Project to demonstrate advanced battery system for data center applications, enhancing grid resilience and enabling efficient peak demand management

TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / April 2, 2026 / Electrovaya Inc. ("Electrovaya" or the "Company")(NASDAQ:ELVA)(TSX:ELVA), a lithium-ion battery technology and manufacturing company, today announced its participation in a U.S. Department of Energy ("DOE") funded project led by Binghamton University to develop and demonstrate a next-generation energy storage system for critical infrastructure applications.

The project, supported by a $5 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy under its Critical Facility Energy Resilience ("CiFER") program, will focus on the design and deployment of a 1.2 MWh battery system. The system will be installed at Binghamton University's Center for Energy-Smart Electronic Systems (ES2) and integrated into a data center test environment.

Electrovaya will contribute its proprietary Infinity Battery Technology, known for its industry-leading safety and cycle life, to support the development of life cycle cost optimized domestically sourced energy storage solutions optimized for mission-critical applications such as data centers.

Select Project Highlights

• Data Center Integration: Deployment in a real-world data center environment to demonstrate peak shaving, backup power, and load management capabilities

• Safety & Reliability Focus: Utilization of Electrovaya's Infinity Battery Technology to deliver enhanced safety, thermal stability, and extended cycle life

• Domestic Supply Chain Alignment: Supports U.S.-based energy storage innovation and strengthens domestic battery ecosystem development

• Scalable Architecture: Designed as a replicable model for broader deployment across data centers and other high-demand applications

"This project represents an important step forward in demonstrating how advanced battery systems can support the rapidly growing energy demands of data centers and other critical infrastructure, while using domestic supply chains" said Dr. Raj DasGupta, CEO of Electrovaya. "We are delighted to partner with the University of Binghamton and other leading partners for this project. With increasing electrification and AI-driven load growth, there is a clear need for safe energy storage solutions that can enhance grid resilience while reducing peak demand pressures. Electrovaya's technology is well-positioned to address these challenges through its proven safety record and long cycle life."

The project brings together a consortium of industry and research partners, including Electrovaya, LiiON, Eaton Corporation, and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, leveraging expertise across battery technology, power systems, and grid integration.

The initiative also aligns with broader efforts to build resilient and scalable energy systems in the United States, particularly as electricity demand from artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate.

Investor and Media Contact:     

Jason Roy
VP, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
Electrovaya Inc.
jroy@electrovaya.com /905-855-4618

About Electrovaya Inc.

Electrovaya Inc. (NASDAQ: ELVA; TSX: ELVA) is a technology-driven lithium-ion battery company commercializing its proprietary Infinity Battery Technology, designed for superior safety, longevity, and performance in mission-critical industrial, robotics, defense and energy-storage applications. The Company leverages a strong intellectual-property portfolio and advanced materials expertise to deliver durable, high-value battery solutions to global OEMs and end users. To support growing demand and advancing energy-security and national-security objectives, Electrovaya is expanding U.S. manufacturing through its 52-acre Jamestown, New York site, which includes a 137,000-square-foot facility planned as its first gigafactory. Electrovaya also operates two Canadian sites focused on research, engineering, and product commercialization. For more information, please visit www.electrovaya.com.

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