- Published on June 25, 2025
- In AI Features
Innovative Zinc-Air Battery Technology Poised to Transform Data Centre Efficiency
Sthyr Energy has secured seed funding to advance its zinc-air battery technology for long-duration energy storage.
- By Smruthi Nadig
Sthyr Energy, a deep-tech startup developing long-duration energy storage systems, successfully closed its seed-funding round led by Speciale Invest and Antares Ventures.
The company is revolutionising battery technology to tackle a significant challenge in the global shift to renewable energy: the long-term storage of clean energy. It’s creating a mechanically rechargeable zinc-air battery system designed specifically for applications like seasonal energy storage and replacing fossil fuel peaker plants.
The technology, ideated in 2018, has been under development at IIT Madras since 2019, with government grants and support from industry players such as Hindustan Zinc and Ashok Leyland. The core differentiator of Sthyr Energy’s technology is its ability to use mechanically r
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Smruthi Nadig
Smruthi brings over two years of experience in reporting on the global energy industry. They hold a Master's Degree from the University of Leeds in International Journalism and a Bachelor's Degree from Christ University in Media Studies, Economics and Political Science.
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