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SPML Infra Limited has achieved a significant milestone in its Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technology journey, with its proprietary 104.4 kWh battery pack successfully completing key international safety, performance and transportation certification and testing requirements.

Developed under SPML Infra’s own intellectual property, the battery pack has successfully completed requirements under UL9540A, IEC 62619, IEC 63056, IEC 60730, IEC 61000-6-2 and IEC 61000-6-4, along with UN38.3 testing at both the battery-pack and system levels. These standards cover critical aspects including thermal runaway safety, battery performance, functional safety, electromagnetic compatibility and transportation safety.

The certification milestone is expected to support SPML Infra’s move towards the commercial deployment of its BESS technology. The company is developing indigenous energy storage and manufacturing capabilities to address the growing requirements of India’s utility-scale energy storage market.

SPML Infra is establishing BESS manufacturing and integration capabilities in Pune, Maharashtra, covering battery-pack assembly, engineering, system integration and large-scale project execution. The company aims to progressively strengthen its in-house technology and manufacturing capabilities for battery energy storage products.

Commenting on the development, Abhinandan Sethi, Managing Director, SPML Infra Limited, said the validation of the proprietary 104.4 kWh battery pack represents an important milestone in the company’s energy storage journey. He highlighted that SPML is developing technology and engineering capabilities internally rather than limiting its role to manufacturing or project execution.

The company views BESS as a strategic extension of its established power infrastructure capabilities and an important pillar of its future growth. With the completion of the certification and testing requirements, SPML Infra is moving another step closer to commercialising its BESS technology and expanding its energy storage portfolio for India’s evolving power infrastructure.

Cathode Power Pvt. Ltd. has inaugurated its expanded manufacturing facility in Vadodara, marking an important milestone in the company’s growth journey. With an enhanced annual production capacity of up to six lakh solar inverters, the facility will help meet the growing demand for reliable, efficient and technologically advanced solar solutions across India.

The expanded unit features upgraded manufacturing processes, advanced testing infrastructure and strengthened quality-control systems. It will support the production of Cathode Power’s on-grid, hybrid and micro-inverter solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

This expansion will enable faster production, consistent product quality and improved delivery timelines for EPC companies, installers, distributors and customers. It will also strengthen the company’s research and development capabilities, supporting next-generation technologies focused on higher efficiency, intelligent monitoring, enhanced safety and dependable performance under Indian environmental and grid conditions.

Commenting on the expansion, Mr Harsh Patel, Co-Founder of Cathode Power Pvt. Ltd., said, “Our vision is to establish Cathode Power as a globally recognised Indian solar technology brand. This expansion is not only about increasing production—it is about developing smarter technologies, maintaining world-class quality and making advanced solar solutions accessible across India. We remain committed to empowering our partners and customers while contributing meaningfully to India’s clean-energy mission.”

The expanded facility will also create employment opportunities, support local suppliers and contribute to the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Through continuous innovation and customer-focused development, Cathode Power aims to help build a greener, sustainable and energy-independent future for India.

Cathode Power Pvt. Ltd. has inaugurated its expanded manufacturing facility in Vadodara, marking an important milestone in the company’s growth journey. With an enhanced annual production capacity of up to six lakh solar inverters, the facility will help meet the growing demand for reliable, efficient and technologically advanced solar solutions across India.

The expanded unit features upgraded manufacturing processes, advanced testing infrastructure and strengthened quality-control systems. It will support the production of Cathode Power’s on-grid, hybrid and micro-inverter solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

This expansion will enable faster production, consistent product quality and improved delivery timelines for EPC companies, installers, distributors and customers. It will also strengthen the company’s research and development capabilities, supporting next-generation technologies focused on higher efficiency, intelligent monitoring, enhanced safety and dependable performance under Indian environmental and grid conditions.

Commenting on the expansion, Mr Harsh Patel, Co-Founder of Cathode Power Pvt. Ltd., said, “Our vision is to establish Cathode Power as a globally recognised Indian solar technology brand. This expansion is not only about increasing production—it is about developing smarter technologies, maintaining world-class quality and making advanced solar solutions accessible across India. We remain committed to empowering our partners and customers while contributing meaningfully to India’s clean-energy mission.”

The expanded facility will also create employment opportunities, support local suppliers and contribute to the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Through continuous innovation and customer-focused development, Cathode Power aims to help build a greener, sustainable and energy-independent future for India.

