Indexel Engineering partners with UNIGRID to bring 50 MWh of US developed advanced sodium-ion batteries to India

KOTA,India,April 16, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- What if your next battery didn't catch fire, didn't use lithium, and could operate between -40°C cold to 60°C heat without breaking a sweat?

In a landmark move forIndia'senergy sector,Indexel Engineering, a family-owned EPC firm based in Rajasthan, has partnered withUNIGRID, a U.S.-based battery tech innovator, to secure 50 MWh of advanced sodium-ion batteries, making Indexel one ofIndia'sfirst movers in sodium-ion BESS deployment.

The new battery systems will be deployed across industrial hubs, renewable integration projects, and microgrid applications, addressingIndia'sneed for cost-effective, thermally stable, and safe energy storage alternatives.

"We'rethrilled to have UNIGRID as our technology partner,"saidAnushka Singhal, Energy Division Lead at Indexel,IONS."Sodium-ion batteries are safer, cheaper, and better suited for our climatic conditions, this partnership accelerates our vision of resilient and clean energy for all."

Unlike lithium-ion, these sodium-ion batteries are non-flammable, perform better in high and low temperatures, and utilizes abundant raw materials, making them a safer, more cost-effective, and sustainable solution forIndia'senergy storage needs.

"Indiais one of the world's most dynamic energy markets and offers many opportunities for new energy technology adoption. We are excited to partner with Indexel Engineering to expand the reach of our sodium-ion technology in this impressive and innovative region"saidDarren H. S. Tan, Co-Founder& CEO of UNIGRID.

The first installations will begin in H2 2025, with a focus on Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and other western states.

About Indexel Engineering

Indexel Engineering is a premier EPC solutions provider with over 25 years of experience in automation, electrical, and industrial solutions. Indexel has launchedIONS, its energy division focused on next-generation storage technologies. Learn more athttps://ionsenergy.com

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