Sthyr Energy Private Limited, an innovative startup emerging from the heart of IIT Madras, is thrilled to announce a successful funding round where the company raised 1,000,000. Founded by distinguished IIT Madras PhDs Gunjan Kapadia, Akhil Kongara, and Muhammed Hamdan, Sthyr Energy is set to revolutionize the renewable energy landscape with its groundbreaking grid-scale energy storage solution. Leveraging cutting-edge zinc-air battery technology, the company has developed a modular system designed to store and deliver energy with remarkable efficiency. By converting excess summer energy into metallic zinc—with an impressive energy density of 6000 Wh/l—the system ensures a consistent and reliable power supply during monsoon and winter months, significantly minimizing renewable energy curtailment.
This fresh infusion of capital will empower Sthyr Energy to scale up production of its 200 kWh, 10 kW battery modules and 10 kW zinc regeneration units, laying the groundwork for a modular solution that is scalable to gigawatt-hour capacities. With the support and guidance of technology advisor Prof. Aravind Kumar Chandiran from IIT Madras and market advisor Mr. Shaaji John from Ohmium, the company is uniquely positioned to refine its offerings, protect its intellectual assets through multiple patents, and accelerate market adoption.
As the world increasingly pivots towards sustainable energy solutions, Sthyr Energy’s low-cost, safe, and indigenous technology not only promises to reduce carbon emissions but also aims to drive greater accessibility and efficiency in renewable energy storage. This major milestone marks a significant step towards a greener, more resilient energy future, ensuring that clean, high-quality power remains available even under fluctuating supply conditions.
