In a significant step towards advancing sustainable energy solutions, Hindustan Zinc Limited, India’s largest and the world’s second-largest integrated zinc producer, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
The partnership leverages zinc's abundant availability, cost-effectiveness, and safety, positioning it as a viable alternative to lithium-ion batteries, which face challenges like high cost, limited resources, and safety concerns. Arun Misra, CEO of Hindustan Zinc Limited, highlighted zinc's potential to play a key role in the global energy transition, offering a sustainable and economically viable alternative to lithium in energy storage technologies.
The research team at IIT Madras, led by Prof Aravind Kumar Chandiran, has already made strides in Zinc-Air battery technology, holding multiple patents for innovations in this space. The partnership aims to push these developments further, with applications in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and data centres.
Zinc-Air batteries, known for their durability and longer life cycles, are emerging as a superior alternative to lithium-ion batteries, offering enhanced safety and efficiency. This collaboration aligns with India's push for sustainable energy solutions, and Hindustan Zinc's ongoing efforts in the battery storage sector, including recent partnerships with JNCASR and AEsir Technologies.
As the global battery industry evolves, driven by the need for sustainable solutions, Hindustan Zinc and IIT Madras are poised to make significant contributions with this groundbreaking partnership.
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