Cathode Power Pvt. Ltd. has inaugurated its expanded manufacturing facility in Vadodara, marking an important milestone in the company’s growth journey. With an enhanced annual production capacity of up to six lakh solar inverters, the facility will help meet the growing demand for reliable, efficient and technologically advanced solar solutions across India.

The expanded unit features upgraded manufacturing processes, advanced testing infrastructure and strengthened quality-control systems. It will support the production of Cathode Power’s on-grid, hybrid and micro-inverter solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications.

This expansion will enable faster production, consistent product quality and improved delivery timelines for EPC companies, installers, distributors and customers. It will also strengthen the company’s research and development capabilities, supporting next-generation technologies focused on higher efficiency, intelligent monitoring, enhanced safety and dependable performance under Indian environmental and grid conditions.

Commenting on the expansion, Mr Harsh Patel, Co-Founder of Cathode Power Pvt. Ltd., said, “Our vision is to establish Cathode Power as a globally recognised Indian solar technology brand. This expansion is not only about increasing production—it is about developing smarter technologies, maintaining world-class quality and making advanced solar solutions accessible across India. We remain committed to empowering our partners and customers while contributing meaningfully to India’s clean-energy mission.”

The expanded facility will also create employment opportunities, support local suppliers and contribute to the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Through continuous innovation and customer-focused development, Cathode Power aims to help build a greener, sustainable and energy-independent future for India.

Power electronics startup Leanwatts has raised approximately USD 2 million (INR 18.15 crore) in seed funding across two tranches, led by Trivest Partners, with participation from angel investors Abraham George and Alok Rungta. The investor group brings together seasoned investment professionals and alumni from institutions including IIT Kanpur and IIM Ahmedabad.

Founded in October 2023, Leanwatts is led by Pradeep Chowdary and Abhilash Reddy, alumni of BITS Pilani, and Sujith Kumar, an alumnus of NIT Surathkal and IIM Udaipur. The founding team brings together complementary strengths across product engineering, market access, manufacturing execution, sourcing depth and commercial discipline.

From its manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Leanwatts develops and manufactures power electronics products with in-house capabilities across hardware design, embedded firmware and software, product engineering, validation, testing and quality.
The company started with EV charging and currently offers high-efficiency, high-power-density portable and onboard chargers ranging from 500W to 6.6kW, serving electric two-wheelers, L2 and L5 vehicles and e-tractors. It is expanding its technology platforms into public charging solutions, rectifiers, power modules, hybrid inverters and broader power conversion applications for the energy ecosystem.

Sujith Kumar, Co-Founder, Leanwatts, said, “India’s EV and energy transition creates an opportunity to build globally competitive power electronics companies from here. But products for India have to be engineered around Indian realities our grid conditions, operating environments and the diverse requirements of OEMs. We believe deep engineering and a customer-first approach have to go together.”

Leanwatts is also collaborating with engineering institutions on industry-oriented R&D programmes, aimed at strengthening specialised engineering capacity and contributing to the development of India’s power electronics ecosystem.

Pradeep Chowdary, Co-Founder, Leanwatts, said, “For India to lead in power electronics, R&D cannot be treated as a one-time project, or simply as a department; it has to be continuously nurtured as a culture. At Leanwatts, we are investing in our laboratories, engineers and ability to industrialise efficient architectures, cost-effective designs, advanced materials and emerging technologies, with the objective of building technological capability that compounds over the long term.”

Abhilash Reddy, Co-Founder, Leanwatts, added, “As we scale, our focus is on strengthening our supply chain, increasing localisation and continuing to invest in manufacturing capability. The new capital will allow us to accelerate this journey and build the capabilities required to reliably scale India-engineered power electronics.”

Leanwatts is targeting an annualised revenue run-rate of approximately INR 60 crore (USD 6.25 million) by March 2027, driven by the scale-up of existing EV programmes and expansion into new power electronics applications.

Power electronics startup Leanwatts has raised approximately USD 2 million (INR 18.15 crore) in seed funding across two tranches, led by Trivest Partners, with participation from angel investors Abraham George and Alok Rungta. The investor group brings together seasoned investment professionals and alumni from institutions including IIT Kanpur and IIM Ahmedabad.

Founded in October 2023, Leanwatts is led by Pradeep Chowdary and Abhilash Reddy, alumni of BITS Pilani, and Sujith Kumar, an alumnus of NIT Surathkal and IIM Udaipur. The founding team brings together complementary strengths across product engineering, market access, manufacturing execution, sourcing depth and commercial discipline.

