A breakthrough collaboration to commercialize cost-effective, fast-charging, and eco-friendly sodium-ion batteries for electric mobility and energy storage solutions.
KPIT Technologies, a sustainable mobility solution provider has announced a strategic collaboration with Trentar Energy Solutions Pvt. Ltd. to advance Sodium-Ion Battery Technology.
Under this agreement, KPIT will transfer its breakthrough sodium-ion battery technology to Trentar Energy Solutions, enabling its commercialization and large-scale production.
Advancing Sustainable Energy with Sodium-Ion Batteries
Sodium-ion battery technology is emerging as a cost-effective, safer, and more sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. With 80% capacity retention for 3,000-6,000 cycles and faster charging capabilities, it offers a reliable energy solution for various applications, including:
- Electric mobility – Two-wheelers, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, and public transport
- Stationary energy storage – UPS backups and grid storage
- Marine and defense sectors
By utilizing earth-abundant raw materials, sodium-ion batteries can significantly reduce costs and enhance supply chain resilience, making electric mobility more affordable and sustainable.
Strategic Investment in Sodium-Ion Battery Manufacturing
As part of the technology transfer agreement, Trentar Energy Solutions will invest in establishing a 3GWh sodium-ion battery manufacturing capacity. KPIT will receive an upfront technology transfer fee and additional royalty payments over eight years, ensuring continued collaboration and innovation in this field.
“Building sustainable mobility technologies is at the heart of KPIT’s vision. Sodium-ion battery technology was born from our team’s passion and collaboration with leading research institutes. We are excited to partner with Trentar, which will take this technology to the next level by operationalizing and commercializing it for multiple markets” said Ravi Pandit, Chairman, KPIT Technologies
“Sodium-ion technology, with its cost-effectiveness, simplified supply chain, and enhanced safety, represents a strategic focus for Trentar. We aim to develop a robust product line that caters to diverse customers in mobility and energy storage. This collaboration is a significant step toward a more sustainable energy future ” said Subodh Menon, Founder & Vice Chairman, Trentar Energy Solutions
Pioneering a Greener Future
With this partnership, KPIT and Trentar join a select group of global sustainability-focused organizations working on sodium-ion-based battery technology. The collaboration marks a major milestone in building scalable, eco-friendly energy solutions that align with the future of sustainable mobility.
Stay tuned for further developments as KPIT Technologies and Trentar Energy Solutions revolutionize the energy storage landscape with sodium-ion battery technology.