Quino Energy, a California-based company, is making waves in the renewable energy industry with its innovative approach to grid storage. The company is seeking to replace vanadium with its proprietary quinone-based chemistry in flow batteries as a more cost-effective and sustainable alternative to lithium-ion batteries. This move comes at a time when demand for energy storage solutions is higher than ever, particularly in grid storage applications.
Eugene Beh, co-founder and CEO of Quino Energy, explained that their organic battery formulation aims to replace vanadium, a metal known for its ability to store charge but is expensive and difficult to source. The company’s pilot production line is now operational, capable of producing 100 KWh of reactant solution per day, marking a significant milestone in their journey towards commercial production.
Quino Energy has received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy as part of its Energy Storage Grand Challenge, signaling the government’s support for innovative energy storage solutions. Additionally, the company has attracted venture capital funding from international investors, further validating the potential of their technology in the market.
With plans to scale up production facilities in Houston, TX, Quino Energy aims to make its organic flow batteries more cost-effective and efficient than traditional vanadium formulations. The company’s ambitious goal is to offer a more attractive solution for grid and large industrial energy storage needs, providing greater affordability and durability than lithium-ion batteries.
As the competition in the flow battery market heats up, Quino Energy’s unique approach promises to drive wider acceptance of this technology, offering a sustainable alternative for the future of energy storage.
