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Utex to Build 20 GWh Battery Storage Facility in Maharashtra
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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Utex New Energy is establishing a 20 GWh battery energy storage system assembly plant in Nagpur, Maharashtra, starting with a 5.5 GWh capacity and scaling over two years. The facility will utilise advanced automation and digital quality control systems to support India's growing domestic BESS supply chain amid rising renewable energy integration.
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India's battery storage manufacturing is stepping up with automated high-capacity assembly in Maharashtra, signalling a shift from importing to local supply. If you build projects relying on grid storage, local sourcing could cut project timelines and costs soon.
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