Prostarm to set up 1.2 GWh Battery Energy Storage Facility at Reliance MET, Haryana
Prostarm Info Systems Limited announced on July 8, 2025, that it will establish its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing facility at Reliance MET City, Jhajjar, Haryana. This move marks a significant expansion into the fast-growing BESS market, complementing Prostarm's existing power electronics and critical power solutions business. Key details of the project: Capacity: 1.2 GWh annual manufacturing capacity.
Location: Reliance MET, Jhajjar, Haryana.
Land & Facility: 3,912.15 sq. meters of land on a 9-year lease (May 2025–April 2034), with a 34,000 sq. ft. covered shed.
Investment: Approx. ₹25 crore for advanced machinery, infrastructure, and power upgrades.
Timeline: Facility expected to be commissioned by the end of FY26.
Application: Will cater to both Commercial & Industrial (C&I) and Utility-scale energy storage needs. Why is this important? India's BESS market is projected to grow from less than 0.2 GW today to 66 GW by 2032 — a massive opportunity.
BESS supports renewable energy integration, reduces CO₂ emissions, improves grid stability, and is becoming more affordable due to falling lithium-ion battery costs.
Prostarm aims to position itself among the few Indian OEMs in BESS manufacturing, targeting EPC contractors and developers directly. Recent wins & future potential: Already secured: 22 MWh order from Adani Electricity Mumbai Limited worth ~₹52 crore. LOI from Bihar State Power Generation Company for a 120 MWh project on a BOOT model with a 12-year term.
These contracts underscore Prostarm's capabilities and credibility in this emerging sector. What does Prostarm do?
Prostarm designs, manufactures, and services energy storage and power conditioning equipment under its brand. Its portfolio includes UPS systems, inverters, lithium-ion battery packs, solar solutions, and value-added services like AMC and rentals. It also undertakes rooftop solar EPC projects.
Quote from CEO, Ram Agarwal:
'This strategic expansion into the BESS segment leverages our core expertise, opening significant new revenue streams and placing us at the forefront of India's energy transformation.'
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Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
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