Tesla plans to produce and sell its "Powerwall" battery storage system in India and has submitted a proposal to Indian officials to seek incentives to build the factory.According to reports, the proposal to build a battery storage factory is part of Tesla’s plan to expand its business in India. It is not only considering electric vehicles, but also hopes to find residential and industrial customers for its battery storage systems.

According to media reports on Thursday,In a recent meeting with the Indian government, Tesla proposed supporting India's battery storage capabilities through its own Powerwall system. Powerwall systems can store solar or utility company electricity for use at night or during power outages.

There were recent reports that Tesla representatives met with India’s commerce minister to discuss building a car factory to produce a new $24,000 electric car. But before this, there were no reports of building a battery storage factory.

It is reported that,While Tesla is seeking a range of incentives to build battery storage plants, Indian officials say the government will not be able to provide them. But the government can help Tesla create a fair business model by providing subsidies to people who buy such products.

In addition, although both Tesla and the Indian government are interested in the proposal, and New Delhi continues to review it, it is currently uncertain whether Tesla’s plan will come to fruition.

The media also quoted people familiar with the matter as saying,The Powerwall proposal is part of Tesla's plan to expand its business in India, not just electric vehicles, but also to find residential and industrial customers for its battery storage systems. If the plan goes well, Tesla may even consider developing larger solutions for industrial customers, but the specific details are still unclear.

India has increased power supply to towns and villages but still faces power shortages during peak hours due to surge in demand, the report said. India still relies heavily on coal-fired power generation as energy storage technology is expensive and not yet widely available.

Last year, India faced its worst power crisis in more than six years due to coal transportation problems. The slow development of energy storage devices to upgrade coal and hydropower generation will increase the risk of power outages at night because there is no solar energy available at night.