<p class="ds-markdown-paragraph" style="margin: 16px 0px; color: rgb(15, 17, 21); font-family: quote-cjk-patch, Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span class="">The Indian Register of Shipping has completed the Type Approval process for a 92 kWh lithium-ion battery system developed by Medha Energy Solutions, a milestone that establishes the first large-capacity lithium titanate oxide (LTO) battery system in India to secure IRS certification </span><span class="">. The certificate was formally handed over to Vishwas Rajendra Moktali, General Manager – Marketing, and Sahil Rajesh Prasade, Assistant Manager – Marketing, of Medha Energy Solutions on 9 October 2026, following the completion of testing and compliance verification against applicable technical and safety requirements </span><span class="">.</span><span class="_5f9bba8" data-citation-group="1" style="margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 2px;"><a href="https://www.cleanshippinginternational.com/irs-type-approval-for-medha-marine-battery-system/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" aria-label="1" style="color: rgb(57, 100, 254); transition: box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-width: 2px 3px; margin-left: -3px; margin-right: -3px; text-decoration: none; position: relative;"></a><a href="https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/indian-register-of-shipping-grants-type-approval-to-medha-energy-s-92-kwh-lto-lithium-ion-battery-system" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" aria-label="3" style="color: rgb(57, 100, 254); transition: box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-width: 2px 3px; margin-left: -3px; margin-right: -3px; text-decoration: none; position: relative;"></a></span></p><p class="ds-markdown-paragraph" style="margin: 16px 0px; color: rgb(15, 17, 21); font-family: quote-cjk-patch, Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span class="">The system’s use of LTO chemistry distinguishes it from more commonly deployed lithium-ion variants. LTO batteries are preferred for their longer life cycle, superior fast-charging capability, significantly higher peak power output and higher safety margin </span><span class="">. These characteristics are particularly relevant to maritime applications, where batteries must withstand frequent charge-discharge cycles, provide reliable power during peak demand periods and meet stringent safety standards for installation aboard vessels. The Type Approval certification recognises the system’s compliance with these requirements and supports its wider adoption across the transportation and maritime sectors </span><span class="">.</span><span class="_5f9bba8" data-citation-group="4" style="margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 2px;"><a href="https://www.cleanshippinginternational.com/irs-type-approval-for-medha-marine-battery-system/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" aria-label="1" style="color: rgb(57, 100, 254); transition: box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-width: 2px 3px; margin-left: -3px; margin-right: -3px; text-decoration: none; position: relative;"></a><a href="https://www.motorship.com/news/batteries-supercapacitors-fuel-cells-and-other-energy-storage-technology/irs-approves-medhas-92-kwh-battery-system/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" aria-label="2" style="color: rgb(57, 100, 254); transition: box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-width: 2px 3px; margin-left: -3px; margin-right: -3px; text-decoration: none; position: relative;"></a><a href="https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/indian-register-of-shipping-grants-type-approval-to-medha-energy-s-92-kwh-lto-lithium-ion-battery-system" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" aria-label="3" style="color: rgb(57, 100, 254); transition: box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-width: 2px 3px; margin-left: -3px; margin-right: -3px; text-decoration: none; position: relative;"></a></span></p><p class="ds-markdown-paragraph" style="margin: 16px 0px; color: rgb(15, 17, 21); font-family: quote-cjk-patch, Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span class="">K Shammy, Divisional Head of Ships and Technical Services at IRS, framed the approval within the broader context of India’s energy transition. “The successful Type Approval of Medha Energy Solutions 92 kWh LTO battery system is an important step towards supporting the adoption of advanced energy-storage technologies in India,” he said. “As electrification and alternative energy solutions gain momentum, robust standards, testing and certification will play an increasingly important role in ensuring safety, reliability and performance. IRS is pleased to support Indian technology developers in bringing innovative solutions to the market” </span><span class="">. The statement positions the certification not merely as a regulatory formality but as an enabler of market confidence for domestic technology developers.</span><span class="_5f9bba8" data-citation-group="7" style="margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 2px;"><a href="https://www.cleanshippinginternational.com/irs-type-approval-for-medha-marine-battery-system/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" aria-label="1" style="color: rgb(57, 100, 254); transition: box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-width: 2px 3px; margin-left: -3px; margin-right: -3px; text-decoration: none; position: relative;"></a><a href="https://www.motorship.com/news/batteries-supercapacitors-fuel-cells-and-other-energy-storage-technology/irs-approves-medhas-92-kwh-battery-system/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" aria-label="2" style="color: rgb(57, 100, 254); transition: box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-width: 2px 3px; margin-left: -3px; margin-right: -3px; text-decoration: none; position: relative;"></a></span></p><p class="ds-markdown-paragraph" style="margin: 16px 0px; color: rgb(15, 17, 21); font-family: quote-cjk-patch, Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span class="">The approval carries direct implications for shipowners and operators exploring hybrid propulsion and auxiliary power solutions. Class-approved battery systems reduce the technical and regulatory risk associated with integrating high-capacity energy storage, ensuring that equipment meets the safety and performance standards required by classification societies </span><span class="">. For Indian vessel operators—particularly in inland waterways, coastal shipping and harbour craft segments—the availability of a domestically developed, IRS-certified LTO system offers an alternative to imported battery solutions and may simplify procurement and technical support logistics.