“The economics of power-backup are shifting from upfront pricing to lifecycle value. Users want higher usable energy per cycle with minimal supervision. By combining lithium chemistry, BMS and inverter hardware into a single system, the GELITHIUM delivers predictable long-term performance without the recurring upkeep typical of lead-acid configurations.” Anand Kabra, Chairman & Managing Director, GEON
GEON, part of the 60-year-old Kabra Extrusion Technik, part of the Kolsite Group, has announced the launch of its GELITHIUM Integrated Inverter Solution, a next-generation, all-in-one power backup system that combines the inverter and built-in lithium-ion battery into a single compact enclosure. The launch strengthens GEON’s presence in the fast-growing integrated inverter segment and targets India’s over four crore households and small businesses that depend on backup power for daily operations and continuity.
Power instability continues to affect productivity across many parts of the country, especially in fast-growing semi-urban regions and transition markets where grid reliability remains inconsistent, and several Central and Eastern Indian growth corridors face recurring voltage fluctuations and peak-hour load shedding.
Industry estimates indicate that nearly 70 percent of India’s installed backup capacity still operates on legacy lead-acid inverter systems, which involve electrolyte maintenance, manual wiring, frequent servicing, lower operating efficiency, and faster performance degradation over time. As households and micro-businesses seek to reduce long-term ownership costs and simplify daily usage, integrated lithium inverter platforms are increasingly becoming the preferred upgrade, driven by their maintenance-free operation, longer service life, and consistent power output. Addressing this shift, GELITHIUM simplifies the traditional backup setup by combining the inverter and lithium battery into a single sealed unit, eliminating the need for external cabling or bulky backup batteries. This compact, all-in-one design reduces installation complexity for dealer partners, saves indoor space for users, and removes routine servicing requirements, making it an efficient solution for homes, clinics, small retail outlets, offices, and light commercial applications.
The systems utilize advanced lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) prismatic cells supported by an intelligent Battery Management System, fast-charging capability and multi-layer protection features, enabling consistent performance, improved safety and extended operating life.
Anand Kabra, Chairman & Managing Director GEON, said: “The economics of power-backup are shifting from upfront pricing to lifecycle value. Users want higher usable energy per cycle with minimal supervision. By combining lithium chemistry, BMS and inverter hardware into a single system, the GELITHIUM delivers predictable long-term performance without the recurring upkeep typical of lead-acid configurations.”
