REPLUS Engitech, the energy storage subsidiary of Bhilwara Energy Limited, has secured ₹43 crore under the Government of India’s flagship Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme to accelerate the development of indigenous Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technologies. The funding, administered under the Department of Science and Technology’s (DST) flagship programme, will support advanced research, product innovation and technology development aimed at strengthening India’s domestic battery manufacturing and clean energy ecosystem.
The funding will support the company’s efforts to drive cutting-edge research, strengthen indigenous technology capabilities, and contribute to India’s vision of building a self-reliant and globally competitive clean energy ecosystem. The flagship initiative, administered by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, is designed to accelerate investments in India’s research, development, and innovation ecosystem.
Approved by the Union Cabinet, the Government of India’s RDI Scheme was launched to accelerate investment in research, development, and innovation across strategic sectors, with a total outlay of ₹1 lakh crore over six years. Managed through the Technology Development Board (TDB), the initiative supports technology-driven companies working on scalable and commercially viable innovations aligned with India’s long-term industrial and economic priorities.
Hiren Pravin Shah, Managing Director and CEO, REPLUS Engitech said, “India’s transition towards sustainable energy will require strong investments in innovation, advanced manufacturing and scalable energy storage solutions. The selection of REPLUS under the RDI Scheme reflects the growing importance of homegrown technology companies in supporting the nation’s long-term energy security and climate
ambitions.”Riju Jhunjhunwala, Vice Chairman of HEG Limited and Managing Director of Bhilwara Energy Limited (BEL) said, “Being selected under the Government of India’s prestigious RDI Fund is an honour and a proud moment for REPLUS. This recognition validates our commitment towards building advanced indigenous energy storage technologies that can support India’s long-term clean energy ambitions. We believe innovation-led manufacturing and scalable battery technologies will play a crucial role in enabling the country’s energy transition journey.”
The RDI Scheme has been designed to support transformative technologies across sectors including energy transition, deep technology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, digital economy, and climate action.
With India witnessing rapid growth in renewable energy deployment, electrification, and advanced manufacturing, REPLUS continues to focus on innovation-driven growth aimed at enabling reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy infrastructure solutions.
REPLUS Engitech Private Limited, a subsidiary of Bhilwara Energy Limited, is a leading Indian technology company driving innovation in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and advanced lithium-ion battery solutions. Focused on enabling the clean energy transition, the company develops intelligent, safe, and high-performance energy storage solutions powered by indigenous engineering capabilities, including inhouse Battery Management Systems (BMS) and Energy Management Systems (EMS).
REPLUS offers a comprehensive portfolio of AI-enabled lithium-ion battery solutions for stationary energy storage across residential, commercial, industrial, utility-scale, transmission & distribution, telecom, and hybrid energy applications. The company also serves the rapidly growing e-mobility sector with advanced battery solutions for electric three-wheelers, light commercial vehicles (LCVs), electric trucks, electric buses, and automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
Operating from its state-of-the-art, fully automated 1 GWh battery manufacturing facility in Pune, with expansion underway to 6 GWh, REPLUS combines world-class manufacturing with cutting-edge technology to deliver reliable and scalable energy storage solutions. Having successfully commissioned over 200 MWh of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across India and global markets, with more than 1 GWh of projects currently under execution, REPLUS continues to strengthen its leadership as one of India’s fastest growing and most trusted Battery Energy Storage System solution providers. In the e-mobility segment, REPLUS has developed India’s first AIS-certified battery pack for Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) and has supplied over 5,000 EV battery packs, demonstrating proven performance, reliability, and safety across diverse operating conditions.
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