India energy storage Archives

INFRASTRUCTURE NTPC Simhadri’s Iron-Air Battery Plan Set For Long-Duration Storage Push

A pilot project is being planned at NTPC Simhadri Thermal Power Station to evaluate an indigenous Iron-Air Battery technology for Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES), as India looks to strengthen its energy storage capabilities to support the growing renewable energy ecosystem. The project will be implemented by Atal Incubation Centre – Anna University (AIC-AU) at NTPC […]

CW Bureau · Aug 17, 2026

STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY Meine Develops Fast-Charging Iron-Air Battery For Renewable Energy

Indian deep-tech startup Meine Electric has developed what it claims is the world’s first fast-charging iron-air battery system, a breakthrough that could significantly enhance long-duration energy storage (LDES) for renewable energy applications. The company’s proprietary Fast Charge Long Discharge (FCLD) technology enables the battery to fully charge in six hours and discharge continuously for more […]

CW Bureau · Jul 14, 2026