Beyonder and ABB to collaborate on battery technology of the future
Press release:
Beyonder and ABB have entered into a collaboration agreement paving way for strengthened product development, manufacturing, and market strategies for mass production of Beyonder´s Lithium-ion Capacitors (LiC) utilizing key components of both parties.
Together, Beyonder and ABB will cooperate to accelerate the energy transition by developing and manufacturing applications for grid frequency regulators, rails, UPS, support to wind turbines and maritime applications hereunder hybrid solutions with LiC and hydrogen. The parties also see a potential for go to market strategies on packaged battery solutions for several industries.
“Beyonder’s ambitious plans for large-scale state-of-the-art battery technology is an important step for the energy transition”, says Per Erik Holsten, country managing director of ABB in Norway and head of Energy Industries for Northern Europe.
“We are excited to be collaborating with Beyonder to explore a more cost-effective and sustainable way to supply energy storage solutions for power grids, transportation, and offshore wind infrastructures where high power and fast charging is needed.”
A step in the right direction
Beyonder´s sustainable battery cell technology use activated carbon from forest residue in its battery cells. With its unique and non-flammable technology, Beyonder will produce battery cells with high power and fast charge (1-2 minutes) for industrial applications to be used in electricity grids, supporting emissions-free solutions at airports, in ports, heavy transport and fast charging stations.
“Energy storage technology, such as batteries developed for transport, power and industrial applications is one of the crucial solutions required to support the shift to a low-carbon economy. We look forward to exploring how Beyonder and ABB together can develop and manufacture solutions for high-power applications”, says Kristin Skofteland, Chief Commercial Officer & Legal Counsel in Beyonder.
About Beyonder
Beyonder, founded in 2016 by its CEO Svein Kvernstuen, develops and produces the next step cells needed in battery technology with high power, fast charging and long lifetime
for industry and commercial infrastructure. Utilising super activated carbon made from residue sawdust from the Norwegian forestry industry, Beyonder is producing battery cells for tomorrow´s green infrastructure. For further information, visit www.beyonder.no
About ABB
ABB (ABBN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a leading global technology company that energizes the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countries.www.abb.com
