OMC Power and Honda Motor will jointly develop energy storage solutions using recycled batteries for electric vehicles, enabling mini-grid, rooftop and telecom applications to support India’s clean energy transition.
OMC Power, a distributed renewable energy (DRE) company targeting a 1 GWp clean energy portfolio in India, and Honda Motor are collaborating on energy storage solutions and battery reuse from the electric mobility ecosystem.
Building on preliminary studies conducted in recent years, Honda and OMC have demonstrated the potential of repurposing Honda’s detachable and portable batteries, originally used in electric two- and three-wheelers, for storage-based clean energy applications. When integrated with OMC’s systems, these batteries are already providing reliable power to remote schools, clinics, telecommunications towers, small businesses and solar rooftops. The model, which will be launched in January 2026, extends the life of EV batteries while supporting stationary energy storage needs.
“In India, as the shift to electric motorcycles continues, Honda will strive to create a value chain that circulates raw materials by facilitating the repurposing of waste electric motorcycle batteries,” said Minoru Kato, executive officer and chief officer for Motorcycle and Power Products Operations at Honda Motor. “Through this initiative, with a comprehensive approach from the perspective of both our products and our business activities, Honda will help address social issues and make people’s daily lives more enjoyable.”
The strategic alliance will co-develop advanced energy storage solutions, creating a new industry for OMC. The partnership will enable large-scale deployment for mini-grid stabilization, telecom infrastructure, rooftop solar hybrid systems and other distributed energy applications, complementing OMC’s four core businesses and strengthening India’s Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) model.
Backed by Mitsui & Co. and Japan’s Chubu Electric Power, OMC Power has rapidly expanded its distributed clean energy portfolio in North and Central India. With more than 500 smart mini-grids in operation, the company is powering telecommunications towers, solarizing the roofs of institutional buildings, and enabling climate-resilient livelihoods at the grassroots.
OMC is also implementing one of the world’s largest sustainable healthcare solarization projects in Uttar Pradesh, covering over 200 hospitals and medical colleges under the Renewable Energy Service Provider (RESCO) model. The initiative will ensure uninterrupted power for critical healthcare services, generate local employment and is expected to eliminate more than 125,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually.
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