TKIL, HOPPECKE Partner On Rail Battery Systems in India

28 May 2025 CW Team

The alliance will focus on designing, manufacturing, and integrating cutting-edge energy storage solutions for metros, regional trains, and locomotives. TKIL brings expertise in industrial engineering and project delivery, while HOPPECKE contributes decades of global experience in battery technologies.

This development aligns with India's projected doubling of electric locomotive capacity by 2030. With metro systems expanding from 23 to 31 cities and approximately 900 kilometres of projects under construction—supported by investments totalling Rs 6 billion—demand for sustainable rail solutions is accelerating.

Mr Vivek Bhatia, Managing Director and CEO of TKIL Industries, stated, “This partnership is a strategic leap toward India’s green rail ambitions. Together with HOPPECKE, we aim to offer scalable, innovative, and sustainable battery solutions that support the country’s decarbonisation targets.”

Dr Marc Zoellner, CEO of HOPPECKE, added, “India is a critical market for clean transport solutions. Our alliance with TKIL will enable us to deliver high-performance battery systems tailored to the unique demands of India’s railways.”

TKIL’s Head of Battery Division, Mr Sachin Jain, emphasised, “This collaboration redefines energy delivery in Indian rail transport with smarter, more efficient, and eco-friendly systems.”

The partnership forms part of TKIL’s broader sustainability roadmap. Following entries into Green Hydrogen and Compressed Biogas (CBG), Battery and Energy Storage (BES) is the company’s next focus in supporting India’s net-zero mission. Since its founding in 1947, TKIL has played a key role in building India's industrial infrastructure and remains committed to pioneering solutions for the country’s energy transition.

TKIL Industries (formerly thyssenkrupp Industries India) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Germany’s HOPPECKE Batterien GmbH & Co. to jointly develop and deliver advanced battery systems for India’s rail transport sector. The partnership has already secured its first project, with deployment scheduled in 2025.The alliance will focus on designing, manufacturing, and integrating cutting-edge energy storage solutions for metros, regional trains, and locomotives. TKIL brings expertise in industrial engineering and project delivery, while HOPPECKE contributes decades of global experience in battery technologies.This development aligns with India's projected doubling of electric locomotive capacity by 2030. With metro systems expanding from 23 to 31 cities and approximately 900 kilometres of projects under construction—supported by investments totalling Rs 6 billion—demand for sustainable rail solutions is accelerating.Mr Vivek Bhatia, Managing Director and CEO of TKIL Industries, stated, “This partnership is a strategic leap toward India’s green rail ambitions. Together with HOPPECKE, we aim to offer scalable, innovative, and sustainable battery solutions that support the country’s decarbonisation targets.”Dr Marc Zoellner, CEO of HOPPECKE, added, “India is a critical market for clean transport solutions. Our alliance with TKIL will enable us to deliver high-performance battery systems tailored to the unique demands of India’s railways.”TKIL’s Head of Battery Division, Mr Sachin Jain, emphasised, “This collaboration redefines energy delivery in Indian rail transport with smarter, more efficient, and eco-friendly systems.”The partnership forms part of TKIL’s broader sustainability roadmap. Following entries into Green Hydrogen and Compressed Biogas (CBG), Battery and Energy Storage (BES) is the company’s next focus in supporting India’s net-zero mission. Since its founding in 1947, TKIL has played a key role in building India's industrial infrastructure and remains committed to pioneering solutions for the country’s energy transition.

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