Luminous Power Technologies has inaugurated its first lithium-ion battery assembly line at its manufacturing facility in Baddi, marking a major step in the company’s expansion into next-generation energy storage. The development reflects a strategic shift toward advanced battery technologies as India accelerates its transition to cleaner and more decentralised energy systems.
The newly launched assembly line carries an annual production capacity of 500 MWh and combines advanced robotic automation with precision-led manufacturing processes. This integration of automation is aimed at ensuring consistent quality, improved safety standards, and reliable performance across lithium-ion battery packs. The move strengthens the company’s manufacturing backbone while preparing it to meet rising demand for efficient energy storage solutions across sectors.
According to Rajiv Ganju, Senior Vice President – Manufacturing & Global Supply Chain, the facility reinforces manufacturing as a core pillar of the company’s long-term strategy. He noted that expanding lithium-ion capabilities enhances supply chain resilience, deepens localisation and supports the development of future-ready production ecosystems designed to meet India’s evolving energy requirements.
The assembly line has been designed for flexibility and can manufacture standalone lithium-ion battery packs, stationary Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and automotive battery packs for e-rickshaw applications. Individual battery pack capacity ranges from 1.2 kWh to 16 kWh, while system-level scalability can reach up to 1 MWh. This broad capacity spectrum allows deployment across residential backup solutions, commercial and industrial installations and electric mobility applications, positioning the company to serve multiple high-growth energy segments.
A notable feature of the facility is its end-to-end digital traceability system, which aligns with India’s latest Battery Aadhaar requirements. Each battery pack can be tracked throughout its lifecycle, improving regulatory compliance, transparency and consumer trust. In an industry where safety and accountability are paramount, such digital tracking systems are becoming increasingly critical.
Chief Technology Officer Ganesh Moorthi described the new line as the beginning of a long-term journey into advanced energy technologies. He highlighted that the facility incorporates several first-of-their-kind quality evaluation technologies alongside automation, ensuring lithium-ion solutions that meet high standards of safety, reliability and performance while remaining scalable for future needs.
Beyond manufacturing capacity, the new lithium-ion line also contributes to broader sustainability goals. Lithium-ion batteries play a crucial role in storing renewable energy, stabilising power grids, and enabling the adoption of electric vehicles, all of which help reduce carbon emissions. Automation-driven efficiency is expected to minimise material wastage and the facility is designed to support circular economy practices, including the recycling and reuse of battery components over time.
The project is also expected to generate employment and support local economic development in Himachal Pradesh. High-technology manufacturing facilities often stimulate regional supply chains and skill development, strengthening the industrial ecosystem around them. For Baddi, already a well-known manufacturing hub, the addition of lithium-ion battery production reinforces its role in India’s growing energy storage value chain.
