Karjan, Gujarat, October 28, 2026: Mecpower Solutions Limited and Navitas Solar have announced a strategic partnership to establish a 5 GWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) manufacturing facility in Karjan, Gujarat, with operations expected to begin in the first quarter of FY 2027–28.
The new facility is intended to enhance domestic battery storage manufacturing capabilities and meet the increasing demand for integrated energy storage solutions in India’s renewable energy sector. The collaboration combines Mecpower Solutions’ expertise in renewable energy project development, engineering, and execution with Navitas Solar’s integrated manufacturing capabilities.
Facility to Support Renewable Sector
The proposed plant will serve as a platform for manufacturing, project deployment, and system integration, targeting utility-scale, commercial, and industrial renewable energy applications. Both companies plan to leverage their strengths to develop scalable battery storage solutions tailored to evolving market needs.
Focus on Domestic Manufacturing
The facility’s output will be used to support project requirements for both Mecpower Solutions and Navitas Solar, including EPC deployments and utility-scale renewable energy projects. The companies aim to address the growing market demand for advanced energy storage solutions and contribute to the development of indigenous energy storage capabilities in line with India’s long-term renewable energy goals.
Directors Highlight Strategic Importance
Setul Shah, Director, Mecpower Solutions Limited, said the proposed 5 GWh manufacturing facility in Karjan is a strategic step towards strengthening the company’s capabilities across the energy storage value chain. He emphasised the importance of Battery Energy Storage Systems in addressing the intermittency of solar and wind power, improving grid flexibility, and enabling more predictable energy delivery.
Ankit Singhania, Director, Navitas Solar, stated that building domestic manufacturing capabilities in battery energy storage is crucial for strengthening India’s clean-energy supply chain and supporting utility-scale storage projects. He said the collaboration will help extend Navitas Solar’s manufacturing capabilities into a strategically important segment of the energy transition.
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