Energy Vault Holdings Inc., a world leader in sustainable energy storage solutions, has signed a major 10-year licensing and royalty deal with SPML Infra Limited, a leading Indian infrastructure developer. The alliance is to produce and install Energy Vault's B-Vault battery energy storage technology in India, with an initial capacity of 500 MWh worth around $100 million to be supplied over the next 12 months.
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Agreement Details: The agreement involves the deployment of Energy Vault's B-Vault battery energy storage system (BESS) and VaultOS energy management software (EMS) in India. This collaboration will facilitate multi-gigawatt hours (GWh) of energy storage deployments, contributing to India's renewable energy scale-up.
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Initial Capacity: The initial 500 MWh capacity is expected to be delivered within the next 12 months, with plans to expand to 30-40+ GWh over the next decade.
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Financial Impact: The deal is expected to contribute positively to Energy Vault's revenue, gross margin, and cash flow during Q1 and Q2 2025, triggered by upfront licensing charges and ongoing royalty revenues.
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Market Strategy: Through the local manufacturing capacity of SPML Infra and local market understanding, Energy Vault has a vision to reduce import tariffs and increase competitiveness in India's expanding energy storage market.
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Global Expansion: This move is in line with Energy Vault's larger expansion plans, such as recent initiatives in Australia and the U.S., cementing its status as a top energy storage provider worldwide.
This collaboration highlights Energy Vault's focus on enabling India's energy transition and strengthening its global footprint in the energy storage industry.
Sources: Energy Vault Holdings, SPML Infra, Business Wire