Welcome to the fortieth 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 manufacturers.

Indi Energy is a DRDO 3.0, NSA’22, & SIDBI Environmental Challenge’24 winner and one of the world’s leading sodium battery companies involved in developing, and commercializing sodium-ion batteries and customizable sodium-ion battery packs.

As part of the Make in India initiative, Indi Energy has its own supply chain for our sodium-ion batteries, which is completely indigenous, a.k.a. homegrown. We are setting a new benchmark in the energy storage sector by transforming energy storage solutions sustainably. In this fortieth issue of sodium-ion battery technology updates, we will go through the recent updates in the world of sodium-ion batteries, the energy sector, and an overview of the global energy outlook. 

Tin Anode – A new breakthrough for Sodium-ion batteries?

The latest International Tin Conference showcased the potential use case of tin anodes in sodium-ion batteries, boasting high specific capacity, recyclability, and superior conductivity compared to traditional hard carbon. This is a bold claim, as there’s much work to be done before these implications are fully verified. But at Indi Energy, we’re excited about this development.

Why? Because competition fuels innovation!

BioBlack™, our hard carbon anode crafted from biowaste and organic matter, has earned global recognition for its exceptional electrochemical performance in sodium-ion batteries, with a reversible capacity of 300 (±5) mAh/g and a plateau capacity of 220 (±5) mAh/g.

Featuring an average interlayer spacing (d002) of 0.38 nm and a particle size (D50) of ~25 µm, BioBlack™ ensures stability and efficient charge-discharge cycles, setting a new benchmark for sodium-ion battery anodes. Not only is it sustainably sourced, but it’s also highly cost-effective, positioned to excel across various applications—from electric vehicles to renewable energy storage.

We embrace the challenge presented by the possibility of tin as an anode competitor because it will only push us forward! This isn’t just about our company or products; it’s about advancing a battery technology that can deliver us what we need the most now—A Sustainable World!

Know the secret behind Indi Energy’s breakthrough!

At Indi Energy, we’ve revolutionized the energy storage landscape with our groundbreaking sodium-ion battery manufacturing capabilities. Here’s how we’ve achieved this milestone:

1. 🔗 Supply Chain Optimization: We’ve secured and streamlined our supply chains, leveraging abundantly available sodium and biowaste-derived hard carbon, reducing dependence on imported materials, enhancing cost-efficiency, and mitigating geopolitical risks, ensuring a stable and scalable production process.
2. 💡 Technological Leadership: Our sodium-ion battery technology features BioBlack™ hard carbon anodes derived from biowaste, a proprietary liquid-sodium electrolyte, and sodium cathodes capable of delivering exceptional performance and safety.
3. 🏭 Infrastructure Excellence: We’ve established a state-of-the-art pilot plant in Uttarakhand, India, designed to support large-scale sodium-ion battery production and continued R&D in sustainable battery technology. These advanced facilities ensure consistent quality and efficiency, allowing us to meet the increasing demand for sustainable energy solutions.
4. 🌍 Environmental Commitment: Our sodium-ion batteries are not only high-performing but also environmentally friendly, promoting sustainable practices, and addressing environmental challenges associated with conventional batteries such as lithium-ion and lead-acid.

At Indi Energy, we are harnessing sodium, one of Earth’s most abundant elements, integrating it with our proprietary, BioBlackTM—bio waste and agricultural waste derived organic hard carbon, sodium-ion cathode, and sustainable liquid sodium electrolyte. They form the core components of our sodium-ion batteries and customizable sodium-ion battery packs, capable of delivering optimum performance while setting the industry’s highest safety standards. 

Our sodium-ion battery technology represents a cost-effective, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional lithium-based batteries 🔋, ensuring affordable and accessible energy storage solutions that will promote sustainable energy practices, benefiting society and driving economic growth.

The potential impact of our sodium-ion batteries on climate action has led to Energy Alternatives India and The Better India naming Indi Energy as one of its “Top 100 Innovative Indian Startups in Climate Action,” and “5 Innovating Startups Revolutionising India’s Renewable Energy Sector.”

Join us in fulfilling our collective vision! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, 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. Remember, it is no longer just about fulfilling our social responsibility but embracing our personal duty to safeguard our planet for future generations!