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Honda Takes Minority Stake in OMC Power to Back 1 GWp Distributed Renewables Push in India

The deal pairs Honda’s battery know-how with OMC’s distributed energy platform to pilot second-life storage that accelerates deployment.

Overview

  • Industry reports place Honda’s stake in OMC Power at roughly 5–10 percent, marking a minority investment.
  • Honda and OMC will repurpose detachable EV batteries for stationary energy storage serving schools, clinics, telecom towers, small businesses, and solar rooftops.
  • The battery reuse model is slated to begin by January 2026 under a new storage-focused business vertical at OMC.
  • Two Honda officials are set to join OMC’s management next month to provide technical support for the rollout.
  • OMC targets 1 GWp with about 600 MWp in healthcare rooftops, 200 MWp for telecom, 100 MWp in rural smart grids, and 100 MWp for MSME and C&I, as Honda joins Mitsui (26%) and Chubu Electric (30%) as investors.