Space Research Organization of IndiaISRO)
A technology transfer agreement has been signed with Bharat Heavy-duty Appliances Co. , Ltd. to manufacture space-grade lithium-ion batteries for space projects and other national requirements.
BHEL said it will set up a facility in its Bengaluru department to manufacture batteries using ISRO technology. The Li-
Ion batteries power a variety of applications on satellites and launch vehicles.
Currently, BHEL uses imported battery packs to install and test lithium-ion batteries.
"This technology can also be extended to emerging areas such as energy storage and e-commerce.
The main head of the public sector said.
ISRO said the rocket center Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, located in Thiruvananthapuram, has developed technologies for the production of space-grade lithium-ion batteries.
The agreement is made by S.
Somanath and S.
Biswas, director of BHEL (Engg, R&D)
ISRO headquarters in Bangalore on Thursday.
Chairman K of ISRO.
Sivan and bhel cmd Atul Sobti attended the meeting.