Meine Electric Secures Utility Pilot, Eyes 2027 Deployment

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Chennai-based deep-tech startup Meine Electric has recently received independent cell-level validation from Customized Energy Solutions (CES) for its Fast Charge Long Discharge (FCLD) iron-air battery technology, designed to charge in six hours and discharge over 18 hours.

But the more crucial development lies in what comes next. Meine Electric has signed a pilot agreement with a major Indian power producer, with deployment targeted for April or May 2027. The company has also signed memorandums of understanding (MoUs) representing several hundred megawatt-hours (MWh) of potential demand with solar and thermal power producers.

These developments indicate growing commercial interest, although the technology has yet to demonstrate its performance at commercial scale.

In an exclusive interview with CIOL, Priyansh Mohan, Co-founder and CEO, Meine Electric, discussed why the next 9 to 12 months will be critical for manufacturing, what is slowing long-duration energy storage adoption in India, and why the country must develop...

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