Electrovaya, a lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing company, announced its participation in a U.S. Department of Energy (“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 U.S. Department of Energy under its Critical Facility Energy Resilience (“CiFER”) program, will focus on the design and deployment of a 1.2 MWh battery system. The system will be installed at Binghamton University’s Center for Energy-Smart Electronic Systems (ES2) and integrated into a data center test environment.
Electrovaya will contribute its proprietary Infinity Battery Technology, known for its industry-leading safety and cycle life, to support the development of life-cycle cost-optimized, domestically sourced energy storage solutions for mission-critical applications such as data centers.
Select Project Highlights
- Data Center Integration: Deployment in a real-world data center environment to demonstrate peak shaving, backup power, and load management capabilities
- Safety & Reliability Focus: Utilization of Electrovaya’s Infinity Battery Technology to deliver enhanced safety, thermal stability, and extended cycle life
- Domestic Supply Chain Alignment: Supports U.S.-based energy storage innovation and strengthens domestic battery ecosystem development
- Scalable Architecture: Designed as a replicable model for broader 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. “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.”
The project brings together a consortium of industry and research partners, including Electrovaya, LiiON, Eaton Corporation, and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, leveraging expertise across battery technology, power systems, and grid integration.
The initiative also aligns with broader efforts to build resilient and scalable energy systems in the United States, particularly as electricity demand from artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate.
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