In a significant step towards strengthening India’s deep-tech and clean energy innovation ecosystem, the Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) has approved financial support for Westech Power Management Pvt. Ltd., a Pune based startup developing a mobile, high-power containerised supercapacitor energy storage system.
The initiative aims to design and commercialize an indigenously developed modular energy storage technology capable of rapid charging and discharging — an essential capability for industrial automation, grid stabilization, and field-deployable defence applications.
Pioneering Indigenous Energy Innovation
The proposed system promises to address critical energy resilience challenges in industrial and defence sectors, where conventional batteries face limitations in durability and response time. By integrating high-performance supercapacitors, the system can handle pulse power operations and frequent charge-discharge cycles, making it a key enabler for modern defence and smart infrastructure projects.
Founded by Amit Kaul Bamzai and Dr. Rohini Bhat, Westech Power Management has been conducting sustained R&D in high-power density cells and scalable supercapacitor modules. The company’s early research was supported by the Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL) under DRDO, establishing a strong link between scientific research and national strategic applications.
Patents and Progress
Westech currently holds two granted patents — “A High-Capacity Supercapacitor Cell and Method Thereof” and “108 Volt Supercapacitor Module and Method Thereof” — with five more pending in advanced materials and modular supercapacitor technologies. These innovations mark a significant stride toward reducing import dependency and promoting domestic manufacturing of high-value energy systems.
Driving India’s Energy Independence
According to Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB, this initiative reflects the Board’s mission to promote indigenous technologies with national impact.
“Supercapacitor-based systems represent a strategic domain for India’s energy independence—combining scientific innovation with practical applications for defence and industry,” he said.
The promoters of Westech noted that TDB’s support will help fast-track commercialization, bridging the gap between lab innovation and large-scale deployment.
Strengthening the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Vision
The project is expected to create a new generation of energy storage technologies designed and manufactured in India. By supporting indigenous deep-tech solutions, TDB reinforces its role in driving Aatmanirbhar Bharat, Make in India, and clean energy innovation across industrial and strategic sectors.
This development not only strengthens India’s R&D ecosystem but also sets a foundation for future exports in supercapacitor-based energy solutions, positioning India as a credible global technology contributor in next-generation energy systems.
