RUSBAT 2026

Technological and diagnostic equipment, materials, and components for the production of power sources. Battery recycling equipment.

As the global energy landscape undergoes a profound transformation, the focus of the battery industry will converge on the Russian capital this March. From March 17 to 19, 2026, the International Specialized Exhibition “INDEPENDABLE POWER SOURCES” – RUSBAT – will open its doors at the Timiryazev Centre (Nemchinov Hall, 2nd Floor) in Moscow. Celebrating its 35th edition, this annual event stands as Russia’s only specialized exhibition-forum dedicated to chemical power sources, bringing together domestic manufacturers, international suppliers, and industry experts for three days of intensive business and technical dialogue.

A New Venue for a Landmark Edition

The 2026 edition marks a significant transition for RUSBAT. After previous years at the Expocentre fairgrounds, the exhibition is relocating to the modern Timiryazev Centre, specifically occupying the Nemchinov Hall on the second floor at Verkhnyaya Alleya 6, building 1. This move represents a strategic upgrade for participants and visitors alike, offering enhanced infrastructure, convenient transport links, and a redesigned exhibition space optimized for professional engagement.

Exhibition Schedule:

March 17–19, 2026: 10:00 – 18:00 daily
Venue: Timiryazev Centre, Nemchinov Hall (2nd floor), Verkhnyaya Alleya 6, building 1, Moscow

A Legacy of Industry Leadership

Founded by the National Association of Producers of Current Sources “RUSBAT” , the exhibition has served for 35 years as the premier specialized platform for presenting the achievements of domestic and global manufacturers of current sources, technological equipment, materials, and components for their production. The 2025 edition, held at Expocentre, demonstrated the event’s enduring relevance, featuring cutting-edge Russian developments and drawing participation from across the industry.

Organizers emphasize the exhibition’s unique value proposition: face-to-face direct communication with leading specialists from manufacturing enterprises. As the official website notes, this personal interaction enables visitors, “if there is real interest on your part, to establish mutually beneficial long-term relationships at the level of strategic partnership”.

A Comprehensive Showcase of Battery Technology

RUSBAT 2026 will present a 360-degree view of the battery and energy storage industry, covering the entire value chain from raw materials to finished systems and recycling technologies. The exhibition’s thematic sections encompass the full spectrum of current source technologies:

Battery Types and Systems

Lead-Acid Batteries: Starter (SLI), traction, and stationary batteries for diverse applications
Alkaline Batteries: All types and configurations
Lithium Cells and Batteries: Including primary lithium cells, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, and redox flow systems
Fuel Cells: Power plants and energy installations based on fuel cell technology
Electric Vehicle Battery Systems: Traction batteries and battery management systems for electric transport

Production and Supporting Technologies

Manufacturing Equipment: Technological and diagnostic equipment for current source production
Materials and Components: Raw materials, electrodes, separators, electrolytes, and other essential components
Battery Recycling: Equipment and technologies for processing spent batteries
Chargers and Accessories: Charging devices and complementary products for batteries of all types
Electrochemical Storage Systems: Grid-scale and industrial energy storage solutions

Market Context: A Sector in Rapid Transformation

RUSBAT 2026 takes place against a backdrop of unprecedented change and opportunity in the Russian battery market. The sector is being shaped by two powerful forces: the strategic imperative of energy security and the national policy of import substitution.

The Drive for Technological Sovereignty

In response to international supply chain disruptions, the Russian government has elevated battery technology to a matter of national strategic importance. A comprehensive program of policy support and funding is driving the development of a complete domestic supply chain, from raw material processing to finished battery systems.

The Rise of Domestic Manufacturing

Today, Russia has three serial producers of lithium-ion batteries: Uralelement, AVEX, and Metallion (InEnergy). While they cannot yet compete with Asian giants on price, they reliably fulfill state and corporate orders. These are complemented by niche players such as Global SO and Rigel.

More significantly, the horizon to 2028 includes the planned commissioning of three domestic gigafactories:

Metallion (InEnergy) plant in the Dolina Fiztecha science and technology center – 1 GWh/year
Renera (Rosatom) complex in Neman – 4 GWh/year
Renera facility in Krasnaya Pakhra – an additional 4 GWh/year

Material production is also advancing, with cathode material production (NMC/LFP) from Rustor (Skoltech) at 10 tons/year, anode graphite lines from Unikhimtek in the Tula region at 10 tons/year, and a planned 300-ton anode graphite facility from MPG launching in 2026.

