Gurgaon-based energy solutions provider Luminous Power Technologies has inaugurated its first lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery assembly line at Baddi in Himachal Pradesh.

The automated assembly line has an annual capacity of 500 MWh and can manufacture Li-ion battery packs for residential, commercial & industrial (C&I) storage, stationary battery energy storage systems (BESS), and e-rickshaw applications, with pack sizes ranging from 1.2 kWh to 16 kWh and system scalability up to 1 MWh.

The facility integrates robotic automation, precision manufacturing, and end-to-end digital traceability aligned with Battery Aadhaar norms, strengthening quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The new assembly line will play a critical enabling role by supporting renewable energy storage, reducing carbon emissions through electric vehicles and grid applications, improving manufacturing efficiency through automation, and supporting circular economy practices through recycling and reuse of battery components.

Rajiv Ganju, Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Global Supply Chain at Luminous Power Technologies, said the Li-ion battery assembly line strengthens the company’s integrated manufacturing and global supply chain capabilities, while reinforcing its focus on localization and future-ready operations.

According to an International Renewable Energy Agency report, Li-ion batteries dominate today because of their long service life, high energy density, high efficiency, and fast power delivery. However, rising demand has raised concerns about the availability and affordability of the critical materials used to manufacture these batteries. Supply disruptions in 2021 and 2022 and geopolitical tensions intensified concerns about the resilience and cost of lithium-ion batteries.

Earlier, Luminous Power Technologies had inaugurated a 250 MW solar module manufacturing facility in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand. The fully automated 10-acre plant, built with an initial investment of ₹1.2 billion (~$14.4 million), is expandable to 1 GW. The launch marked a strategic shift for Luminous, moving from being just a maker of solar inverters and batteries to manufacturing solar modules.