Vikram Solar, an Indian PV manufacturer, is set to launch a fully integrated solid-state cell and battery manufacturing facility in India. The planned 1 GWh facility, with the potential to scale up to 5 GWh, will feature proprietary battery management system technology. This initiative aims to support India's self-reliance goals while aligning with the country's renewable energy and climate objectives. Leveraging technology from partners like Entity2 Energy Storage, known for non-lithium solid-state battery patents, Vikram Solar intends to address the increasing global energy demand. Solid-state batteries boast advantages such as enhanced power storage efficiency, reduced fire risks, and operational stability across various conditions. The eco-friendly approach includes utilizing domestically sourced raw materials for supply chain resilience. The company emphasizes recyclability and environmental friendliness in their products, emphasizing sustainability. Vikram Solar's Chairman highlighted the need for significant battery storage investments to achieve India's renewable energy targets by 2030. The company's PowerHive battery storage system is expected to contribute substantially to capacity additions in battery energy storage systems in the coming years.