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MBAK Energy Solutions Names Dr Konda Shiva To Board Of Directors

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- MBAK Energy Solutions Inc, a non-fossil fuel energy products manufacturer, has nominated Dr Konda Shiva to its board of directors.

Dr Shiva brings extensive expertise in electrical energy storage and distribution, with experience dating back to his postdoctoral research at the University of Texas and his work in battery development at Nissan’s Battery Research and Development Center in India.

According to a statement, he is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AACCENOS Solutions Pvt Ltd, where he leads strategic initiatives in battery technology development, fast charging solutions, and energy innovation for electric mobility and grid-scale energy storage applications.

A holder of eight patents and author of a dozen peer-reviewed publications, Dr Shiva is well positioned to support the growing demand for grid-scale energy solutions, particularly as Middle Eastern countries accelerate their transition to sustainable energy and expand data centre infrastructure.

He is recognised for translating cutting-edge scientific research into commercially viable, scalable industrial solutions and will serve as an independent director on the MBAK board.

MBAK Energy Solutions is engaged in the development, manufacturing, and commercialisation of lithium, sodium, and solid-state batteries for industrial, medical, portable electronics, and electric vehicle applications.

-- BERNAMA