New Delhi,aug 14
SONALAC Paints, a veteran homegrown conglomerate with a turnover of INR 600 crore, has ventured into the electric vehicle (EV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) domain. The company has launched its lithium battery brand, “BHARATCELL,” under its new flagship venture, KUSHMANDA POWER LTD. (KPL).BHARATCELL, promoted by KUSHMANDA POWER LTD., is a Chandigarh-based company registered on May 2, 2023, with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. KPL has trademarked the brand “BHARATCELL” for made-in-India lithium-ion battery (LIB) packs, resonating with the national sentiments of Atmanirbhar Bharat, Vocal for Local, and Local for Global.
BHARATCELL is establishing a 5GWh Capacity fully Robotic automated, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility for LIB pack assembly in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir out of which 2 GWh will be in production in first half of 2025. This facility will import cells and assemble packs with Battery Management Systems (BMS) to cater to the Indian BESS and EV market.
BHARATCELL has recently inaugurated a cutting-edge 1GWh lithium-ion advanced cell chemistry manufacturing plant in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. This state-of-the-art facility is set to greatly enhance the company’s production capacity, marking a significant milestone in India’s growing energy storage industry.
The company is set to launch within the next six months, specializing in compact, rugged, containerized Made-in-India BESS solutions designed for diverse applications and challenging Indian field conditions. BHARATCELL’s EV battery packs prioritize safety, and its BESS solutions support India’s carbon neutrality goals by focusing on reducing fossil fuel dependence.
BHARATCELL aims to offer affordable, viable, and reliable battery solutions backed by guaranteed on-site services. The company is looking to form alliances within India to expand its business and is confident of securing key BESS requirements from leading renewable energy customers in India.
Leadership Team
* Radhe Shyam Garg – Chairman
* Rupesh Garg – Managing Director
* Shweta Sharma Garg – Director
* Bobby Garg – Director
* Mayank Mittal – Director
The Role of Advanced Battery Systems in Renewable Energy
Speaking with us, Rupesh Garg, Managing Director of Bharat Cell, emphasized the transformative potential of BharatCell batteries and power storage in India. He highlighted the critical role of large-scale energy storage solutions in the advancement of renewable energy. According to Garg, efficient storage and distribution of energy are essential for stabilizing the power grid and preventing outages.
