Overview
The Coca-Cola South India facility project represents a major milestone in sustainable industrial energy management. Developed for Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB), this high-performance Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) moves beyond traditional backup power to act as a multi-functional grid-stabilizing asset. By replacing conventional diesel-based systems with an intelligent, Li-ion-based architecture, the plant has enhanced its operational resilience while making measurable progress toward its global Net-Zero ambitions.
Project Profile
Client: Coca-Cola
Partner: Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB)
AmpereHour Scope: Turnkey BESS (End-to-end design, implementation, and commissioning)
Commissioning Date: March 2024
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Power Capacity: 0.5 MW
Energy Capacity: 0.645 MWh
Technical Excellence & "Elina" Intelligence
Executing a turnkey storage project for a high-speed beverage manufacturing plant required precise engineering and sophisticated software control.
Multi-Stream Value Creation
Unlike standard backup systems, this BESS unlocks several high-value applications simultaneously:
Strategic Significance
The Coca-Cola Chennai installation serves as a “first-of-its-kind” proof of concept for the FMCG sector in South India. It proves that energy storage is not just a secondary backup tool, but a primary driver of industrial efficiency and decarbonization. By integrating the Elina EMS, HCCB has secured a future-ready energy architecture that can adapt to changing grid conditions and evolving corporate sustainability mandates.
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