</span><span class="_5f9bba8" data-citation-group="9" style="margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 2px;"><a href="https://www.motorship.com/news/batteries-supercapacitors-fuel-cells-and-other-energy-storage-technology/irs-approves-medhas-92-kwh-battery-system/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" aria-label="2" style="color: rgb(57, 100, 254); transition: box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-width: 2px 3px; margin-left: -3px; margin-right: -3px; text-decoration: none; position: relative;"></a></span></p><p class="ds-markdown-paragraph" style="margin: 16px 0px; color: rgb(15, 17, 21); font-family: quote-cjk-patch, Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span class="">The timing of the certification aligns with a growing policy push toward maritime electrification in India. The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has commissioned six hybrid-electric catamarans at Hooghly Cochin Shipyard, each propelled by electric motors powered by LTO batteries and diesel generators, with IRS providing classification services for those vessels </span><span class="">. While the Medha system’s Type Approval is distinct from those specific vessel classifications, the parallel developments signal a coherent direction: India is building both the regulatory infrastructure and the domestic supply base needed to support battery-powered vessel operations at scale.</span><span class="_5f9bba8" data-citation-group="10" style="margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 2px;"><a href="https://www.irclass.org/media-and-publications/news/indian-register-of-shipping-to-provide-classification-services-to-six-hybrid-electric-catamarans-for-inland-waterways-authority-of-india?trk=article-ssr-frontend-pulse_little-text-block" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" aria-label="11" style="color: rgb(57, 100, 254); transition: box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-width: 2px 3px; margin-left: -3px; margin-right: -3px; text-decoration: none; position: relative;"></a></span></p><p class="ds-markdown-paragraph" style="margin: 16px 0px; color: rgb(15, 17, 21); font-family: quote-cjk-patch, Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span class="">The approval also reinforces IRS’s stated commitment to supporting indigenous technology development under the Make in India framework. By certifying a system developed by an Indian company, IRS is contributing to the broader goal of reducing dependence on imported maritime energy-storage solutions while ensuring that domestic products meet internationally recognised safety and performance benchmarks </span><span class="">. The certification process itself—involving rigorous testing for thermal safety, durability and electrical performance—provides a template for how other Indian technology developers might bring marine-grade battery systems to market.</span><span class="_5f9bba8" data-citation-group="11" style="margin-left: 2px; margin-right: 2px;"><a href="https://www.cleanshippinginternational.com/irs-type-approval-for-medha-marine-battery-system/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" aria-label="1" style="color: rgb(57, 100, 254); transition: box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-width: 2px 3px; margin-left: -3px; margin-right: -3px; text-decoration: none; position: relative;"></a><a href="https://maritime-executive.com/corporate/indian-register-of-shipping-grants-type-approval-to-medha-energy-s-92-kwh-lto-lithium-ion-battery-system" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" aria-label="3" style="color: rgb(57, 100, 254); transition: box-shadow 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); border-width: 2px 3px; margin-left: -3px; margin-right: -3px; text-decoration: none; position: relative;"></a></span></p><p class="ds-markdown-paragraph" style="margin: 16px 0px; color: rgb(15, 17, 21); font-family: quote-cjk-patch, Inter, system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Open Sans", "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><span class="">Looking ahead, the practical impact of the Type Approval will depend on uptake by vessel owners and shipyards. The maritime battery market has been widening globally, with 156 type-approved systems from 118 manufacturers recorded as of Q3 2026, and certification capability beginning to emerge in regions with large domestic maritime needs </span><span class="">. India’s entry into this certified supply base, through Medha’s LTO system, gives domestic fleet operators a compliant option for hybrid and electric propulsion projects. For Indian shipowners navigating tightening efficiency regulations, the availability of a locally certified, high-safety battery system represents a concrete step toward fleet electrification—and a signal that India’s maritime decarbonisation ambitions are moving from policy statements to certified hardware.</span></p>
Indian Register of Shipping Grants Type Approval to Medha Energy’s 92 kWh LTO Battery System
The Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) has granted Type Approval to a 92 kWh lithium-ion battery system developed by Medha Energy Solutions, marking India’s first large-capacity lithium titanate oxide (LTO) battery system to receive such certification. The approval, handed over on 9 October 2026, confirms compliance with applicable technical and safety requirements and supports the adoption of advanced energy-storage technologies across India’s maritime and transportation sectors. LTO chemistry offers longer lifecycle, faster charging, higher peak power output and a greater safety margin, positioning the system for hybrid and electric vessel applications as India pursues its Make in India and decarbonisation objectives.
