Hindustan Zinc Develops Zinc-Ion Battery Prototypes for Renewable Energy Storage
Hindustan Zinc Limited, in collaboration with the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, has developed stable and reliable zinc-ion battery pouch cell prototypes for large-scale renewable energy storage. This milestone marks a significant step in India’s indigenous research on energy storage technologies. The collaboration aims to optimize electrode and electrolyte materials to achieve longer cycle life and higher energy density. The newly formulated electrolytes improve stability and enable longer cycle life. The prototypes have been evaluated under realistic testing conditions, demonstrating their suitability for renewable energy applications. Hindustan Zinc aims to accelerate the shift toward sustainable energy solutions, as zinc plays a critical role across industries such as steel, renewable energy, battery storage, electrical and electronic components, and mobility. The company is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner and is pivotal in providing critical metals essential for a sustainable future.
Key Highlights
- Hindustan Zinc and Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research developed stable and reliable zinc-ion battery pouch cell prototypes for large-scale renewable energy storage.
- Zinc-ion batteries are emerging as strong candidates for stationary energy storage due to the abundance, low cost, and wide availability of zinc resources.
- The collaboration is addressing key challenges in optimizing electrode and electrolyte materials for longer cycle life and higher energy density.
- The newly formulated electrolytes improve stability and enable longer cycle life in the prototypes.
- Hindustan Zinc is committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner and providing critical metals essential for a sustainable future.