CuRen

🚀 It’s been a year since we got started as a formal project supported by Aalto University and #BusinessFinland with the aim of further advancing and commercialising our copper-redox battery expertise and technology. Over the past year, this journey has been incredibly exciting as we continue to create more technological development through new electrolytes or manufacturing techniques; adding to our growing list of patentable innovations. When we first began, all we had were some technical drawings, academic papers, and a small 0.5W prototype in the lab. Fast forward to this month and we are building our largest-ever 1000 W demonstrator unit, which is nearly about the maximum physical size we could build in the space we have today. Our ambitions to accelerate the transition towards renewable energy and resilient grids through our patented battery technology have increased over time. And that is why over the next few months, we would focus our efforts in establishing as a battery manufacturer based in Finland, supplying the hardware to partners and integrators for commercial, industrial, and utility-grid installations. ⚡ The batteries are able to store charge/discharge cycles of 4 to 12 hours, thus absorbing the peak over-production of energy and creating arbitrage opportunities that will be increasingly-common as more grids shift to intermittent renewables. With the assembly and components based upon non-critical materials and highly lean production techniques, our lifetime cost over 20 years is cost-competitive with even the most established battery manufacturers on the market. We are now seeking potential funding partners, but also for pilot adoption use cases based in Finland and Nordics/Baltics. Do reach out to us to find out more, and let’s work together to build a decarbonised and sustainable future ahead 😊   #deeptech #finland #batterystorage #flowbatteries #renewables

We at CuRen are honoured to be recognised by IFBF - International Flow Battery Forum for our work on copper redox flow batteries. It's been a great experience for us and much kudos to Sakari for the great effort! Copper RFBs enable longer duration storage (of up to 12 hours) than what currently exists on the energy storage market. Designed with cost-efficiency, sustainable, and highly scalable manufacturing principles, we accelerate the adoption and transition towards renewable energy, for grid-scale and industrial users. Looking forward to creating more innovations and progress in building larger battery systems, as we prepare to spinoff the university this year. If you'd like to learn more about us, drop us a message or contact our team! Paul Wong Wouter Dirk Badenhorst Sakari Syväniemi (proudly developed within Aalto University School of Chemistry and supported by Aalto Startup Center) #energystorage #renewables #deeptech #batteries

Proud to have showcased our work at the Spinoff Summit 2024! many thanks to First Momentum Ventures for the event. We have developed and patented modular and scalable redox flow batteries based on copper chemistry, to enable utility and industrial-scale users to access storage durations of 4 to 12 hours with a lower lifetime cost than current technologies. If you are keen to learn more about us, drop a message and we would be happy to share with you! We on the look out for potential commercial/industry users and funding opportunities ⚡️ Stay tuned as we build our largest-ever battery system over the summer!

CuRen will be making an appearance at #Arctic15 happening next week. We have a demo booth on 6 June together with Aalto Startup Center where we will be showcasing our copper-based batteries ⚡ Our technology offers renewable energy developers, battery system integrators and C&I users with the possibility of storing energy for up to 12 hours, at a lower levelized cost of storage than established competing battery manufacturers. As we plan to set up a battery production facility in Finland next year, we are on the lookout for potential #investors, pilot opportunities (up to 1MWh), and partners to work with. Drop us a message, or contact Paul Wong to learn more about us. #batterymanufacturing #deeptech #energystorage #climatetech #renewables Aalto Startup Center Arctic15

❄️🐻❄️ Arctic15 is coming up! Meet some of the #startups and research to business cases that you will meet at Aalto Startup Center's booth on June 6 and 7. Come to our space at the Cable Factory to meet almost 30 startups and #deeptech projects from our portfolio. You don't want to miss it! ✅ For now, we would like to introduce the first 7 of them. Learn all about them on the carousel below and keep an eye out for the upcoming announcements! ➡️ PCMI ➡️ Twinbase ➡️ 3DPiezoMems ➡️ CuRen ➡️ Otos ➡️ Talozen ➡️ Pictue Aalto Startup Center is a proud partner of Arctic15 2024, taking place June 6-7. If you want to know more, we are here to help. Don't hesitate to get in touch. See you there! Urban Tech Helsinki Aalto University ArcticStartup Events ArcticStartup #fromideastoimpact

