The startup develops energy storage systems utilizing sawdust converted into battery-grade carbon, eliminating the need for cobalt, nickel, and graphite. Their high-power lithium fluorophosphate technology offers fast charging, enhanced safety, and extended cycle life, reducing the frequency of battery replacements for clients.
Funding
$23.4M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Current battery technologies rely on materials like cobalt, nickel, and graphite, which can be environmentally problematic and expensive. The limited cycle life of existing batteries also leads to frequent replacements, increasing costs and environmental impact.
Solution
Beyonder provides sustainable energy storage solutions using "BePowered" battery cells and modules made from sustainably sourced materials, including sawdust-derived carbon. Their lithium fluorophosphate (LFP) technology eliminates the need for scarce materials while delivering high power, fast charging capabilities (0-80% in less than 5 minutes), and a long cycle life (more than 10,000 cycles at 5C charge/discharge). These batteries are designed for industrial applications, offering a cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to traditional batteries. Beyonder's BePowered modules can be used in grid and renewables, maritime, power backup, transportation, and charging applications.
Target Audience
Beyonder's primary customers are in industries such as grid and renewables, maritime, power backup, transportation, and charging, seeking cost-effective, eco-friendly, and energy-efficient battery solutions.
Features
- BePowered cells offer more than 10,000 cycles using 5C continuous charge/discharge with 70% or more remaining capacity.
- High round-trip efficiency (RTE) greater than 96% under 1C cycling and above 90% when subjected to continuous cycling at 5C/5C.
- Charge rate of 10C, enabling charging from 0% to 80% in 5 minutes.
- Excellent thermal management, with minimal heat generation even during constant cycling at 5C/5C.
- Wide depth of discharge (DoD) allows utilization of the entire energy stored in the cell.
- High power density of 3.3 kW/kg and up to 40C peak current.
- Sustainable materials sourcing, excluding scarce materials and production of cells with renewables.