Welcome to the twenty-fifth issue of “Sodium-ion Batteries Technology Updates,” a series from Indi Energy, one of the world’s leading sodium battery companies and India’s first indigenous sodium-ion battery innovators.
Indi Energy is a DRDO 3.0, NSA’22, & SIDBI Environmental Challenge’24 winner and one of the world’s leading sodium battery companies. In the last five years, we have researched, developed, and commercialized sodium-ion batteries and customized sodium-ion battery packs as part of the Make in India initiative, setting a global standard by redefining energy storage solutions sustainably. From research and supply chain to manufacturing, we continuously strive to innovate and improve our processes to meet the evolving needs of our customers and the world.
In this twenty-fifth issue of our sodium-ion battery technology updates, we are going to take a look at how sodium-ion batteries can increase the efficiency of one of the largest solar plants in India, along with some important information that can potentially allow you to become part of our righteous cause—advancing the sodium-ion battery technology! Let’s dive straight into it!
The Khavda Solar Park
The Khavda Solar Park, also known as the Gujarat Hybrid Renewable Energy Park, is one of the world’s largest renewable energy projects currently under construction. It is located near Vighakot village in the Kutch district of Gujarat, India, and is expected to generate over 30 gigawatts (GW) of electricity from a mix of solar panels and wind turbines, powering over 18 million homes!
At such a large scale of operations, sodium-ion batteries present a promising opportunity to enhance the efficiency of the park even further by being a reliable energy storage solution for electricity produced by solar panels and wind turbines, ensuring a consistent electricity supply even during periods of low sunlight or wind and at night.
By storing excess solar power and wind power during peak production periods, sodium-ion batteries can reinforce grid stability, preventing disruptions in electricity supply while efficiently managing the distribution across the grid and enabling load balancing, optimizing the use of renewable energy resources while simultaneously reducing India’s reliance on fossil fuels.
But what’s even more noticeable is that sodium-ion batteries make peak shaving a real possibility, reducing electricity consumption during periods of high demand and alleviating strain on the grid. And how can we forget the increased flexibility that sodium-ion batteries have to offer? Not only can they operate effectively in harsh environmental conditions like the ones in the Kutch Desert, but they also exhibit excellent temperature stability.
We at Indi Energy, one of the world’s leading sodium battery companies, urge all industrial leaders in sustainable energy to begin the integration of sodium-ion batteries into their power plant’s infrastructure. This will not only improve their existing efficiency but also propel our nation’s ambitious renewable energy goals, driving us all towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future.
Indi Energy is here to support every project that wants to replace its traditional technology with our new-age sodium-ion battery technology—The Real Sustainable Innovation!
Indi Energy, one of the world’s leading sodium battery companies, is hiring!
We at Indi Energy are seeking a talented Battery Process Engineer (Pack) to become a part of our dynamic team! If you have a background in electrical engineering or electronics engineering and have experience in battery pack design, we want you to join our cause!
You will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing battery packs, along with testing battery management systems (BMS) for packs, developing a battery pack prototype for various industrial applications, and analyzing data to generate reports and results.
The eligibility criteria are B. Tech. or M. Tech. in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or equivalent; 1-2 years of industrial experience in battery pack design; strong knowledge of electrical system design, BMS, circuitry design, etc.; understanding of safety concerns related to battery pack assemblies; and being familiar with battery pack testing protocols. If interested, send your CV and job proposal to careers@indienergy.in
With that out of the way, let’s move on to our next agenda item. Indi Energy is also hiring a Battery Process Engineer (Cell)!
Join our innovative team to support our battery production pilot line and develop new technologies. If you have a background in electrochemical science and engineering, energy science and engineering, or related fields and experience in battery cell manufacturing, we want to hear from you!
Key responsibilities will be fabricating electrodes using cutting-edge materials, understanding battery electrode properties, contributing to cell manufacturing and R&D process improvements, and maintaining lab hygiene and safety standards.
Required eligibility criteria are an M.Tech. or Ph.D. in relevant fields, 2+ years experience in battery cell manufacturing, Proficiency in materials and battery property characterization, Flexible, adaptable, and self-motivated team player with excellent communication skills! Send your CV and job proposal to careers@indienergy.in
At Indi Energy, we are one of the pioneering sodium battery companies in India. Our goal is not only innovation but also making our innovation accessible globally. You can be a part of this journey!
If you think you can help us, we are inviting partnerships with industries, investors, and manufacturers to take the lead and incorporate our revolutionizing products to make their businesses better and overhaul electric storage systems. Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, or through our contact page. Share your thoughts and expertise, and let’s explore how we can explore the possibility of a sustainable future powered by sodium-ion battery technology.
