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Electrovaya Collaborates on U.S. Department of Energy-Funded Project to Advance Energy Storage for Critical Infrastructure
Project to demonstrate advanced battery system for data center applications, enhancing grid resil...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Electrovaya Collaborates on U.S. Department of Energy-Funded Project to Advance Energy Storage for Critical InfrastructureProject to demonstrate advanced battery system for data center applications, enhancing grid resilience and enabling efficient peak demand management TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2026 / Electrovaya Inc. (\"Electrovaya\" or the \"Company\")(NASDAQ:ELVA)(TSX:ELVA), a lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing company, today 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 optimized for mission-critical applications such as data centers.Select Project HighlightsData Center Integration: Deployment in a real-world data center environment to demonstrate peak shaving, backup power, and load management capabilitiesSafety & Reliability Focus: Utilization of Electrovaya's Infinity Battery Technology to deliver enhanced safety, thermal stability, and extended cycle lifeDomestic Supply Chain Alignment: Supports U.S.-based energy storage innovation and strengthens domestic battery ecosystem developmentScalable 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...