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EnerVenue Closes $300M Series B Extension
EnerVenue, a U.S.-based nickel-hydrogen battery manufacturer, has closed a $300 million series B extension led by Full Vision Capital. Adapted from NASA technology, the firm’s energy storage vessels (ESVs) are designed to surpass a 30,000-cycle lifespan and operate up to three cycles a day uninterrupted – putting its throughput 4-6x above standard lithium-ion. Read more in Energy Storage News.
Introducing a New VRFB Player: Eora
Meet the newest contender in VRFB: Eora Energy. The Australian startup has its sights on mining applications, where VRFBs can offer an attractive alternative to diesel; on Australia’s expanding data center energy demands; and on the country’s regional infrastructure. Energy Storage News has the exclusive.
Ore’s 100-Hour Rust
Climate Home News has a profile of Dutch rust / iron-air startup Ore Energy. The company touts its ability to deliver technology with 24-100 hours of energy capacity and a lifespan of up to 20 years. This February, Ore hit a major milestone with four days of uninterrupted power for a research facility operated by France’s EDF electricity utility. Now, the iron-air firm is focused on scale-up and building a commercial track record. Get the story.
Stryten Honored by State of Kansas
The Kansas State House of Representatives has formally honored Stryten Energy – which produces battery technologies including VRFB and advanced lead-acid – for Stryten’s 50 years of manufacturing at its plant in the city of Salina. The 700 – employee Salina plant is one of the largest battery manufacturing sites in North America. Story in The Salina Post.
Where NiZN Can Lead
BESS provider FFD Power provides a rundown of of Nickel-Zinc technologies’ key characteristics, including applications, comparisons to other chemistries, and more. See the overview.
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Mark Your Calendars
🎁 R-ZINC Discount Code
EverZinc’s 4th R-ZINC conference is less than a month away — May 6 – 7 in Nashville, USA. The team has shared a discount with our readers. Go to R-ZINC’s details & registration and use the code discount26RZinc during checkout.
Other Event Highlights
📆 Get ahead on all your 2026 planning with the Aqueous Energy Events Calendar in our December 29th Aqueous Battery Brief.
💬 Octet will be speaking at the BCI Convention + Power Mart Expo, May 3 – 6.
Who’s Hiring
Seeking a new role — or know someone who is? Start with the quick links to aqueous firms’ open roles pages and specific roles below.
👩🔬 Open Roles Pages (Multiple Roles)
👨🔬 Specific Openings
- Æsir Technologies is looking to fill multiple engineering roles. Interested candidates should send resumes to Æsir’s Employment Page.
- Quino Energy: Sales Engineer
- Urban Electric Power: Mechanical Engineer — Battery Cell & Module Development
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Octet Case Study: $7.5M in Projected Savings
Read how Octet identified a path to 10% greater round-trip efficiency
by testing 30+ electrolyte additives.