Volta develops structural batteries that serve as both energy storage and load-bearing components, eliminating the need for dedicated battery compartments. The technology reclaims up to 30% additional payload volume and reduces mass by 40 kg per platform, supporting both lithium-ion and sodium-ion chemistries. Applications include satellite panels that double as power sources, maximizing space and energy efficiency.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Conventional battery systems are bulky, heavy, and require dedicated space within a platform, reducing available payload volume and adding structural weight. This limits design flexibility and operational efficiency across industries such as aerospace, automotive, and portable electronics, where space and mass are critical constraints.
Solution
Volta integrates energy storage directly into structural components, enabling parts like panels, chassis, and enclosures to both bear mechanical loads and store electrical energy. This dual-functionality approach eliminates the need for separate battery compartments, freeing up valuable space and reducing overall system weight. The batteries are customizable to fit specific geometries, performance requirements, and structural constraints, and are engineered with enhanced thermal and crash resistance for safety. By supporting both lithium-ion and sodium-ion chemistries, Volta offers flexibility across different use cases and performance needs.
Target Audience
Primary customers are aerospace and satellite manufacturers, automotive OEMs, and industrial equipment producers seeking to reduce weight and reclaim space by integrating energy storage into structural components.
Features
- Dual-functionality design that stores energy while serving as a load-bearing structural element
- Customizable form factors tailored to specific geometries, volumes, and structural performance requirements
- Supports both lithium-ion and sodium-ion chemistries with enhanced thermal and crash resistance
- Achieves up to 30% additional available volume for payloads and 40 kg mass savings per platform
- Integration case studies demonstrate application in satellite panels that double as batteries