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Meine Electric launched a utility-scale pilot of its indigenous iron-air battery technology at the NTPC Simhadri Thermal Power Station on August 17, 2026. The project is being executed by the Atal Incubation Centre–Anna University, with Meine Electric serving as the technology partner. The battery features a six-hour charging cycle followed by an 18-hour discharge cycle and is designed for long-duration energy storage. The pilot aims to evaluate technical performance and operational reliability under real-world utility conditions while supporting 24x7 clean power and greater grid flexibility. Iron-air batteries use iron, oxygen, and water through a reversible rusting process.