• Comment: The “Research and Development” and “Funding round” sections are just advertising Theroadislong (talk) 12:43, 18 November 2024 (UTC)
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Elestor B.V.
Company typePrivate
IndustryRenewable energy
Founded2014
FounderWiebrand Kout
HeadquartersArnhem, the Netherlands
Key people
  • Guido Dalessi (CEO)
  • Wiebrand Kout (Founder & CTO)
  • Hylke van Bennekom (COO)
  • Pieter Pijper (CFO)
ProductsHydrogen Flow battery
Number of employees
60
Websiteelestor.com

Elestor B.V. is a Dutch company established in 2014, specializing in the development and implementation of large-scale, long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems utilizing hydrogen-based flow batteries.[1] [2] The company's technology employs an electrochemical process, where two active materials are separated by membrane stacks, enabling the movement of protons to store and release energy during charging and discharging cycles.[3] Elestor's batteries are designed to be efficient, scalable, and cost-effective, offering storage systems that can be deployed globally to meet the increasing demand for renewable energy.[4] The technology can store energy for durations ranging from 8 to over 100 hours, which is crucial for stabilizing power grids and optimizing the use of wind and solar energy.[5] By addressing the intermittency of renewable energy sources, Elestor's long-duration storage systems facilitate the integration of renewable energy into the grid, contributing to a stable and reliable energy supply.[6]

Elestor's technology has the potential to serve as a substitute for fossil fuel power plants at a gigawatt-hour (GWh) scale, functioning as "bi-directional power plants."[7] Designed for large-scale, long-duration energy storage, this technology aims to play a role in the energy sector comparable to that of lithium-ion batteries within the mobility industry. By facilitating the large-scale storage and distribution of renewable energy, it offers a sustainable alternative to conventional power generation methods, supporting the transition to cleaner energy sources.[8][9]

Elestor secured investment from Equinor[10], Vopak[11], and climate-focused investment funds and government bodies committed to advancing sustainable technology.[12][13][14]

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2016 - Jan Terlouw Ambition Award. The Jan Terlouw Award is presented annually at the Kiemt conferences, with a jury led by Dutch politician and physicist Dr. Jan Terlouw. The award recognizes companies with innovative solutions in the field of energy and climate that have strong market potential. Elestor was one of three finalists in 2016 and received the main award. Additionally, with 58.8% of the audience votes, Elestor also won the 'Public Award.'[15]

2016 - Sustainable Energy Startup Award. Organized by Sweco, this competition aims to encourage advancements in sustainable energy. After presenting to an expert jury, Elestor was named the winner for its concept in 2016.[16][17]

2017 - Best Technical Development in Energy Storage. Elestor was recognized for the "Best Technical Development in Energy Storage" at the IDTechEx Europe event in Berlin, Germany.[18][19]

2021 - Innovation 2020 Audience Award - Chamber of Commerce - Elestor was voted as the Best Innovation by the public in the 2020 competition organized by the Dutch Chamber of Commerce.[20]

2021 - Best Energy Storage Solutions Provider 2021 Benelux Enterprise Award – Elestor was one of the recipients of the 2021 Benelux Enterprise Awards, which celebrate achievements within the Benelux business community.[21] [22]

2022 - The Offshore Wind Innovators Awards – Organized by TKI Wind op Zee, these awards acknowledge contributions to offshore energy innovation. Elestor was declared the winner by both the jury and the audience in 2022.[23][24][25][26]

2023 - ees AWARD - Elestor received the ees AWARD 2023 for its energy storage solution. The panel recognized the batteries for their unique chemical composition, scalability, and potential to support a CO2-neutral energy future.[4][27]

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