-fossil power capacity by 2030 and already surpassing the halfway milestone with 254 GW of renewables, there is an urgent need for up to 230 GWh of energy storage to keep its green grid stable and reliable. The facility mark a transformative leap for India’s clean energy future,” stated the company.

ChemVolt Global announces 5 GWh lithium-ion cell manufacturing project in India

Kuldeep Gupta-led 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 $273 million.

The proposed facility is intended to support domestic demand for grid-scale 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 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.

From pv magazine India.