FAQs about NSure Energy and its initiatives:
1. What is NSure Energy?
NSure Reliable Power Solutions is a lithium-ion cell manufacturing company based in Bengaluru, India. It is founded by Mr. Chandrakanth Ramalingam. It specializes in producing lithium-ion cells with a focus on LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) chemistry.
2. Where is NSure's manufacturing facility located?
NSure's manufacturing facility is located in Malur, on the outskirts of Bengaluru, in the state of Karnataka, India.
3. What is the installed capacity of NSure's Gigafactory?
The Gigafactory has an initial installed capacity of 1.0 GWh (gigawatt-hour) for lithium-ion cell production. This is expected to grow to 22.5 GWh.
4. Who is the founder of NSure?
Mr. Chandrakanth Ramalingam is the founder of NSure.
5. How much investment has Mr. Chandrakanth Ramalingam made in NSure?
Mr. Chandrakanth Ramalingam has already invested Rs. 1050 crores in NSure, with plans to invest more in course of time.
6. What is the envisaged capacity of NSure's Gigafactory in the future?
The Gigafactory has the potential to expand up to 5 GWh or more in the next phase, and then to 22.5 GWh later.
7. When did NSure receive approval from the State High Level Clearance Committee?
NSure received approval from the State High Level Clearance Committee on April 18, 2022.
8. When does NSure plan to start operations at its pilot production setup?
NSure plans to start operations by November 2023.
9. What is the capacity of NSure's pilot production setup?
The pilot plant is capable of producing 100 Lithium-ion cells per shift.
10. What is the purpose of NSure's pilot production setup?
The cells produced in the pilot plant are intended to be delivered to various battery pack assembly and electric car firms as samples for testing and certification.
11. Is NSure establishing an R&D lab near its manufacturing facility?
Yes, NSure is setting up a state-of-the-art R&D lab near its manufacturing facility.
12. What research areas will NSure's R&D lab focus on?
The R&D lab will focus on capacity calibration tests, life cycle tests, non-destructive tests, and destructive tests on individual produced cells/battery packs, among other research areas.
13. Who is NSure collaborating with for ongoing research in cell chemistry performance?
NSure has entered into an agreement with the International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials (ARCI) for ongoing research in advancing cell chemistry performance.
14. Why did NSure choose LFP chemistry for its lithium-ion cells?
NSure chose LFP (Lithium Iron Phosphate) chemistry for its lithium-ion cells due to its greater thermal stability, affordability, and suitability for Indian tropical climatic conditions.
15. What sets NSure's lithium-ion cells apart from others?
NSure's lithium-ion cells do not contain ternary metals such as nickel or cobalt, reducing the risk of fire and mitigating environmental impacts.
16. What are NSure's vision, mission and values?
NSure's vision is to participate actively in India's renewable energy and e-mobility needs by providing state-of-the-practice next-generation storage technologies. Its mission is to establish giga-scale domestic capability for manufacture of ACC (Advanced Cell Chemistry) batteries with world-class technology adapted to Indian environments and needs. Its values are to create extraordinary value for all stake-holders through Continuous Innovation, Uncompromising Quality and Total Reliability.
17. What is the NSure Open Source Research Hub?
The NSure Open Source Research Hub is a pioneering facility dedicated to energy storage research and innovation. It is the first of its kind in India and aims to redefine the boundaries of research and development in the energy storage sector.
18. Where is the NSure Open Source Research Hub located?
The NSure Open Source Research Hub is located within NSure's factory premises in Bengaluru, India.
19. What is the investment made in the NSure Open Source Research Hub?
NSure has already invested over Rs. 90 Crores (with more to follow) in the Open Source Research Hub.
20. How can researchers participate in the NSure Open Source Research Hub?
Researchers from India and around the world can join the Open Source Research Hub. For example, several researchers from the world-renowned Indian Institute of Science have evinced interest to take part. NSure aims to have at least 250 scientists participate in this innovative initiative.