A Unique Window for International Partners

For foreign companies with technological advantages, the current moment presents a distinctive opportunity. The market’s urgent need for localized or alternative battery products, systems, and production technologies creates a special window for entry through technology cooperation, localized production, and strategic partnerships. Success requires understanding that the Russian market is driven by “strategic security imperatives beyond simple commercial logic” – companies must position their offerings within the national narrative of ensuring energy security and achieving technological sovereignty.

Voices from the Industry: Innovation on Display

The 2025 exhibition showcased the vitality of Russia’s battery sector, with numerous companies presenting cutting-edge developments.

SmartStat: Advanced Battery Testing Equipment

The company SmartStat (Chernogolovka, Moscow region) presented its industrial series of equipment for measuring battery parameters. Highlights included the CS-12-8 eight-channel galvanostat-potentiostat and the CS-40-8 eight-channel battery cycler.

The galvanostat-potentiostat maintains and controls specified potential or current, essential for battery parameter measurement. It provides maximum bipolar output voltage of +/-6 V or unipolar voltage of 11 V, with current ranging from 1 mA to 1 A and frequency up to 20 kHz.

The battery cycler tests current sources through charge-discharge cycles under specified parameters. The CS-40-8 supports voltage ranges from +1 to +4.5 V, with current up to +/-8 A (up to 65 A with parallel connection). Key innovations include integration of potentiostat-galvanostat and cycler into a single, easy-to-configure complex, simultaneous testing of up to eight batteries of different types, and industrial rack-mount form factor.

AMMOX: Domestic Battery Balancing Systems

Remi LLC (Chelyabinsk), operating under the trademark AMMOX, presented the BiM-12-4.2 PRO battery balancing and monitoring device. This system addresses the challenge of imbalance in lead-acid battery strings, where voltage deviations can lead to suboptimal charging and premature failure.

The device connects in parallel to each battery in a series string and continuously measures voltage. A central microprocessor calculates the arithmetic mean; batteries with voltage above the average are forcibly discharged by the balancer, allowing others to charge faster. Key features include balancing for 2 to 4 batteries (expandable to 40 with an expansion module), voltage and temperature monitoring, data transmission via SMTP, SNMP, MQTT, and ModBus/TCP protocols, automatic email reporting in Excel format, and versatile power supply – normally from the external network, but switching to battery power (consuming under 50 mA) during line failures.

The application of such balancers eliminates the need for dedicated battery maintenance staff and allows denser battery placement, reducing the footprint of data centers in expensive urban locations.

STARK LITHIUM: From Laboratory to 100 Million Ampere-Hours

The STARK LITHIUM brand, operating in Russia since 2003, drew significant visitor interest at RUSBAT 2025. With a production facility in Ryazan employing over forty specialists, the company now produces more than 100 million Ah of batteries annually. Key strengths include an in-house R&D department and proprietary BMS family, an environmentally friendly product line and organized recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries, rigorous incoming inspection of components from Russian, European, and Asian suppliers, and a developed service network across Russia and the CIS.

Deep Technical Dialogue: The Conference Program

The business program of RUSBAT is a major draw, featuring scientific and practical conferences that delve into the most pressing issues facing the industry.

Conference Streams

The 2026 edition will continue the tradition of two parallel conference streams:

“Production of Lead-Acid Batteries in Russia. Problems, Challenges, Innovations” – Addressing the established but evolving lead-acid sector, focusing on manufacturing improvements, quality control, and market dynamics.
“Russian Market of Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems and Battery Systems for Electric Transport. Problems and Prospects” – Exploring the rapidly growing lithium-ion and next-generation battery sectors, with emphasis on electric vehicle applications and grid-scale storage.

Key Technical Discussions from 2025

The 2025 conference provided a window into the sophisticated technical dialogue that defines RUSBAT.

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety was a central theme. Vasily Zhdanov, Head of the Lithium-Ion Technology Laboratory at the Ioffe Institute (St. Petersburg), compared battery formats for safety, noting that prismatic cells combine high mechanical strength, efficient heat dissipation, and sufficiently high energy storage density, though at higher cost. According to Fraunhofer Institute forecasts, prismatic cells were expected to become the leading format in 2025, a shift already occurring in China.

