Long Duration Energy Storage Decoded | Mumbai | July 3
About the Event
As India’s grid pivots towards renewables, consistent and long-duration energy storage (LDES) is becoming the missing puzzle piece for 24/7 clean power. But what exactly is "long"? What technologies will prevail? Do we need policy or market forces to lead adoption?
Join Momentum Capital for a spirited discussion designed to answer these critical questions with inputs from founders and investors from across the world. We have material scientists, chemical engineers and investors who will being sharp arguments, tough questions, and real-world insights on the path to grid-scale energy storage.
This discussion will help you understand:
What is the role of LDES for the grid?
What is "long" in Long Duration Energy Storage?
Which technological pathways will win?
How to investors think about financing solutions LDES solutions across different stages
Through Audience Q&A and networking opportunities, you will also have a chance to ask your most pressing questions.
Speakers:
Sandeep Singhal — Advisor, Avaana Capital; Co-founder, Nexus Venture Partners
Sandeep co-founded Nexus Venture Partners in 2006 and grew its AUM to $1.5 billion and portfolio of over 75 companies before transitioning to a Senior Advisor role in October 2021. Sandeep represents Nexus on the boards of various portfolio companies. He was the co-founder & CEO of Medusind Solutions. He has held senior roles at McKinsey & Company, Digital Equipment and EDA Systems. Sandeep has an MBA from The Wharton School and BS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.
Manas Pathak — Co-founder & CEO, EarthEn Energy Inc.
Manas is the Co-Founder and CEO of EarthEn Energy, a US-based startup that is building thermo-mechanical batteries for the grid using Carbon dioxide. Manas is a Chemical Engineering PhD from University of Utah, and MBA from Arizona State University and was a global leader at Intel before he co-founded EarthEn Energy.
Ayush Misra — Co-founder & CEO, AmpereHour
Ayush is a Material Science Engineer from IIT Bombay and has over a decade of experience in the renewable grid space, and is one of the pioneers for grid-scale storage systems in India. Ayush is the Co-founder & CEO of AmpereHour, which specializes in building AI/ML-enabled Energy Storage Systems ranging from kW/kWh scale systems to MW/MWh scale systems that can be co-located with Solar PV or Wind plants.
Dr. Nagesh Kini - Co-Founder & CTO, Vimano Inc
Dr. Kini is the co-founder & CTO of Vimano Inc, an advanced materials and manufacturing startup building components electrochemical devices and systems, including flow batteries and hydrogen electrolyzers. He has a PhD in Materials Science IISc, and was previously Principal Scientist at Thermax.
Moderator:
Bharti Singhla — Principal, Momentum Capital
Who Should Attend?
Founders and builders in energy storage, renewables, and grid tech
Investors and policy enablers, who want to know more about the space
Ecosystem players working toward grid modernization and energy transition
Curious enthusiasts who want to learn more about this space
Logistics
📍 Location: Mumbai (venue shared upon RSVP confirmation by approval)
📅 Date: Thursday, July 3
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM