Keltron, Kerala-based electronics corporation, is planning to set up a production facility at Keltron Component Complex (KCCL), Kannur in Kerala, to cater to the rising demand for super capacitors in various industrial fields.
The facility uses most the advanced technology developed by Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre of the Indian Space Research Organisation in super capacitor production.
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) for technology transfer has been signed between KG Krishna Kumar, Managing Director, KCCL, and Elangovan, Deputy Director, Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
The Rs 42 crore project report will be submitted to the State Industries Department for approval.
The indigenous production facility will have the capacity to produce over 18 lakh super capacitors in a year.
A super capacitor also known as ultra capacitor, or electrical double layer capacitor is a high-capacity capacitor whose capacitance is much higher than normal capacitors but with lower voltage limits (up to 2.7 V). It typically stores up to 100 times more energy per unit volume or mass than electrolytic capacitors.
The product is used in applications ranging from automotives and renewable energy to electronics. The end applications of super capacitors span from mW powers to several hundred kW power needs.
Industries to benefit from this include, transportation, consumer electronics, renewable energy, defence equipments, automobile, among others.
Keltron intends to complete the project within one-and-a-half years.