Thermal Runaway Prevention was explored by Denis Filatov, Deputy General Director of Autonomous Energy Systems LLC, who discussed the phenomenon where a faulty cell can trigger cascading failure. His proposed solution: heat-insulating gaskets between cells in a battery module.

Fire Safety Research from St. Petersburg University of the State Fire Service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia revealed critical insights: installing batteries at the rear wall of a bus cabin leads to total smoke filling within 1-2 minutes after ignition, whereas roof mounting provides 10-15 minutes for evacuation. The research concluded that the main danger lies not in the chemical properties of Li-NMC but in power electronics, and that extinguishing is possible only through intensive cooling – with sprayed water being the best option, and finely sprayed freon systems (FK-5-1-12) more effective than poured water streams.

Sodium-Ion Technology emerged as a promising complementary direction. Presentations highlighted advantages including short circuit resistance, tolerance to complete discharge to 0V, air transportability as Class 9 cargo, and aluminum anodes replacing copper. Current limitations include specific energy of only 77 Wh/kg versus 160-280 Wh/kg for lithium-ion, a falling discharge curve complicating stationary applications, and cycle life of 300 cycles to 80% SOH – three times lower than lithium averages.

Why Attend RUSBAT 2026?

For industry professionals, RUSBAT offers unparalleled opportunities to achieve critical business and technical objectives:

For Manufacturers and Suppliers

Showcase cutting-edge battery technologies, materials, and production equipment to a targeted audience
Connect with decision-makers from Russian manufacturing enterprises, research institutions, and government agencies
Demonstrate commitment to the Russian market and build long-term partnerships
Explore opportunities for technology transfer and localized production

For Engineers and Technical Specialists

Discover the latest innovations in battery chemistry, cell design, and system integration
Engage directly with leading technical experts from manufacturing and research organizations
Participate in deep technical conferences addressing real-world challenges and solutions
Understand the evolving landscape of safety standards and testing methodologies

For Business Development and Strategy

Gain insights into market trends, regulatory developments, and government support programs
Network with peers, potential partners, and customers from across the industry
Identify opportunities in the rapidly growing electric vehicle and energy storage sectors
Understand the strategic priorities driving the Russian battery industry’s development

Practical Information for Attendees

RUSBAT 2026 – International Specialized Exhibition “INDEPENDABLE POWER SOURCES”

Dates: March 17–19, 2026
Hours: Daily 10:00 – 18:00
Venue: Timiryazev Centre, Nemchinov Hall (2nd floor), Verkhnyaya Alleya 6, building 1, Moscow
Admission: Free with online registration. Please note that persons who have received confirmation to participate in the conference do not require separate registration as exhibition visitors.
Organizer: National Association of Producers of Current Sources “RUSBAT”
Contact Information: +7 (499) 550-07-00 | info@rusbat.com
Exhibitor Inquiries: expo@rusbat.com
Conference Participation: conference@rusbat.com
Speaking Proposals: eess@rusbat.com
Moscow Office: Bolshaya Semyonovskaya Street 42, building 1, office VI, floor 2, room 6, 105094

Conclusion: Where the Battery Industry Connects

For three days in March, Moscow’s Timiryazev Centre will become the epicenter of the battery and energy storage industry in Russia and Eastern Europe. RUSBAT 2026 offers far more than a simple exhibition – it provides a dynamic environment where manufacturers meet buyers, scientists share discoveries, and the future of energy storage takes shape.

Whether you are a battery manufacturer seeking to expand your market presence, a technology provider offering innovative materials or production equipment, an engineer exploring the latest technical developments, or a strategist tracking industry trends, RUSBAT represents an essential destination. With comprehensive thematic sections covering the entire spectrum of current source technologies, a rich conference program featuring deep technical dialogue, and the collective expertise of Russia’s battery community, this is where the future of independent power sources is forged.

As the Russian battery industry embraces import substitution, technological modernization, and ambitious capacity expansion targets, RUSBAT 2026 stands ready to connect the technologies, expertise, and partnerships that will power tomorrow’s energy landscape.