It features automated assembly lines, advanced testing and quality assurance (QA) systems, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Industry 4.0 (i.e., smart and digitalised) production processes along with intelligent material handling, Waaree claimed.
20GWh manufacturing roadmap
Waaree did not mention the location of the factory in its releases, but it has been previously announced that the company is building a total 20GWh of BESS-related manufacturing in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
This includes battery cell and module production. Its parent company is also pursuing greater vertical integration in its solar business, investing in ramping up PV cell production to try to take a similar share of the market as it has in modules.
In January, Waaree Energy Storage Solutions raised INR10 billion (US$110.9 million) towards its BESS manufacturing plans. The company said it would cost a total of INR100 billion to reach the full 20GWh capacity, although at the time it had not revealed the planned split between component production capacities.
