The startup develops solar and battery systems that utilize proprietary hydrogen solid-state technology for energy storage. Their utility-scale solutions provide commercial and industrial clients with reliable access to sustainable energy by integrating battery and hydrogen storage with solar or wind assets.
Funding
$17.2M 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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Problem
Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are intermittent, and current battery technologies offer limited storage duration, hindering the transition to a fully sustainable energy grid. Existing energy storage solutions often rely on materials with environmental concerns and limited scalability.
Solution
LAVO provides long-duration energy storage (LDES) solutions using proprietary hydrogen solid-state technology. Their Hydrogen Energy Storage System (HESS) integrates a metal hydride storage system with a lithium-ion battery, fuel cell, and electrolyser. This system stores hydrogen in solid materials at low pressure, offering a safer and more sustainable alternative to high-pressure or liquified storage. LAVO's technology enables reliable renewable energy dispatch, even when solar and wind resources are unavailable, and accelerates the adoption of green hydrogen as an energy source. The modular design allows for scalable storage capacity, and the metal hydride material is fully recyclable at the end of its life.
Target Audience
LAVO targets commercial and industrial clients, homeowners, and grid operators seeking reliable, long-duration energy storage solutions to maximize the use of renewable energy sources.
Features
- Patented metal hydride technology for safe, low-pressure hydrogen storage
- Integrated system combining metal hydride, lithium-ion battery, fuel cell, and electrolyser
- Modular design for scalable storage capacity
- Long lifespan with low capacity degradation (more than 30 years or 20,000 cycles)
- High energy density storage, exceeding lithium-ion or high-pressure compressed hydrogen
- 100% recyclable metal hydride material
- All-in-one battery and inverter with real-time monitoring of battery health
- Optional EV charger integration