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Why do we use elestor flow batteries?

The technology is affordable and easy to scale, which means we can speed up the spread of Elestor flow batteries to store large volumes of electricity over long durations. Find out why we dedicate our lives to a sustainable future and discover how we help shape a new, clean energy system that will improve everyone’s lives.

How does elestor reshape the world of batteries?

Elestor reshapes the world of batteries in ways that promise to transform the entire energy system. “We will soon see the emergence of entirely new power plants with hydrogen bromine flow batteries at their heart,” says Wiebrand Kout, Chief Technology Officer.

Is elestor a hydrogen & bromine flow battery?

Elestor hydrogen and bromine flow battery unit. Image: Elestor. Equinor has led an investment round for a flow battery manufacturer, while Uniper has just announced it will carry out a megawatt-scale flow battery energy storage pilot project.

Do elestor flow batteries need to be square or cylindrical?

There is no particular need for Elestor’s flow batteries to be either square or cylindrical, which are common formats for conventional batteries. Indeed, the hydrogen and the bromine can be stored in enormous tanks, including in tanks previously used to store other chemicals.

What is elestor doing with Royal Vopak?

Last year, Elestor partnered with one of the world’s leading independent tank storage companies, Royal Vopak. The joint ambition is to scale up the electricity storage capacity of these flow batteries to 3,000 kWh and then further develop it to industrial scale. This development is part of Vopak’s New Energy strategy.

Does elestor offer an important element for a successful energy transition?

Elestor offers an important element for a successful energy transition." Arnhem, The Netherlands, May 21, 2024. Dutch long-duration electricity storage company Elestor has secured the participation of a prominent group of scientists and sector experts as members of its newly created Technical Advisory Board.