Electrovaya Inc. has joined a U.S. Department of Energy‑funded project led by Binghamton University to design and demonstrate a 1.2‑MWh battery system for critical‑infrastructure customers. The project, supported by a $5 million award under the DOE’s Critical Facility Energy Resilience (CiFER) program, brings together Electrovaya, LiiON, Eaton Corporation, and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in a consortium that will test the system in real‑world settings.
The battery will be built on Electrovaya’s Infinity Battery Technology, a ceramic‑separator lithium‑ion platform that delivers superior cycle life and safety—key attributes for data‑center and other mission‑critical applications. The 1.2‑MWh scale is designed to enhance grid resilience and enable efficient peak‑demand management for facilities that require uninterrupted power.
Strategically, the partnership expands Electrovaya’s reach beyond its core material‑handling and robotics battery markets into the high‑value critical‑infrastructure segment. By securing federal funding and demonstrating its technology in a government‑led program, the company positions itself to pursue future contracts and tap into a growing market that prioritizes reliability and safety over raw energy density.
Electrovaya’s Q1 FY2026 financial results provide context for the project’s significance. Revenue rose 39% to $15.5 million, and the gross margin improved to 32.9% from 30.5% in the prior year. The company posted a net profit of $1.0 million, a turnaround from a $0.4 million loss in Q1 FY2025, and has guided for total FY2026 revenue above $83 million.
CEO Dr. Raj DasGupta said, "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."
The project will also explore other critical‑infrastructure applications beyond data centers, such as emergency response facilities, telecommunications hubs, and industrial control centers. A development timeline is expected to span the next 18 to 24 months, with a demonstration phase scheduled for late 2027. The consortium’s collaborative approach leverages each partner’s expertise in battery technology, power systems, and grid integration to accelerate deployment and validate performance under real‑world conditions.
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