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Low-Cost Automated Production for Long-Duration Energy Storage Batteries

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Imagine a giant battery that works like a water tank, where you swap liquids to store and release power. Usually, building these is too expensive because the seals leak or cost too much to make. This project replaces those old seals with a special glue and uses a smart brain to manage different liquid types, making the whole assembly fast and cheap.

By the numbers
1,680,875
EU Contribution in EUR
The business problem

What needed solving

Redox flow batteries are ideal for long-term storage but suffer from high initial investment costs (CAPEX), making them less competitive than other storage technologies.

The solution

What was built

A standardized, cost-optimized redox flow module featuring adhesive-based sealing and a self-learning BMS, along with an automated production process.

Audience

Who needs this

Stationary energy storage providersBattery stack manufacturersRenewable energy grid operatorsIndustrial chemical process engineers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Renewable Energy
enterprise
Target: Wind and Solar Farm Operator

If you are a wind farm operator dealing with energy waste during peak production — this project developed a cost-optimized redox flow module that provides long-duration stationary storage to bridge shortfall times.

Battery Manufacturing
mid-size
Target: Energy Storage Hardware Manufacturer

If you are a hardware manufacturer dealing with high CAPEX in battery assembly — this project developed an automated production process using adhesives instead of conventional sealings to lower investment costs.

Grid Management
enterprise
Target: Utility Grid Provider

If you are a grid provider dealing with unstable electricity systems — this project developed a standardized battery unit with a self-learning BMS that adapts to various electrolytes for reliable power delivery.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

How does this project reduce the cost of redox flow batteries?

It reduces CAPEX by replacing conventional sealings with adhesives and implementing an automated production process for stacks and modules.

Is the production process ready for industrial scale?

The project focused on developing an optimized and automated production process to enable the technology to gain a higher market share as production scales.

What intellectual property is involved in this technology?

VANEVO has patented a revolutionary battery stack assembly process that allows for significant cost reductions.

Can this system work with different types of battery chemicals?

Yes, the module is designed to be used with various electrolytes, including vanadium and organic active materials, supported by a self-learning BMS.

What is the expected timeline for the project results?

Based on available project data, the project period runs from 2023-02-01 to 2025-04-30.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by a single German SME, VANEVO GMBH, which holds 100% of the industry ratio. This lean structure suggests a direct path from development to commercialization, as the coordinator is the sole entity implementing the patented assembly process.

How to reach the team

Contact VANEVO GMBH regarding their patented stack assembly process.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to explore licensing opportunities for automated redox flow battery production.