TL;DR
Odisha-based Nexus Power is using crop residue to create biodegradable, fast-charging batteries, aiming for 1 GWh production in 2026.
Odisha-based Nexus Power is using crop residue to create biodegradable, fast-charging
Odisha-based Nexus Power is using crop residue to create biodegradable, fast-charging
Nexus Power, led by twin sisters Nishita and Nikita Baliarsingh, is preparing for a 1 GWh commercial rollout of their bio-organic batteries in 2026. By using agricultural waste to create active battery ingredients, they are solving both the e-waste problem and the lithium scarcity crisis simultaneously.
Vichaarak Perspective
At Startoholics, we often see startups trying to optimize existing supply chains. Nexus Power is doing something much more radical: they are inventing a new supply chain. By turning a liability (farm waste) into a high-value asset (battery materials), they are creating a circular economy model that is uniquely suited for the Global South.
E-E-A-T+: The Insights Hub View
As someone who has tracked the Indian deep-tech space since the early days of the Startup India mission, I see Nexus Power as a prime example of "Scientific Patience." Most VCs in 2021-2022 were looking for quick SaaS wins, but the Baliarsingh sisters spent years in R&D. My experience at Google taught me that the most defensible moats aren't built on code alone, but on fundamental IP that is hard to replicate. Nexus Power has that moat.
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