Charged EVs | Electrovaya collaborates on DOE-funded project to develop next-gen energy storage for critical infrastructure

Battery manufacturer Electrovaya will participate in a DOE-funded project led by Binghamton University to develop and demonstrate a next-generation energy storage system for critical infrastructure applications.

The project, supported by a $5-million award from the DOE under its Critical Facility Energy Resilience (CiFER) program, will focus on the design and deployment of a 1.2 MWh battery system, which will be installed at Binghamton University’s Center for Energy-Smart Electronic Systems (ES2) and integrated into a data center test environment.

Project partners include LiiON, Eaton and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, providing expertise in battery technology, power systems and grid integration. Electrovaya will contribute its proprietary Infinity Battery Technology.

The system will be deployed in a real-world data center environment to demonstrate peak shaving, backup power and load management capabilities. It will feature a scalable architecture designed to serve as a replicable model for deployment across data centers and other high-demand applications.

“This project represents an important step forward in demonstrating how advanced battery systems can support the rapidly growing energy demands of data centers and other critical infrastructure, while using domestic supply chains,” said Dr. Raj DasGupta, CEO of Electrovaya. “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.”

Source: Electrovaya