We will be heading to the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit in Paris this week (21-22 March) to network and meet with like-minded stakeholders and share our copper-based battery technology. Our copper batteries provide a more scalable, sustainable and cost-effective alternative for long duration storage in grid- and utility-scale applications Reach out to us or Paul Wong to find out more! #deeptechstartups #renewableenergy #energystoragesystem

Did you know that globally, there's a diverse array of mechanisms and technologies for long duration energy storage? From pumped-hydro to grid-scale batteries, the landscape is evolving rapidly. The International Energy Agency (IEA) emphasizes the urgent need for the adoption of grid-scale batteries to tackle the hour-to-hour variability of wind and solar PV electricity generation on the grid. While lithium-ion technologies dominate the market, there's a rising interest in redox-flow battery (RFB) technologies for their scalability, flexible operation, extended cycling life, and minimal maintenance costs. IEA underscores the importance of adopting grid-scale batteries to manage the hourly variability of wind and solar PV electricity generation. While lithium-ion technology dominates, there's growing interest in redox-flow battery (RFB) tech for their scalability, flexible operation, extended cycling life, and minimal maintenance costs. At CuRen, we're pioneering sustainable, cost-effective, and scalable battery design with our patented copper chemistry technology. With applications in renewables integration and grid-ancillary services, we're shaping the future of energy storage. 🔋 Curious to learn more about our groundbreaking developments? Reach out to us today, and stay tuned for further updates. #renewableenergy #batterytechnology #finland #research

On 6 March, we will be exhibiting at Aalto Startup Center's Demo Day, where you can get to know us in detail and find out how our innovative copper-based battery technology can enable greater renewables adoption ⚡ Registration is free at https://lnkd.in/dq9u8rKw and we hope to see you there! #renewableenergy #events #batterystorage

At CuRen, we're starting off this month with a bang, diving into the fascinating world of renewable energy! 💡 Today, we're shedding light on a crucial topic: long-duration energy storage (LDES) and why it is indispensable in the renewable energy landscape. As countries like Ireland, Denmark, and Spain surge ahead with over 30% of their energy coming from wind & solar alone, it's a milestone worth celebrating. However, challenges remain on the horizon, particularly concerning energy security and sustainability. The variability of renewable energy supply and mismatch between electricity generation and demand can create stresses on existing power generation, transmission and distribution assets, leading to greater system instability. By storing and releasing excess energy, LDES enables us to maximize the potential of intermittent energy sources, accelerating the much-needed decarbonization of our electric grid. According to Cleantech Group, once a country's wind or solar penetration surpasses 50%, LDES of over 10 hours becomes essential to serve as a reliable backup for renewable generation. But these solutions must be both cost-effective and long-term to support sustained decarbonisation efforts effectively. Stay tuned for our next post, where we'll delve into the diverse types of LDES available today and in the near future. 🌍 #LDES #renewables #decarbonisation #energygrid #climatetech

It's time we wind down for the year and take a well-deserved break for the holidays! Since we started 6 months ago, we have made incredible progress: building a functioning multistack battery system in our lab, conducting customer and market studies, and exhibiting at both NORDEEP Summit and Slush. The highlight of the year would definitely be Slush. It is such a wonderful experience meeting with over a dozen investors, learning from industry experts, and having countless people come by our booth to learn how our copper batteries can enable the acceleration of renewable energy, in Europe and beyond. 2024 will be a busy year ahead as we look towards small-scale pilots with industry stakeholders and seek to raise our first funding round. We would love to connect with #climatetech / #deeptech / #impact focused VCs, and renewable energy developers and asset owners. To learn more about what we do and who we are, drop us a message or follow us on linkedin. See you next year, and wishing everyone a happy holidays ahead ☃ 🎇 Hyvää Joulua! #copper #redoxflowbattery #finland #aaltouniversity Paul Wong Wouter Dirk Badenhorst