The lead-acid battery maker Luminous Power Technologies has opened a new production plant in North India.
It said the eight-acre wide facility will be able to produce 1.5-2GWh of power backup capabilities annually.
This unit, based in SIDCUL Industrial Estate in Hardiwar, Uttakhand, is claimed to host the first ever green positive plate manufacturing of the industry. It will involve the use of 100% grey oxide in a wet paste filling process for industrial batteries.
The plant has an acid circulation system and an automated battery assembly line, which Luminous claims is twice the speed of conventional assembly lines.
The Haridwar plant will have 3,036 solar panels on the roof, which is expected to generate 1MW of solar power.
Luminous said the plant will boost the manufacturing capabilities and also have a laboratory for research and development of lead-acid and alternative chemistries. This, alongside a learning centre for employees, will boost local employment opportunities, it said.
The facility will have a smart factory interface, which will monitor finished goods production, and real-time product information, it said.
Preeti Bajaj, CEO of Luminous Power Technologies, said: “At Luminous, we are committed to making energy affordable, accessible, and available through innovative energy solutions, and modern production strategies. This manufacturing unit in Haridwar represents a significant milestone in this journey, helping us bridge the power supply gap. By incorporating advanced automation, we are improving operational efficiency while also contributing to the local economy through job creation and sustainable practices.”
