VSL PowerHive to set up 7.5 GWh battery storage plant in Tamil Nadu

Ritika Nair Oct 14, 2026 0

VSL PowerHive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Vikram Solar, will set up a battery energy storage system (BESS) assembly plant at Oragadam near Chennai. The plant will have an annual capacity of 7.5 GWh and is scheduled to be inaugurated in January 2027. The commercial operations are expected to begin in April. 

The VSL PowerHive battery storage plant will spread over an anticipated 1.65 Lakh-SqFt. The facility can be expanded to 15 GWh in subsequent phases. Furthermore, it is part of the company’s plan to build 30 GW of battery manufacturing capacity by 2030. The plant will assemble lithium iron phosphate (LFP) based storage systems for utility-scale, commercial and industrial applications. Additionally, the company plans to begin cell manufacturing with a 7.5 GWh program from 2028. The company aims to move towards an integrated battery manufacturing ecosystem.

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Moreover, the product range of VSL PowerHive battery storage plant includes liquid-cooled battery storage containers, battery cabinets and renewable energy-integrated storage solutions. These planned facilities add to the upcoming industrial construction pipeline as the company expands its manufacturing footprint.


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