Taken from SahyadriStartups, written by Salil Urunkar on November 1st, 2025
Pune: The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has sanctioned financial support to Westech Power Management Pvt. Ltd., Pune, for the development of an advanced Supercapacitor Energy Storage System.
The project, titled “Mobile High-Power Containerised Supercapacitor Energy Storage System,” aims to address India’s growing industrial and defence energy needs through indigenous technology.
Supercapacitor Energy Storage System to Boost India’s Energy Independence
The initiative focuses on designing and commercializing a modular, high-performance Supercapacitor Energy Storage solution capable of rapid charging and discharging.
Pune: The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has sanctioned financial support to Westech Power Management Pvt. Ltd., Pune, for the development of an advanced Supercapacitor Energy Storage System.
The project, titled “Mobile High-Power Containerised Supercapacitor Energy Storage System,” aims to address India’s growing industrial and defence energy needs through indigenous technology.
Supercapacitor Energy Storage System to Boost India’s Energy Independence
The initiative focuses on designing and commercializing a modular, high-performance Supercapacitor Energy Storage solution capable of rapid charging and discharging.
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Such systems are essential for pulse power applications, grid stabilization, industrial automation, and field-deployable defence systems – areas where conventional battery technologies have limitations.
The supercapacitor energy storage system innovation is expected to significantly enhance India’s energy resilience, lower import dependency, and strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities in next-generation power systems.
Westech Power Management’s Innovation and IP Strength
Founded by Amit Kaul Bamzai and Dr Rohini Bhat, Westech Power Management Pvt. Ltd. specializes in developing high-power density cells and medium-to-high-voltage containerised supercapacitor systems through sustained in-house R&D.
Early-stage research was supported by the Naval Materials Research Laboratory (NMRL), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), demonstrating a strong alignment between innovation and national defence applications.
The company currently holds two granted patents – “A High-Capacity Supercapacitor Cell and Method Thereof” and “108 Volt Supercapacitor Module and Method Thereof” – with five additional patents pending in electrode materials, pulse power banks, and scalable module designs.
TDB’s Strategic Role in Promoting Indigenous Energy Technologies
Commenting on the collaboration, Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, TDB, said, “This initiative embodies TDB’s mission to promote the development and commercialization of indigenous technologies with national impact. Supercapacitor-based systems represent a strategic area for India’s energy independence – combining scientific innovation with practical applications for defence and industry.”
The promoters of Westech Power Management expressed appreciation, stating that TDB’s assistance will accelerate their journey from laboratory research to large-scale industrial deployment, helping establish India’s global competitiveness in Supercapacitor Energy Storage technology.
By enabling indigenous commercialization, TDB continues to foster Aatmanirbhar Bharat, promote deep-tech entrepreneurship, and drive Make in India innovation for high-impact, sustainable energy solutions.