From its manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Leanwatts develops and manufactures power electronics products with in-house capabilities across hardware design, embedded firmware and software, product engineering, validation, testing and quality.
The company started with EV charging and currently offers high-efficiency, high-power-density portable and onboard chargers ranging from 500W to 6.6kW, serving electric two-wheelers, L2 and L5 vehicles and e-tractors. It is expanding its technology platforms into public charging solutions, rectifiers, power modules, hybrid inverters and broader power conversion applications for the energy ecosystem.

Sujith Kumar, Co-Founder, Leanwatts, said, “India’s EV and energy transition creates an opportunity to build globally competitive power electronics companies from here. But products for India have to be engineered around Indian realities our grid conditions, operating environments and the diverse requirements of OEMs. We believe deep engineering and a customer-first approach have to go together.”

Leanwatts is also collaborating with engineering institutions on industry-oriented R&D programmes, aimed at strengthening specialised engineering capacity and contributing to the development of India’s power electronics ecosystem.

Pradeep Chowdary, Co-Founder, Leanwatts, said, “For India to lead in power electronics, R&D cannot be treated as a one-time project, or simply as a department; it has to be continuously nurtured as a culture. At Leanwatts, we are investing in our laboratories, engineers and ability to industrialise efficient architectures, cost-effective designs, advanced materials and emerging technologies, with the objective of building technological capability that compounds over the long term.”

Abhilash Reddy, Co-Founder, Leanwatts, added, “As we scale, our focus is on strengthening our supply chain, increasing localisation and continuing to invest in manufacturing capability. The new capital will allow us to accelerate this journey and build the capabilities required to reliably scale India-engineered power electronics.”

Leanwatts is targeting an annualised revenue run-rate of approximately INR 60 crore (USD 6.25 million) by March 2027, driven by the scale-up of existing EV programmes and expansion into new power electronics applications.

Power electronics startup Leanwatts has raised approximately USD 2 million (INR 18.15 crore) in seed funding across two tranches, led by Trivest Partners, with participation from angel investors Abraham George and Alok Rungta. The investor group brings together seasoned investment professionals and alumni from institutions including IIT Kanpur and IIM Ahmedabad.

Founded in October 2023, Leanwatts is led by Pradeep Chowdary and Abhilash Reddy, alumni of BITS Pilani, and Sujith Kumar, an alumnus of NIT Surathkal and IIM Udaipur. The founding team brings together complementary strengths across product engineering, market access, manufacturing execution, sourcing depth and commercial discipline.

From its manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, Leanwatts develops and manufactures power electronics products with in-house capabilities across hardware design, embedded firmware and software, product engineering, validation, testing and quality.
The company started with EV charging and currently offers high-efficiency, high-power-density portable and onboard chargers ranging from 500W to 6.6kW, serving electric two-wheelers, L2 and L5 vehicles and e-tractors. It is expanding its technology platforms into public charging solutions, rectifiers, power modules, hybrid inverters and broader power conversion applications for the energy ecosystem.

Sujith Kumar, Co-Founder, Leanwatts, said, “India’s EV and energy transition creates an opportunity to build globally competitive power electronics companies from here. But products for India have to be engineered around Indian realities our grid conditions, operating environments and the diverse requirements of OEMs. We believe deep engineering and a customer-first approach have to go together.”

Leanwatts is also collaborating with engineering institutions on industry-oriented R&D programmes, aimed at strengthening specialised engineering capacity and contributing to the development of India’s power electronics ecosystem.

Pradeep Chowdary, Co-Founder, Leanwatts, said, “For India to lead in power electronics, R&D cannot be treated as a one-time project, or simply as a department; it has to be continuously nurtured as a culture. At Leanwatts, we are investing in our laboratories, engineers and ability to industrialise efficient architectures, cost-effective designs, advanced materials and emerging technologies, with the objective of building technological capability that compounds over the long term.”

Abhilash Reddy, Co-Founder, Leanwatts, added, “As we scale, our focus is on strengthening our supply chain, increasing localisation and continuing to invest in manufacturing capability. The new capital will allow us to accelerate this journey and build the capabilities required to reliably scale India-engineered power electronics.”

Leanwatts is targeting an annualised revenue run-rate of approximately INR 60 crore (USD 6.25 million) by March 2027, driven by the scale-up of existing EV programmes and expansion into new power electronics applications.