To address congestion on the grid and deal with the intermittency of solar and wind energy, decentralized storage of electrical energy on medium to large scale is inevitable. A commonly considered solution are lithium-ion batteries.
However, they are based on scarce materials, dependent on price fluctuations, and unsafe. A much better solution are flow batteries. They have been explored by the NASA in the late 20th century and are known for their longevity and safety. Our unique contribution to this field is centered around the development of sustainable and locally sourced materials for flow batteries. A recent breakthrough in our research has led to the discovery of highly stable and easily synthesized organic molecules, offering a new dimension to the advancement of organic flow batteries for energy storage. This discovery has empowered us with the confidence to pioneer the world’s first entirely organic flow battery. In this project, our primary objectives are to advance this breakthrough into a sustainable energy technology, construct a practical table-top prototype, and identify initial customer segments. The insights gained from these endeavors will result in the establishment of a startup.
Deliverables obtained with the TTT voucher:
- Feasibility study on lab-scale
- Finding an ideal electrolyte composition, with a special focus on low-cost, to scale up
- Do initial market research as well as writing an initial business plan
- Negotiations with investor are ongoing
- Flowganic will be founded early 2025