Power cuts meet their match as Honda teams with OMC Power, giving retired EV batteries a second life in clean backup systems across India.
Honda Motor Co. has taken its first step into India’s renewable energy sector by acquiring a minority stake in OMC Power. The move follows a growing interest in battery-based storage solutions amid rising demand for reliable, low-carbon power across the country.
The Japanese automaker plans to repurpose electric vehicle batteries for stationary energy use. These batteries will be deployed in uninterruptible power supply systems from January 2026. The initiative will serve households, small businesses, and schools that often face power shortages.
Furthermore, Honda will supply its Mobile Power Pack e: units through its Indian subsidiary. OMC Power will integrate the batteries into backup storage systems designed to replace diesel generators. The companies said this approach supports a circular economy by extending the life of batteries after use in electric two-wheelers.
OMC Power is developing a 1-gigawatt distributed renewable energy portfolio. Its projects span rooftop solar for healthcare facilities, power solutions for telecom infrastructure, rural smart grids, and solar engineering services. These installations aim to cut carbon emissions and bring clean electricity to underserved areas.
Both companies have tested the technology in Uttar Pradesh since 2023. Early results indicated stable performance from reused electric motorcycle batteries. Executives say this confirms the potential of battery repurposing as a scalable energy solution for India’s growing market.
Two Honda representatives will join OMC Power’s leadership team to share engineering expertise and support the rollout. Neither company disclosed the financial terms of the investment.
Honda said the collaboration aligns with its global goal of achieving carbon neutrality. It sees distributed energy storage as essential to accelerating the adoption of electric mobility.
Industry experts say partnerships like this could help India reduce dependence on diesel generators and support a more resilient grid. The project is expected to expand as demand for cleaner backup power increases nationwide.
