Company Targets Rooftop Solar Growth and 1 GWp Renewable Portfolio by 2030
New Delhi, February 22: OMC Power has entered the energy storage segment by deploying repurposed electric vehicle batteries to deliver storage solutions across residential and commercial sectors, marking a new phase in its renewable energy expansion.Rohit Chandra, Co founder and CEO of OMC Power, said the company is introducing one of India’s earliest large scale applications of repurposed EV batteries in collaboration with Honda Motor Co. Ltd.
“Repurposing EV batteries is a very new application area in India. We are likely to be the first to do this with Honda Motors Japan,” Chandra said.
Second Life for EV Batteries in UPS and Hybrid Solar Installations
OMC Power is leveraging used EV batteries for uninterrupted power supply applications in homes and commercial establishments. The company has already piloted this model and identified strong potential in hybrid rooftop solar systems that integrate battery storage.According to Chandra, EV batteries retain substantial utility even after their primary automotive lifecycle. Under the arrangement, Honda will supply used EV batteries after three years of use, and OMC Power will repurpose them for an additional seven years.
The systems will be assembled at the company’s Manesar facility, combining Honda batteries with OMC Power’s UPS systems.
Honda acquired a minority stake in OMC Power in October 2025, strengthening the partnership between the renewable energy firm and the Japanese automaker.
Pilot Projects Underway, School in Uttar Pradesh Among Early Adopters
OMC Power has already completed multiple pilot installations using repurposed batteries. One of the latest deployments is at a school in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, where the company implemented a rooftop solar project integrated with battery storage.Chandra said customer feedback from the pilot phase has been positive, reinforcing the viability of repurposed battery storage for distributed renewable energy systems.
Honda is currently expected to produce 6 million EV batteries annually, which will be available for repurposing in the coming years, creating a long term supply pipeline for OMC Power’s storage initiatives.
Rs 4,000 Crore Investment Plan to Build 1 GWp Renewable Portfolio
OMC Power is investing Rs 4,000 crore to build a renewable energy portfolio of 1 gigawatt peak by 2030. Of the total planned capacity, 600 megawatt peak will come from rooftop solar installations, primarily targeting healthcare sector customers.The company currently has a rooftop solar capacity of 75 megawatt peak and aims to significantly scale up installations as part of its broader clean energy expansion strategy.
With the integration of repurposed EV battery storage and accelerated rooftop solar deployment, OMC Power is positioning itself at the intersection of electric mobility and renewable energy infrastructure in India.
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