ChemVolt Global has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Andhra Pradesh in India to build a 5 gigawatt-hour (GWh) lithium-ion battery manufacturing gigafactory in the state. The planned INR 2,500 crore (US$300 million) investment is aimed at significantly increasing India’s domestic battery cell production capacity for energy storage, electric vehicles (EVs), and commercial & industrial (C&I) markets. ChemVolt’s lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in India will manufacture prismatic cells for grid-scale storage and heavy-duty applications. The facility is also expected to position Andhra Pradesh as an important center in India’s expanding renewable energy supply chain.

Development Details on ChemVolt Lithium-Ion Battery Gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh, India

ChemVolt’s lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh, India will be developed in phases:

• Phase I with 1 GWh capacity. Targets commissioning by Q3 2027 and will focusing on an initial advanced cell production line.
• Phase II with an additional 4 GWh capacity. This expansion pushes total capacity to 5 GWh capacity by Q2 2029.

The facility will produce 314 Ah and 750 Ah prismatic lithium-ion cells designed to meet demand for grid-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), heavy EV applications, and C&I storage deployments. The project will also serve both domestic and international markets. Additionally, by anchoring multiple cell formats suited to various high-demand segments, ChemVolt lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in India also aims to help grow the country’s manufacturing footprint across the energy storage value chain.

ChemVolt has also expanded its Cell-to-Grid product portfolio with containerized energy storage solutions. This includes the Starlight Series featuring 5.016 MWh and 9.16 MWh blocks, and the Titan Series (Titan 1 and Titan 2 units). These are also geared toward utility-scale and C&I applications.

ChemVolt Venture into Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing in Andhra Pradesh, India

India’s energy and industrial-scaling strategy is now prioritizing domestic manufacturing to support its growing clean energy deployment. This spans lithium-ion batteries manufacturing to energy storage systems (BESS) and solar cells development. Also appearing in this strategy are grid-scale renewables and electrification of transport, all with an aim to reduce reliance on imported energy components.

National schemes like the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) program also aim to boost investments across advanced chemistry cell (ACC) manufacturing, but progress has been uneven, with several large initiatives yet to deliver commercial output. Against this pullback, the Andhra Pradesh lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility by ChemVolt in India represents a private-sector investment that could help increase the supply of much needed batteries in the country. The project is also expected to deepen manufacturing ecosystems, and reduce India’s dependency on imports.

Factsheet for ChemVolt Lithium-Ion Battery Cell Gigafactory Project in India

Developer: ChemVolt Global

Location: Andhra Pradesh, India

Planned Investment: INR 2,500 crore (US$300 million)

Capacity: 5 GWh in two phases:

• Phase 1: 1 GWh by Q3 2027.
• Phase 2: Additional 4 GWh by Q2 2029.

Cell Types: 314 Ah and 750 Ah prismatic lithium-ion cells

Target Markets: BESS, heavy EVs, commercial & industrial storage.

Jobs: 1,500 direct and 4,000 indirect employment opportunities.

Project Objectives: Scaling-up India’s domestic manufacturing, growing India’s Li-ion supply chain, employment, energy security, and exports.

Project Timeline

January 2026: ChemVolt signs MoU with Government of Andhra Pradesh for a 5 GWh lithium-ion battery gigafactory in India.

Q3 2027: Target for Phase I completion. Advanced cell production line also expected to start.

Q2 2029: Target for Phase II completion. This will bring total lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing capacity to 5 GWh.