Dutch startup AQUABATTERY , with expertise in climate technology, announces the successful launch of a long-duration energy storage ( LDES ) pilot project at the Deltares campus in Delft, the Netherlands.
A Deltares LDES pilot project
The facility uses a saline flow battery , a saltwater-based technology that allows for long-term energy storage. With this battery, AQUABATTERY seeks to demonstrate that long-duration energy storage can overcome the challenges associated with the variability of renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind. Over the next 12 months, the project will generate data on the technological scalability of the battery, laying the groundwork for its commercial implementation in 2026.
The initiative is supported by key partners such as Statkraft and Verbund . Deltares is also the pilot site and partner in the validation of this technology. As part of its commitment to decarbonisation, the Deltares campus aims to be ” Paris Proof ” by 2040, a goal that seeks to reduce its carbon footprint.
This project aims to create a circular supply chain in Europe for long-life batteries, using local materials such as water and salt from the Benelux. This approach minimises dependence on raw materials, and also improves safety standards in energy storage and reduces the environmental impacts associated with batteries.
AQUABATTERY CEO Jiajun Cen highlighted that “ long-duration energy storage is essential to triple Europe’s renewable generation capacity by 2030 and enable the decarbonisation of key sectors such as construction .” With this innovative battery, our company aims to improve the efficiency of energy storage, and drive a clean and secure energy industry that is aligned with global climate goals.
InvestNL CEO Rinke Zonneveld underlined the importance of the project by saying: “Efficient energy storage is critical to unlocking the potential of renewable energy. This pilot represents an important step towards a more reliable and sustainable future. “.
With the success of this pilot project, AQUABATTERY and its partners are positioned to advance the development of long-lasting energy solutions that will be key to the future of renewable energy in Europe.
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Source: Deltares
Photo: AQUABATTERY
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