Electrovaya, university to develop energy system

Executive Summary

• Electrovaya Inc. is collaborating with Binghamton University and other partners on a U.S. Department of Energy-funded project to develop and demonstrate a next-generation energy storage system for critical infrastructure.
• The project involves the deployment of a 1.2-megawatt-hour battery system using Electrovaya’s proprietary infinity battery technology at Binghamton University's Center for Energy-Smart Electronic Systems.
• The initiative aims to demonstrate capabilities such as peak shaving, backup power, and load management in a real-world data centre environment, supporting domestic supply chain alignment and grid resilience.

Key Details

• Project Funding: Supported by a $5-million award from the U.S. Department of Energy under its critical facility energy resilience program.
• System Specifications: Design and deployment of a 1.2-megawatt-hour battery system.
• Technology: Utilization of Electrovaya’s proprietary infinity battery technology, noted for industry-leading safety, thermal stability, and extended cycle life.
• Application: Integration into a data centre test environment to demonstrate peak shaving, backup power, and load management capabilities.
• Consortium Partners: The project involves a consortium including Electrovaya, LiiON, Eaton Corp., and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.
• Strategic Alignment: Supports United States-based energy storage innovation, strengthens the domestic battery ecosystem, and addresses increasing electrification and AI-driven load growth.
• Company Context: Electrovaya is expanding U.S. manufacturing through a 52-acre site in Jamestown, N.Y., which includes a planned 137,000-square-foot facility intended as its first gigafactory.

Notable Quotes

• "This project represents an important step forward in demonstrating how advanced battery systems can support the rapidly growing energy demands of data centres and other critical infrastructure, while using domestic supply chains," said Dr. Raj DasGupta, chief executive officer of Electrovaya. "We are delighted to partner with the University of Binghamton and other leading partners for this project. With increasing electrification and AI-driven load growth, there is a clear need for safe energy storage solutions that can enhance grid resilience while reducing peak demand pressures. Electrovaya's technology is well positioned to address these challenges through its proven safety record and long cycle life."